ABOUT Lydia

Lydia is an accomplished artist-designer with over 14 years of industry experience — rooted in print and textile design for fashion, and increasingly sought for bespoke commissions for interiors, and the decorative arts.

Coming from a lineage of fine artists — her grandfather a Professor of Painting at the Royal College of Art, her grandmother a painter and muralist, and with her mother, portrait painter and print maker and father, an abstract artist — her creative foundation was formed early and runs deep.

Her passion for textiles has taken her across the globe: from the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi, the Punjab, and Istanbul, to the textile mills of Lake Como. She holds a First-Class BA (Hons) in Surface Pattern and Printed Textile Design from Leeds College of Art, following six months of living and teaching in Northern India. A deep interest in historical dress and fabric led to volunteer research roles at the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Leeds City Museum costume archives.

Lydia began her career in luxury womenswear as Studio Assistant to Zandra Rhodes, before joining Paul Smith as Print and Textile Designer across menswear, accessories, and homewear. She went on to Calvin Klein, where she served as sole Print and Graphic Designer for menswear and later in the Accessories division. Since then she has worked with international brands across Europe and Canada.

An active member of The Art Workers' Guild since 2012, she has lectured at art and fashion institutions and led workshops for child refugees — a reflection of her long-standing commitment to human rights, particularly for children. During the 2020–2021 lockdowns in Amsterdam, she deepened her studio practice into illustration, painting, ceramics, collage, and objet d'art, drawing inspiration from ancient history, religious art, and the decorative tradition. Her first solo exhibitions were held in London in 2023. Her illustrative work has been featured in British Vogue, Elle Japan and House & Garden Magazine.

Lydia works with a select number of clients each year across hospitality, fashion, and the decorative arts. To discuss commissions, collaboration, or a creative project, please share a brief outline via the contact page.