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Friday, 4 February 2011

We are designers - Folksy Friday

This week's Folksy Friday is a bit different. While watching Gok's Clothes Roadshow I had an idea.

High street against Designers. Why are we not there?

There are LOADS of talented designers in the UK who are working hard and the public never even heard of them. We have our little websites and shops at http://www.folksy.com/ and we are lucky if we happen to sell a few of our designs per month. We don't increase our prices as we are worried they would not sell, so they cost the same or just a bit more than something similar on the high street. (though there is some high street chains who sell jewellery for £1!!! Ridiculous! Do people really think they will last? And is it not horrible seeing the same thing on others? Well, I don't like that)

So whom are we really promoting? The mass produced low quality items made by underpaid factory workers somewhere far far east? Or those who already made their luck and get LOADS of money?
What about helping our own hardworking designers who are struggling to get noticed? I believe we are worth a mention. Check out these beautiful things I found on Folksy.com and let me know what you think.






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11 comments:

  1. gidders14 February 2011 at 09:36

    Some really gorgeous pieces. I especially love the vintage clutch :)

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  2. What I Created Next4 February 2011 at 10:38

    Lovely items but I especially like the dress by Sarah M Designs. I love that style of dress.

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  3. Zoe4 February 2011 at 11:26

    Wow you've picked some real beauties Beata! Great article too, I wish more people would discover Folksy!

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  4. SimJaTa4 February 2011 at 11:31

    Great article, couldnt agree with you more. I see you have managed to show off some of the superb talent found on Folksy alongside your article, very good.

    Lynda

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  5. The Green Feather5 February 2011 at 08:01

    Lovely items, especially the dress! Interesting article too, agree completely

    Katie x

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  6. Beata5 February 2011 at 11:50

    Thanks for the comments everyone!
    Beata x

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  7. Unknown6 February 2011 at 05:16

    Thank you for featuring my brooch
    Sam x

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  8. jean leyshon6 February 2011 at 09:38

    Gosh there are some very talented people on here,those items are gorgeous and i dont use that word lightly
    jean

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  9. Beata6 February 2011 at 11:32

    Sam, you are welcome!

    Jean, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you like them. : )

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  10. Unknown7 February 2011 at 10:41

    Definitely couldn't agree with you more, thank you so much for including my clutch in such a great article.

    Leanne x

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  11. Beata7 February 2011 at 11:11

    You are welcome Leanne, it got some nice comments, even a lady on twitter has an eye on something from your shop ; )
    Beata x

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