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Scottish Heritage Accessories

Catherine Aitken's Lates Accessory Collection Features Local Fabrics

— March 10, 2016 — Fashion
Scottish designer Catherine Aitken launched her latest line of locally sourced accessories in preparation for the festival season. The internationally acclaimed designer who’s previously showcased in New York, Hong Kong and Canada has become synonymous for beautiful homegrown design. Her latest collection is an eclectic mix of Harris Tweed, Fife Linens and waxed cottons, produced and locally sourced where possible. Catherine Aitken is known for using high quality textiles to create well-made goods.

The hepburn backpack and explorer messenger from Catherine’s new collection were recently shot by Glasgow-based photographer Nuala Swan for SYN magazine and 2016 sees Aitken busier than ever. As she works on her newest collection of bespoke Harris Tweed, she also begins the process of designing her own cloth to be digitally printed, all the while working with Zero Waste Scotland on sustainable designs.
Trend Themes
1. Local Sourcing - The trend of sourcing materials locally can allow for opportunities to work with local communities and create unique products while reducing the environmental impact of shipping materials.
2. High-quality Textiles - As consumers become more conscious of sustainability and durability, the trend of using high-quality textiles in product design can create innovative ways to make products that last longer and have a lower environmental impact.
3. Bespoke Design - The trend of offering bespoke products, such as Catherine Aitken's bespoke Harris Tweed collection, allows for opportunities to provide personalized and unique products to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has opportunities to explore local sourcing of materials and using high-quality textiles to create sustainable and durable products.
2. Home Goods - The home goods industry can explore local sourcing of materials to create unique and sustainable products, like Catherine Aitken's use of Fife Linens in her latest accessory collection.
3. Textile Design - The textile design industry can explore opportunities to create bespoke designs and digitally printed textiles, like Catherine Aitken's upcoming designs, for unique and personalized products.
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