Multi-award-winning Scottish fashion
designer Judy R Clark has unveiled a stunning new range of tweed clothing for
Islay single malt whisky, Ardbeg.
Judy – who was named Womenswear
Designer of the Year at the Scottish Style Awards 2013 and has commissioned
bespoke pieces for leading
global brands – has
designed a collection of clothing which will be worn by Ardbeg staff worldwide.
The “edgy” collection includes bespoke
waistcoats and shorts for women, and matching waistcoat and trousers for men,
which have been inspired by Ardbeg.
Ardbeg is revered worldwide as the
peatiest of the Islay malts and Judy has drawn inspiration from the herringbone
pattern effect of the peat stacks found on the isle of Islay on the Inner
Hebrides of Scotland, where Ardbeg is distilled.
She incorporated the design into the
bespoke, proprietary Ardbeg tweed, which was weaved at the family-run Islay
Woollen Mill established in 1881.
The colours of the beaches, hills,
trees and peat are the tapestry of Islay and Judy has creatively woven these
earthy tones through her designs.
To enhance the luxury outfits, Judy
added a triple lapel on the waistcoats to reflect the number of World
Whisky of the Year awards Ardbeg has won. The brushed
gold rivets along the collars represent Ardbeg’s logo and
knotwork.
Judy explains: “Creating
a new line with Ardbeg has been wonderful as the inspiration from the whisky and
location were endless. From design to the woven cloth, everything was produced
in Scotland which really reflects Ardbeg’s almost 200-year heritage on
Islay.
“In addition, Ardbeg has
always has always pushed the boundaries of whisky marketing and I was delighted
to be able to come up with an edgy line that combines heritage and style in
equal measure.”
After graduating from Edinburgh’s
Heriot Watt University in 2006, Judy worked with legendary fashion designer
Alexander McQueen before going on to launch her own label.
As well as her most recent award for
Womenswear Designer of the Year, Judy has also won the prestigious JOLOMO award
for Innovation and Creativity and the award for 'Best New Designer' at The
Scottish Variety Awards in March 2012. In addition, she was selected by a panel
of fashion experts at 'Scotland Re:Designed' to showcase her collections in New
York, Chicago, London and Glasgow.
Carolyn Sanchez, Ardbeg Brand Manager
explains: “Judy’s beautiful tweed pieces clearly show how she has been inspired
by Ardbeg’s attitude and its Islay heritage. Both brands are extremely
innovative in their fields and the combination of both elements has created
something truly distinctive.”
The new range of
clothing will be used as uniforms for Ardbeg trial and sampling teams around the
world at whisky events.
About Judy Clark
Judy R Clark is a Scottish
designer specialising in hand tailored womenswear designs comprising of Harris
Tweeds, Scottish lace and antique fabrics. Her work has travelled the globe
showcasing in Japan, Italy, Russia, London, New York, Chicago and numerous
platforms around the UK.
For more information on Judy R Clark
visit: www.judyrclark.com
About Ardbeg
Ardbeg prides itself on being the
‘Ultimate Islay Malt Whisky’. Established in 1815, Ardbeg is revered by
connoisseurs around the world as the peatiest, smokiest and most complex of all
the Islay malts.
Despite its smokiness, Ardbeg is
renowned for its delicious sweetness, a phenomenon that has affectionately
become known as ‘the peaty paradox’.
Ardbeg was voted ‘Scotch Whisky of the
Year’ three years in a row by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible and was awarded ‘World’s
Best Single Malt’, ‘Best Islay Single Malt’ and the ‘Global Icon Visitor Centre
Manager of the Year’ at the World Whisky Awards 2013.
For more information on Ardbeg please
visit: www.ardbeg.com
Responsible
Drinking
Ardbeg and The Glenmorangie Company
advocate responsible drinking and suggest that drinkers savour Ardbeg in
moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol
consumption.
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