Journal

The Medieval Revival of the 1960s and 1970s

In the midst of the social revolutions, countercultural movements, and technological advances of the 1960s and 1970s, a curious cultural...

Design Your Own Fairytale

What Is “Design Your Own Fairytale”? A fully customisable style service that empowers you to curate your own heirloom garment....

Jane Austen: 250 Years of Wit, Fashion & Cultural Legacy

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want...

The Enduring Charm of Heritage: From Laura Ashley to Olivia Annabelle

Dragon-Inspired Fashion

Dragons, the epitome of mythical majesty, have captivated imaginations for centuries. With the dragon-centric narratives of recent releases captivating audiences worldwide, these...

Medieval Majesty to Modern Runways

Today, echoes of these lavish textiles can be found in high fashion couture houses and ready-to-wear collections alike. Designers draw...

Unveiling the Pre-Raphaelite Influence on Fashion

In the mid-19th century, a group of rebellious artists emerged in England, seeking to break free from the constraints of...

OA X Prim Sisters Pop-Up

Join me at Prim Sisters on the 7th & 8th of December for an evening of festive magic, with exclusive gift sets...

Oscar Wilde, The Ultimate Dandy

Oscar Wilde was a poet, playwright and one of the main figures behind the Aesthetic movement. As well as his...

OA x Young At Art Podcast

Recently I had the pleasure of chatting to Harry Stevens from the Young At Art Podcast about all things OA...

OA Re-Brand by Gisela Gayleard

Branding has always been something that I've really wanted to focus on more than I've had time to. Olivia Annabelle started...

Blossoms Wear Bespoke Olivia Annabelle

I can finally reveal a very special commission that I worked on earlier this year. Five lovely local Stockport lads...

Olivia Annabelle On The Cover Of Cheshire Living Magazine

Olivia Annabelle is on the cover of the August 2021 edition of Cheshire Living. There's also a feature inside with...

Let’s Enter The Beguiling World of Lover’s Eye Jewellery

Guest Blog Post by Molly Chatterton from Lillicoco Antique Jewellery If you are a fan of Olivia Annabelle’s beautiful dresses,...

The Return of the Regency

It is a truth universally acknowledged that aspects of the Regency-period’s timeless elegance still find their way into the fashion...

Daily Dress Edit X OA

It’s finally arrived! The hotly anticipated @dailydressedit curated marvellously by @isabelspearman has launched! We feel very honoured and privileged to...

Brand Transparency, Ethics and Sizing

Original Blogpost from July 2020 - Updated for 2021. Hello everyone! Certain developments within the ‘fast fashion’ industry over the...

Collars aren’t going anywhere in 2021

At Olivia Annabelle, our love of oversized statement collars is no secret – a key feature across all of our...

Q&A with Jewellery Designer Agnes Walker

With the launch of our Gloriana collection came the perfect opportunity to collaborate with the incredibly talented designer Abby Gadd...

Gloriana - The Inspiration

“I have the heart and stomach of a king” Elizabeth I. Our Christmas collection is inspired by our favourite monarch...

High Seas - The Inspiration

“There is, one knows not what sweet mystery about this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some...

OA Studio Playlist on Spotify

We’ve been updating the studio playlist over the past few months. Some are inspired by road trips we’ve taken over...

Bloomsbury Autumn Styling

Here we are, moving into a new season, Summer feels like it never really arrived due to lockdown and not...

Interview with ‘OA Face’ Holly White

Get to know Holly Rebecca White with Olivia Humphrey With 24.7 thousand followers, Holly Rebecca White encapsulates classic, timeless style which...