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Souls, Spirits and Stories: Exploring Miao Folklore

July 07, 2021

There are still places in this busy world where tlan(spirits) dance. The Vale’s latest collection, World’s End, is full of ref...

March 30, 2021

A riot of colour and diversity, Latin American modernist art combines sculpture, architecture and the abstract as well as ceramics...

March 24, 2021

As you explore the World's End collection, take a moment for a closer look at our Taínos design. Based on zemis (stone idols) m...

September 24, 2019

On her frequent walks through the lush greenhouses at Kew, Vale designer Melinda Marquardt photographs and sketches new and inspir...

May 21, 2019

We experience our world through the five senses: touch, sight, smell, sound and taste. To understand and react to our surroundings...

April 08, 2019

Picture a dense tropical forest in Central America. Monkeys scream overhead, colourful birds flutter and chatter in the trees, the...

March 13, 2019

Most designers would claim that their fabrics are the best available, but what does that really mean? When even the most luxurious...

February 11, 2019

Welcome to The Vale...

July 27, 2018

Lead designer Melinda Marquardt spent the last year designing the first collection for The Vale London. Above are some images from...

July 25, 2018

At the close of 2017 Melinda took a trip to Tanzania to photograph wildlife and learn more about local African textiles. On th...