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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...

Eighteen months of a broken leg

Eighteen months of a broken leg

It’s been eighteen months since I spectacularly broke my leg, it been such a hard journey, its been trying for work and personal reasons, but Violet Flamingo is still here...

Eighteen months of a broken leg

It’s been eighteen months since I spectacularly broke my leg, it been such a hard journey, its been trying for work and personal reasons, but Violet Flamingo is still here...

It's time for another fabulous Pre-loved VF sale!

It's time for another fabulous Pre-loved VF sale!

This was so successful at the end of last Summer we have decided to try and do two a year. As you all know I’m all about my garments being...

It's time for another fabulous Pre-loved VF sale!

This was so successful at the end of last Summer we have decided to try and do two a year. As you all know I’m all about my garments being...

My return to work has been delayed

My return to work has been delayed

Hiya flamingos, I’ve put this together as I just thought it would be best to explain my situation in full as I have no idea when I will return to...

My return to work has been delayed

Hiya flamingos, I’ve put this together as I just thought it would be best to explain my situation in full as I have no idea when I will return to...