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Selvedge Magazine Issue 127 - Aurora
The most beautiful textile magazine - in this issue:
As the evenings draw in and daylight fades, we turn our attention to light’s symbolic and spiritual presence, so often celebrated in religious texts. In the Far North, this manifests in the ethereal Aurora Borealis, painting the night sky with a mesmerising, shifting spectacle. Yet in quieter ways, northern light is unique; unlike sunlight from the East, South, or West, which changes in quality and intensity throughout the day, light from the North filters from the sky rather than directly from the sun, offering a soft, consistent glow. This diffused quality is especially prized by artists and makers who work with colour.
In this issue, we celebrate colour in all its forms – from the vibrant, expressive home of Zandra Rhodes and the painterly weaves of Harriet Wallace-Jones, to the understated palettes of Sámi textile artist Elsa Montell-Saanio. Scandinavian design reflects a deep reverence for light, shaped by long, dark winters. We see this in the bold prints of Marimekko and IKEA, the cool clarity of Arne Jacobsen’s designs, the cosy knits and interiors created by the Norwegian Flakk family, and the evocative cochineal reds of Norwegian folk dress, now forming the basis of Tim Parry-Williams’s ongoing research.
Rooted in warmth and well-being, the Nordic concept of hygge inspires our exploration of domestic textiles, from the rich history of Welsh coverlets to their evolution in New England and the contemporary makers reimagining figured weaving for today.
In cold climates, comfort is a technical triumph as well as an aesthetic one. Sophie Vent traces the evolution of mountain wear during the 50 years since the first ascent of Everest’s Southwest Face, culminating in the innovative collaboration between Moncler, Pierpaolo Picciolo, and Liya Kebede, that graces our screens as Carrie Bradshaw navigates the Manhattan streets during a snowstorm in Season 1 of And Just Like That, on Netflix.
Back on home ground, we spotlight contemporary knitwear designers Jo Gordon and Rose Brown, who are pushing the possibilities of colour blocking through single-strand construction. You can discover their work firsthand at the Selvedge Winter Fair on 22 November*. I look forward to seeing you there.
Polly Leonard, Founder
Selvedge Magazine
Note that the following information is intended for use as a general guideline. Sizing and fit are approximate and may vary by designer.
Women's clothing size conversion chart
| Size (US) | Numeric Size (US) |
France | Italy | UK | Japan | Denim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0 | 34 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 23 |
| XS | 2 | 36 | 38 | 6 | 5 | 24-25 |
| S | 4 | 38 | 40 | 8 | 7 | 26-27 |
| M | 6 | 40 | 42 | 10 | 9 | 27-28 |
| L | 8 | 42 | 44 | 12 | 11 | 29-30 |
| XL | 10 | 44 | 46 | 14 | 13 | 31-32 |
| XXL | 12 | 46 | 48 | 16 | 15 | 32-33 |
Women's clothing measurement guide
Shown in inches
| Size (US) | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 32" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 33" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 34" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 35" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 36" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 37" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 38.5" | 31.5" | 41.5" |
| Size (US) | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 80 | 62.5 | 87.5 |
| 2 | 82.5 | 65 | 90 |
| 4 | 85 | 67.5 | 92.5 |
| 6 | 87.5 | 70 | 95 |
| 8 | 90 | 72.5 | 97.5 |
| 10 | 92.5 | 75 | 100 |
| 12 | 96.25 | 78.75 | 103.75 |
Infant clothing size guide
| Size | Age | Height (in) | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XX-Small | 0–3 Month | 22"–24" | 56–62 cm | 5.7 kg | 12.6 lbs |
| X-Small | 3–6 Month | 24"–27" | 62–68 cm | 7.4 kg | 16.3 lbs |
| Small | 6-9 Month | 27"–29" | 68–74 cm | 8.8 kg | 19.4 lbs |
| Medium | 9–12 Month | 29"–32" | 74–80 cm | 9.9 kg | 21.8 lbs |
| Large | 12–18 Month | 32"–34" | 80–86 cm | 11.3 kg | 24.9 lbs |
| X-Large | 18–24 Month | 34"–36" | 86–92 cm | 12.4 kg | 27.3 lbs |
| XX-Large | 24-36 Month | 36"–38" | 92–98 cm | 13.9 kg | 30.6 lbs |
We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase.
If you are not completely satisfied you may initiate a return or exchange. Items must be returned in their original unused, unwashed condition and with tags still attached. Upon request, time extensions can be made available for holiday gifts and special circumstances.
Any item purchased on sale is considered FINAL SALE and is not eligible for return, exchange or store credit, including items sold at promotional discount. We do not offer price adjustments for prior purchases.
Our in-store returns policy is for store credit or exchange only within 14 days of purchase. If you are purchasing a gift in-store we can issue a gift receipt which will have a longer return window to accommodate holidays and birthdays. Store credit can be used both in-store and online and does not expire.
To initiate a return or exchange for an IN-STORE ORDER: Simply bring your items with receipt and original packaging into the shop.
To initiate a return or exchange for an ONLINE ORDER:
If your item is elligable for return (ie not a final sale item) you may return for an exchange or refund. We require the return to be initiated within 7 business days of receipt and that the item be shipped back to us within a few days of our email correspondence to avoid a restocking fee.
Step 1:
Exchanges: Please email us at abigailrosestore@gmail.com to request an exchange and to reserve the item you are wishing to exchange your purchase for.
Returns for Gift Card/ Store Credit: Please email us at abigailrosestore@gmail.com for approval and processing (gift card will be applied after we receive the returned item).
Returns for Refund: Please email us at abigailrosestore@gmail.com for approval and processing (refund will be applied after we receive the returned item - minus shipping costs and any restocking fee as stated above)
Step 2:
Once approved you can mail the item back to us at:
Abigail Rose & Lily Too, 71 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960.
Please ensure that you have a tracking number for the item and that you keep it in case we need. If you are able please send us an email with the tracking number.
Refunds will be initiated to your original form of payment when we receive your return. Due to the nature of our small business, any return shipping and promotional "free shipping" that we have paid will be deducted from the refund. Similarly, if you paid shipping, we will not refund your shipping costs. Store credit and exchanges will be initiated upon receipt of returned items (in as new, with tags, unworn and undamaged condition).
Thank you for shopping small and supporting women-owned, small scale family businesses. We appreciate your support!
If there is anything we can do to help, please do not hesitate to contact us at abigailrosestore@gmail.com or 845-359-4649