Collection: Shop by Designer - Laura Ashley

Laura Ashley is an iconic British textile design company. It was founded by Bernard Ashley and his wife Laura Ashley in 1953 in London, and first became known for creating Victorian style head scarves, one of which was worn by Audrey Hepburn.
The Ashley's invested £10 in wood for a screen, fabric and dyes. At her kitchen table, Laura began screen printing tea towels and headscarves by hand - the first step in building their business.
Over the next few years, Laura and Bernard Ashley produced about 300 yards of fabric a day.
With the success, Laura Ashley expanded into fashion. Mrs. Ashley mixed popular styles and patterns of the 60’s and 70’s with classic English romance, harking back to her country upbringing.
1968 the first Laura Ashley shop opened on Pelham St., London. The following year, after a lull in business, Bernard Ashley decided to invest in ‘Mad Men’ style advertising, the witty ads were a hit and sales soared.