Modest Massai's

So… January was an unbelievably chilled yet full of excitement and inspiration- the place of all this wonderful energy was Kenya. We headed to Africa in search of global inspiration and trends as well as a spot of R and R!

And what a trip it was-There was the thrill of Safari, experiencing a Lion hunting a Zebra in the wild was a one of the rare moments where true nature comes alive.

The Massai Mara tribe’s clothing was definitely something we couldn’t take our eyes off. The way they dress, how they hold their clothes and their style is amazing as each and every person has such a unique identity and unlike the western world, don’t have as many choices to express that.

The result is an eclectic mix of similar colours, sarongs, blankets and tribal jewellery- all worn with such a unique quality.

In a nutshell, we went home with so much food for thought!

FASHION- THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS

The idea that Fashion is disposable is a modern day concept. Vintage fashion as we know it was handcrafted to perfection with attention to detail and love and care being sewn in to each piece. Lily and Lionel’s ethos is geared towards the idea that you can find unique designed timeless pieces made from the finest fabrics that are still affordable. Our ethos is that it’s there to treasure not trash!

We are a UK based fashion company making and designing carefully sourced accessories and resort wear inspired from across the globe. The unique thing about Lily and Lionel is that we are about as far removed from your average corporate fashion brand as you can get! Primarily, Lily and Lionel were real people with a story to tell…… please see http://www.lilyandlionel.com/about.php to find out more.

We design and only order very small quantities per style. All our clothing and accessories are designed exclusively by us so they won’t be found elsewhere. We want you to feel as special as we do when we create these truly unique pieces made with love and care that are made to cherish.