Emma Mahoney models the sun worshipper’s answer to “apres-ski” — elegant painted silk garments to wear after swimming and sunning, which the silk artist Diana Whitby calls “apres-soleil.” They are part of Whitby’s exhibition to be held at the Gefn Craft Co-operative in the Cashel Street Mall from today until January 14. “These casual tops and over-blouses are very summery, soft and floaty,” says Whitby. “Silk breathes, and has no weight. It feels as if you’re wearing nothing at all.” The garments are hand-painted in original oneoff designs on pure silk. Some were inspired by the unique colours found in fuchsia flowers; others are predominantly aquamarine.

Press, 30 December 1988, Page 24

Emma Mahoney models the sun worshipper’s answer to “apres-ski” — elegant painted silk garments to wear after swimming and sunning, which the silk artist Diana Whitby calls “apres-soleil.” They are part of Whitby’s exhibition to be held at the Gefn Craft Co-operative in the Cashel Street Mall from today until January 14. “These casual tops and over-blouses are very summery, soft and floaty,” says Whitby. “Silk breathes, and has no weight. It feels as if you’re wearing nothing at all.” The garments are hand-painted in original oneoff designs on pure silk. Some were inspired by the unique colours found in fuchsia flowers; others are predominantly aquamarine.