ali b. press___



sixty nine magazine
(issue 18) winter 2002
'great expectations'

"i suppose you could describe alison bolam as a bag lady, but not in a derogatory sense. she is a designer and manufacturer of a diverse range of innovative handbags, make-up bags and purses all in themed t, embellished with hand stitch and beading.

alison has recently, in conjunction with the prince's youth business trust, set up her own company, ali b, to sell her designs.

she explained how she began by designing fashion accessories for herself and her friends; ali b was created when she wished to unleash her creative flair on a bigger scale.

all of the accessories are entirely handmade to the highest standard and alison wishes to maintain the exclusivity of her work by selling in boutiques, targeting consumers with a sense of individuality who appreciate fine craftsmanship.

alison eventually aims to have an entire range of ali b merchandise on sale nationally and internationally, looks like she's got it in the bag!"

out on a limb magazine
(issue 7) 'one year on' review

"Ali B has also produced a range of handbags, pouches and purses inspired by linear pattern and form and a collection known as 'touch me' which explores tactile qualities. Exaggeratedly feminine flowers and frills inspire these handbags, using brightly coloured cotton, felt, denim and wool".

cvo firevault
autumn/winter 2001 'look book'