Time's passing and the bids for our celebrity designer created bird boxes are still coming.
The Catwalk to Birdbox idea was sparked by the coincidental clashing of National Nestbox Week with London Fashion Week and today's featured designs are a successful marriage between the two from a trio of British Empire celebrants.
As Vogue puts it, in a write up about his latest collection, "John Rocha CBE loves frou frou" and when you look at the wonderful nestbox he designed for us, you’ll realise just how right that analysis is.
To use a bit more fashion industry lingo, John’s nestbox is ‘current’ – so current in fact that it mirrors some of the looks he sent down the catwalk during the last week’s London Fashion Week. Take a look at this outfit – if his nestbox was a dress, it’d definitely be this one!
Another designer who brought their signature style to their nestbox creation is the so-called ‘Queen of Prints’, Orla Kiely OBE. Orla’s eye-catching, yellow nestbox, which features her distinctive print, will bring sunshine indoors to no matter where the lucky owner decides to display it.
Known for her unique retro prints, Orla’s designs have been used on kitchenware, homewares and even cars! In fact, the RSPB sells some of Orla Kiely-branded stuff in its shop.
Last but certainly not least is Zandra Rhodes CBE, with a box as loud as her trademark hair and make-up.
The legendary fashion designer, who’s been at the forefront of the international fashion scene since the seventies, tickles us pink with her design featuring bold prints and feminine patterns.Rhodes designed for Diana, Princess of Wales and Freddie Mercury, so we’re very grateful that she agreed to support our work to Give UK Nature a Home. You can own one or these original collectables by bidding for it here.
Our #NestboxAuction is in partnership with the British Fashion Council and you can view and bid for all eleven celebrity designer nestboxes online or see the real things at The Shop at Somerset House until this coming Sunday.