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              Updated: November 2007

                            

Scottish Designer Karen Godsmark under her label  ©Clothing by Design graduated from Heriot-Watt University School of Textiles and Design in Galashiels after studying at Cardonald College in Glasgow. As a student Karen twice won the 'Student of the Year Award' from the Incorporation of  Tailors. Finalist in the 'World Mohair Expo Design Show' held in South Africa and finalist in the Harris Tweed Design Competition Scotland. It is this introduction to the Harris Tweed Fabric which became a match made in heaven for Karen.

 

  
  Karen explains: "I always believed Harris Tweed to be itchy and scratchy and associated with country wear, but the development of more softer colourful fabrics are ideal for today's fashion conscious market. I knew this was a fabric I wanted to be associated with, even the hand-woven process of manufacture really appealed to me as I consider myself to be a hands-on designer.

After Graduating  I  took up a temporary Tutor Post in Heriot-Watt University School of Textiles, this and my previous work experience with Kelley's and Scottish Television in Glasgow, finally convinced me to pluck up the courage and go it alone under my own label -  'Clothing by Design'. Here you will find exclusive high quality wearable fashion in Harris Tweed and my latest collections of  Soft Scottish Tweeds in herringbones & self colours and Wedding Collections.

My Inspiration for wedding design dates back to my childhood and my own dreams for the big day. This came true when for the final part of my degree studies I chose to design and make my own wedding dress. I was asked by one of Scotland's leading Wedding Magazines 'I do' to show the whole process from design to finish (winter Edt'n.1998.) I love the elegance of wedding dresses, so to me it seemed a good opportunity to do something a bit different. I also felt if I was going to put a lot of time and effort into making a dress, it may as well be something I wanted to wear.

  

G8 Summit Exhibitor..

Original Design by Karen - used at Premiervision

One of Karen's Harris Tweed Original Designs  - Exhibited at Premier Vision - France.

 

  

I am proud to bring you my latest bespoke wedding design service for that special garment Made In Scotland.

Thank you..."

Karen Godsmark.

New Scottish Tweeds - Soft Herringbones

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