Raise your hand if your bedroom, at one time, contained at least one item from Laura Ashley. I had a pink bedspread with a delicate floral pattern and a country blue dress with a lacy Peter Pan collar. Even if you didn't personally own any Laura Ashley merchandise, the chances that you've never heard of the design icon are slim. Ashley built a Victorian empire in the 1960's, and didn't lose steam until the early 90's.

Well, she's back. Not Ashley herself, but her design presence and label name will be resurrected this month in "Bramble Brooch", a line inspired by the same elements that originally inspired Ms. Ashley: the Welsh countryside and frilly, feminine silhouettes. Oh, and also the designer's entire archives, all carefully preserved in computer format. The new Laura Ashley designers will work from over 15,000 old patterns, redesigning or changing fabrications in order to complete a brand new line, one which will be available for purchase starting in April, 2007.

So, next time you hear someone say "fashion always comes back around", you can rest assured that they are speaking the truth. The newest Laura Ashley "Bramble Brooch" line will more than likely bear a striking resemblance to your personal collection of Laura Ashley, circa 1982. If you have any old pieces in storage, now might be the time to shake the mothballs off and put them back in the rotation.