The DOMVS Almanac issue #3_Summer 2021

Styled for Good
Style and charity from owner of
1968accessories, Caroline Gray
Based on the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, 1968accessories
specialises in handmade, contemporary fashion jewellery
and accessories. Launched in March, my new collection
of make-up bags has been created in support of
domestic abuse charity ‘SafeLives’. 60% of all sales of
the make-up bags will be donated directly to the charity.
This project came about due to what happened on 23rd
March 2020; my birthday and - far more seriously - the
start of lockdown. For most of us, the year that followed
has been a tough one for one reason or another. One of
the most shocking things to have come to light since
then, however, is the steep rise in domestic abuse. A
year that has been simply boring for some of us has
been frightening and dangerous for far too many more.
In April 2020, I started to make face masks for care
workers, and by the summer, was also selling them
online. I try hard to operate 1968accessories as a near
zero waste company, reusing any scrap fabric I can,
which is how the idea for the charity make-up bags was
born. With the help of my mum, all the fabric scraps
left over from the making of face masks were turned
into new lengths of patchwork fabric. My decision
to turn them into make-up bags was inspired by the
heartbreaking reality that women so often use makeup
to hide the visible signs of abuse. I chose to support
‘SafeLives’ charity as they help all victims of domestic
abuse including men. You can visit their website at
safelives.org.uk
More details about this project and SafeLives can be
found on my website at 1968accessories.com/blog. On
a positive note, I look forward to seeing you in the shop,
where you can enjoy 20% off your first order by using
the code ‘Dorset’ at the checkout.
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