Collection: The Shoreditch Collection
The Shoreditch Collection pays tribute to the birthplace of the influential House of Hackney, renowned for its avant-garde and maximalist aesthetic—a brand close to my heart. Embracing the spirit of this powerhouse, I've adorned this collection with a rare find: an orphan roll of House of Hackney's Artemis paper sourced from Liberty of London.
The chosen Artemis wallpaper, boasting the 'Sienna' colorway, unveils a tapestry of opulent botanicals and intricate details, bathed in warm and inviting hues. It's a design that boldly captivates the senses.
The Shoreditch pieces are expertly painted in Little Greene's 'Jewel Beetle,' a lush green shade inspired by an 1889 portrait featuring actress Dame Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth. This iconic portrayal is marked by Terry's striking Beetlewing dress, a legendary costume designed by Alice Laura Comyns-Carr and crafted by Adaline Cort Nettleship in 1888.
The memorable performance opposite her longtime acting partner Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre in 1888 was a theatrical sensation, immortalised the following year by artist John Singer Sargent in a painting now displayed at Tate Britain.
This exquisite dress, including its powerful visual impact, is currently on loan to The V&A in London for the DIVA exhibition—an enduring symbol of theatrical brilliance and artistry.
