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FAMILY-OWNED FASHION SUPPLIERS TO BRING JOY TO YOUR RAILS THIS SEASON AND BEYOND

Coster Copenhagen

The brainchild of husband-andwife team Pia and Chris Coster, Danish womenswear label Coster

Copenhagen focuses on timeless style and everyday comfort. The label, which first launched in 2012, combines clean Nordic lines with a versatile colour palette and unique prints. Its stylish collection includes staple separates, dresses in a variety of silhouettes and prints, puffa coats and smart outerwear. Meanwhile, there’s a NOS range including cotton basics, shirts, tailored trousers and cashmere knits for in-season delivery.

CONTACT: Tel: 0045 5084 9855 costercopenhagen.com

Lily And Me

Based in the Cotswolds, lifestyle label Lily and Me was created in 2007 by husband-and-wife team Hari Bhatta and Amelia Haywood. Its team also includes Amelia’s brother and sister-in-law Ben and Jo as well as youngest sibling Polly. The brand creates modern, joyful and quality clothing using exclusive fabrics featuring its own hand-drawn and painted prints. With a focus on sustainability, it uses recycled, sustainable or organic fabrics whenever possible while it has full control over its Nepal-based factory, paying workers fair wages and providing safe conditions. For AW23 its collection includes easy-wear dresses and separates in botanical inspired prints and cosy knitwear crafted in organic yarns and alpaca blends.

CONTACT: Tel: 01452 220 7766 lilyandmeclothing.com

Scream Pretty

Award-winning jewellery brand Scream Pretty launched in 2016 when sisters Lucy Lee and Jessica Pearce decided to trial a small earrings range following the success of sister brand Lily Charmed. Almost seven years later and Scream Pretty is successful in its own right, offering a full range of trend-led fashion jewellery for affordable price points. Its pieces include quirky necklace pendants, statement rings, bracelets and necklaces crafted in sterling silver with the option of gold plating. Meanwhile, its comprehensive line-up of earrings has everything shoppers need to create a showstopping curated ear.

CONTACT: tradescreampretty.com

Carol C Collections

Family-run fashion distributor Carol C Collections supplies highly commercial international womenswear brands while providing a friendly and efficient service.

Founder Carol Capener, who won the Lifetime Achievement award at the Boutique Star Awards 2022 , heads the team with the help of daughter Lisa and husband Andrew. The company imports several brands to our shores from all over the globe which are delivered to stockists directly from its Leeds-based headquarters. This eliminates additional import duties, costs and delays for retailers. Key brands in its portfolio include Foil and Moke from New Zealand, Australian labels Orientique and Tirelli (pictured above), Oopéra raincoats and French label Tara Vao. It has also recently welcomed feminine brands Dress Addict and Sacha Drake to its roster for SS23 and AW23.

CONTACT: Tel: 0800 612 9009

E: info@carolccollections.com carolccollections.com

Pomodoro

Launched from a Paddington basement in 1992, Pomodoro is the creation of husband-and-wife duo Noreen and Hemant Puri. Both bring unique talents to the table: Hemant, a chartered accountant by trade, takes care of the finance and management while Noreen leads design and marketing. Throughout its 30-year history, Pomodoro has evolved from niche label to fully fledged fashion brand. Today it boasts a loyal customer base and year-round product launches, offering co-ordinated collections that mix knitwear and jerseys with eye catching prints. For AW23, its line-up includes glamorous dresses and chic coats alongside knitwear spanning lighter blends through to chunkier textures.

CONTACT: Tel: 0208 961 4000 pomodoroclothing.com

LOUIS & CO MAISON

Inspired by the French Riviera and made in Hampshire, Louis and Co Maison is the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Lea Salomone and George Gros. Its hand-poured candles are made from 100 per cent natural soy and feature bold fragrances designed to transform any room. Meanwhile, its range of reed diffusers are blended by hand and packaged completely plastic free. Bestselling scents include the rich and aromatic Le Feu, refreshing cèdre and Mediterranean fig tree inspired Figue Noire. The company also offers a white-label service for boutiques wanting to offer ownbranded home fragrances.

CONTACT: Tel: 07816 641 264

E:info@louisandcomaison.com