Color Inspiration | Blue

All Photos via Angela Mayhoe Pinterest

Summer Knits

All Photos via Angela Mayhoe Pinterest

Designer Knits

Alexander Wang | Fall 2014

Alexander Wang | Fall 2014

Delpozo | Fall 2014

Delpozo | Fall 2014

Helmut Lang | Fall 2014

Helmut Lang | Fall 2014

Trussardi | Fall 2014

Trussardi | Fall 2014

Prabal Gurung | Fall 2014

Trussardi | Fall 2014

Edun | Fall 2014

Rebecca Taylor | Fall 2014

Rebecca Taylor | Fall 2014

Edun | Fall 2014

Edun | Fall 2014

Edun | Fall 2014

All pics via style.com

The Ribbed

The Ribbed (n): a chunky style with an oversized silhoutte

Who doesn't love a good ribbed beanie?  The Ribbed is the third style of the Angela Mayhoe collection. The 1x1 rib in the Highland Pervian Wool gives The Ribbed its chunky texture while it maintains a classic look. It also has a touch of slouch to give it some fashion flare. This style is also gender friendly and can be the perfect head accessory for any ensemble. 

All of the beanies in the collection have their own personalities and serve up their own style.  I have to say that The Seed was my fav but it really depends on the day!

The Basic

The Basic (n): a classic silhouette that goes with everything

Creating a beanie that is a "no brainer" was an easy task, hence The Basic. I wanted the Angela Mayhoe collection to include a good go-to beanie that would practically be the perfect accessory for any ensemble. The Basic has a snug fit with a little ease for comfort and it's gender friendly.  The contrast ribbed trim adds texture and interest to the beanie as well as providing a comfortable fit. Overall, I would say The Basic is definitely a staple design for Angela Mayhoe.  

The Seed

The Seed (n) : a textured statement with a relaxed fit

Of course I'm in love with all of my "beanie" creations but I have to admit the The Seed is one of my favs. As I was creating the silhouette, I experimented with a variety of "slouchiness" until I found the "fit".  The idea was to find an elevated look that didn't take itself too seriously.  I believe that fashion in any capacity should be an individual's expression while maintaining a sense of refined beauty and elegance.  The Seed expresses this while delivering my fashion philosophy of texture, pattern and color. I also scored a plus with the relaxed fit which is perfect for my ever changing hair partner...Francine.

The Collection

Launching Angela Mayhoe has been both rewarding and consuming. I'm having so much fun creating a brand and perfecting my knitting skills. But I'm also pulling out my hair over apparel label designs and packaging. However, I'm still riding the "newbie" wave and taking advantage of my creative high that's constantly pumping me with new ideas. I'm already working on the Fall 2014 installment. But first things first, I want to introduce the staple beanies of Angela Mayhoe...The Collection. The collection consists of The Ribbed...The Seed...and The Basic.  For me, The Collection represents the core essence of what a beanie means to me.  The slouchy fit of The Seed, the chunky ribs of The Ribbed and the classic fit of The Basic.