Quenne and Belle

Queene and Belle was founded in May 2000 by Doreen Keen and Angela Bell, previously head designers at Pringle of Scotland. Tired of the purist approach to Cashmere and lovers of all things antique, quirky and cool, they wanted to inject their passions into a new, exquisite cashmere collection. Together they discovered The Haining, a beautiful Scottish Palladian style mansion. It has become a source of inspiration for their magnificent and luxurious creations.

Elegant and stylish, Doreen Keen is the driving force behind the business and has worked in the fashion industry since 1980. Keen is an avid traveller and magpie to the newest, most beautiful and timeless objects that she can gather inspiration from. Angela Bell graduated from Kingston University with a First Class degree in fashion design and worked as a knitwear designer specialising in cashmere for 14 years. Bell has an incredible eye for colour, shape and detailing working predominantly on the creative side of the collection. Bell also has an eye for objects and these bizarrely beautiful finds can be seen around The Haining.