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Gerry Roxby (Centre light blue dress) with her models and make up artist. Second left in the cherry play suit is Gerry's daughter, Penny. |
I have a very exciting interview for you all. I have
interviewed the inspiring Gerry Roxby, owner of Glamour Bunny Clothing. You may
recognise some of her wonderful creations being worn by celebrities including
icon Dita Von Teese (who has previously shared this blog on Facebook!).
Glamour Bunny was created in response to
the growing interest in retro styling. Although this is still very much a niche
market, the simple sophisticated design of it's dresses allows them to sit
comfortably alongside modern fashions without looking out of place.
Now it’s your turn to get up close and personal with
Gerry, for an exclusive Q&A session!
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Gerry Roxby |
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Katy Dress Pineapple |
Tell us how Glamour Bunny got started....
With an
educational background in design and a tendency to customise almost every new
dress I bought it was just a matter of time before I started to make my own
clothing. Going into full production on my own designs in such a big way wasn't
exactly planned. It was more like a runaway train I was happy to stay on.
When you take your patterns to a factory or when you buy fabric there are
minimums involved. Most factories don't want to know unless you're doing
a big run. This is how my little idea to make a few great dresses turned
into big business. I decided it was worth the risk and ran with it.
What is
your favourite piece from Glamour Bunny?
It's
difficult to choose a favourite piece from the Glamour Bunny collections.
I don't design anything I wouldn't wear myself so I like them all.
I tend to be drawn to bright colours so if I was forced to choose I'd
have to go with the Pineapple Print Playsuit or Dress. It's fun and comfortable
to wear.
What is a
customer going to get from a Glamour Bunny purchase?
Glamour
Bunny doesn't just churn out a load of clothing to make up the numbers in a
collection. I'm a creative person first and business woman second.
My designs are a sort of artistic expression and if I'm not happy with
them I don't want them to be seen until I am. We can work on the pattern
for just one dress for 6 months tweaking the tension on a neckline or across
the bust. If it isn't working it doesn't get released. If that
means it has to wait for the next season, then that's what we do. Quality
is important and I think when a customer first puts on their Glamour Bunny
dress, they love the way it feels, not just the way it looks. We do all
our fittings on a live model so she can tell us if a garment is restrictive
under the arms or tight across the bust. Getting the tailoring right is
important.
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Dita Von Teese wearing Glamour Bunny Dress |
Tell us
about the Gerry Roxby Collection…
Although
most of the time I'm in what I call a 'Glamour Bunny' type of mood which is fun
and colourful, I sometimes drift into a more sophisticated vintage area when
I'm designing. I decided to create another label to separate these pieces
and give them a separate identity.
Have you
had some celebrities wearing your clothes? What names would we recognise?
As a
rule, I don't tend to send dresses to celebrities unless I really think they'd
look great in them. Dita Von Teese has worn a couple of our dresses which
was fabulous as she always looks fantastic. Coronation Street star,
Catherine Tyldesley who plays 'Eva' has worn a couple of our dresses, Vicki
Gunvalson (The Real Housewives of Orange County), Hannah Tointon (Eastenders),
Cerise Van Houten (Game of Thrones), Amy Childs (Only Way is Essex), Zanillya
(singer), contestents on 'The Voice', Take Me Out and a few presenters on Dutch
TV.
Who would
you love to have model for you?
I definitely
go for a specific body type. The hourglass shape in any size is always my
favourite. I was Thrilled when 'Gia Genevieve' agreed to model for us.
She's a fabulous U.S. model with a retro look. I'd love to have her
model for us again. I'd also love to see Kim Kardashian / West in our
clothing. She'd look knockout in our stuff.

I was
beginning to outgrow my previous premises and started to look for something
bigger. When I found our new place, Frankii suggested that I use some of
the space as a photographic studio for my clothing and also rent out the studio
space to other photographers when I wasn't using it. Before long, a basic
idea developed into 'why not have a retro set to shoot in' and then a few more.
I don't often let a good idea pass me by. Together, Frankii and I
decided to join forces with her working as the resident photographer and me
designing and building sets.
Talk Us
Through The Experience You Can Expect From A Frankii & Gerry's Retro Photo
Shoot…
We offer
a lot of services. There's the basic studio hire, set hire, re-touching
services, product photography, invisible mannequin photography and all that but
the most exciting is the
makeovers. Makeovers are the most fun. Either an individual can come in or a group. We have a make up artist and hair stylist who can do both modern or retro styles. There's always a great buzz in the studio with all the girls so there's a kind of party atmosphere. We also photograph men but we've only had one so far. He looked really great in the 60's lounge.
makeovers. Makeovers are the most fun. Either an individual can come in or a group. We have a make up artist and hair stylist who can do both modern or retro styles. There's always a great buzz in the studio with all the girls so there's a kind of party atmosphere. We also photograph men but we've only had one so far. He looked really great in the 60's lounge.
How Would
You Describe Your Own Style
In one
word, fun! I don't like to restrict myself to just one look so I can go
from 50's in the morning to 70's in the evening. That's the great thing
about clothes. It's an artistic experience where you can create something
beautiful with an outfit. I feel very happy when I think I've put a great
look together.
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Constance Teal Pink |
Who is
your style icon?
Lady Ga
Ga. Not because I particularly like anything she wears. I think most of
her outfits look a bit uncomfortable and sometimes disturbing. What I admire
about her is that with many of her ensembles she's creating a walking piece of
art.
Who is
your favourite designer?
I like
'Floozie by Frost French' lingerie. It's very me. There are lots of
great colours, ribbons, frills and most of all, they have a good range of
sizes.
Where do
you love to shop?
I love
Vintage Fairs. I get pretty bored in High Street stores and don't really
go shopping unless I need to. At Vintage fairs there's always the chance
of finding some long lost treasure. I love the quality of some of the
older stuff. Production today is often cheap and fast but in past decades
there was a real pride in quality. This is what I like to find when I go
to a Vintage fair.
Who do
you turn to for inspiration: Both Business and Style?
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Capri Pants Shift Red Glamour Bunny |
I have to
admit. I'm really not much of a business woman. Luckily, I have an almost
OCD side to my personality which means I'm good at keeping things in order so
that the day to day functional side of the business ticks along quite well.
I should probably find myself some sort of mentor to improve my business
skills. As far as inspiration for style, it would have to be Marilyn
Monroe. She had a great figure and she knew how to make the most of it.
Who would
you love to have as a customer?
Katy
Perry. I'd love to dress her up. She looks like a fun girl and she
has a fabulous figure.
So what can we
expect to come from you next?
I have so
many ideas but I need a couple of clones to manage them all. While we were
building the new studio sets we commissioned a few pieces of furniture. I'd
love to do that too. It may be a while before that happens though!
Not to mention following on Facebook!
I would like to thank Gerry for her time with this
interview and for sharing with you all. I will introduce you to more fabulous
companies in the future!
xoxo
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Tina Gold Pinup Dress Glamour Bunny |
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