Sumertime Port Eliot

Probably the best festival in the world. My favourite anyway.

Out and about....thoroughly modern

From Fashionistable

Derek is a Film and TV production designer. You can see what he does here. He was just naturally standing like this when I saw him and had great presence. He is wearing a Jones jacket, in his jacket is what used to be known as a snuff hanky which has a clover leaf design of 3 spots together. They were always dark in colour because of the nature of snuff. He bought his online. The top is an original Bretton Armor Lux,  he couldn't remember where he bought his shorts and his boots are Hunters.
When I asked for a surprise he said "I am a very modern person, although I don't look it".

Out and about....Viva

From Fashionistable

From Fashionistable

I met the fabulous Viva as she was leaving her caravan to go preform at Odditorium telling stories,with Jane Spurr, which is why she was dressed up. And what stories she has to tell. Viv was in the first punk band in Cornwall in the 70's and 80's  - with her son - called The Bricks. She has just retired from working at Glastonbury (the festival). Viva has also known the Port Eliot festival since 18981 when is was originally called The Elephant Fayre and this year was managing the Bowling Green. I asked her a few questions the 1st was who or what was her style influence her reply was " I think Vivienne Westward is a genius I love her work but being the size I am I can only wear the things that fit my extremities." Her wonderful dress was designed by Theo Clinkard who now designs for opera and ballet. She also had red Vivienne Westwood wellies on under her dress and was carrying a Vivienne Westwood bag. 

I then asked Viva about her favourite place and she said "I am a Londoner and I think London is so beautiful but I also love my lovely home not far from St. Germans."  

Out and about....Port Eliot part 2

From Fashionistable

What I spotted first was 4 girls in different coloured when I caught up with them I was treated to 4 beautiful sisters - from left to right Beatrix, Aggie, Imogen and Octavia. Just look at all that wonderful red hair. They are all wearing Mac in a Sac coats except Octavia who is wearing a waxed Barbour from Topshop.

From Fashionistable

King Hamish

From Fashionistable

Admiral Marty

From Fashionistable

Admiral Marty and Director Henry and the Magical Knitted Tree.
The boys were having fun long jumping off hay bales. And Henry was both directing the action and taking part. Hamish and Marty had been dressed by the Rubbish Couture tent in the wardrobe department, which was in the walled garden.
The estate the Festival is on is huge and you never know when you are going to be surprised like you are when you come across something so creative as this wonderful decorated knitted tree.

From Fashionistable

The Tea Ladies on Tour and Busk Stop.
The Tea Ladies were hilarious and were wondering about serving tea and causing merriment wherever they went. They are Mildred Biggins, Ethel Higginbottom and Vera forgotten used to have a memory but don't know where I left it Brown. Who is married to Erin who she gets confused with her tea urn.

From Fashionistable

A vintage 4, just thought they looked good.

From Fashionistable

The setting, it was beautiful. There was something for everyone, music, fashion, poetry readings, book readings, cinema, flowers, cookery demonstrations, walks, wild swimming, knitting, kayaking, mudlarking, special Hullabaloo for the kids to name just a few. The programme said to expect the unexpected I would say that is a perfect description. Oh and don't forget your mosquito repellent. But be sure you go. See you there next year.

Out and about....Port Eliot Festival

From Fashionistable

From Fashionistable

From Fashionistable

I have to say this festival was as beautiful as the people I met and photographed there. It is truly amazing. The setting is breathtaking. My only bug bear was the bugs. They didn't warn you on their site about the mosquitoes and these little buggers were having a field day as a result. Would I go again...in a heartbeat. To see more of the shots for Vogue click here. I am going to post more pic's from the weekend tomorrow so watch this space.