"I am a fashion perfectionist. As fanatical about detail as I am about quality, manufacturing, fit, fabric, trims etc..., sounds obsessive? Weill maybe! I like to call it my PASSION!"
Vera von Garrel first realised her passion for fashion at the early age of 5, using her mum's sewing machine, Vera would create handbags for herself and family and make clothes for their dolls and teddy bears. Eventually designing clothes for herself and school friends. She still has some of the original items, for keepsake.
Born in Germany in 1968 Vera von Garrel grew up in Muenster/ Westfalen where she attended the local school before enrolling at University of applied sciences - Fashion School in Hamburg, where her dissertation was honoured with the prestigious Wilhelm Lorch Stiftung Award.
On completing her studies, Vera worked at a number of ladies and children’s fashion companies.
In 1993 Vera von Garrel moved to Bangkok where she managed the buying and production of one of the biggest mail order companies in the world.
Later Vera returned to Germany to become the project manager of a joint venture between Quelle and Steilmann, which lead to her next promotion, ladies fashion wear buyer for Quelle.
In 1998 Vera was lured to London to become product/ production Manager for Killy and Nevica, Ski and Sports wear, where she also managed to fit in a fashion design and marketing course at St Martins College of Art and Design.
2001 Vera, now the perfectionist in all areas of the product line! Launched her own company Vera von Garrel Design Ltd.
Welcome Vera von Garrel London
Who?
Vera von Garrel is a fashion designer, who in December 2001 launched her label
Vera von Garrel London.
What?
Vera von Garrel London designs, produces, markets and distributes luxury
designer fashion for stylish, elegant women of all ages and sizes. The highest
workmanship is used in all areas of Vera von Garrel designs. Using materials
and trims from the world’s best suppliers. All of which have been tried and
tested by Vera herself, from washing, dry-cleaning, wearing and even leaving
fabrics outside; in order to recognise wear and tear. Even after continuous
wearing and washing Vera von Garrel clothing will always look as good as new.
Her exceptionally well crafted designs are as beautiful on the inside as they
are on the outside.
Wear!
Classic, attractive and original designs with a modern twist. Vera weaves
actual trends into her designs, to make wearable outstanding clothing,
products that never date.
Vera von Garrel London is unique yet recognised. Clothing DNA! Using the same
trims, detail and product originality, she has her own aesthetic direction, to
make you look well dressed, elegant and expensive.
Feminine and fresh, imagine Audrey Hepburn a style icon who epitomises Vera
von Garrel London. A socially, desirable label.
When?
The Vera von Garrel London label is fashion functional and can be worn from
day into evening.
Why Vera?
“I am a fashion perfectionist. As fanatical about detail as I am about
quality, manufacturing, fit, fabric, trims etc..., sounds obsessive? well
maybe! I like to call it my PASSION!”
Vera von Garrel Design Ltd
Tel +44 (0)7711 815845