Sarah Arnett
Graduating from the University of Brighton in 1990, Sarah originally
trained in woven textiles. She then went to work for various fashion and
textile companies in the UK, Switzerland and India - before establishing
herself as freelance textile designer. Through her agent, Helena Gavshon,
she created designs for brands such as Anthropology, Calvin Klein and Tracey
Boyd.
Sarah started her own business in 2003, along with her business partner
Simon Beales. Originally a store called Simultane, the wholesale business
began in Autumn/Winter 06 with the bridal launching a year later.
Sarah’s ready-to-wear collection now sells in over 100 stores worldwide
including Harvey Nichols and Fenwick. Sarah Arnett Bride is available in
20 stores in the UK, Ireland and USA.
A childhood growing up in Africa and Sarah’s love of gardening and botanical
gardens is key to her work. Regular visits to places like The Lost Gardens
of Helligan, Trebah and The Eden project, mixed with a love of film, books
and travel, all influence and contribute to her distinctive, signature
designs.
Studying and interpreting flowers, foliage, land & skyscapes are the
starting point of each ready-to-wear collection. Sarah’s prints are hand-drawn
and then digitally illustrated. These images are then printed onto carefully
selected fabrics, using the latest digital print technology. Sarah often
creates individual engineered designs for her collection as well as colour
washes and all over repeats.
In contrast, Sarah Arnett Bride is influenced by texture and a mix of
mat and satin fabrics with minimal embellishment. The play on light and
the use of specialised sunray pleating, fine silks and tulles creates a
sophisticated, modern yet classic collection.
Ideas and samples come together in Sarah’s Brighton studio with much help
from a small and dedicated team. The collections are then sold through
agencies and exhibitions In London, Paris, Munich and New York. All production
is within the EU and Sarah Arnett Bride is made exclusively in the UK.
Increasingly the team are striving to reduce environmental impact through
less wastage, improved logistics and selective fabric choices.
Sarah is an illustrator & print designer who creates beautiful dresses.
However she is increasingly extending her skills into other areas. For
example she has recently designed a rug in collaboration with Forty
Thieves and
wall coverings with Digitile.
In the future, Sarah hopes to collaborate further in areas such as interiors,
stationary and accessories.
Ultimately Sarah loves creating beautiful designs that reflect her inspirations
and passions. Her hope is that her customers will share this passion with
her and enjoy her work for many years to come - remembering the very first
time they wore that beautiful dress!
If you would like to contact Sarah, please email info@saraharnett.co.uk