About this Event
Join Liberty London’s Paola Scala, Director of Products, and Mary-Ann Dunkley, Design Director, in a discussion about the beauty and legacy of Liberty’s iconic silk scarves. First launched in the early 1900s, the Liberty scarf is a timeless accessory central to the brand's reputation for luxury and excellence.
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Note that these will include signed bookplates by the author, Paul Rennie.
The Liberty Scarf is a captivating tribute to one of fashion’s most enduring luxury accessories, celebrating its rich heritage and exquisite artistry. From the early 1900s, when silk scarves were first printed at Liberty’s own printworks in London, the Liberty scarf evolved into a timeless emblem of effortless sophistication, admired for its lustrous, finely woven silk and distinctive, intricate prints. It has long stood as a symbol of British elegance and artistic expression, seamlessly blending heritage with modernity.
Showcasing Liberty’s global reputation for innovation and mastery in textile craftsmanship, this book unveils the beauty and precision behind each scarf, drawing from Liberty’s extraordinary archive—from nature-inspired classics and heritage motifs to bold abstract designs reflecting postwar and contemporary influences.
Paola Scala is Products Director at Liberty, where she oversees the brand’s product offering across ready-to-wear, accessories, and more, as well as its international expansion. Since joining Liberty in 2019, Paola has played a key role in developing its distinctive product identity. Prior to Liberty, she held roles with leading luxury fashion houses including Prada Group, Bottega Veneta, and Anya Hindmarch. Today, she works across the wider Liberty team to evolve the product offering while celebrating the brand’s unique creative heritage.
Mary-Ann Dunkley is Design Director at Liberty, where she leads the creative vision for the Liberty Collections including the fabrics for fashion, interiors, and crafting. Before joining Liberty in 2016, Mary-Ann spent 18 years at Paul Smith as Textile Design Manager, working across menswear, accessories, and special projects. Today, she plays a key role inspiring the in-house London design studio which continues to enrich the creative heritage of the Liberty archive.
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Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, New York, United States
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