SOBOYE

We are delighted to announce the arrival of the new Shirts designed by Samson Soboye just in time for Summer!

The bright, vibrant, striking Soboye Shirts come in a variety of prints and designs. They give personality to any outfit, but can also be dressed down and become a staple piece!

DarXstar being high maintenance as usual, also with a boost of difficulty.

Poet extraordinaire Lemn Sissay wearing his Soboye Shirt with panache.

Following on from the success of last years collection of Soboye Shirts, the new offering has a more tailored cut and finish. Completely made by a bespoke specialist shirt maker in London, they are equally as striking on women as men!

Make Up Artist Nora Nona wearing last years collection of Soboye Shirts.

In our shop window this week we have one of the New SOBOYE SHIRTS teamed with a Ituen Basi hand knotted Ankara cape. 

Each shirt is a limited edition, there are 20 prints to choose from…there is bound to be one that suits your style and taste.

We finally have a Sneak Peak of some samples of AFRICA@SOBOYE coming soon to SOBOYE!

We have these new hand painted crockery sets in at Soboye by Joli. 

The african style lacquered mugs and bowls are unique and will definitely stand out in your cupboards at home!

Photo Above: Paula Harrowing

A riot of colour and print arrives right to the heart of Shoreditch. 

House of Hackney is a home furnishing store with a difference… Their mission statement is to rid the world of ‘greige’(grey & beige). Their non-conformist approach and bold aesthetic has had them described as ‘Colefax & Fowler on Acid’.

All of House of Hackney’s production is UK based and their style harks back to a bygone era, with velvet palm printed sofas and fabrics in a myriad of  designs decorating the two floor store. The William Morris style decor is traditional and luxurious with a wide range of products on offer including some fashion items and crockery.

Sussie Bubble was spotted getting inspired and meeting the designers Javvy Royle and Frieda Gormley.

Blogger Susie Bubble snaps away …

Photo Above: Paula Harrowing

Walking around the store one feels like they could be in a room set at The Geffrye Musuem. This in the antithesis of minimalism with a print design on practically everything you look at.

House of Hackney became established selling their wares in Liberty, which seems to be a match made in Heaven given the Liberty style and Arts and Crafts building.

House of Hackney  designers Javvy M Royle and Frieda Gormley.

 Florist Jay Davidson

Be sure to visit to see all the visual delights on display, in a refreshingly welcoming environment. Wild at Heart Florists can also be found selling beautifully arranged bouquets, you might be lucky enough to be served by the charming Jay Davidson. 

Photo Above: Paula Harrowing

Photo Above: Paula Harrowing

House of Hackney Store is at: 131 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JE

www.houseofhackney.com

We’ve put up some more amazing items up for grabs. These are just a few, but be sure to go www.soboye.com to see more!

Check out some of the new Finsk Heels that we have in store and online!

Check out some of the new Leopard Print Finsk Heels that we have in store and online!

Amazing Neck Corset from Renush in store and available online!

Gorgeous Light Blue Heels by Zoe Lee now avaiable in store and online!

Black and White Striped Maxi Dress by Prey of London now available in store and online!

Heidi Mottram Eel Skin iPad case in red, available online and on store now!

Beautiful Malachite Necklace by Valentina Brugnatelli available in store and online!

Resin and Brass Gold Plated Leaves with Swarovski Crystals in the centre by Valentina Brugnatelli also available online and in store! 

visit www.soboye.com to check out more of the items we have for sale!

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We have these fantastic new pieces in by StrangeLoop. They are quirky and definitely stand out! Get yours now in store or at www.soboye.com.

“Cat Pendant”

White-Gold, on gold plated chain.

Gold with pink crystals in the eyes

Blue with pink crystals in the eyes.

“Octopus”

White-Ivory on gold plated chain

Ivory with pink crystals in the eyes.

Black with blue crystals in eyes.

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We have these beautiful pieces in store now from Valentina Brugnatelli.

These unique statement pieces are perfect for dressing up a casual outfit or staple little black dress!

In store and available online at www.soboye.com.

Brass enamel
Malachite Stone and Leather

Brass Enamel Malachite Stone Bracelet

Resin Bracelet, Brass and Swarovski Rhinestones.

Resin Broach, Brass and Swarovski Rhinestones.

Resin Ring, Brass and Swarovski Rhinestones.

Resin and Brass Choker with
Swarovski Rhinestones.

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40 years in any business is worth celebrating. Cosmetics A la Carte celebrated their 40th Anniversary in true style, they brought their West End glamour to the heart of the East End for their launch this week. 

Curator Ryan Lanji thought it fitting to bring the make up innovators to the centre of innovation.

Charlotte Masson(Mawi), Samson Soboye and Kadija Gooden.

Amoungst the cosmetics, press clippings and other ephemera are amazing sculptures by Alex Noble and new illustration from a selection of illustration students and more established designers from the London College of Fashion. 

Cutting Edge of Beauty, Princess Diana by Alex Noble.

Cutting Edge of Beauty, Kate Moss by Alex Noble.

A selection of make up from the Cosmetics A la Carte range.

Cutting Edge of Beauty, Grace Jones by Alex Noble.

Samson Soboye was proud to have photographic images included in the exhibition that were the only photographic examples showing make-up in the exhibition. The collaborative project was photographed by Armin Weisheit with Nora Nona providing the art direction and make-up, and Barbara Jablonska providing the hairdressing.

Lynne Sanders said they were some of the most exciting images she’s ever seen!

Armin Weisheit, Nora Nona and Mandy Martin.

It’s all about the Benjamin’s - Mr Iredale and Mr Hudson

Delectable cupcake display takes centre stage in the room!

Colour and Culture, Celebrating 40 years Catalogue.

Samson Soboye and Karen Binns.

Artistry by Sam Shepherd.

Stylist Samson Soboye and Lynne Sanders.

John Knox from Cosmetics A la Carte and Nora Nona.

Images taken from the Malaysian Fashion Week at the V&A.

Illustrations by Josh Bristow.

Portia Shaw from POP PR

Make Up Artist Neusa Neves and Samson Soboye.

Make up artists and hairdressers were out in full force!

Julie, Jerry from Mandy Coakley Represents and Samson.

The Exhibition is on until the 26th May 2013 50 Redchurch Street London E2

Contact Nora Nona at www.noranona.com

Cosmetics A la Carte are represented by POP PR www.poppr.co.uk

Samson Soboye had the opportunity to included as part a set at the Grand Design Show London in May. Cushions designed by Soboye were used as part of the bedroom set concepted by Interior designer Kate Monckton. 

The Ankara and Kente cloth cushions complemented the African themed room, with the added feature of african style wall art above the head of the bed!

Also decorated with patterned cushions by Lesley Muscat and natural earth coloured textures. The neutral base tones of greens, browns and beige were highlighted with accent tones of  bright reds, yellows and blues.

For further enquiries please contact Kate Monckton Interiors at www.katemonckton.com

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Soboye is proud to announce the arrival bespoke hand-made Designer lighting and jewellery from Emerald Faerie.

The pieces are individually made by East London based Fiona Gall.

Fiona Gall is a contemporary lighting and jewellery designer that founded her company, Emerald Faerie in 1999. Inspired as a young girl by the beautifully illustrated birds of paradise and botanical drawings that her Father brought home from work, Fiona’ s love of illustrating such heavenly creatures took her to study Art and Design and then onto Hereford where she took a degree in Design Craft.

Each one of Fiona’s handcrafted creations is a unique piece of functional art, enhancing the atmosphere and beauty of her clients’ spaces. Trawling auction rooms across the globe she uses her magpie magic for found objects to source a variety of unusual antique objects such as, glass and sparkling vintage diamante pieces, which she then combines with wire, glass tubing and sheet metals, to create opulent chandeliers, large sculptural plant forms and delicate hand bag shaped light pieces and lingerie inspired wall lights. Her unique method of construction allows her to integrate objects that have historical or sentimental importance to her clients into her pieces, giving each one a truly bespoke quality. The work is evocative of a by gone era yet updated with modern aesthetic and hark back to the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods.

Celeste

The Celeste chandelier is a smaller version of a chandelier commissioned by shoe designer Terry de Havilland to cleverly display and hi-light a pair of his shoes. It is comprised of gold and silver chain. Victorian and Swarovski crystals and silver spikes to add a punky edge to a stunning centre piece.

Jewellery

Emerald Faerie jewellery brings new meaning to statement jewellery with a combinationof mixed media adding to the overall effect of the handcrafted pieces.

Model: Deano Bugatti@D1 models

Breast plates, collars and shoulder pieces are all given the Emerald Faeries handy touch and have a modern lux appeal to them.

Silk Organza top by Sarmite Ostanevica

Triffid Lamps

The Triffid is a classic table lamp based upon fruit blossom and fuchsias, this piece developed slowly over time and was inspired by the flowers themselves and oriental pen and ink drawings.  They are still lifes contained within antique glass globes that are gentle and illuminating.

Emerald Faerie welcomes commissions and can include personal artefacts to a bespoke piece.

If you have been out and about in Islington recently you might think some this work looks familiar, well perhaps that’s because you would have seen it at The House of the Wolf, who commissioned Fiona to design the lighting for the refurbished bar.

House of Wolf181 Upper Street London N1

Emerald Faerie can be contacted for commissions through her website http://emeraldfaerielightingdesign.com.

More examples of work will be exhibited at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICCF) in New York from 18-21 May 2013

Visit www.icff.com for more information.

SOBOYE is delighted to announce the arrival of these decorative, vibrant bolster cushions from new interior company House of Arike.

The Ankara designs from House of Arike are great way to enhance an end of a sofa in a neutral colour scheme or bring colour into a bedroom with a bed dressed in white sheets.

All three bolster style are available online at www.soboye.com now.

Other styles from the collection, including square and rectangular options, can be made to order.

MAWI had their press day today for their Autumn/Winter 2013-14 collection and didn’t dissappoint on the glitter; glam and wow factor with the new collection going off the scale on the blingometer.

This collection is full of new innovative pieces and must haves for the MAWI lovers and true statement jewellery afficianados.

The new additions to the Glitter Clutches are amazing - the colour palette has been extended and the new components are true to the MAWI aesthetic. 

The Amethyst settings in these clutches set these styles apart and makes these ultralux.

The jewellery is equally as stunning with true-to-form statement pieces with all the sparkle and shine we have come to expect from MAWI.

Earrings, rings and lapel pins all feature in the collection.

New for the AW13 is the plated bike chain chokers, padlock pendats and lapel pins.

The bike chain chokers are encrusted with Swarovski crystals and although weighty, certainly pack punch and take the humble chain into new glamourous territory.

The Rhodium with Emerald Swarovski crystal is a personal favourite and will be sure to feature with many an outfit this Autumn.

MAWI flagship store is at 11 Calvert Avenue E2 7JP tel: 020 7033 9853

                                             www.mawi.co.uk

Just in time for Spring the Beaullahs Boutique bags came to SOOYE like a breath of fresh air…

Beaullahs Boutique Clutch

In a selection of mouthwatering colours and in two styles, the Beaullahs Boutique bags are a perfect accompaniment to bright summer outfit

Satin Dress: Esinn Soong

In a selection of mouthwatering colours and in two styles, the Beaullahs Boutique bags are a perfect accompaniment to bright summer outfit. The bright hued Ankara clutches are fully lined in Brocade and have an internal pocket, the chain strap version also has an external large side pocket.

All styles are available on www.soboye.com

New in this week at SOBOYE we have Lesley Muscat Handmade Cushions made of Handwoven Silks and Velvet, a must have to dress up your chaise lounge, bed and sofas!

LAZY HAZE
HANDWOVEN SILK IKAT CUSHION

FUZZY RAINBOW
HANDWOVEN SILK IKAT CUSHION

FUZZY DAZE
HANDWOVEN SILK IKAT CUSHION

SILK VELVET IKAT

DESIRE - TRIO SINGLE SIDED

SILK VELVET IKAT
FUNKY

IKAT - SILK VELVET
PURE LUXURY

SUNNY BOLSTER HANDWOVEN SILK IKAT CUSHION

TULIP BOLSTER HANDWOVEN SILK IKAT CUSHION

Soboye Display with Lesley Muscat Cushions and Finsk Shoes!

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We have new displays in at SOBOYE this week, bring on the springtime!

Our new Dei Dei Dolls and African Footballers have just arrived. They come in Spring Colours and will be available at the store now! 

Our new range of Renush statement chokers have just arrived!

Ross x Bute Green Dress is perfect for Spring!

We also just got these fantastic funky cardigans and jumpers from Nikos Nicolaou! 

We also have these bright striped tote bags!

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Our new Spring coloured Dei Dei Dolls and our new African Champion Footballer Dolls help celebrate Ghana Day in style. 

Our fresh coloured Footballers are welcome edition to the SOBOYE family and stand proud holding their footballs in their tailored football kits. These limited edition dolls are part of a winning team…

Hot off her showcase for Swahili Flavour at The Tanzanian High Commission Jacqueline Kibacha is now stocked at SOBOYE.

Two collections are represented: Freedom to Fly and Desert Interlude. Both display Kibacha’s unique hand craft techniques, combined with modern styling.

Sunrise Earrings

Earrings cuffs and collars all feature in crystal encrusted designs that all bear Jacqeuline Kibacha’s trademarks and signature style.

Nilot Earrings 

Uhuru’s Wings

The feathered pieces add to make statement jewellery for the discerning customer.

Mwiba Cuff

Mwiba Cuff

Uhuru’s Wings

Snake Collar

Uhuru’s Wings

Sunrise Collar

Now Available Online www.soboye.com 

By Kadija Gooden