Helen Loveday

Illustrations of oriental botanicals and other exotic prints on floral silk kimono dressing gowns & cotton robes from textile designer Helen Loveday

Having been a textile designer for 20 years I love the concept of timeless vintage fabrics which is something I want to keep alive by manufacturing luxury products in classic designs to be kept as modern heirlooms.

I design the collections from my home studio in the South West of England. Inspired by classic botanical illustrations and exotic prints from all around the world, especially Japanese woodblock prints. Each whimsical floral and abstract design is either hand painted by me and collaged with antique illustrations to create a vintage feel or hand picked from collections of traditional ethnic prints.

The kimonos and dressing gowns are perfect for numerous occasions - whether it’s a romantic weekend away, a bridal party on the morning of the special day or even just to feel effortlessly glamorous in your own home – they are versatile, elegant and playful.