Viv & Avril - new Swagger Joint dresses!

As promised, the new Swagger Joint dresses, Viv and Avril, named after women from the covers of singles by top 80s indie band The Smiths. I've always loved the vintage photography used in The Smiths' cover art, so this is my tribute to them.

Viv
Named after Viv Nicholson, celebrity pools winner, who appeared on the cover of The Smiths' single "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" - there's nothing miserable about this fabulously spangly pencil dress made from bronze lurex with velvet collar and velvet covered buttons. The bodice of the dress is lined and it fastens with the three buttons at the front and the side zip. It features a belt made from the same fabric as the dress.

Avril
Named after Tiller Girl, actress and comedian Avril Angers, who appeared on the cover of The Smiths' single "I Started Something I Couldn't Finish", this is a fabulously luxurious circle dress made from 100% wool crepe. It has a wonderful sheen, a little stretch and drapes beautifully. The neckline has lovely 'tie' detail. The bodice of the dress is lined and it fastens with the side zip. It features a belt made from the same fabric as the dress.

They will be available for reservations soon! I just wanted to show you what I've been up to.... ;)

Prices: Viv £120, Avril £150.

(Model: Olivia Sparrow, Photographer: Eightball)

Swagger Joint at Pin-Up Parade

Exclusive to Pin-Up Parade - Swagger Joint!

Sometime ago I decided to bring out my own range of dresses. A lot of time and thought went into it, and ta-da - the first design, the "Esme" (named after my very glamorous grandma, of course), was born. It is made from matte black satin with a flouncy collar and the skirt is lined with netting for that all-important 1950s va-voom. Here it is, photographed by Tony Nylons:

Unfortunately, a manufacturing error has meant that the Esme is only available up to a UK 16. As a result, the "Esme" is selling at the reduced price of £50, on the Sale page. Larger sizes aren't available - sorry!

However, there are other Swagger Joint designs on the way. They will be beautifully tailored, lined, made in fabulous luxurious fabrics like wool crepe and (unlike the Esme) will be made in the UK. This means though that they will be more expensive, at about £100 each. However, I think you'll feel it'll definitely be worth it.