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Talent Foundry & VF Workshops

Talent Foundry & VF Workshops

In early 2024, I was asked to volunteer with The Talent Foundry, an organisation that supports young people in under-served communities to discover their talents through partnerships with schools and...

Talent Foundry & VF Workshops

In early 2024, I was asked to volunteer with The Talent Foundry, an organisation that supports young people in under-served communities to discover their talents through partnerships with schools and...

Ebor Studio Billboard Project, June 2025

Ebor Studio Billboard Project, June 2025

Violet Flamingo Bespoke is on the billboard! I'm excited to share that Violet Flamingo Bespoke is now featured on the billboard at Ebor Studio as part of their ongoing Billboard...

Ebor Studio Billboard Project, June 2025

Violet Flamingo Bespoke is on the billboard! I'm excited to share that Violet Flamingo Bespoke is now featured on the billboard at Ebor Studio as part of their ongoing Billboard...

Model wears a wool cape in a woodland

Sustainability at the Heart of Violet Flamingo

Since studying fashion at university, I’ve never wanted to be part of an industry that churns out products for the sake of it. Even back in 2005 — before fast...

Sustainability at the Heart of Violet Flamingo

Since studying fashion at university, I’ve never wanted to be part of an industry that churns out products for the sake of it. Even back in 2005 — before fast...

Lindsey on the industrial sewing machine

Why We Need the Arts—And Why I’m Taking Action

Just over a year ago, I volunteered on a programme with The Talent Foundry — an organisation doing truly brilliant work right here in Rochdale. Over the course of four workshops, they...

Why We Need the Arts—And Why I’m Taking Action

Just over a year ago, I volunteered on a programme with The Talent Foundry — an organisation doing truly brilliant work right here in Rochdale. Over the course of four workshops, they...

Amy jumping for joy in the Grace dress

The story of Violet Flamingo

Violet Flamingo was born from a love of creativity, individuality, and the sheer joy of making clothes that turn heads. After earning my fashion degree in 2005, I chose to...

The story of Violet Flamingo

Violet Flamingo was born from a love of creativity, individuality, and the sheer joy of making clothes that turn heads. After earning my fashion degree in 2005, I chose to...

Moving Forward with Purpose: VF’s Journey & Exciting Changes

Moving Forward with Purpose: VF’s Journey & Exc...

After nearly two years away, I’m excited to share that I’m officially back to full-time work! This time off has been incredibly valuable — it gave me the space to...

Moving Forward with Purpose: VF’s Journey & Exc...

After nearly two years away, I’m excited to share that I’m officially back to full-time work! This time off has been incredibly valuable — it gave me the space to...