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the muff. a comeback.
Meet the lovely Kate Markowska from MKTdesign. Kate’s mission is to bring the muff back and looking at those lovely unique pieces it sure will be successful.
Personally I love muffs and can’t understand why they are not widely available anymore. What was your motivation when you started out?
I just love muffs and believe every woman needs one to keep their hands warm in. The real clever bit is that my muffs are also a bag and fit your mobile and keys, make-up or other small items in. It’s an allround must have accessory!
Was it not difficult to set up your own business?
Yes, it’s probably the hardest thing I have done so far but I’m determined. My concept won the 1st prize in the CULN Mind your own Fashion competiton which lead to a few opportunities and thet’s how it all began. I do everything myself which can be hard at times but works for me. I design the website, sort all the admin.
Where are the muff-bags produced?
Each piece is unique and handmade by myself, you can even order your custom made version over my online store, just get in touch. If you need a bigger quantity that is no problem either, just ask. With all the “fast fashion” available I think a lot of people love the idea of unique handmade items and I that’s exactly what I do. One lady recently wanted one matching her wedding dress so she sent a fabric sample which I could use to match to.
Where do you take your inspiration from?
Anything inspires me, it could be a piece of fabric or something else I see in daily life, a colour or texture, just about anything. I only make a muff I would wear myself, I need to be 100% behind it, the one I wear today matches my coat.
So what’s next?
I’m currently in the process of developing my next line which will be bang on trend and in which I explore different materials and colours. The shape will also be different and you can wear them as a bumbag too which will be great for the festival season.
Kate has allowed me a little peek at the new prototype and all I can say is it’s going to be so cool.
from top left clockwise:
Silver Sparkle £30
Red Rose £30
Cosy Honey Glam £40
Red feathers Extravaganza £32
Cosy Glam in Black £27
red & white Diamond Quilt £23
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OMG those muffs look soooo beautiful! I wished I had one for the snowy weather we are anticipating in NYC sigh… I do hope to see more muffs in upcoming cold seasons