Victoria Richards

After training in fashion and textiles Victoria set up her fabric design studio in South London. As well as producing her own collection of printed accessories, selling through outlets such as The Conran Shop, Paul Smith, The Designers Guild and the Tate Galleries, Victoria has worked closely on the fabrics for fashion companies such as Nicole Farhi, Gianfranco Ferre and Valentino.

One of Victoria’s most successful lines to date has been her ‘Jon Snow’ ties. This relationship started 15 years ago when the Channel 4 news presenter visited a studio sale and snapped up several of Victoria’s brightly striped ties. As well as continuing to supply the Channel 4 anchorman, Victoria’s customers include lots of prominent media and political figures.

For this collection of ties Victoria has worked with a traditional English Silk Mill to translate her popular hand-painted designs into silk woven ties. A combination of modern colour, traditional silk weaving and contemporary pattern have been brought together to produce this collection of striking, elegant silk ties.

Victoria’s work can be found in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and The Museum of Fashion and Textiles in New York.

And now her colourful silk ties are available online at www.patrickmcmurray.com.