Laura Queening

Female

London

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Profession / role:
Accessories Designer
Company / organisation:
AURA QUE
Website (if you have one):
www.auraque.com
My primary role in relation to fashion is:
Designer
I am looking to discover or buy
Any ethical design or production opportunities, collaborations, or projects!
About me / About business or organisation:
I love travelling, handbags, designing and working with materials, and cycling around the chaos of Kathmandu! Currently spending about 5 months of the year in Nepal, otherwise in London.
Career history / Company history:
Graduated form London College of Fashion (Cordwainers College) in 2007, set up AURA QUE Fair Trade Accessories in 2008, working with small producer groups and family businesses in Kathmandu.
I was part of the LCF Shared Talent Project in South Africa in 2007, working with producers in Johannesburg.
Since 2008, I have been producing a range of handbags made in London, from unwanted leather jackets and other recycled materials, sold in the Oxfam Boutiques.

Comment Wall:

  • Bibico

    yes yes yes, Meera has told me about you and I have seen your bags in SH. I am based in Bath, but going to London often as bibico is in the basement of Topshop Oxford Circus there. We should meet one day to have a chat. Regarding dates for travelling to Nepal I am still not sure, as everything is so hectic here!

    Sep 23, 2009

  • Cindy Yau

    Hi Laura, I'm just at the beginning stages of putting together this article about ethical fashion, I would love to talk to you, are you free next week?
    I'm calling up Nieves at some point and a few other people so I can get my quotes together while I do my research.
    Give me a message on here what time you are available, and I will give you a call!

    Cindy

    Sep 23, 2009

  • Ellie Skeele

    Hi Laura. I can't figure out how to respond to your note to me! Thanks for getting in touch. I may be out of the country when you arrive in KTM but I'll be back shortly thereafter. Email me at ellie @ himalayanwildfibers.com.
    Look forward to meeting you.
    Ellie

    Sep 24, 2009