November 28, 2015

Rodnik Band x Soap & Glory = Match (Box) Made In Heaven

November 28, 2015/ Claire Spence

For yeaarrrrrs I've blogged about The Rodnik Band, London-based designer Philip Colbert's label and vessel of love. He lives and breathes Rodnik, with design leaning to fashion and homeware avenues, all with a quirky edge.

Rodnik Band Interiors available at Made DotCom

Soap & Glory are another of what I consider 'my' brands. I got into their range very early, due to my love of retro packaging.

Here Is a Blog Post from January 2010 even, about their products. I went S&G crazy. I bought everything they brought out.

I got so into the Soap & Glory range that I eventually sickened myself on it, even before the makeup range had a chance to come out. So I rarely use Soap and Glory now, but I maintain their body butter is the best on the market, and I use their lipsticks as one of the shades is a fab nude lip for me.

Three cases to choose from. All contents the same.

So when I saw Philip had collaborated with Soap & Glory this Christmas, designing three of their cases in true Rodnik style, I was a bit conflicted. I don't want to spend maybe £40 on products I don't use now just for the case, but on the other hand they are based on Rodnik couture clutch handbags which can cost hundreds.

But here's the best part! The Rodnik Collab case only costs £18, AND it's part of the Boots' gift store wide 3 for 2 offer. So if I buy two gifts around the same price or more on the Boots site for my friends or family, I can add the Match Box Case to my shop for free!

The clutch the match box S&G case is based on

So is anyone buying this year's Soap & Glory set? Or is it on your wish list?

My pride and joy in my Rodnik Collection- a yellow submarine mac

September 17, 2014

My Favourite Sight of the #IndyRef So Far: The Irn Bru Dress

September 17, 2014/ Claire Spence

Dress by my favourite designer Philip Colbert, The Rodnik Band. Photo by William Pine.

Other versions of Irn Bru in dress form, including a wedding dress.

June 03, 2014

I've Added to my Rodnik Band Collection!

June 03, 2014/ Claire Spence

The past four years I've blogged often about The Rodnik Band, Philip Colbert's London-based, pop art, fashion label. They provided me with the perfect outfit for the 2012 Cosmopolitan Blog Awards, a floaty charcoal tunic with an old man's pipe print all over. I like to think of them as my favourite designer label, and I've tried to pick up pieces when I can, as I think they'll increase in price as Philip's work goes mainstream. Rita Ora & Cara Delevingne are fans of the quirky street wear already, so get yourself involved.

I managed to pick up their Cod Save the Sea vest this week, to add to my collection.

My 'bestest' piece however is their classic, iconic, yellow submarine rain mac. This blurry photo will make you relieved I'm not a fashion blogger usually.

This is how it looks when worn.

My other item is a linen jacket with anchor print. I bought it in size 16 when I was that size, but it was still too big. I'm now a size 12 but I still don't want to part with it.

Check out The Rodnik Band site for their latest collection including home ware!

April 01, 2014

A Yellow Submarine Sofa & a Shark-shaped Chair? It Must Be Rodnik Band's First Home Collection

April 01, 2014/ Claire Spence

I adore Philip Colbert's Rodnik Band label. I chose to wear a tunic from their collection to the Cosmo Blog Awards, and I'm also lucky enough to own their classic Yellow Submarine print rain mac.

Now Philip & co. have branched out into interiors, with a range to be available on Made.com soon. The launch is at the stylish Milan Furniture Fair.