For three weeks each summer, Edinburgh becomes the cultural capitol of the world presenting the very best in international drama, dance, music and opera as the Edinburgh International Festival. Equally famous is the Edinburgh Festival “Fringe” for its off-the-wall performances, comedy and madcap street-theatre.

For Bill Baber Knitwear the festival is a hectic time as people from around the globe visit Edinburgh, not only for the cultural experience, but to shop in the beautiful capitol city of Scotland. Bill Baber Knitwear situated in the historic Grassmarket, is a true “knitwear designer” business – each piece is a one-off. Jackets, dresses, tops and sweaters made by hand using only natural and vegetable fibres. A true family business Helen, Bill’s wife is the principle designer whilst their son Jack has recently joined them to open a new shop in York.
Bill says “In Edinburgh we all layer-up as we don’t know what the temperature will be like between home and office, or house to house when we go visiting! Might as well make every layer count, so we always look good!” Seen here is “Tango” a lightweight over-top shift dress in Linen with a “Sally” dress beneath it, also in Linen – Linen on Linen has got to be twice as comfortable!
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