Feel. It's all there in the feel. Soft, shimmering, beautiful. It's the merest hint of a summer breeze, the hush of snowfall in a winter glen. Our cashmere caresses, seduces. Gorgeous to touch, elegant to wear, these exquisite accessories are an inspired marriage of nature and time-honoured craft.
Today, Begg Scotland creates some of the world's finest cashmere accessories, garments that routinely grace the world's catwalks and leading boutiques. Fashions may have changed since Alexander Begg's day, but his commitment to quality and innovation remains undimmed in the company that proudly bears his name.
Begg Scotland is the story of a journey across many miles and a century and a half. From humble handcrafted beginnings to internationally celebrated success. From hand woven Paisley shawls in that eponymous town to the world's finest cashmere accessories. All inspired by the land and shore of this remarkable country. For Alexander Begg in the latter half of the 19th century, quality and attention to detail was everything. Moving to the bracing Ayrshire coast in search of the skilled workforce capable of doing justice to his vision, Begg became an acknowledged master of his craft, blending artistry and technique to dizzying effect.
Building fabric and colour layer upon layer, we create the most beautiful contemporary accessories, using techniques that have changed little in 150 years. Given clarity and depth of colour by the softest, purest Scottish water, our cloth is woven from the finest fibres available and hand-finished with natural teasels for a supple, almost ethereal feel. Our production processes are often shrouded in secrecy; the results, however, are there for all to see.
Cocoon yourself in the moment. Surround yourself with pleasure. Bring a little sensuality to your life with accessories and soft furnishings from Begg Scotland. Pure cashmere scarves, shawls, stoles and throws, in more than 30 ranges and almost limitless colourways, all ready for immediate delivery. Plains, woven jacquards, printed patterns. Lambswool, angora, cashmere silk blends and, of course, the lightest, wispiest cashmere accessories. All created to flatter and cosset the wearer.
Our bespoke team are regularly commissioned by some of the world's leading fashion houses and luxury brands, clients who understand the importance of innovative design and strict quality control. Beguiling, befitting, bespoke cloth and accessories. From Begg Scotland.
Design is a collaborative process. The most creative minds and the finest technicians, working together to create a portfolio of extraordinary beauty, across a range of different markets.
Inspiration comes in many guises. For Davide Pizzigoni, it’s the sense of light and depth at the heart oflife – and how this comes to define the space we find ourselves in. For Begg, it’s the beauty of nature and the diverse, breathtaking scenery of scotland. These connections between landscape, light, colour and emotion are woven into the very fabric of our modern tartan collection. Taking this most traditional, individual expression of colour – created from the living, breathing land of hill and shore – this exciting collaboration could only have come from the colourful imaginations of Begg and Pizzigoni.
Begg Scotland are deligted to announce our nomination for 'Cashmere Designer of the Year' at the 2007 Scottish Fashion Awards. This prestigious red carpet event is to be held at Stirling Castle on September 9th 2007. For more information please go to http://www.scottishfashionawards.com
Begg Scotland will launch the new Spring Summer 2008 collection at Coterie in New York, 18th-20th September. Please contact enquiries@beggscotland.com for further information.
Following the success of this prestigious event in LA in October 2006, Begg Scotland once again participated in Dressed to Kilt in April, this time as part of New York Tartan Week. Several garments were customised for the catwalk by Scottish designer Sandra Murray including a stunning coat dress made from a throw! The event was a great success with many famous faces lending their support, Donald & Ivanka Trump, Matthew Modine and Sandi Thom all strutted their stuff on the catwalk to rapturous applause from the crowds. For more information contact us or visit http://www.dressedtokilt.com
Begg Scotland Sales Director Douglas McAllister was recently invited to meet with Princess Anne, president of the UK Fashion Export Council, at the London offices of Target AMC. Princess Anne was eager to meet UK companies with a high export turnover and Begg Scotland were delighted to represent the Scottish cashmere industry.
Spring/Summer 2007 sees the launch of the new Glamour & Fantasy ranges which combine our luxurious cashmere with a modern twist of Silk and Lurex to give added sparkle to any outfit. The Glamour range offers 7 solid colours encompassing an all over sparkle and the Fantasy design features a much more delicate open weave in 4 neutral colourways.
Head Office
17 Viewfield Road
Ayr
KA8 8HJ
Scotland
T: +44 (0)1292 267615
F: +44 (0)1292 269510
enquiries@beggscotland.com
Showroom
Ormond House
3 Duke of York Street
London
SW1Y 6JP
By Appointment Only
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