Behind the Seams at Seraphine: A Sneak Peak at Our Design Process

Here at Seraphine, all of our maternity clothes are designed in-house at our London studio. Our talented team of designers and tailors see the entire process through from start to finish, ensuring care & attention at every stage.

This week we are offering you a sneaky look behind the seams at the Seraphine design process!

 

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It all starts with a beautiful idea, captured on paper. At this stage of the process, our designers put pencil to paper and visualise the maternity garments they want to create, from fabrics and fit, right down to the most delicate detailing.

Seraphine pattern development

 

When creating new designs for our LUXE Collection, we work with the finest silks and lace. It’s at this stage that the designers start to develop the design from a two dimensional drawing, into an actual garment that moves, drapes and flows. This is the time when the designers get to have fun with the fabrics, experimenting with the pattern to achieve a perfectly flattering drape.

 Seraphine toile

 

Once the designers are happy with the drape and the pattern, they’ll make a mock-up also known as a toile, to see how it all translates into an actual garment. This is a really exciting stage, as the maternity dress begins to take shape.

 

Seraphine fit model

Now the mocked up maternity gown is ready to be tried on for the first time! It’s at this stage that we bring in fit models to see how the dress works on a real pregnant woman. The designers look to see how the garment fits, drapes & moves, and ask for feedback from the model; then make any necessary amendments to the pattern.

 

Silk & Lace Maternity Gown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A real labour of love; the finished garment goes into production and is ready to be worn! A beautiful option for your next glamorous occasion, direct from the Seraphine design team, to you.

 

 

Get a Head Start on Spring – Order your SS15 Brochure Now

The Seraphine spring summer collection has landed, and now is the perfect time to explore the new styles and get a head start on the season – Order your free SS15 brochure now!

 

Dominated by vibrant colours and original prints; the new collection is designed to showcase your pregnant curves in a truly fashion forward way. You’ll find maternity clothes in seaside shades, classic Breton stripes, bold geo prints and flashes of bright neon. We’ve added to our award winning maternity jeans collection, introduced an essential new range of printed wrap dresses, and we think you’ll fall in love with our new printed maternity trousers.

 

Watch the video for a sneak peak at SS15

 

The French Cote d’Azur provided a gorgeous backdrop for our photo shoot, and the perfect location to showcase our French chic inspired maternity clothes.

Seraphine founder Cecile Reinaud says:

“Our collections are growing year on year, and this season offers women more choice than ever for a stylish pregnancy. There are plenty of new and fashionable pieces coming through for spring and summer – this collection offers something for everyone.”

Seraphine SS15 catalogue

Discover the full collection – Order your free copy of the Seraphine SS15 brochure now!

 

 

Competition: Choose the Cover of our SS15 Catalogue & Win £200!

*Competition now closed*

It’s competition time mamas! Our SS15 catalogue is almost ready to print. We’re just missing one kind of vital thing… The front cover!

We’ve selected two fashionable front-page-worthy dresses, and now we just need you to tell us which one you like best.

Summer Maternity Dresses Facebook Competition

Maya is a stunning summer maternity dress in a chic Aztec print. It features stylish keyhole detailing to the neckline, and a flattering front twist to highlight the empire waist.

Tanya is an equally gorgeous maternity wrap dress in a mosaic inspired purple print. The wrap style offers a flexible fit, with long sash ties to define your shape.

Let us know which stylish Seraphine maternity dress gets your vote, and you could win the dress, along with £200 to spend at Seraphine!

 

To enter, follow these simple steps:

  1. Visit our Facebook page
  2. Watch the competition video
  3. Like the video
  4. leave a comment on the video to let us know your vote

 

Once we have a winner, one lucky mama who backed the winning dress will be randomly selected to win the dress as well as £200 to spend at Seraphine!

So what are you waiting for?… Get voting and help us choose the cover!

Best of luck.

*Competition now closed*

 

 

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Sunday Times Fast Track 100 – Seraphine are the Ones to Watch!

Have you heard the news?… Seraphine are the ones to watch!

This week, The Sunday Times published the Fast Track 100 list of the fastest growing private companies in the UK, and named Seraphine as the Ones to Watch.

With our new flagship US store just opened in New York, our recent win at the PayPal etail awards, and growing international media attention, the future is looking bright at Seraphine!

Fast Track 100 Seraphine

Started by Sir Richard Branson in 1997, the annual Fast Track 100 league table has become the definitive barometer of private company growth in the UK, and we are delighted to have been chosen to feature in the ones to watch section as one of the companies tipped for future success.

Of course Sir Richard isn’t the only member of the Branson family to rate Seraphine highly – his daughter Holly got there first! Expecting twins early next year, Holly Branson loves Seraphine maternity clothes, and has worn plenty of our styles throughout her pregnancy. She has been a particular fan of our cosy maternity knitwear, wearing our Black Roll Neck Knitted Maternity Jumper, and our Lamb’s Wool & Cashmere Leatherette Nursing Jumper. She also loved our Striped Maternity & Nursing Top, and looked fantastic in our Black Knitted Maternity Cape, styling out a gigantic set of virtual reality headgear!

Holly Branson in Seraphine

This year we were one of only a handful of fashion labels to make the cut, and are delighted to be flying the flag for British fashion alongside Victoria Beckham, Missguided and Mint Velvet – a glamorous line-up if ever there was one!

We are proud to have joined the ranks of successful British companies including Net-a-Porter, Innocent, Carphone Warehouse and Hunter Boots, all of which have been featured on this list in the past and have continued on to achieve ever growing success.

Watch this space!

 

 

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News From New York: Regal Seraphine Style in the City

This week the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a royal visit to New York City, and we were delighted to see the Duchess wearing Seraphine.

New York welcomed the royal couple by lighting up the iconic Empire State Building in red white and blue, and The Duchess greeted New York wearing our Seraphine Marina Maternity Coat. Made in a luxurious wool tweed bouclé, the elegant purple coat was popular with the fashion press and the public alike, and is currently out of stock.

 

Then on Tuesday The Duchess attended the Creativity is GREAT reception at New York’s NeueHouse, wearing the Seraphine Black Roll Neck Vanessa Dress. The reception was held to celebrate the wealth of British talent in the film, fashion, art and music industries based in NYC; an interest shared by both the Duke & Duchess, having met studying history of art at St Andrews. The Duchess teamed the dress with a stunning hooped Cartier necklace and a graceful curled ponytail, achieving a classic, elegant look. The Black Roll Neck Vanessa Dress worn by The Duchess is currently available for pre-order, and is set to arrive in early January.

New York is one of the true fashion capitals of the world, and there’s no doubt that it’s the place to be right now. We are delighted to have become a part of this stylish city, with our brand new Seraphine maternity store just opened on West Broadway – New York mums have never had it so good when it comes to maternity fashion inspiration.

 

 

Photo credit:

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Celebrations at Seraphine’s Flagship New York Launch Party

Last week we celebrated the opening of our flagship New York boutique with a glamorous store launch party!

Indulging in champagne, mocktails, delicious blended Kusmi tea and adorable mini cupcakes from Baked by Melissa; guests took the opportunity to explore the new store, browse our latest maternity collections, and chat with Seraphine founder Cecile Reinaud.

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We were delighted to welcome a truly glamorous crowd to the event, including several stylish New York mamas, as well as some of the lovely ladies & gents of the press representing publications including People.com and NewYorkFamily.

We also welcomed special celebrity guest – Broadway star and proud  new mama Megan Hilty, who looked stunning in our Plum Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress, just two months after giving birth to her daughter Viola Philomena!  Megan has been a huge Seraphine fan throughout her pregnancy, wearing the blue version of the lace cocktail dress to perform at the National Memorial Day concert. She loved the new Seraphine boutique saying:

“The store looks amazing! It’s so great to have you guys here in the US!”

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The new location at 464 West Broadway in New York is our flagship US store, and our largest ever boutique with over 1,700 sq ft dedicated to stylish maternity fashion. With wonderful high ceilings, this spacious store is glamorously appointed with chic European furnishings and a beautiful crystal chandelier: An exciting new fashion destination for the stylish mums of New York and the perfect setting for our launch party.

Megan was one of the first to test out our beautiful pop-up photography area, organised by Lexi & Jacqueline at The Lavish Living Room, who were there on the night to capture all the glitz and glamour of the evening.

Megan Hilty at the Seraphine New York Store Launch

The new store is located right in the heart of the stylish SoHo district – a favourite shopping hub and celebrity hotspot that’s perfect for a glamorous pre-baby shopping spree. So if you’re planning a babymoon city break to New York, the Seraphine boutique is an essential fashion destination!

 

All images by Jacqueline at Injoy Imagery

 

 

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Seraphine Opens its Flagship New York Store!

That’s right – Seraphine is crossing the Atlantic and setting up a brand new flagship store in NYC!

We are taking our European-chic maternity fashion across the pond to the yummy mummies of New York – they fell in love with our stylish maternity clothes on line, and now it’s time to shop in store!

 

We are setting up our first ever US boutique on 464 West Broadway, in the ultra fashionable SoHo district – a celebrity hotspot, and one of the most stylish shopping hubs in the city. With its vibrant commercial culture and creative legacy, this neighborhood is the perfect place for a Seraphine boutique.

Right now, we are working on getting our beautiful new store ready for its grand opening on the 21st of November. So if you’re thinking of planning a New York city break over the holiday season, make sure the flagship Seraphine store is on your must-visit hit list!

Seraphine's flagship New York store

 

Read Seraphine founder Cecile’s story, and all about her plans for expansion in America: Womanthology.co.uk

 

With our Parisian design heritage and London home, there was only ever one option for our flagship US Seraphine store: It had to be New York!

 

 

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Wave Goodbye to Back Pain with Brand New ShoeTherapy Loafers

New in for Autumn – discover the stylish ShoeTherapy Loafers set to seduce discerning fashionistas this season!

If you’ve already discovered the miraculous back pain combating power of ShoeTherapy, then we don’t need to tell you how they can revolutionise the way you walk. And this season ShoeTherapy are branching out with a stylish new collection of loafers!

Ergonomically engineered with the patented ShoeTherapy sole, these ultra comfy loafers are designed to improve your posture and boost circulation; easing back and joint pain, and taking the strain out of walking. They are a real must-have for any stylish woman who spends her days on her feet, and are especially perfect for pregnancy!

ShoeTherapy Loafers

Made and lined in premium soft leather, the new loafers are available in classic black, on-trend python and an edgy studded style, and are all lined in hot pink leather which looks as good as it feels on your feet. The outer sole and optimal low heel made in supple rubber will put a spring in your step, and will keep your feet well insulated against the coming winter weather.

 

Discover the ShoeTherapy Range

 

Don’t put up with pregnancy aches and pains – The ShoeTherapy loafers have got your back!

 

 

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Team Seraphine Smashes Fundraising Targets in Aid of Care International

We couldn’t be prouder of our Seraphine team members who took on the Prima Solutions Adventure Charity Challenge last weekend in aid of Care International.

Not only did the Seraphine team complete the grueling day-long charity challenge in good time, but together they raised £2946 for the charity Care – smashing their £2000 target, and earning them the award for the highest fundraising team!

 

The event took place in the stunning surroundings of Exmoor National Park in Somerset. Teams from all across the fashion industry arrived to idyllic views of rolling hills, lush green forest and gentle babbling brooks; but this was no relaxing countryside ramble… The fashion industry teams had come to complete a marathon distance in a day: 17k on foot, 16k by bike and 9k in a canoe! … (yes we think they’re mad too!)

 

Check out the video from last year’s event to see the kind of thing they got up to…

 

The Seraphine team leader, Finance Director John Bailey had this to say:

“It was definitely a challenge to complete the course, but our determination and teamwork kept us going – along with a ready supply of chocolates and biscuits to keep up our energy! We are proud to have been the team to raise the most funds for Care – a charity that works within the fashion sector improving the conditions for the women who work in our industry supply chain. It’s a worthwhile cause and an enjoyable challenge, so Seraphine will be looking to compete again next year.”

 

The charity Care International supports some of the world’s poorest people, setting up grassroots level projects to help fight poverty. Money raised by last week’s challenge will go towards projects to help poor garment workers, shoe makers and tailors around the world to start to expand their small businesses and work their way out of poverty. As part of the fashion industry, this work is dear to our hearts, and we are so pleased to be able to help.

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It’s not too late to donate!

The team exceeded their target of £2000 by almost 50%, and donations are still coming in. If you’d like to donate to this worthy cause, simply visit our Just Giving Page and give what you can.

 

 

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Fun, French Pastries & Maternity Fashion at the Battersea Boutique

Everybody’s talking about our brand new Battersea boutique on Northcote Road!

 

This week our new South London store played host to a glamorous opening event, complete with heavenly French meringue treats by Aux Merveilleux and luxurious aromatherapy massages provided by our Northcote Road neighbours Neal’s Yard. A wonderful time was had by all; as guests took the chance to relax and mingle while exploring the new store and browsing our latest maternity collections.

Visit the Battersea Boutique

We were delighted to be joined by some of the lovely ladies of the press including; representatives from Mother & Baby Magazine, the editor of Hello! Magazine Rosie Nixon – who brought along her gorgeous baby boy Heath, CocoMamaStyle blogger Helen Canning – who fell in love with our Breton Striped Maternity and Nursing Top, and Channel 4 food presenter Rebecca Seal – who turned up to the event looking stunning in our Charcoal Side Ruched Maternity Dress, and couldn’t resist taking our Cowl Neck Maternity Glitter Dress home with her to wear on TV over the weekend!

 

We were also pleased to welcome representatives from Nappy Valley and Clapham Mums – the online communities for mums in South London. We’ve been up and running at number 102 Northcote Road for just under a month now, and the more we get to know the area, the more we fall in love with it! The local community have been so welcoming, and the friendly, family focused vibe is simply perfect for us. Not to mention the fact that the new store has already managed to attract a celebrity following! Just a week before this event, former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt popped in to the shop to take a look around, and came away with bags bulging with Seraphine purchases!

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Kimberly is wearing the Black Maternity Shift Dress, the Faux-Leather Detail Leggings and the Brown Nursing Shawl

 

We’d like to thank everyone involved with our event last week, and are looking forward to plenty more visits from the lovely locals, and perhaps a few more celebrity sightings!

 

If you’re in the area, make sure to visit the  Battersea Boutique soon!

 

 

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Introducing our New Battersea Maternity Store on Northcote Road

Here at Seraphine we are delighted to announce the opening of our brand new maternity boutique on Northcote Road in Battersea!

The new addition to the Seraphine family joins our glamorous flagship store in Kensington and our popular central London location on Marylebone High Street, bringing a hotly anticipated Seraphine presence to South London.

 

Our new location at number 102 Northcote Road couldn’t be more perfect. The new maternity store slots right in amongst beautiful independent toy shops and baby wear boutiques, and just a few shops over from high end children’s fashion retailer Petit Bateau. This is the perfect destination for a spot of relaxing pre-baby retail therapy!

This thriving market high street is the most stylish shopping hub south of the river, so while you’re in the area, why not make a day of it! Northcote Road is home to a friendly community of young families, as well as a diverse range of boutiques selling everything from aromatherapy treats at Neal’s Yard to gourmet honey at the Hive Honey Shop. And at the fabulous open air market, which runs Monday to Saturday, you can find the freshest fruit and vegetables along with stunning cut flowers, ceramics and vintage accessories! And as if that wasn’t enough, the street also offers a huge indoor antiques market that sprawls over two packed floors!

Once you’ve shopped till you’ve dropped, there are plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and bars around, so you can continue to enjoy the relaxed and friendly vibe of this fabulous shopping street, reviewing your brand new maternity purchases over a delicious artisan coffee.

Visit our new Battersea Boutique

The new Battersea boutique is glamorously appointed with our signature high end finish, including quality French parquet flooring, sleek purple accenting and a beautiful crystal chandelier.

Come in and explore a hand selected range of our most popular Seraphine maternity clothes – offering everything you’ll need for a stylish nine months. Whether you are looking for smart shift maternity dresses for the office, practical nursing tops, or the perfect pair of figure flattering maternity jeans, you are sure to find something that will leave you looking and feeling fantastic!

Pay us a visit soon and our team of friendly maternity advisers, headed up by store manager Valeria, will be on hand to answer your questions and to offer tips on fit and styling.

We are so pleased to become a part of this wonderful family-friendly community, and can’t wait to welcome you in store soon!

 

 

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Celebrate Prince George’s Birthday & win a £200 Seraphine voucher

Can you believe that gorgeous little Prince George is almost a year old? That’s right – the royal baby is now practically a royal toddler! The year seems to have flown by, and yet His Little Royal Highness has already posed for his first official photographs, been around the world on his first royal tour to Australia and New Zealand and taken his first steps!

Just a month after he was born, his father the Duke of Cambridge described George as ‘a bit of a rascal’, and now that he is up and toddling about like a pro (with a little help from mum) we can only imagine the mischief he’ll be getting up to!

 

But of course we all know that baby George isn’t the only little rascal who made his debut in the last year….  So in honour of George’s birthday, we’re asking you to upload a picture of your little prince or princess to our gorgeous online gallery.

When you upload your picture, you’ll be entered into a random prize draw to be in with the chance to win a £200 voucher to spend on Seraphine maternity clothes! *Competition now closed*

And that’s not all… For every picture you upload, Seraphine will donate $1 to the charity Baby2Baby – so one picture of your little one could help other babies in need.

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There’s no word yet from the Palace on how the little prince will be celebrating his 1st birthday, but we’d guess that it will be a fun filled day spent with close family and friends – maybe even some playtime with his younger cousin Mia Tindall! However he spends the day, we’ll be raising a toast to him on the 22nd, so join us and share a picture of your own royal baby for your chance to win, and to help babies in need!

 

Check out our gorgeous baby Pinterest board for a little inspiration, and get uploading! #MyRoyalBaby

*Competition now closed*

 

 

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