
At the beginning of 2009 James Lillis walked into a little sewing shop and bought two shiny new sewing machines. It was a slightly unusual sight - a shop full of older women making patchwork quilts for their grandkids... and James.
He didn't mind. It seemed very punk at the time...
I was introduced to James's story via a link on cocochanelle's 2threads blog. I fell in love with the gorgeous range of tights and leggings - my favourites 'Abstract Sky' and 'Lollipops'. And you can see the whole range on the online store! Leggings have swept the world in the fashion stakes - I love to see them worn with an oversize tee or singlet, or a gorgeous dress - but for some of you who insist that these babie's are pants... well, I can understand a little, because this range is HOT! (POLL: Leggings, with or without the skirt?)
And so I continue back to James's story...
"My idea was fairly simple - I would teach myself to sew, buy some beautiful stretch fabrics, and make insane leggings. Then I would find girls who would get into them. Girls who wanted leggings that could pack a little more punch than the ones on offer at your average department store".
"I made the leggings, found the girls, and so was born Black Milk".
Best of all, Black Milk has now got a reputation as one of the most exciting designer leggings labels in the world.
You can follow Black Milk on Twitter, and fan them up on facebook, check out the typepad blog or just go directly to the website...
Enjoy, melbgirl x







































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