Posts tagged with ‘urbanknit’

  • Spotted in Urbanknit- Miss Ivy

    Ivy is always on point! Isn’t she so stylish? Urbanknit customers are just so cool. She always rocks her Urbanknit accessories with extra style. In this shot, she accessorises with her one of a kind Aso-oke Megasnap clutch. Love it! I especially like the fringe skirt. Great mix of colours.

    Ivy’s clutch is completely unique but be have a similar one available right here: www.urbanknit.com/shop/maroon-aso-oke-clutch-purse

    Please share your pics of you wearing your ‪#‎urbanknit‬ pieces and tag us. We’d love to see them.

    By in Spotted in Urbanknit

  • Big Scarves: The big, the bold and the bouncy

    This winter season, we’ve gone BIG! Our new wool mix scarves are big and chunky. Perfect for keeping out those chilly winds. You can choose between a Grey, Blue or Green oversized scarf. They are all made with 100% merino wool which is soft and warm.

    In addition, each scarf has hints of a different colour woven in, for that added sense of volume and texture. Check out the images below. For example, the grey version has hints of cream and pink. The green has a bit of red and blue and so on.

     

    Big Grey Scarf

    Big Grey Scarf

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    Green Chunky knit scarf

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    Big Blue Scarf

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    Drape it, loop it, wrap it; big scarves can actually be very versatile. You can be creative with how you wear yours.  How WOULD you wear yours? What colour would work well with you winter wardrobe? Let us know!

    Check them all out here: Big Scarves

    By in Our Products

  • Just in: Ankara Snood Scarf

    We’ve got a brand new accessory for you this season. The new Ankara snood scarf combines a funky African print fabric on one side and a soft fleece on the other. Who says winter has to be filled with boring block colours. This new scarf will inject the much needed colour into the dreary winter months and the soft fleece will keep you nice and warm at the same time.

     

    Ankara Snood Scarf

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    You can wear it in many ways; on the fleece side, the fabric side, as one loop, as two loops. Under your coat or jacket or above it. You choose your own style!

    Available here: www.urbanknit.com/shop/ankara-snood-scarf

    By in Our Products

  • Bright red chunky knit scarf

    Looking for a bright red chunky knit scarf ? This one is hand knitted in a chunky wool mix yarn and perfect for the cold weather. This can be your new favourite scarf for the winter! The scarf is long allowing you to wrap it round however you like. It is knitted in an intricate pattern that makes it look different each time you wear it. As an alternative, it can be wrapped and tucked-in to create an interesting neck piece.

    Forget those dull and boring colours with this red chunky knit scarf. What better way to brighten up the darker and colder winter months. If you are thinking of the scarf for someone else you can also include a gift box with you order and we can send it straight to the recepient. Simple!

    Get it here: www.urbanknit.com/shop/cardinal-red-scarf

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    By in Our Products, The Store and Studio

  • Urbanknit on Etsy

    You can check out the Urbanknit Etsy store, should it take your fancy. We have been trading on Etsy for the past 9 years and still going strong. Do check it out if you want to see our past designs or simply if you are familiar with the platform and want to do your shopping there. We have the same products and you can shop in a number of currencies over on Etsy.

    By in Our Products

  • How to Rock It: Black Print Clutch

    A simple and still striking look for a dinner date or cocktail party. A beautiful embroidered calf length dress accessorised with a black print clutch and simple drop earrings.

    Dress: ERDEM Shirlette embroidered dress
    Bag: URBANKNIT Black print clutch
    Shoes: CARVELA Kurt Geiger Kaci Shoes
    Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane Teardrop Earrings

    Check out more How to Rock it ideas

    By in Our Products

  • Just in: Vintage and Gold Aso-oke Clutch

    I created the Megasnap clutch to be a huge statement piece. That one accessory that will always be a talking point no matter what you wear. Whether it is to finish off your formal outfit or LBD or to add glamour to a casual ensemble, this is definitely the piece for you.

    It is made in a Nigerian fabric known as ‘Aso-oke’ which is a loom woven textile similar in texture and weight to denim or canvas. This particular version is an old-school vintage which is partly woven with lurex which incorporates a glittering metallic gold thread. This version is also quite special as the style is perforated and beyond the visible perforations is a layer of deep aubergine satin fabric. Satin, Aso-oke, Cotton; many layers one clutch!

     

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    It is lined internally with a green and black Ankara print cotton fabric for that little bit of extra fun. It has several layers of padding to give it stability and to protect its contents. It is quite spacious and will fit a phone, money, keys, make-up, camera and a lot more. It has a handy strap making it easy to carry and has a small internal pocket.

    Check it out here: www.urbanknit.com/shop/vintage-and-gold-aso-oke-megasnap-clutch/

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    By in Our Products

  • Summer ready with a Bee Bag

    We have a brand new selection of Bee Bags in stock, just in time for the summer, lovely weather and sunshine days.

    The Bee bag is so called because its great for buzzing around. For shopping, going to the park, books and magazines or to swap your trainers when you get to work (yes, we all do it!). Anything really, you make it what you want it to be. The wide straps make it a comfortable to carry on the shoulder.

    Choose between Ankara print or batik versions. Muted or colourful? What’s your flavour?

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    Green Eleko Adire Bee Bag

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    Bumble Bee Bag

    Orange Batik Tote

    Orange Batik Tote

    Blue Shell Ankara Tote

    Blue Shell Ankara Tote

    By in The Store and Studio

  • Urban Journeys: Rockwell

    Someone is watching me

     ‘I always feel like, somebody’s watching me’

    COUNTRY: Mauritius

    WHEN: 2011

     

    Do you ever feel like you are being watched wherever you go. This tends to be the feeling in modern cities. There seems to be surveillance cameras everywhere you go, purportedly for our safety. Hmm.

    As Rockwell sang I always feel like somebody’s watching me. Interestingly, everyone automatically thinks the track is by Michael Jackson and I just found out that this is because he he did feature as guest vocals. Nothing like a bit of pop trivia to start the week! Anyway, it is a great flashback from the 80’s. Enjoy!

     

    By in Urban Journeys

  • The Africa Centre Summer Festival

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    If you are in London this weekend do drop by at the Africa Centre Summer Festival. There will be music, performances, textile workshops, food and children’s activities. 

    There will also be a Market place where you will be able to browse and buy Urbanknit goodies! (Just look for the Vou Brown section)

    See you on Saturday!

    WHEN: 2nd August, 2014

    WHERE: Covent Garden Piazza, London

    For more info: http://www.africacentre.org.uk/

    By in Events & News