Luxurious knits, handmade on Nantucket island.
We live in a disposable culture. Things are made in about 5 minutes and last half of that time. If you're lucky.
isobel and cleo began with a desire to perpetuate the endangered ideas of true elegance and long lasting luxury in bespoke hand made garments. We wish to preserve the intimacy, tradition, and quality that is the essence of a hand knitted garment.
Charlotte Hess, creative director, is a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and The Glasgow School of Art and is a recipient of the Professional Development Grant awarded by the Scottish Arts Council. She is also the winner of the 2011 Emerging Designers Competition held at Charleston Fashion Week. Charlotte has held several posts in the industry, gaining experience in patternmaking, garment construction, and creative and technical design. Past work has included positions at Free People, Karen Walker, Nom*D, Salaam, and Blake Standard.
We live in a disposable culture. Things are made in about 5 minutes and last half of that time. If you're lucky.
isobel and cleo began with a desire to perpetuate the endangered ideas of true elegance and long lasting luxury in bespoke hand made garments. We wish to preserve the intimacy, tradition, and quality that is the essence of a hand knitted garment.
Charlotte Hess, creative director, is a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and The Glasgow School of Art and is a recipient of the Professional Development Grant awarded by the Scottish Arts Council. She is also the winner of the 2011 Emerging Designers Competition held at Charleston Fashion Week. Charlotte has held several posts in the industry, gaining experience in patternmaking, garment construction, and creative and technical design. Past work has included positions at Free People, Karen Walker, Nom*D, Salaam, and Blake Standard.
entrelac shirtdress in princess buttercup.
wrap stitch tights in buttermilk pancake.