Meet Charlotte Elizabeth. The young British designer of the very simplistic, but very beautiful handbag.
The Bloomsbury Handbag.
The owner of some very real creativity, sass, and commitment. Not to mention, courage.
Some months ago, I was aimlessly browsing through Instagram.
It should be noted here, that I am not of Instagram age or stage.
To be perfectly honest, by anyones current modern day social media standard, I have a very unimpressive Instagram following. Probably even more unusual is the fact that I don’t care. And the reason is simply this.
My Label Ministry work: that of bringing the work of emerging fashion designers, mainly Australian, and sometimes international, is something I regard as phenomenally important. My Instagram account … well let’s just say, is lagging. The promotion of Australian designers and drawing the attention of the pubic to them is my main focus, because it is here that success will prevail for all those working in our beloved Australian fashion industry. One of the things I love about Instagram is what I find on the platform as opposed to what narcissistic benefits it can provide me with.
One such recent find so happens to be the subject of my latest article, a young English woman by the name of Charlotte Elizabeth. Her story is an amazing one, and one which simply needs to be told. Through a chronic illness and many years of ill health and self reflection, Charlottes’ story is not only one of triumph, but one of dedication, creativity, commitment and enterprise.
Jade xx
Launching a handbag line at the age of 21 is a feat in itself, but when you can’t draw or sew and have been paralysed for over year, it would seem to be an impossible task. Yet that is what Charlotte Elizabeth Jones has done, building her accessories business from her bed …
Emma Spedding, The Telegraph.