The Edinburgh design and textiles company Araminta Campbell Limited has made new appointments to help grow the business.
The company makes handwoven British alpaca accessories, with a line in interiors and exclusive custom tweed and tartan design. Earlier this year they launched a signature Araminta Campbell Suite at the 5-star Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Edinburgh.
Corine Thompson, aged 26, joins the Studio as an in-house handweaver with responsibility for handweaving the Signature British Alpaca Collection of accessories. A graduate of Middlesex University with a BA in Fashion Textiles, Corine’s experience has held positions in the retail sector including working with Steven Tai, a luxury womenswear brand in London Fashion Week for the launch of his A/W collection.
The Company’s new business development manager Lucy Logan (aged 28) has joined from luxury lifestyle stores; Petersham Nurseries in London’s Richmond and Covent Garden. A graduate from Norwich University of the Arts with a BA in Fashion Design, Lucy also worked with the buying teams at John Lewis Partnership and Selfridges.
The business was set up in 2014 at the Biscuit Factory in Bonnington. Earlier this year the business moved to a new workshop and office at the waterfront.
Araminta Campbell said: “These are key appointments in terms of the company’s growth. We are on an upward trajectory developing our product lines with a continued focus on excellence in service, innovation and collaboration across markets. We are gearing for further growth, investing in CRM and e-commerce and planning on recruiting further so it’s an exciting time for the business.
“Scottish textiles are considered the finest in the world and with a renewed interest in provenance and niche high value brands, the industry offers an excellent career choice for many young people. Indeed, we received a superb response to the weaving position in particular with over 50 well-suited applicants.”
For more information, please visit www.aramintacampbell.co.uk or call the Studio on 0131 555 7395.
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