Pitusa X Stick 'em Up

Last night I went to show my support for 2 young friends of mine who have brought out diverse and equally fabulous clothing collections. Equally, musically talented buddies Filthy Fiction and Ibellini provided the tunes. 

Lana Al-Mulla has made her zany stick figure illustrations into comfy viscose t-shirts for her aptly titled label Stick 'em up, as well as canvas shoppers and mugs perfect for Christmas gifts for the design conscious who like to represent new young British designers.Follow her design-lead blog here: Stickemuponline.com
And Miami based Clara Lago of Pitusa makes Peruvian inspired maxi abayas and knit ponchos, head bands, trapper hats to beat the winter chill. Shop Pitusa here: Pitusa and see their great products below,  I predict bright things for these two!! 

Shereen Al-Mulla with Lana Al-Mulla of Stick 'em Up

Mugs and stickers

Winter Knits from Pitusa

an array of colourful creations at Pitusa

from PERU with PEACE

Once upon a time, a young London born half Spanish woman, living in Miami set about to make her own socially conscious clothing line. With pieces made in Peru from the softest eco-friendly jersey and alpaca in mouth watering neon colours, the clothes provide a message of piece in the Middle East. The designer Clara Lago, grew up in London went to University in Miami and spent time in Peru and it is clear to see the influence of all these places in her clothing line; Pitusa, which prides itself on being colourful and comfortable. 

Clara, the designer of Pitusa, wearing one of her Inca Mini Skirts

The garments are so readily wearable but still feel special largely thanks to the colourful Peruvian brocade which adorns certain pieces. One of Pitusa's best selling items is the aptly named Inca Abaya, which as the name indicates fuses Peruvian and Middle Eastern style influences. The message of the clothing is peace and certain items are embroidered with the words Salaam Shalom, in Hebrew and Arabic - indicating peace. $1 of every purchase goes to a charity promoting peace in the Middle East. 

The Inca Abaya

I think the International conception of Pitusa is a recipe for worldwide success. Pitusa is only in its infancy but is already being stocked in boutiques in Miami, Ibiza and Mexico. Shop for Pitusa here http://store.pitusa.co.uk/

My beautiful sister and friend modeling Pitusa tanks and headbands

The beautiful array of colours in which the inca mini skirt is available

I stand for PEACE do you?