The Walpole Power List 2019 | 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury
The inaugural Walpole Power List, in association with Inzito and Coutts, was revealed at a party at Ennismore Sessions House last week and I’m absolutely over the moon to say that I’ve been named one of the 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury!
Gorgeous Leanne | A real Halfpenny London bride
I was thrilled to see beautiful bride Leanne’s wedding featured over on Love My Dress. Leanne had quite a journey in finding her dream dress… Her Halfpenny London Ivy skirt and Gordon top combo was actually her second wedding outfit.
Lovely Lilli | A real Halfpenny London bride
Beautiful bride Lilli and her new hubby Ross tied the knot in September last year. They flew to Italy for an incredibly romantic and whimsical elopement. Lilli and I actually have a personal connection through one of my friends so when I heard she was getting married I was delighted to help her find her dream dress.
Lydia Millen wears Halfpenny London at the Cannes Film Festival 2019
Lovely Lydia Millen dazzled on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday wearing our Mayfair gown in blush. The Mayfair dress is part of The Air That We Breathe collection. It’s a reimagining of that nipped in waist and princess skirt silhouette I used to draw as a child.
London Craft Week Workshop | Designing the Dress of your Dreams with Halfpenny London
We’ve had the most wonderful day at the atelier today. It’s London Craft Week and I decided to host two intimate workshops giving an exclusive glimpse behind-the-scenes of Halfpenny London. Two groups of lovely curious people came to the atelier and I talked them through the journey of my top-secret 'Songbird' collection (coming this Autumn)…
Beautiful Chloe | A real Halfpenny London bride
I’m not going to lie… This wedding had all the girls in the office swooning. Stunning bride, handsome groom (in uniform no less!), a cool industrial chic venue and the oversized flowers of dreams!
Halfpenny London in NYC | April 2019
Although we’ve technically been back a little while, my feet still haven’t touched the ground! We had the most incredible time in New York earlier this month where we were met lots of our amazing current and prospective stockists while also welcoming the press into our little Halfpenny London world.
Gorgeous Ruth | A real Halfpenny London bride
Beautiful bride Ruth and her gorgeous hubby tied the knot in September last year. Inspired by her Spanish heritage, Ruth captured the magic of the Andalusian countryside for her big day.
The Painter Collection launched at LBFW | New Collection by Halfpenny London
The Painter collection by Halfpenny London celebrates the intrigue of the subject, the passion of the artist and the beauty of the finished masterpiece in equal measure. Inspired by the art of La Belle Époque, the painter collection is overflowing with sumptuous fabrics and exquisite detailing.
Me and my Mama | Kate Halfpenny on working with her mother, Josephine
My wonderful mum’s influence on me is profound and far-reaching. Josephine was a knitwear designer and my design career started when I used to sit under her table when I was little, gathering up all of her scraps of wool and fabric to make dresses for my dolls.
Millie Mackintosh BAFTA gown | Behind the scenes
When Millie and I started to talk about what she was going to wear to the BAFTA’s, I couldn’t wait to get started! After designing Millie’s delicious wedding dress I have a strong sense of her likes and dislikes. Millie’s personal style is so defined and it was a pleasure to work with her for such a special night.
London Bridal Market in our revamped atelier
What a whirlwind the past few days have been! London Bridal Market is always a highlight of the year for us. It’s a chance to invite stockists - both existing and new - to come and visit us in our wonderful atelier to see our brand new collection. I absolutely love it!
Beautiful Dorothée | A real Halfpenny London bride
Our beautiful bride Dorothée tied the knot with the love of her life last summer in a gorgeous seaside wedding in south Bretagne, France. Dorothée found her Halfpenny gown at out mega stockist in Paris, Metal Flaque. She saw the Jessica dress online and it was love at first sight…
Beautiful Harriet | A real Halfpenny London bride
Beautiful bride Harriet married her lovely hubby Drew in December last year. As the couple were getting married on Dartmoor National Park in the depths of winter, they decided to embrace the elements with a dark green colour scheme, a dress that would sway in the wind and lots of gorgeous winter flowers.
Stunning Hannah | A real Halfpenny London bride
Beautiful bride Hannah married her beau in October last year. The couple tied the knot in the Catskills in upstate New York in a pair of beautiful, restored barns. The ceremony and cocktail hour were outside, set against the stunning foliage that the area is known for in October, letting the beautiful natural setting be the main focus.
Beautiful Amy | A real Halfpenny London bride
Beautiful bride Amy and her lovely hubby tied the knot in a cosy and rustic countryside festival wedding full of personality and gorgeous Scottish touches. “My husband is Scottish so we definitely wanted the wedding to include some of his Scottish traditions. But mainly, with it being a summer wedding and what with us both coming from very creative families, we wanted a very relaxed, rustic, country, festival theme.”
Gorgeous Anna | A real Halfpenny London bride
Beautiful bride Anna and her new hubby tied the knot in December last year. Their big day was a relaxed, countryside celebration surrounded by their nearest and dearest. Being a wedding planner herself, Anna has seen lots and lots of wedding dresses so she wanted something completely different that she really felt like herself in, eventually deciding to go with our sequinned Celine skirt, Oliver corset and Toby top.
Stunning Stacey | A real Halfpenny London bride
Beautiful bride Stacey and her gorgeous hubby tied the knot in August lat year in a classic, romantic wedding with a gorgeous blush colour scheme. Stacey had tried some dresses before coming to visit us but struggled to find exactly what she was looking for.
Beautiful Emma | A real Halfpenny London bride
Beautiful bride Emma and her lovely hubby tied the knot last August in a relaxed, yet glamorous city wedding. Their ceremony was at Leicester Cathedral followed by a short walk through the city to a Victorian pub, King Richard III. Their reception was very laid back and felt like a wonderful party! The couple treated their guests to homemade sloe gin favours and bespoke cocktails.
SAMPLE SALE | SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY
Ladies, block out time in your diaries because we’re having a sample sale on Saturday February 2nd at our Bloomsbury boutique in Woburn Walk. There will be sample dresses and separates with discounts of up to 50%.