In celebration of starting my SQUINT blog I’m so happy to release my Glencoe editorial shoot in full. This editorial features pieces from my recent Love letter (Part 1) collection, some soon to be released pieces and archival treasures. Love Letter is a continual creative project further exploring my Scottish identity, following 2021’s Lore of […]
WORDS BY MAGGIE ZHOU AND FASHION JOURNAL Squint featured — “A growing list of ethical Australian labels that cater to beyond a size 16” There are a growing number of Australians who are becoming more conscious shoppers and prioritising ethically-made and sustainable fashion. But what happens when the industry doesn’t serve you? There’s nothing groundbreaking […]
FOR WOMEN, BY WOMEN. The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Shop is a feminist design concept store in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, showcasing locally sourced and designed products by women (cis, trans) and non-binary artists, designers and makers form across Victoria. *When we say women, that word always includes trans and gender diverse women and […]
Article by Ruth MacGilp — Jan 12, 2019 Try The Emperor’s Old Clothes for bespoke, retro-inspired clothing in limited-edition fabrics, Squint for design-led, playful womenswear in bright colours and hand-illustrated prints, or What Lydia Made for unique, colourful underwear and hand crafted knitwear. Read More…
Article By Eve MacDonald – July 13, 2018 Ellie Vallely is the face behind ready-to-wear clothing brand Squint. Established in 2016 after a three-month internship with Scottish designer Emily Millichip, Squint encourages women to embrace their playful side by creating tomboy silhouettes with a colourful, feminine twist. Squint clothing’s latest collection, Organised Fun, a collaboration […]
Article by Ruth MacGilp — July 10, 2018 I popped into a pop-up last month here in Edinburgh; an exhibition and shop run for a few days only by young Scottish fashion designer Ellie Vallely, creative director, proprietor and visionary behind Squint Clothing, a label for the playful, laid back, weird and wonderful girl. The […]
Fashion Foundry supports fashion designers based in Scotland through practical workshops, advice, bespoke mentoring, networking, online resources and sampling facilities. This is the second issue of our annual lookbook showcasing the designers on the program 2017/2018. Read More…
The final designer in this eclectic exhibition is the always bold and playful, Squint. Designed and manufactured by Ellie Valley, the Edinburgh based designer draws inspiration from 80’s retro graphic prints and isn’t afraid of experimenting with colour and textiles. Winning Online Newcomer of the year at The Herald Fashion Awards in 2017, Squint has […]
Article By Shannon Earaker @ShannonEaraker — 1st march 2018 READY-TO-WEAR clothing brand Squint encourages women to embrace their playful side. The label was founded in 2016 by Edinburgh-born Ellie Vallely, a fashion design and business studies graduate of Brighton University. After graduating, Vallely returned to her native city and made it her goal to launch her own clothing brand. Following […]