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Issue: 104 - October/November 2013
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Also Inside This Issue Moda Show Autumn Fair International Top Drawer Show
Next Edition Glee Show Ideal Home Show and much more...
Your Essential Guide To The Biggest And Best Exhibitions Held In The UK
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Home and Gift Show - Top Forty Companies There was a great range of companies showcasing their products this year at the Home and Gift Show. Forty of them have been selected for their outstanding products... find out which companies made it into the review!
Editor’s Comment Welcome to the latest edition of Show Review UK. It’s now October and the cold nights have arrived! Is it just the staff here that think Christmas is just around the corner? Everywhere seems so much more busier, not just on the high streets but at the exhibitions as well. All the businesses we have seen at various shows have offered fabulous Christmas products ready for the festive period! In our October/November edition of the magazine you will find a great range of exhibition reviews that have taken place across the UK. We have our Top Forty Companies appearing in the magazine from the Home and Gift Show. Our directors have selected various exhibitors all offering exciting and unique products to the gift and retail industry. Following the Home and Gift Show you will also find our Best Selected Exhibitors from Pure 34 London which was held at Olympia. With fantastic companies offering new or unique products at the event, we have brought the best to you! We also have reviews on the Moda Show, Autumn Fair International and the Top Drawer Show. So keep on browsing through this edition of Show Review UK and see who catches your attention! Next Edition: The Glee Show, The National Wedding Show, The Ideal Home Show and much more.........
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Pure 34 London Review - Best Selected Exhibitors If you could choose one word to describe this show it would be ‘buzzing’. With fantastic companies showcasing their range of products we have brought the best to you! Get ready to say ‘Wow’.
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Moda Show Review - Top Ten Companies Our first ever visit to the Moda Show was a great success. With companies offering high quality products across all sectors of the show we have brought you the very best.
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Autumn Fair International - Best Selected Exhibitors The Autumn Fair is one of our favourite exhibitions! With 1000’s of exhibitors offering a variety of products we are never left disappointed by the products on offer. Find out who we selected this year.
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Top Drawer Show Review - Best Selected Exhibitors Find out who we selected as our Best Selected Exhibitors this year for the Top Drawer Show. They all stood out at London Olympia, so turn to page 33 and see why....
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HOME AND GIFT SHOW REVIEW
Home and Gift Show Review - Top Forty Companies HIGH QUALITY BUYERS ON THE HUNT FOR NEW TRENDS AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGNERS CONTRIBUTE TO RECORD BREAKING HOME & GIFT! In the midst of glorious sunshine, a successful Home & Gift show took place from 14-17 July 2013 at Harrogate International Centre, Cairn and Majestic Hotels, Harrogate. This year, Home & Gift saw the next generation of contemporary and design led gifts, homewares and fashion accessories take centre stage. The show, regarded to be the retailers’ favourite buying event, enabled visitors to update their stock and trial products in time for the busiest retail period of the year. Simply put, it was the must-attend event for any retailer wishing to stay ahead on the high street. Despite the heat wave, buying and networking went on uninterrupted. Home & Gift’s unrivalled location and sociable atmosphere made for an unbeatable trading platform; a record 61% of exhibitors rebooked onsite for the 2014 show favouring the organising team’s future development plans.
Introducing Spotlight & Award Winners Spotlight launched in Hall G at this year’s Home & Gift. The area evolved as a result of a re-brand of the Intro North section in 2012; an area dedicated to bringing together a collection of innovative new designers and emerging businesses from across the UK . The launch of ‘Spotlight’ was marked with a drinks reception which was attended by the exhibitors, their guests and the Mayor of Harrogate. The Spotlight awards were also created to commemorate the new section of the show and to recognise the unique products available in the Hall. Judges included: Best New Product Winner: Chalk Wovens G37 Judged by: Sarah Sevier, Director of Brand, Design & Buying for V&A Enterprises Runners-up: Dandylion Jack G36, Irish Country House Collection G111 and Whale Bags G56 Best Stand Design Winner: Ohh Deer! G48 Judged by: Ian Rudge, Development Director of Clarion Events Trends Among the multitude of new exhibitors and product launches,
nostalgia continued to stand out as a key trend. Half Moon Bay with their classic retro gifts and Alice Hannah with their vintage fashion collection were just such examples. Animal motifs were also prominent; Jo Clark Design with woodland characters and Leslie Gerry with farmyard inspired designs were a prime demonstration of this. Eco-friendly brands were also on the up, with Best Product Runner Up - Whale Bags - setting a good precedent. Buyer Interest Home & Gift 2013 saw renewed optimism in the retail market as a number of influential buyers from department stores and independent retailers alike descended on Harrogate including: Fenwick, Harrods, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Hoopers, Scribbler, V&A, Urban Outfitters, HEALS, Museum Selection, House of Cards, and Tesco.
The quality of buyers was well summed up by director Annie Rockley of Peppertrees, “This is our 9th year at Home & Gift and every year we have seen a healthy increase in orders. We look forward to returning next year.” Looking Ahead: The Future of Home & Gift On the back of this pivotally successful show, the organisers of Home & Gift look to the future and the exciting developments they plan to undertake. “As the newly appointed show director of Home & Gift, I couldn’t be happier with the results of this year’s show. Home & Gift is clearly an unmissable event for buyers from across country and beyond. Our long term objective is not only to make more of Home & Gift’s unique setting by unveiling new features but driving the content forward, introducing contemporary offerings of Home & Gift favourites to better serve the changing needs of the market and our buyers.” Cleere Scamell, Show Director, Home & Gift. Home & Gift returns next year, 13-16 July 2014. Pre-register at www.homeandgift.co.uk/register
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Home and Gift Show Review - Top Forty Companies Whale Bags: Success At Home And Gift Show, Harrogate! Runner up in the ‘Best New Product’ in Spotlight at Harrogate Home and Gift Fair 2013. The Whale Company is a sustainable business that supports whales whilst changing consumer behaviour by providing practical, desirable and innovative products. We draw attention to the detrimental effects of plastic pollution in the ocean and 5% of profits are donated to marine conservation projects. Our philosophy is simple: we produce stylish, sustainable products that do not cost the earth.
Bags of Personality! Whale Bags are certified organic cotton bags that come in six styles. Every bag either folds into its own built-in pouch or rolls up into a toggle for convenience, so that they can be taken wherever you go. We have bags for all the family; six designs in a variety of colours. With every minimum order, you receive a recycled cardboard display stand. Tread with care! We are pleased to launch our new flip flops made of recycled tyres. Hard wearing and attractive, these new, unisex Whaletreads come in a choice of 8 styles, made of hemp or stripy kikoy, sized 4-11. As an Autumn Fair offer, we are giving away a free recycled cardboard display with every minimum order. For more information please call Carolyn on 07870685994 or visit www.thewhalecompany.com
Pac-hs: Success Created By Our Innovation And Ingenuity! Pac-hs have been established since 1999 starting out as a packaging consultancy for major retailers. It now distributes a range of quality packaging and accessories. It has recently introduced a range of gift wrap for in-shop wrapping from counter reel stands which, they also supply. The colours have been selected to coordinate to its paper carrier bags, tissue, boxes, promotional goods, ribbons, bows and pouches. Pac-hs also offer a branding service supplying bespoke products which has been very successful for customers requiring small quantities. They also now supply labels for branding our stock products. Pac-hs are proud to be selected as one of the Top 40 Exhibitors at Home and Gift 2013. David Richardson M.D. says ‘It is a credit to the team of staff who help to pull together yet another successful exhibition which adds to the growing success of our business.’ Success, we believe, is created by the innovation and ingenuity we bring to assist our customers in designing and delivery packaging for our clients. For more information call us on 01257 400 451 Or visit our website www.pac-hs.co.uk
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keep this... Refillable Crackers ‘keep this design’ have launched a new range of reusable gift packaging… Refillable Crackers you can pull again and again. They snap like crackers but separate into two parts without tearing! What makes our Refillable Crackers so unique? They are easy to reuse. A Patent Pending construction allows you to pull out the old snap and fit a new one without the use of glue. You can fill them with your own choice of gifts and use them as table decorations, or as gift packaging for those special presents. We use less packaging as our Refillable Crackers come flat-packed. They are ready-made, just pop them into shape. Our products are designed and made in the UK. They come in an attractive display box with a choice of pack sizes; in four’s, two’s, and singles. Included are; bundles of snaps, hats and gift tags. Refill packs are available and are also perfect for online sales. Visit our website for more designs. email: bea@keepthisdesign.com www.keepthisdesign.com Scan code for our short movie ‘how to use’. Or find us on YouTube.
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Home and Gift Show Review - Top Forty Companies Playramas: Promoting Imaginative And Creative Play! Playramas are card play sets charmingly illustrated by award winning children’s book illustrator, Leo Hartas. Each Playrama contains a set of characters, props and background pieces ready cut out, with simple folding tabs to stand them up.
While a traditional idea, they are fresh and new to today’s parents and children, and grandparents will be delighted to find the toys of their childhood reappearing on the shelves. The first series is for children, with further series planned to appeal to adults and collectors. Parents love them because they fold flat, easy to store and bring out and entertain the children on journeys, play at the cafe, or just decorate a bedroom. They promote imaginative and creative play by providing delightful characters and scenes to populate an infinite variety of stories. Each Playrama is attractively packaged flat in a clear A5 bag with an header card to hang on standard display hooks. Unlike plastic play sets, they take up very little storage space, while being immediately eye-catching and attractive on display. All Playramas are designed, printed and made in England from recyclable materials. For more information on Leo and his work visit www.leohartas.com or visit www.playrama.co.uk
Ps-Jewellery: Unique And Bespoke Gemstone Jewellery Following a change in career, Pauline Snaith of Ps-Jewellery designs and creates jewellery that reflects her love of all gemstones. Only genuine gemstones are used and each piece is developed around the gemstone(s) chosen. These are selected for their cut, colour, size and shape to make something wonderful, from Amethyst to Ziron. Pauline believes passionately that jewellery reflects and can enhance the mood of the person wearing it, the outfit and occasion; this calls for bold statement pieces to delicate hand wiredwrapped drops of gems on silver chain. Women need a huge variety of pieces to cover all eventualities, even though we all have favourites that we return to, Ps-Jewellery can cater for all. Variety is the spice of life. All pieces are handmade using swarovski crystal, Japanese beads, silver, gold-plated silver and pewter to enhance the design, many of which are unique and bespoke. All pieces will be different because all gemstones vary, making each piece unique and organic. Inspiration for each piece come from life, influenced by fashion trends and designer themes, and like the Hummingbird, (the logo for Ps-Jewellery), that flits around flowers for food and shines jewel-like in the sun, the jewellery is vibrant and striking. For more information please call Pauline on: 01246 825 335 Or email: psjewellery53@gmail.com
Jill Ray Landscapes: Launches ‘Walk In The Landscape’ Collection Of Prints! The bold and uniquely evocative style of Jill Ray’s new collection of prints and art cards certainly caught the eye of many buyers at this year’s Harrogate Home and Gift. These beautiful and collectible prints celebrating the joy of walking in the English landscape make ideal gifts for a discerning buyer. There are twelve designs in the collection of highest quality, beautifully presented prints either mounted and bagged or mounted and framed in two standard sizes. The collection includes a design for each season inspired by coast, woods and moorland. All the designs are available as art cards and there is an additional range of Christmas cards to complement the collection.
Jill Ray has been a practising Artist and Designer for over 25 years, training first in Fine Art then following a career as a Landscape Architect, she has recently combined her Design and Fine Art skills to develop her unique print style. Contact Jill Ray for details: Email: jillraylandscapes@gmail.com or text/phone 07812 181169 or visit www.jillraylandscapes.co.uk Follow Jill Ray Landscapes on Facebook.
Dandylion Jack: Distinctive, Quirky Designs With An Eco-Friendly Heart! Jenny Price, the designer behind the Dandylion Jack brand, set-up business in 2011 whilst retaining her day job working in magazine publishing. Now working full time on her business she enjoyed a busy time whilst exhibiting at Harrogate Home & Gift, coming runner-up as Best New Product within the Spotlight Hall as judged by Sarah Sevier, Director of Brand, Design & Buying at V&A Enterprises.
Dandylion Jack produce distinctive, eco-friendly greeting cards inspired by nature. Many of the designs are printed on gorgeous brown or grey recycled board and have a wonderful earthy feel to them. The greeting cards come with recycled envelopes and individually wrapped in bio-degradable display bags. Currently working on new greeting card ranges, Jenny is also very excited about creating new products with the same quirky designs. Using high quality fair-trade and eco-friendly materials as much as possible – gift wrap, gift tags, boxed notelets, prints and notebooks will all be available soon. Dandylion Jack greeting cards are currently available in museums, gardens centres, gift and book shops, florists and at nature reserves all over the country. Telephone: 07917 861 838 Email: jenny@dandylionjack.com or visit www.dandylionjack.com
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Home and Gift Show Review - Top Forty Companies
Memorabilia Pack Co: Voted Top Grace’s Favours: Debut Success 40 Company at Harrogate! At Home and Gift Show! Making their debut at the Harrogate Gift Fair, the Memorabilia Pack Co certainly knows how to put on a good show, voted into the Top 40 show products at the first attempt.
They specialise in producing a range of nostalgic replica packs to supply to gift shops - packages stuffed with replica ephemera from bygone times. For example, the Home Front pack includes a ration book, leaflets, trade cards, booklets, etc. Rather than just display the products the company endeavoured to recreate a 1940s living room - quite a challenge in a 2 x 2 metre unit! This included a bakelite radio playing 1940s music, as well as flying ducks on the wall and wartime newspapers. “It’s really just a bit of fun to get the attention of gift shop buyers to stop and look at our products, and it seems to have worked” said Stuart Reid, co-owner of the Edinburgh based company. “It’s always gratifying to see people’s faces light up when they see our products for the first time. They are pleasantly surprised by the quality, price and also the fact they’re made in Britain.” For further information contact: Memorabilia Pack Co, 16 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LH (0131-550 3799) www.mempackcompany.com / stuart@mempackcompany.com
Grace’s Favours was created in October 2011 by Simmi Duffin, who specialises in designing and hand crafting felt gifts, all of which are fully customisable. Home & Gift was the first Trade Show that Grace’s Favours had exhibited at and Simmi was delighted at the response to her products. Now supplying a number of gift shops and online boutiques with a fantastic mix of different merchandise, one of the most sought after ranges has been the VW Campervans and Beetles. The first of these was actually created as a joke for a friend and yet they have proved very popular and have been sent world wide. One exciting outcome of the orders placed at Home & Gift is that a whole new range of airplane gifts are being designed. Another new line, “Make Your Own” kits will soon be available, starting with “Sew Your Own Christmas Decorations”. For more information please visit: www.gracesfavours.co.uk
Jola Designs©: Personalised Handmade Gifts
Jola Designs is a new design company based in Cheshire, England. They specialise in personalised handmade gifts made from quality fabrics. Their designs are created from hand drawn images which are then combined with a touch of inspirational wording. They offer their customers and retailers the opportunity to add that all important personal touch to their handmade gifts for no extra charge. The City cushions, Jola’s current top selling range, are available in 2 sizes and 3 styles and can be personalised by exchanging the last city for a home town or a favourite location…or customers can select 4 cities of their own for no extra charge.
Jola Designs have their own in-house designer who creates new designs to keep their portfolio looking fresh and exciting. Alongside the original Jola images they also offer a bespoke design service which enables the Retailer to work with Jola’s designer to develop a collection tailored for their customers’ tastes. Also as there is no minimum order, Retailers can create their own POS using Jola products to promote their brand. Launched at the Harrogate show, the range now includes the new 30cm x 30cm linen canvases; retailing out at £25. Jola Designs hope buyers will see the potential in their products and will contact Jayne to discuss their ideas. W: www.joladesigns.co.uk E: sales@joladesigns.co.uk
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HOME AND GIFT SHOW REVIEW
Home and Gift Show Review - Top Forty Companies Platters Slate Ltd: Handcrafted Curiouser and Curiouser: In The UK! Distinctive, Beautiful Cards Platters Slate are creators of the finest, food safe, slate tableware and gifts, hand crafted in the heart of Lancashire. As a small British family business we pride ourselves in providing great customer satisfaction and service, and with over 40 years experience in slate craft it is no wonder we are able to create a product which is second to none. Contact us: Telephone: 01706 211 160 Mobile: 07532 076 621 Email: info@plattersslate.com Website: www.plattersslate.com
“Curiouser and Curiouser” started life as a gift shop in Edinburgh, opening its doors in September 2010. Owners Ian and Laura share a passion for colour, pattern and print which all act as inspiration for both the shop and the wholesale business. Over the last three years they have developed working relationships with artists around Britain. In 2012 this led to a collaboration with nine different illustrators and the release of a wholesale catalogue filled with a range of 70 card designs. Their distinctive range of beautiful cards, prints and gift wrap is all designed and printed in the UK. For brochures with full details of “Curiouser and Curiouser’s” wholesale range please contact them on: 0131 556 1866 or you can email hello@curiouserandcuriouser.com.
The Great Little Crate Company: Andycrafts: A Little Piece Of Bold Colours With An Innovative Nature At Heart... Show Review UK are delighted to award Twist! Robin Rose has been making furniture for almost 30 years. He designs everything himself and works in both hard and soft woods at his workshop in East Yorkshire. Robin’s crate range for the GREAT LITTLE CRATE COMPANY brings the old apple style crates right up to date, with bold new colours and an innovative twist to the shaped handles. Crates can be customised for all kinds of occasions and individuals. Crates with legs also make great planters and again can have an additional personal touch with individualised stencilling. Robin has also incorporated crates into furniture resulting in a stunning and contemporary range which includes island units, bedsides and childrens’ units. For crates for all and every occasion Robin can be contacted at his workshop: 07840 323 020 / 01964 534537 / Robin@greatlittlecrates.com
Andycrafts with the prestigious ‘Top 40 Company’ award achieved at the Home and Gift Show, Harrogate. Andycrafts are a company based in Warwickshire who enjoy using their imagination to make interesting products for others to own and admire.
Uniquely designed, handcrafted, quality gifts for the heart of your home… All of their products are uniquely designed and developed by themselves, and individually crafted to provide high quality items for both the general public and to the trade. Andycrafts simple philosophy is to create desirable objects which are both highly individual and affordable. A little piece of nature at heart… Andycrafts like to select natural materials and use natural colours to create items that add a timeless style and character to your home. New items are being added to their product range on a regular basis so please visit them to have a look around and see what catches your imagination! Telephone: 07807 092 729 - Email: andycrafts@live.co.uk Website: www.andycraftsgifts.co.uk
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Home and Gift Show Review - Top Forty Companies
Botanical Britain: Picked, Pressed, Printed... Making a welcome return to Home & Gift 2013, Gillian Arnold is a celebrated artist and surface pattern designer. Originally from Carrickfergus, in Northern Ireland, Gillian uses her unique combination of hand-printing and painting techniques, which she has developed over the past twenty years, to create mono-print artwork and designs using actual cuttings of British wild-flowers. Using a vast colour palette, her work conveys the intricate detail of the plants with surreal and dreamlike qualities.
Gillian’s prints are then applied to her products, which include canvases and prints, aluminium jewellery, ceramics, lampshades, and cushions, all produced in-house in her Durham studio. Working this way, Gillian has the freedom to explore her craft whilst pushing the boundaries in how it can be applied. A striking example of this is her new aluminium jewellery range, with her designs applied to highly glossy, lacquered-looking metal with an almost 3D effect. For more information, or to place an order, please call Gillian on 07595 926 264 or email: mail@gillianarnold.com. Visit our website: www.gillianarnold.com.
Lesser & Pavey: A Brand New Look Under License from Jessie Steele Shown here is the Cross Body style of bag which has been very successful for Lesser & Pavey in other designs. Helena Steele, with her daughter Claire, created Jessie Steele for women like themselves: ‘women who are rich in tradition and full of femininity’. It all began with an apron. Helena collected vintage 20th century aprons for many years, enchanted by their style and charm – something nearly forgotten in the modern world. The floral patterns of the new range of licensed Jessie Steele high gloss PVC coated bags captures the true essence of old England. Floral contribute to a number of ranges offered by Lesser & Pavey and are highly popular with a broad spectrum of age groups. For more information please visit www.leonardo.co.uk or call us on: 01322 279225.
Chalk Wovens: Quality Woven Pushka Knobs: Small Changes...Big Transformations Products Made In The UK! Pushka Knobs offer a unique finishing touch to your household furniture. Their online boutique boasts a stunning range of knobs of various shapes, sizes and materials including crystal, glass, ceramic, resin, iron, wood and granite. The different designs, colours and materials create a choice to suit all homes and tastes. Pushka believes that the smallest changes create big transformations. Whether your chosen Pushka product is given as a gift, or becomes a unique addition to your home, you can be assured of the highest quality and finish they provide. Telephone: 0203 056 7556 Email: contactus@pushkaknobs.com Website: www.pushka-uk.com
Chalk offers contemporary, smart, woven fabrics, throws and cushions, made from 100% merino lambswool, and woven in the UK.
Kerry Stokes and Richard Bush set up Chalk in 2012. Kerry has a background in weave design and Richard has owned an interiors business, and represented weave designers in New York. Together they decided to use their expertise to design and make a range of quality woven products. In the Chalk studio in Hove, Kerry designs and samples the fabrics on a hand loom. She then sends the designs to a traditional mill in Wales where they are reproduced in wide widths, and the throws are blanketstitched. The cushions are made up back in Hove. To date there is a range of designs from geometrics to more organic, ombred forms. There are tonal greys and subtle shades as well as a bolder colour palette. Although relatively new to the market, Chalk already has customers around the world. The throws, which are approximately 145cm x 185cm, are £168. The cushions, 50cm x 50cm, come with zips and hollow fibre cushion pads and are £60. All the fabrics retail at £60 per metre. For more information please call us on: 01273 602 894 Or visit our website: www.chalkwovens.com
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PURE LONDON 34 - SHOW REVIEW
Pure London 34 - Best Selected Exhibitors BUYER CONFIDENCE STRONG AT A SUCCESSFUL PURE LONDON! Buyers from key multiple retailers and top etailers including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Fenwicks, House of Fraser, John Lewis, New Look, ASOS and Secret Sales joined independent buyers from the likes of the Dressing Room, Sunday Best, OKeefe,
& Hepburn said he had been impressed with the international buyers he had seen. “We have been pleasantly surprised to have had buyers from as far afield as Russia and China on the stand,” he commented.
Yard and Javelin at the August edition of Pure London, organised by i2i Events, this week.
Ahead of August’s show, Pure London announced significant investment from parent company i2i Events, which will see the show unveil a new vision for the brand from its February 2014 edition.
Those visiting the show were in an upbeat mood, with most buyers reporting that the recent spell of warm weather has led to increased sales, leaving them feeling positive about the SS14 season. Over 1000 brands across womenswear, young fashion, footwear and accessories presented their forward-order SS14 and shortorder AW13 collections at the three-day show which took place at London Olympia from August 4th-6th. Karen Cahn owner of contemporary womenswear boutique Sark in Kilmacolm praised this season. “The vibe of the show seems very fresh this year and I have seen some great new brands,” she said. Jade Thomson senior buyer at Manchester-based etailer The Hut Group added: “Pure is my favourite show. I come every season and there is always a great mix of womenswear brands.” While Elaine Bellenger owner of womenswear independent Monaco in Oxford commented: “I would sum up the show by saying it has a good vibe, it is on trend and presents good opportunities to visit existing suppliers and find new ones.” Brands exhibiting at the show were in a similarly positive mood, with several reporting that Pure London was their most successful show to date. Julie Rainer-Smeath of jewellery brand Belle and Flo said: “We have had a brilliant show. We have taken 60 orders already and 27 of those have been from new accounts. I have seen buyers from both large department stores as well as the key independents and it has far exceeded my expectations.” The level of international buyers at Pure London was significant this season with countries including France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Russia, China, the US and Hong Kong, all represented at the show. Chris Dolan managing director of womenswear brand Kelly
Following in-depth research with over 700 buyers, labels and brands, the future framework of the event will be based around the three most important elements buyers said they wanted from Pure London: a unique mix of labels and brands, authoritative insight into trends and an inspirational environment to showcase the best of European fashion. As part of this new vision for Pure London, the show will undergo a significant re-edit which will mark the beginning of a new era for the event. Buyers and brands at this week’s show were excited about the changes and said they were looking forward to hearing more about the organisers’ plans for the February edition. Deryane Tadd owner of award-winning indie The Dressing Room in St Albans said: “Pure London is an essential event in my buying calendar every season and I am always impressed with the show. I usually find new clothing and accessories brands and this season was no exception, placing several orders. “I am really excited about the plans for the show and I can’t wait to see what it looks like in February. I think re-editing the show will really help buyers to be more targeted and ensure they don’t miss new collections which could be really relevant for their business.” Brands were similarly excited about the plans. Tony Evans managing director of footwear supply business Jacobson Group, which owns footwear brands including Ravel and Babycham, said: “I will be interested to see what they do with the show, I think looking at the editing and giving it a refresh can only be a good thing.” Next Pure London - 9th-11th February, London Olympia
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Pure London 34 - Best Selected Exhibitors
Plurabelle: Love To Detail, Uniqueness And Colourful Design! Plurabelle a strong growing high class fashion label for exclusive women wear.
market was a logical next step after Europe”.
Beginning of August 2013 Plurabelle presented their brand at the Pure London. The designer and owner Anna-Livia von der Heydte commented “Our entry to the UK
Plurabelle stands for elegant women wear with love to detail, uniqueness and high quality fabrics. It strikes the eye due to its stylish, strong and imaginative color combinations.
Cheeky Poppins: Fun, New Fashion Accessory
Cheeky Poppins Shoe Clips are a fun new fashion accessory, designed and supplied by Cheeky Poppins. By simply clipping on an adornment, you’ll get an instant fashion update to shoes or any item of clothing. Each option in the range is designed to add a quirky, unique touch to every outfit. Each clip is small, lightweight and purse-friendly, and comes in its own little bag to take you from work to “working it”, or day wear to night flare. Primarily designed to reinvent, jazz up or alter a pair of shoes that need some extra attention, Shoe Clips will help coordinate an outfit with prowess. Securely attach clips on shoes or clip to the collar, bag or in the hair: the Cheeky Poppins collection is truly versatile. In store and online, Cheeky Poppins Shoe Clips are set to become an accessory staple for future fashion. This collection was born from the imagination of Cheeky Poppins herself, with function and fashion at its heart. It’s the spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down! As the fashion forward fore-runners in this spirited niche, the Cheeky Poppins team have made sure that the amount of care and dedication to the brand and to each and every product has been paramount. Tel: 0203 086 7739 - Website: www.cheekypoppins.co.uk Email: administrator@cheekypoppins.co.uk
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There are two collection every year Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter. The sophisticated design emphasis the elegance of women beauty. For more information please contact us on: +41788688129 or email info@plurabelle-fashion.com
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Pure London 34 - Best Selected Exhibitors
London Rebel: Feel Like The Modern Day Cinderella! Unleash your inner Rebel with the A/W 13 collection. From sexy Perspex pointed flats to biker boots and uber high – verging on dominatrix strappy wedges, London Rebel are certainly hitting the key trends within their range this season. Whether you are going for boyish charm or sharp tailoring our silver brogues are sure to add a little fun to the hot off the catwalk ‘Savile Row’ look. A smattering of sparkly studs on a Perspex flat point will have you stepping out feeling like the modern day Cinderella in her glass slippers! Be sure not to miss out on the rest of the A/W 13 key trends from thigh high boots to monochrome madness. E-mail us: info@londonrebel.co.uk Phone us on: 01992 710 444 Website: www.londonrebel.co.uk Follow us on twitter @londonrebeluk
Raga Designs: Rare And Inspired Talent!
In the world of handcrafted textiles Raga Designs is a rare and inspired talent. Raga Design has a deep understanding of the techniques, commitment to the crafts and the ability to combine techniques to create apparels. Raga’s repertoire consists of high value fashion products using techniques, which are now a dying art. Age old textile techniques such as ikat, jamdani, shibori, kantha have been employed in a multitude of novel ways with a renewed sensitivity to fashion trends.
Two decades of dedicated work in the field of textiles, in developing, exploring, experimenting and innovating from the vast wealth available in India in terms of diverse skills, materials and references led RAGA DESIGNS to evolve its own unique brand of textiles and textile products. We have cleverly used the stitch resist dyeing technique of Shibori, originally a Japanese technique using natural fibre fabric like linen, silk & cotton, to create silhouettes with a minimalist approach. The use of natural vegetable and indigo dye colours lend themselves harmoniously to the technique and fabrics, the result thus obtained are organic and evocative. For more information please visit www.neerukumar.com or email apparels@ragadesigns.in
Paperthinks: Fashionable Yet Eco-Friendly Quality Products Paperthinks™ is a leading global brand of 100% Recycled Leather items, including Bags, Accessories and Notebooks available in an array of beautiful bold colours. In the couple of years since starting, we have grown considerably; we are taking over the world!!....bit by bit with our fashionable yet eco-friendly range of recycled leather bags, stationery and accessories.
We strongly believe people should not have to choose between being green and being stylish, so we are dedicated to producing eco-friendly, sustainable and quality products without sacrificing on the design. At Paperthinks™ we believe there is beauty in simplicity; all of our products have everything you need and nothing you don’t. And we have 24 beautiful colours to choose from because we believe colour is self-expression and personal style. Paperthinks. Think Colour. Think Green. Telephone: 01246 299 808 Email: hazel.miles@paperthinks.com Website: www.paperthinks.com
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Pure London 34 - Best Selected Exhibitors
Monika Schneiter: ‘When I Design Patterns, The Sun Rises For Me’. Fluid, interlocking patterns provide give the wearer and viewers a journey into the land of colours and shapes. Sometimes it happens in an explosive fashion, then it is more restrained and delicate, or at a perfect angle. Precise in many ways – like garments made of high quality organic jersey cotton or handkerchiefs, silk scarves and shawls as well as neckerchiefs made of noble twill. “When I design patterns, the sun rises for me”, she says; and she dreams of additional projects such as designs for wallpaper and home accessories. *** KOKORO – the Japanese word for “heart” and the name of the collection SS14 of Monika Schneiter, lets one feel a taste of Japanese culture. The art of living, maintenance of inner harmony, understanding of nature and the deep connection between man and the universe. When cherry blossoms lend an air of enchantment to parks and avenues with their lush blooms, you know that spring has arrived in Japan. Tea fields lie in the sun in shades of green, everything awakens and fragrant scents fill the air. Everything breathes in and out. “Only he who can master his KOKORO can also master his life.” (Japanese saying)
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Isa Frignani: Elegant And Cosmopolitan Soul’ Feminine and enterprising not to go unnoticed. Elegant and cosmopolitan soul hovers over the collection consists of fine fabrics and sophisticated works. It’s a succession of precious laces, embroideries aura deliciously retro and unusual overlapping sought yarns. Wise strokes of colour light up a dreamer and romantic. Essential femininity ‘and an air management are two sides of the woman “Soul” and reflect, in full, the character and personality’ of its creator: Isa Frignani. The careful choice of fabrics, handmade inlaid and seductive transparency composed a collection with a unique style. Telephone: +39 051 862 468 Website: www.isafrignani.com Email: isa@isafrignani.com
Florentyna Dawn: Launch Of The ‘Marilu Moda’ Collection. The award winning store of Florentyna Dawn established its place as one of the market leaders in special occasion wear. After 27 years of an unbroken record in supplying high quality special occasion wear to their customers and following the launch of their own bespoke exclusive label, Florentyna Dawn has launched into wholesale. Florentyna Dawn launched the ‘Marilu Moda’ collection at both Pure Womenswear and Moda Womenswear in August and received a huge response.
The Marilu Collection is new to the UK and there are still various areas not covered. This stunning collection is dressy/casual and is made from comfortable cottons and linens, with sizes from XS to 3XL there really is something for everyone including flattering dresses with or without sleeves, both long and short with matching optional knitted belts. The collection also features loose tops with or without sleeves, matching jackets and flattering trousers. The collection is still available to order by contacting Dawn on 07968 543118 and can be seen at their showroom in Cheshire. Alternatively they can arrange for the collection to be brought to you. Visit our website: www.florentynadawn.co.uk.
Beth Jordan: Launch Of ‘Estelle’ At Pure and Moda 2013 The BETH JORDAN brand started out as brand offering a quintessentially English look in retro styling of prints and dresses, concentrating on the quirky and unusual, accompanied by 100% cashmere, 1950s styling of the button through cropped cardigan. Our lovely cardigan became an instant success and so we decided, for a couple of seasons, to concentrate sales on our lovely cashmere cardigan called Cleo. We introduced at Pure and Moda, our new cashmere shrug, called Estelle, which works as a great alternative to a scarf or wrap, glamorising strappy cocktail dresses or great with camisoles and t- shirts dressed with jeans. Sales were very strong, with new outlets all over the UK, in Southern Ireland, and Italy.
For Autumn Winter 2013 - we introduced a total of 8 colours – BLACK and NAVY not shown
For SPRING SUMMER 2014 – A further five colours and carrying forward two colours from Autumn/ Winter 2013 – BLUSH AND MUSHROOM
CLEO - 100% Cashmere, button ESTELLE - 100% Cashmere, through cardigan shrug
Colours – CAPTAINS BLUE/CORAL POSY/ BABY BLUE/ MELLOW YELLOW/ MOSS GREEN/ MUSHROOM/ BLUSH Wholesale price: CLEO BUTTON THROUGH CARDIGAN £40.00 ESTELLE SHRUG
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SIZES: S/M/L CLEO - 100% Cashmere, button ESTELLE - 100% Cashmere, through cardigan shrug
Colours - MUSHROOM/ BLUSH/GRAPE/DARK TURQUOISE/ PEONY PINK/ BUBBLE GUM PINK/ BLACK/ NAVY
Contact: sales@planetaidltd.com, beth.jordan@planetaidltd.com Phone: 0044 (0) 207 4827008 Website: www.planetaidltd.com
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Pure London 34 - Best Selected Exhibitors Sendra Boots: Nearly A Century Butterfly Twists: For Girl’s Of History Has Drawn The Path On-The-Go! Of Sendra To Success!
Talent, pasion and technique, instincts shared by the Sendra design team. Passion in its untiring search for authenticity, talent in the selection of trends and technique in the control of the tools available to make these ideas a reality. Sendra has been able to adapt to the times, surprising the public with new ways of understanding cowboy boots and lending the most innovative character to a fashion classic. Telephone: + 34 967 340 508 Email: mail@sendra.com Website: www.sendra.com
Butterfly Twists, the brand for the modern and stylish ‘girl on-the-go’, was founded in London in 2007, since its debut, the company has now expanded to selling in over 30 countries! The recent and upcoming collections have had rave reviews as Butterfly Twists continues to create fashion-forward styles, and innovative designs never before seen in its category – including boat shoes, brogues, smoking slippers and wellies! Autumn/Winter 2013 features rich bold hues of crimson, plum and cobalt. Our first line of premium real leather ballerinas was also unveiled for this season and recently, fashion icon, Olivia Palermo was seen wearing a pair. The overall collection is sophisticated and glamorous with a hint of edginess. Spring/Summer 2014 is bright and trendy! Expect lots of colour, especially pops of coral and aqua, new silhouettes and bold prints! Ballerina flats don’t need to be understated and blend in with your outfit, they can be the statement. Women love their stilettos, but now they will be head-over-heels for ballerinas! For more information on Butterfly Twists go to www.ButterflyTwists.com and check out our social media pages on Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Dear Frances: Stunning, Sophisticated High Street Wear
The 5th Element: 21st Century Classic!
Almost one hundred years of history have marked the course towards Sendra’s success. One hundred years covering the experience of four generations, from the founder of the firm Andrés Sendra down to his great-grandson Francisco Javier Sendra, the current Chief Executive of the firm and head of a team of more than 170 specialists in boot fashion, design and manufacture. What started out as a small family business has become one of the world’s most important boot brands thanks to its experience and ability to change with times.
Shoe designer Jane Frances, new to the British market and making a stir. After completing her design studies in Milan, Jane spent time living & working in Paris, before moving to London to launch her debut SS14 collection: Dear Frances ‘Air We Breathe’. Hand made in Italy by skilled artisans and from the finest European materials, Dear Frances designs are confident and feminine with astute attention to detail. With the strong support of a number of renowned mentors from the Italian shoe industry, the Dear Frances team share a vision of creating beautiful products, which tell the intimate story of the brand. Dear Frances finds the delicate balance between couture detail and ready-to-wear simplicity, a niche which is realised through carefully refined designs, luxury materials and top Italian craftsmanship. The SS14 collection takes inspiration from the natural and urban elements of Jane’s hometown, from soft light, fine lines and the romantic world. Dear Frances shoes are produced at a boutique factory in Northern Italy, ensuring the highest level of skilled craftsmanship & quality control. Website: www.dearfrances.com / Email: jane@dearfrances.com
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There is Earth. There is Wind. There is Fire. There is Water. And there is LOVE/SPIRIT/TOUCH ...The 5th Element necessary to live on planet Earth.
If you are kind, if you care, if you are sensitive, if you are passionate, you are clothed in The 5th Element. The 5th Element is worn by women who are Self-confident, women who adore quality clothing which highlights their individuality. The brand combines both the modernity of the 21st century with the classic looks of timeless fashion. Versatility is the hallmark of The 5th Element ready-to-wear clothing - the cut and design flatter the figure of the universal Woman, and the style speaks to strong femininity. The 5th Element relies on the ability of its Caribbean design team to produce its vibrant clothing. Timeless fashion, versatile clothing for all seasons, we are a boutique of exclusives offering exotic and classic designs. Our signature A-line dress flatters any figure! See us again at Pure London in February 2014. Website: www.the5thelementexperience.com Email: info@the5thelementexperience.com
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Pure London 34 - Best Selected Exhibitors Sugar Crisp: Unique And Nina Tamaro: “The Style Gets Over The Limits” Individual Range!
Nina Tamaro has been working in the accessory sector for over ten years in the city of Rome. She decided to fund Nina Tamaro Ltd driven by her desire of showing and telling about herself through her own bags over the boarders of the city.
After more than ten years of craftsmanship in the laboratory in Trastevere, Rome, the Italian designer decides to dive into the international market by participating for the first time at the London fair “PURE LONDON” and now at the fair “MIPEL” in Milan, exhibiting her FIRST COLLECTION. The inspiration of NINA TAMARO’S FIRST COLLECTION comes directly from Nina’s love for colours, smells, sounds and the vernissage of her city. “Rome -she says- has more imagination than any other metropolis.” Variegated coloured fabrics and surprising soft textiles are combined together with fine leather handmade thanks to great skill and special creativity. The attention of detail gives life to sublime creations, situated on the border between fashion and art, style and casual.
Sugar Crisp launched in Autumn 2012 with exciting potential and interest from retailers and press. The Sugar Crisp brand offers a unique and individual range for the independent and style conscious woman at competitive prices. Trans-seasonal styles which keep in mind attention to design details, flattering silhouettes in textural fabrics gives individuality to each style. We are always evolving with regular new styling which will offer an ongoing newness across seasons to complement any store. The Sugar Crisp SS2014 collection takes inspiration from the colors of the Mediterranean which are encapsulated in standout pieces using innovative fabrics, creative prints and unusual cuts which can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion. Versatility is a key factor to our signature look.
Travel bags, briefcases, backpacks unisex buckets with a little taste of vintage are mixed with romantic and glamorous clutches dedicated to elegant women always in search of originality. Website: www.ninatamaro.com / Email: info@ninatamaro.com
With over 20 years of experience working in the fashion industry from our established Manchester based office, Sugar Crisp aims to meet and satisfy the demands of the market today. For more information please call 0161 834 7711 or visit our website www.vijayfashions.com.
KeenOn Fashion: Smarter Ordering Online
RUBERlab: Eco-Friendly Fashion...
Following a successful market launch in Germany the B2B-online-platform KeenOn Fashion now offers its services in the UK. The service was successfully launched at Pure Fashion Fair in London earlier this year. KeenOn Fashion is the World’s first fully transactional online B2B-portal. Both traders and fashion brands benefit from KeenOn Fashion: retailers can conveniently order their goods online, while brand suppliers enjoy a quick, inexpensive but highly and effective way to expand into new markets. KeenOn Fashion supports both sides in logistics and in settlement and payment processes. The B2B-portal features a wide range of mainly international brands and a private label in the women’s, men’s and kids wear sectors together with accessories, footwear and underwear, all of which are directly orderable. By using the B2B platform as standard for all ordering processes, retailers are relieved of many non-core activities and can thus focus fully on their core business. “The retailers fill their shelves and we take care of all the hassle” is how Morten Severon, Managing Director of KeenOn Fashion, sums the benefits for the fashion sector. For more information please visit www.keenon-fashion.com or email info@keenon.com
Creativity and passion coming out of every garment, colours brimming with life and rigorously organic and eco-friendly fabrics: this is the world of RUBERlab, the brand created by fashion designer Flavia Sbrolli.
A laboratory in which the most refined tailoring art meets the ancient dying tradition based on plant-based pigments. This is the origin of Ruber red, thus called by the Latin tribe, and an infinite range of shades obtained through extremely innovative artisanal processes inspired by techniques passed down since ancient times and perfected over the centuries. The result is a brand with a strong conceptual dimension that celebrates the combination of exclusive Made in Italy product and a youthful, refined cutting edge. Last August RUBERlab presented at Pure London its spring/summer 2014 collection ‘Be Bop Blue’ that celebrates the art of Gil Elvgren, photographer and designer considered the Pin-Up’s father. Sensual and ‘fruity’ outfits that carry on the “green” vocation of RUBERlab, thanks to high-quality organic fabrics and vegetable dyes that respect the environment in the name of a responsible and ethical fashion. Contact us today for more information on +39 0744 800128. Website: www.ruberlab.com - Email info@ruberlab.com
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Pure London 34 - Best Selected Exhibitors Creenstone International: OPhee FASHION GROUP: New Fashion Style Launched In 2012 Unique Women’s Outerwear! Creenstone has been creating unique outerwear since 1980. As an outerwear specialist, Creenstone offer a blend of sophisticated modern fashion and confident feminine style. Every Creenstone design is created for women by women with a distinct and unique silhouette. Jetske Kooi, the head designer at Creenstone, is inspired by catwalk trends, art history and current events. In combination with her knowledge of craftsmanship and the female body she uses these inspirations to translate the wishes and requirements of our consumers into outwear garments. With years of expertise with the best materials and techniques, and as a result our coats are always flattering and comfortable, and hold their shape in all weathers. With over 4000 sales points worldwide including Harrods, Saks 5th Avenue, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Macy’s and De Bijenkorf to name a few, Creenstone is an ever-expanding international womenswear brand. Website: www.creenstone.com Email: info@creenstone.com
Hillbay Consultancy Ltd: Built On Success! We’re a company that believes in the power of creativity, that creativity is the base for changing, improving and success. We are convinced about the fact that companies who champion creativity are more successful than those who don’t. Look at our shoe collections including Lisa Tucci and Yoshokhai which are full of creativity. But don´t be fooled, the shoe collections we bring on the market are of high quality and keep the promise of high walking comfort. Our collections combine design and comfort and are designed, produced and sold by shoe experts. Contact details: T: 020 3286 4495 E: info@hillbay-consultancy.co.uk W: www.hillbay-consultancy.co.uk
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OPhee FASHION GROUP has been established since 1990. We are headquartered in Hong Kong, and have our own manufacture factory located in Mainland. Our key products are pleated dress. With over 20 solid production experiences, we guarantee excellent quality with our clients. Now, we are developing another fashion style for younger women named “Ophee Fashion Once More” which was launched in 2012.
OPhee FASHION GROUP is a fashionbureau, specializing in strategic wholesale, retail, distribution placement and brand development in Europe, America, also in China. Our strong DNA and philosophy reflects today’s branding importance. As the mastermind behind brand integration and as the leader in successfully managing brand, our advantage is our knowledge and resources across world. Our detailed strategic approach is supported with a global vision, local expertise and understanding of the business of branding in this market. Our portfolio has rapidly growing to well-known international brand, which the team has successfully launched through key markets such as Spain, Germany, China, Hong Kong…etc. Please visit our website www.opheefashiongroup.com
August & Jones: Top Five Collection At Pure Show! August and Jones is a South African ladieswear range designed by 2 local designers, Alison Jones and Robyn Fell. After years of producing for their SA customer base, they decided to join forces to concentrate on the European market and launched at Pure 34 in August 2013. The Spring Summer 2014 debut collection was extremely well received, receiving accolades from a number of sources, including WGSN who placed the range in the top 5 collections at the show. The inspiration behind the garments and styles is greatly influenced by the love of travel and the resort way of life. The flowing, soft sensuous silhouettes incorporate natural yarns such as washed silks and viscose blends. A big emphasis is also placed on hand worked fabrics ensuring individuality in each item. The range is due for delivery into Europe early April 2014. Telephone: +27 828 250 068 Email: alison@jonescollections.com
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Genese London: Providing BLEU D’AZUR: Look Fabulous Luxury Fashion And Accessories And Ultra-Feminine!
Genese is a luxury fashion brand for women who desire to integrate elegance, style and panache into their dress code.
Sought after in seven continents Genese has now arrived in the fashion capital London, Our showroom which is both open to wholesale and to the public is situated in Mortimer Street, offering first class service to prospective clients. 46 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7RL Tel:0203 583 2126 / Email: Genese.london@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.geneselondon.co.uk
BLEU D’AZUR is a French apparel company targeting feminine and glamorous women with standards and taste. Since its creation in 1992 in France by Françoise René, this family company has always remained true to its core essence by continually designing colorful and well-fitted collections for its clientele. Specialized in dresses, BLEU D’AZUR gets its inspirations from the lifestyle and the vibrant colors of the French Riviera. The brand is sold in France, Belgium, Switzerland, England, Russia, and soon in Kazakhstan. Twenty years later, Céline Cabos who is the CEO’s daughter joined the firm. She brought her experience, knowledge and vision acquired in the USA to ensure the success of the brand. Céline has re-organized the company and set new national as well as international goals for it. The next planned destinations will be China and Japan. BLEU D’AZUR was delighted to present its new spring/summer collection 2014 at PURE LONDON this past August. Mainly composed of comfortable fabrics such as jersey and stretchy cotton, this collection offers plenty of attractive dresses as well as elegant silhouettes. English ladies will have the opportunity to look fabulous and ultra-feminine, just how French women are. For more information visit our website www.bleudazur.com
Stitch Play: Successful Launch At Pure London 34!
Laumprel: Fusing Feminine Romantic With Edgy Elegant...
Genese’s exclusive designs are synthetic to our well established, award-winning brand of 21 years. Designs irrevocably distinguished in the women’s occasional evening and daywear market. Our elegant high quality garments channel passion with sophistication, hand tailored by our in-house designers ensuring that only the highest standards are met. We independently manufacture all our garments, giving us the ability to provide luxury fashion and accessories for those who desire to integrate elegance, style and panache into their dress code.
Stitch Play, an exciting Denim & Casualwear brand with soft separates to enhance and complement our collection. A millennium project created in Los Angeles, the home of premium Denim, with our UK launch at Pure.
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The product is styled to embrace the freedom of youth, with washes, finishes and fabrics to inspire and meet the expectations of buyers and customers. Stitch Play brand have an experienced design and marketing team in the UK at NXN Designs. We also supply the High Street in the UK and Europe, where we are able to react to current fashion trends from street to catwalk. Stitch Play our Ladies casualwear brand delivering premium fabrics at mid-market prices with an authentic affordability to attract the fashion forward customer. The season’s key pieces range from fabrics in Denim100% Cotton and Cotton mixtures and washes, Ponte jeggings to PU Jackets and bottoms.
Our manufacturing facilities are owned by our principle partners GTIG Group who are based in China. Access to quality fabrics, accessories and the expertise of the Merchandise teams, ensure the continuity of availability and quality. After a successful launch at Pure we look forward to a busy season with the Stitch Play brand launching on a European fashion e-tail site and start-up of our in-house wholesale department. For more information please visit www.stitch-play.co.uk
Collaboration of two friends led to the establishment of Laumprel in 2012. The brand specialises in leggings and is aimed at women of ages 20-35. Fusing feminine romantic with edgy elegant Laumprel silhouettes meet cool girl’s wardrobe demands. The Laumprel philosophy stands for the smart balance of aesthetic beauty and quality production with emphasis always made on perfect fit and high quality finishing. Hand stitched embroidery is a significant design element that Laumprel carries in its range with the use of exquisite materials such as Swarovski crystals, sequins, studs, beads and pearls. Spring/Summer’14 “Arabian Rose” collection presents its range in natural fabrics such as silk satin, silk crepe and chiffon as well as a mixture of wool and cotton jersey. The colour palette is fresh and vibrant, inspired by the richness and opulence of the Arabian style and culture. The key items of the collection are legging-skirt combinations, from structured to flowy tailed designs. Telephone: 07885 454 988 Website: www.laumprel.com
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Moda Show Review - Top Ten Companies BUYERS AND BRANDS MEAN BUSINESS AT MODA LINGERIE & SWIMWEAR!
The spring/summer edition of Moda Lingerie & Swimwear, the UK’s only dedicated intimate apparel and swimwear show, took place between 11-13 August at the NEC Birmingham and saw brands and buyers in a positive mood with many hailing the season as a turning point for the industry.
show as an important part of the calendar and we would exclude ourselves from the market instantly if we didn’t attend.”
With brands reporting a year-on-year increase in sales figures at the show, for many it has been one of the best season’s since the start of the recession. Peter Cronin, sales director for Panache said: “We wrote 20% more orders than the previous August. It’s the only exhibition we attend in the UK as this is where our customers come to finalise their season’s requirements and the mood across the show this August has been positively optimistic.”
Exhibiting in Moda Boutique, the area dedicated to designer and directional brands. Ben Mead, founder of the label said: “This is the best show we have done in Europe and it has been a perfect platform for making contact with many UK independent retailers. We have been helped by how fantastic the Boutique area looks, it has really drawn people in and buyers know exactly what they are getting when they come to us.”
French brand, Simone Pérèle joined big names from across the industry including Freya, Passionata and Gossard to name but a few, as it attended its first August show following demands from its client base. The move proved to be worthwhile as Carole Launchbury, the brand’s managing director explained: “The show was very good for us and exceeded our expectations for our first August show. Customers were requesting that we attended both shows and it has been a great move for us with buyers seeming more positive, excited and confident for the future, they really seem to want to buy into spring/summer 14.”
Also launching at this season’s show, DiaryDoll’s innovative period pants also had a successful first outing with the brands developers, TV presenter Carol Smilie and tennis star Annabel Croft attending the event to promote the brand. Carol Smilie said: “Diarydoll is our baby so we wanted to be here to promote it at our first ever trade show and the product has been incredibly well received. We have seen a good mix of buyers and we are both really enjoying the experience.” The product is manufactured by British company Headen & Quarmby who also presented the brands Ella & Me and Mary Portas’ Kinky Knickers for the first time at the show, both of which were also well received.
Both lingerie and swimwear benefited from the buoyant mood with David Lyons, head of UK sales for Roidal and Pill commenting: “Moda was excellent for the brands I represent especially Roidal Swimwear. From the people I know in the trade and speaking to visitors personally at the show, the mood across the industry seems to be the most upbeat it has been for the last 12 months. In terms of writing orders and gaining new accounts the success we have seen this season is a testament to effort Moda has gone to to bring the buyers to Birmingham. If every brand had the same conviction as we do that Moda is the place to be twice a year then the lingerie industry would be able to provide the service to buyers that they deserve.” Elsewhere, Brian Ashcroft of Fashy recognised the importance of the show as both a sales and marketing exercise: “We take a lot of orders at Moda but our main motivation for returning each sea son is to showcase our latest designs. We know that buyers see the
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Across the show a range of new launches and exclusive collections have found particular success this season with newcomer to the show luxury swimwear label Varley among the selection of brands.
Elsewhere, Bluebella launched its 50 Shades of Grey lingerie collection at the show, receiving a positive reception from a wide range of buyers as the brand’s director, David Finlayson commented: “The show has definitely been a good move for us, this is the first place the collection has been seen and we have had interest and orders from an amazing cross section of customers.” Reflecting on the show, Nick Cook, commercial director for ITE Moda Ltd. said: “It has been a great show with everyone feeling a renewed sense of optimism. People seem to be ready to invest in themselves and the sector once again and the timing of the show has worked perfectly for us this year.” The next edition of Moda will welcome autumn/winter collections back to the NEC Birmingham between the 16-18 February 2014.
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Moda Show Review - Top Ten Companies
A SHIRT FIRE THING! One of the many debuting brands success stories at last season’s Moda – the UK’s largest fashion trade exhibition – shirt specialist Ben Green is certainly a name to watch as it returned for the show’s spring/summer 2014 edition. Established in 2009, the German label stems from the FSH GmbH Group umbrella – a company created by Klaus Veer. Formerly a managing partner of Rawe Rheda, a fashion label within the Seidensticker Group, Veer had both the credentials and the knowledge to build a shirt label that has gone on to thrive in both domestic and international markets. With accounts in countries such as Germany, Greece, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Austria and the Middle East, it wasn’t long before the group looked across the waters to the UK menswear market. Following a number of seasons of dipping its toes into the UK market, it wasn’t until December 2012 that the brand decided to drive its presence further. Recognising the previous accomplishments of distributor David Alembick, following 41 years in the trade, the brand approached Alembick and, in just over nine months, has been reintroduced to both key independents and department stores across the country. In spite of its infancy, the label has now reached nearly 100 stockists in the UK and Irish market, including names such as the Fenwick Group, Barkers of North Allerton, Barbour of Dumfries, S.D. Kells in Northern Ireland and Clerys in Dublin among many more. “Many years ago, I established my company D’Alembi, which is
today is one of the biggest buyers and sellers of menswear clearance stock,” says Alembick. “It took something very special to convince me to diversify and become a sole distributor for Ben Green, but now I manage the whole of the UK, as well as Ireland and the Channel Islands, and I can’t believe the amazing response the brand has received in just over seven months.” Although Alembick’s reputation stood him in good stead, without a quality product he knew developing within the UK market at such a challenging trading time would have been all but impossible. “Ben Green only produces 100 per cent cotton shirts and, when I was first introduced to it, I was amazed at the quality for the price points,” says Alembick. “Both FSH and myself knew there wasn’t a better time to re-establish Ben Green in the UK market.” “I believe this is a big brand in the making,” he says without hesitation. “While obviously still maintaining the quality of the shirts, I’ve also added 100 per cent wool suits, both silk and microfibre ties, as well as tie, cuff link and hankie sets to the range. Moving into the new season, I’m looking to source other products to add to the Ben Green stable, so spring/summer 2014 is definitely an exciting time.” www.ben-green.de
Cherry Blossom Premium: Renaissance Of A Quintessentially distributed via the UK Footwear British Brand... Retail Independents. Cherry Blossom is owned by the Holding Company Granger’s International, a global market leading British manufacturer of footwear and apparel after-care products that are distributed to over 40 countries worldwide. Manufacturing Accreditations The Company prides itself with a comprehensive range of manufacturing accreditations including ISO9001, ISO14001, bluesign®system partner, BRC and members of SATRA which demonstrate its commitment to product quality, performance and unique world leading environmental credentials within the after-care category. The organisation is proud to be the only remaining British Shoe Polish manufacturer. Consumer Recognition Cherry Blossom has been a household name since 1906 and has the highest consumer brand recognition for a shoe care range
68% of a consumer research panel representing a cross section of socio-economic profiles named Cherry Blossom unprompted. Source: One Poll 2011. AWARD WINNING RANGE Since its launch in August 2011, Cherry Blossom Premium has won the Footwear Industry Awards ‘Shoe Care and Accessories Brand of the year’ for the last two years in succession. This is sponsored by IFRA, which is a real testament to the contemporary design of this comprehensive range. THE FUTURE Cherry Blossom Premium has a very clear goal to become the largest Shoe Care brand within the Footwear Specialist Trades through providing first class customer service, ongoing NPD, staff training programmes and high impact point of sale material. Telephone: 01773 521 521 Email info@grangers.co.uk Website: www.cherryblossom.co.uk
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Moda Show Review - Top Ten Companies Malmo London: 100% Organic Shefali Couture: Established Cotton! In 2011 Born in Sweden and brought to the streets of London, we are the in-between. A premium and independent menswear label, continuously inspired by street culture, urban design and beyond. Our garments are all hand made in Nepal, using only the finest 100% organic cotton. We aim to generate a voice for creative talent, through our organisation of events and our interactive Mo Monthly newsletter and blog. For more information contact: mail@malmolondon.com Alternatively visit our website: www.malmolondon.com
Here at Shefali Couture I am inspired by Indian ethnicity. I have converted the “sari” into a modern wearable form for e.g. it can be worn as a skirt or a gown with stitched pleats and lining as well as the palao which may be an easy draped scarf -for the woman -on -the -go of today’s modern era where comfort conformity and ease of wear are the prime focus, not to forget affordability. I have also used the traditional nehru jackets/sharrara/lungis as inspirations for my collections.
My aim is to take culture into a more modern, globally accepted form, not only as a traditional garb, but can be worn at a Cannes film festival or a cocktail in New York. I believe in versatility, being able to take day into evening with minimum hassle, not to forget affordability. Silhouette and drape are prime, regardless of your age/body type or gender, what matters is how you feel about yourself and that can take you a long way. A sense of colour, style and poise are what matter, regardless of your cultural background. For more information please visit www.shefalicouture.com
Color-Code®: Bringing The Sunshine Into Your Lives!
The brand Color-Code® is a www.colorcodeboxers.com creation from Belgium from 2009. It is a registered brand & trademark of the company Abi Deco in Belgium. Since Belgium isn’t such a “Sunny” country, we got a little COLOR - CODE bored with all the grey-toned C OLO R- C OD E colors around us. We decided to create something fun, quirky and playful that would lighten up lives, put a smile on people’s faces when revealed – even if for a few moments and offer something that one would feel comfy in… and Color-Code® was born. Comfort is of utmost importance to us – so there is a special lining within for gentle support, which is a subtle & ingenious addition in 100% Organic Cotton (to ‘feel’ as close to and if possible to be ‘one’ with nature). Once you try our Boxers, you won’t want to take them off! Our Boxers are individually packed in special reusable & recyclable jars, because we do care about the earth. Each of our Boxers’ designs is special that change season after season, like a breath of fresh air and color your day. You can always see the latest happening designs on our website: www.colorcodeboxers.com and please do visit our Facebook page just to see what we are up to, ‘Like’ us and find our on-line shopping areas from there.
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East Club: New Flagship Store Opening October 2013 East Club is a British affordable luxury menswear brand based in London specialising in ready-to-wear garments which combine premium fabrics and classic British style with a touch of contemporary haute couture. East Club creates limited editions of high quality, made in Europe garments and accessories for men using exceptional materials and remarkable design. East Club combines classic gentleman style, with contemporary design and tailored fits. East Club’s team travels the world to source the finest textiles and find the best manufacturers within the European Union to get together an exciting collection of casual and formal menswear as well as a broad range of accessories, creating four main collections throughout the year. From October 2013, East Club is opening its new flagship store at 308 King’s Road, Chelsea, London. For more information please call us on: 020 3556 4460 or visit our website: www.eastclub.co.uk
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Moda Show Review - Top Ten Companies Pixie Footwear: Launch First Summer Range At Moda
British brand Pixie offers women relaxed, everyday glamour through its range of fully fur-lined boots and bags. Designed with the user in mind, the brand’s products are created to make women look and feel special. The brand recently launched its first summer range of footwear at Moda along with its first full range of bags so Pixie is now available throughout the year. With superior quality materials and special attention to a range of on-trend colours, stitching and trims, Pixie offers a unique look. Each boot design is created in microfibre, and because Pixie thinks only animals should wear their coats, plush faux fur linings are used. For added luxury a padded fur sock completes the feeling of comfort and cosiness you get with Pixie. The luxurious quality of Pixie combines practicality and comfort. To view the current Autumn/Winter season of boots and bags or to order for Spring/Summer 2014 please email info@pixiefootwear.com or call +44 (0)1509 890462 Keep up to date with the brand by following us on facebook / pixiefootwear or twitter @pixiefootwear www.pixiefootwear.com
Empreinte: Innovative, Friendly And Personalised Experience Founded in 1946, Empreinte is one of the most beautiful brands of French Lingerie; a true corsetry designer that designs and creates each and every garment at its workshops in Brest.
With its immaculate trims and second-skin feel with luxury materials for a romantic, couture-style feel, it is undoubtedly a key player in French elegance. Empreinte is distributed through 3000 multibrand outlets & department stores and 1 flagship store “L’Atelier Lingerie”. Export represents 50% of the sales and Empreinte owns 3 subsidiaries in North America, United Kingdom and Germany. The idea of the L’Atelier lingerie was born in 2006 when the brand realised that showcasing its values, expertise, exquisite designs and breadth of its facilities was only possible within a single location. L’Atelier lingerie offers every woman the opportunity to enjoy shopping for unique lingerie and swimwear that is entirely designed with her in mind, creating an approachable and modern way to shop with an unusual, innovative, friendly and personalised experience. For more information please call: 0800 2929 2727 or visit our website: www.empreinte.eu
Vedoneire: Quality, Comfort And Value For Money! Vedoneire’s collections mix their 60 year Heritage with casual new styles. Originating in Dublin in 1951, they have an established business in Ireland. For many years Vedoneire has been best known for selling men’s and ladies underwear, providing Brushed Thermal and Premium Cotton garments to stores. This established, well known area of Vedoneire’s business was augmented a few years ago with their first menswear collection. Throughout the collection Vedoneire’s values are clear, Quality, Comfort and Value for Money. These principles have ensured Vedoneire’s growth whilst providing retail-friendly elements, those being Quality clothing at Affordable prices. The Autumn 2013 menswear collection offers variety of fabrics, from Cotton Cashmere knitwear to lightweight Dry Wax jackets, Peached Cotton shirts to colourful Chinos. Autumn 2013 also sees the introduction of Ladies Wax Jackets, with vibrant linings and beautiful trim details. Spring 2014 sees a burst of colour, with garment dyed Pique Polo’s tying in with bright coloured chino shorts, just one look for the discerning customer. Telephone: 00 353 1 450 6955 / Website: www.vedoneire.com / Email: sales@vedoneire.com
DIGEL: Distinguishable Colour Themes For Spring/Summer 2014 The main Digel collection, in addition to its fully developed range of readyto-wear clothing, also offers a wide range of casual wear. The underlying idea of the complete outfit is a type of engine driving a large part of the collection. Clearly distinguishable colour themes are on display in Spring/Summer 2014. KEY WEST is one of the collection themes, which is dominated by the intense interplay of sailing colours and clean, geometric colour contrasts, completed with nautical details. The second theme, CUBA CAFÉ, is focused on high-quality urban darkness, in which natural shades and summer darks have a role to play. The MOVE line, separate from the overall collection, will become an independent, stand-alone collection line under the DIGEL umbrella from Spring/Summer 2014, creating a clear demarcation from the rest of the collection. MOVE will take up and interpret new fashion themes. Minimised shapes and slim lines are key. Restrained splashes of colour are used in a targeted way. This creates a consistently modern and perfectly shaped look. The Spring/Summer collection is inspired by the metropolis of Miami, especially in terms of colour and graphic shapes. The interplay of smartness and relaxed formals creates a new, youthful collection called MOVE by DIGEL. Telephone: 00 49 7452 604 220 Website: www.digel.de
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Autumn Fair International - Best Selected Exhibitors AUTUMN FAIR INTERNATIONAL 2013 OFFERED AN UNRIVALLED SEASONAL PRODUCT SHOWCASE TO UK RETAIL TRADE!
Autumn Fair International 2013, an i2i Events Group exhibition that took place on September 1 – 4 at The NEC Birmingham, welcomed over 1,500 exhibitors with 60,000 new launches and almost 30,000 retailers from 80 countries.
Visitors praised the enormous variety of new products on offer at this essential show, which is the prime seasonal sourcing event in the British retail calendar, second only to Spring Fair International in its size and reach. Independent retailer Ray Cambert was one of many who described Autumn Fair as an event that “you can’t afford to miss.”
As well as being the most important buying event of the season, Autumn Fair is renowned for offering a huge quantity of products that are on trend, in stock and ready for delivery. With the majority of independent retailers now buying little and often with specific occasions in mind, rather than forward planning 12 months ahead and bulk buying at the start of the year, the show has never been more relevant to the UK trade. While retailers were spoilt for choice on the show floor exhibitors also declared themselves pleased with the event. Paul Rylatt of Global Enterprises was one of the happiest, saying: “I’ve done business here before over the years but this is the best show we’ve ever done with a new product at Autumn Fair, the response has been tremendous. We have had overseas traders, independents, multiples, we’ve got signed contracts and orders from all kinds of retailers - I can probably sit back now and retire but I like the job too much!” New exhibitor Dennis Stougaard of Propaganda commented: “We had a record opening day beating Maison, NY Now and other international trade shows. Not only was it high volume it was also visitors / key buyers from major international stores. This was our first time exhibiting in the UK but definitely not the last”. 500 new exhibitors and 400 overseas suppliers joined a host of UK industry bellwethers across 11 different market sectors, including: Contemporary Gift & Home, Kitchen, Dining & Housewares, Gifts, Home Interiors & Furniture, Gift, Home & Volume and many more sectors.
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An expertly put together schedule of seminars and insight into future trends provided invaluable business advice to thousands of small and medium-sized companies, while some of the UK’s most influential retailers attended a series of briefings on the current retail environment hosted by the World Retail Congress.*
Those in attendance included senior buyers from Tesco and Harrods, with Selfridges, Marks & Spencer, Hamleys, Waitrose, Clinton Cards, Amazon, BHS, John Lewis, Debenhams, TK Maxx, The Cookshop, Fenwick and The V&A also visiting Autumn Fair.
One of the biggest stars of the show was retail and hospitality guru Alex Polizzi, star of Channel 5 TV programme the Hotel Inspector, who delivered inspirational advice to a packed audience on the opening day of the event. Alex was brought to the event by one of Autumn Fair’s key sponsors, nPower, which also hosted a large refreshment zone at the centre of Hall 5. npower’s SME sales and marketing director, Phil Scholes commented: “Autumn Fair International has provided us with an ideal opportunity to build on our knowledge of independent retailers and talk to them about their needs, so we can continue to develop the right products and services to support them”. Commenting at the end of the show, Autumn Fair Portfolio Director Nick Davison said: “I am very proud to have overseen my first Autumn Fair as Portfolio Director and pleased at the overall positive reception visitors gave to our fantastic exhibitors and insightful show content. This show is testament to both the resilience of the UK retail trade and more than 1,500 suppliers who’ve pulled out all the stops to put on such a superb showcase. I’m now looking forward to seeing their hot new products hitting the stores in time for Christmas and hope it turns out to be an excellent key trading season for all involved.” The next edition of Autumn Fair International will take place from September 7 – 10 2014 at The NEC, Birmingham, with the Volume Hall opening one day early. Visit the website for more details and updates. www.autumnfair.com
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Autumn Fair International - Best Selected Exhibitors
Salt Genie: Winner of the ‘Best Product’ Award Autumn Fair 2013! Innovation from Kitchen Concepts International limited.
Its inventor, Richard Hogg, saw a gap in the market, as with traditional salt-cellar and shakers you get fast flowing salt, relying on the user to judge the amount of salt being dispensed, and too much salt is not healthy and ruins the taste of your food. He also wanted to find a way of eliminating clogging in humid and damp conditions. Salt Genie is a unique new Shaker offering 2 benefits; dispenses salt with an even spread but not excessively, a healthier way to season your food and does not clog up. It’s ideal for use in the home, with food preparation and with meals. Ideal accessory to take outside taking on picnics, camping and boating as it does not clog up. Due to its versatility it will appeal to many and all ages. Practicable every day product and Ideal Gift. This trendy shaker is easy to use for all the family. One shake is enough to season your food. It comes in a clear body so it is easy to see when the Salt needs refilling. Easy to clean by rinsing under the tap or cleaning with a clean cloth.
Salt Genie is the perfect partner for seasoning food while at home or away. Presented in a 40pc counter display unit, Salt Genie is available to order from Eddingtons. For further information or to place an order contact Eddingtons on: Tel. +44 (0)1488 686572 Fax. +44 (0)1488 686941 - Email. sales@eddingtons.co.uk
CocoMangāi: Luxuriously Exotic, Home Fragrance & Skincare! “The antidote to clockwatching. The solution to plotting your escape. The epitome of exotic. Add to this, quality, ethics and sustainability and you have CocoMangāi . This is our inspiration. This is our reason. Simple. Authentic. Exotic.” - CocoMangāi CocoMangāi is a range of luxuriously exotic, home fragrance & skincare. All-natural, organic & made with essential oils. Inspired by the far-flung shores of the world, responsibly sourced, locally made (in England) and indulgently experienced.
Newly launched to the wholesale market at the Autumn Fair, CocoMangāi had a fantastic response to their range of 6 fragrances. In each fragrance, consumers have a choice of a 50-hour aromatherapy candle, a high-concentration reed diffuser, a body scrub & mask, face scrub & mask, rounded off with a heavenly, richly moisturising, whipped shea butter. With names like “Oriental Calm”, “Java Nuit” and “Tahitian Escape” and smells for every palette, you can’t help but be transported to another time and place. It’s no wonder their motto is, quite simply, ‘#Escapism’. An elegant, new brand, backed by years of research into the best natural blends. Who said doing good couldn’t feel or look good too? Keep up to date with CocoMangāi by visiting cocomangai.com
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Autumn Fair International - Best Selected Exhibitors ShuSac: The Ultimate Global Enterprise Inc Ltd: High-Heel Bag! Superman Energy Drink... Global Enterprise Inc. Ltd has the sole rights to distribute the Superman Energy Drink; the drink is easily recognised by its Superman Logo and colour scheme with a distinctive fruity taste. The Superman logo is one of the most recognisable logo’s worldwide and we believe that the Superman Energy drink will become as recognisable and as popular as the superhero himself. Global Enterprise is a relatively young company which is managed by Paul Rylatt and Humrazz Shahid; along with Steven Craig, they work effortlessly to bring the Superman Energy Drink into the public’s reach, they go on numerous business trips to meet with possible new clients. They attend many shows, none more recent than the Autumn Fair at the NEC in Birmingham which they attended from the 31st August to 4th September and are pleased at how it went. Global Enterprise will continue to work at making the Superman Energy drink as globally recognisable as Superman himself. We already have the product stocked in a major retail store and are working tirelessly to get more major retail stores on board. Feel free to contact the Global Enterprise team directly on; sales@global-enterprise-ltd.co.uk www.supermanenergydrink.co.uk
Main Sauce Productions: Gifts, Gadgets & Fun Toys! “Now showing at all good e-tailers, high street and independent Toy & gift shops/departments” near you....... In association with exceedingly cool stuff, MAIN SAUCE PRODUCTIONS, Presents..... an epic array of Amazing Novelty Gifts, Gadgets & Fun Toys! Not to be missed.
ShuSac was established in 2012, raising the bar with the ultimate high-heel shoe bag. Designed by Nadine Collins, a Londoner with a passion for style and shoes, who wanted to create her ideal product and one which would benefit women throughout the world. As well as its basic use (to protect prized heels), ShuSac is specifically designed for switching between heels and flats. Meticulous construction sets ShuSac apart from the plain drawstring shoe bag; including two cotton lined compartments to keep shoes apart, detachable straps, a front pocket, gunmetal trims and a host of other design features.
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The original Sports Luxe range features the four shades of Kiwi, Conker, Fuchsia and Soft Grey, all with dark piping. Autumn Fair saw the launch of the Bold and Beautiful range of block colours for AW 13/14, with Deep Blush, Mulberry, Navy and Slate. The Black on Black for Business line also continues as a firm favourite. See www.shusac.com for more on this unique patented product. Desktop Duck Shoot
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Making their debut: Zombietastic; Desktop Mayhem, Boozy Bits, Let There Be Light, Doing It For The Kids, & Groom Central. With Spaceman USB Light in the ‘star-ring’ role alongside new talent: Ape Escape, Desktop Shooter, Hamster Juggling Balls, Drum Calculator, Zombie Juggling Balls and Miracle Soap. Miracle Soap
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Directed By Joe Ramsden and produced in association with lots of nice people, this 2013 GIFT product launch has received much acclaim at it’s recent premiere and has been nominated as a “must have for strong Christmas Sales”. Recent Quotes:- • Fun & Quirky • Unique • Something For Everyone • Very Good Value • Great Stocking Fillers & Secret Santa Lines RATED PG (Possitively Great) with the exception of Top Shelf Collection which includes Pose Tit Notes, Nice Beaver Bottle Opener and Flicking The Bird! – rated Xtraordinary. Preview available now at www.mainsauceproductions.com or contact a Main-Saucer production assistant for the full length feature (Tel: 01780 765290), e-mail: info@mainsauce.com.
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Autumn Fair International - Best Selected Exhibitors Uanyi: Welcome To The Bolin Webb: High Performance Creative Pixel Range! - Contemporary Twist! Introducing the Creative Pixel range of products from Pixelbags by Uanyi. These products include adapted everyday items such as backpacks, satchels, wallets, purses and mobile phone covers. They also come in a variety of vibrant and fashionable colours and are designed specifically to encourage physical creativity and to promote the regular use of imagination in everyday life. The aim is to use the pixels in the manner of building blocks by attaching them to the panel surface in order to design and create visual motifs. www.pixelbag.eu Hi, I'm
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British grooming brand Bolin Webb brings a contemporary twist to performance grooming with their innovative range of shaving razors and accessories.
The distinctive R1 and R1-S range is fitted with Gillette’s Mach3 blade. A striking and inspired form - the range comes in eight automotive colours and rests on an inspired and practical gravity stand. The new X1 razor, taking Gillette’s Fusion blade, introduces a new energetic and aspirational design in a sophisticated colour palette a striking combination when placed on the X1 magnetic stand. Bolin Webb’s Shave Collection will be on the shelves in early 2014: A refined British made collection of products with a signature contemporary fragrance for a holistic grooming and shaving routine. This high performance facial range captures the brand’s strength in performance as well as unique design. “Inspired and innovative design can be applied to the world of men’s grooming. At the same time, product performance is central to our product range.” – Marina Bolin & Derrick Webb, Bolin Webb founders. For more information please visit www.bolinwebb.com
Turnkey Domestic Ltd: Thermo Pot... Turnkey Domestic brought a new product to the Autumn Fair formally called a Water Boiler. This has been re-branded and is now known as the Turnkey Thermo Pot.
This portable, appliance keeps water at the chosen temperature after boiling. It is energy efficient due to the thermal outer layer, which also ensures that the Thermo Pot is never too hot to touch, making it ideal for the elderly. It is perfect for making tea and coffee at the 98° setting, and remains at this temperature using minimal electricity no matter how long the unit is in use. There is no lifting or pouring of boiling water so it is also suitable for those with mobility issues.
The low wattage used also makes the Thermo Pot suitable for portable use where the electricity supply does not support the boiling of a traditional kettle. The unit dispenses any amount of water required, so it has multiple uses apart from hot drinks. With a choice of 5 temperature settings and a self-clean cycle to minimise scaling, the Thermo Pot comes with a two year guarantee. There is no need to keep waiting for the kettle to boil. Website www.turnkeydomestic.co.uk - Telephone 01932 781178
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Autumn Fair International - Best Selected Exhibitors
Heaven Sends: “2014 Is Set To Be An Exciting Year!” Based in Minworth near Birmingham, Heaven Sends is a leading importer and wholesaler of design-led seasonal decorations, home accessories and gift. Founded over ten years ago, the Heaven Sends brand has rapidly become synonymous with Christmas. The product range has extensive collections of quirky Christmas decorations and accessories, gifts and contemporary home ware; providing wide choices for the home and giftware buyer alike. The newly launched scented collections, including beautiful boxed candles and sachets designed specifically for Heaven Sends, are a first for the business. In recent months, having listened to customer demand, Heaven Sends has introduced a range of packaging solutions including plastic, paper twist-handle and counter top bags. Working in collaboration with a local designer, these original designs feature Christmas recipes of old and well-known Christmas sayings, with ‘no peeking’ being a particular favourite! Due to the instant success of the packaging range, further collaborations are planned for the launch of a range of ‘everyday’ packaging solutions and stationery ranges, making Heaven Sends a one stop shop! 2014 is set to be an extremely exciting year for the giftware brand...watch this space! Visit www.heavensends.com for more information.
Club Green: Retro, Vintage And Shabby Chic Themes! Established in 1982 Club Green is the main importer and distributor of ‘all things Bomboniere’ - sugared almonds wedding favours. Our company offers unrivalled customer service and a prompt delivery. To inspire creativity and innovation we also provide training, advice and guidance on favour and bouquet making.
Wedding and party favours are constantly changing as new ideas and trends emerge, but they still need to be affordable. We have expanded our range of ribbons, organza and flowers to reflect the latest styles with the retro, vintage and shabby chic themes. From pastels to brights, glitz to glam, we will have the right product for your chosen theme or colour. Our extensive range of products caters for weddings, baby showers, graduation and hen parties and a variety of celebrations. Products include boxes for cakes, chocolates and gifts. Organza, net on a roll, chair ties and pearl garlands available in a range of colours, textures and sizes, crafts and diamanté, candles, gifts and confectionery. September 2013 onwards welcomes the arrival of more vintage inspired products such as lace buntings, glass holders, luggage tags and diamante feathers. For more information contact our sales team on 01483 281313 or visit our website at www.clubgreen.com
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Stuf! Marketing: Great Response For ‘SKIMP’ In UK Stuf! Marketing launched new, fun French brand of high quality rubber watches, belts and bags at Autumn Fair 2013... SKIMP has given a whole new look to everyday accessories with a huge range of colourful rubber watches, belts and bags. The SKIMP Courageuse watch, which provides a great everyday, affordable sport watch for men and women, has been very popular. New colours will be available from Mid October. This year the SKIMP bag collection was introduced with a range of colourful bags from wash bags to travel and document bags, all made from colourful tarpaulin fabric with cotton handles. Stuf! Marketing are delighted with the response to Skimp in the UK. We are looking for new stockists and Agents, email us if interested in our range; sales@stufmarketing.com
TOP DRAWER SHOW REVIEW
Top Drawer Show Review - Best Selected Exhibitors GREAT SUCCESS AT TOP DRAWER 2013... Little Miss Ella: Vintage FIND OUT WHO WE SELECTED AS OUR Material Bags! ‘BEST SELECTED EXHIBITORS’ THIS YEAR! Top Drawer, 15-17 September 2013, once again brought together an inspirational showcase of over 800 carefully selected British and international suppliers to the convenient central location of Olympia, London. Top Drawer showcased the newest product launches, cutting edge designs and must-have products for 2013 - helping you to restock and refresh your store for the christmas season ahead. Presented in six easy-to-navigate zones, Top Drawer was the perfect opportunity to source bestselling products and preview the Autumn/Winter 2014 collections - in one convenient location within the nation’s capital. Top Drawer attracted buyers from all over the UK and around the globe. This year there were over 13,000 visitors coming through our doors to select from the thousands of products on display, including buyers from: Achica, Amazon, Asos, BBC, Bentalls, Bhs, Bloomsbury, Borders, Burberry, Caravan, Cath Kidston, The Conran Shop, Debenhams, Disney, The Dulwich Trader, Fenwick, Few + Far, Fortnum + Mason, Habitat, The Hambledon, Hamley’s, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, House Of Fraser, Huttons, Jaegar, John Lewis, Joy, Laura Ashley, Le Bon Marche, Liberty, Lombok, London Transport, Museum, Mamas + Papas, Marks + Spencer, Miss Selfridge, Molton Brown, Monsoon, Mothercare, Muji, My Deco, Nest, Next, Notonthehighst.com, Oasis, Ocado, Oliver Bonas, Paperchase, Paul Smith, QVC, River Island, Rossiters Of Bath, Saatchi Gallery, Selfridges, SCP, Scribbler, Skandium, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, Waterstones, The White Company.
Little Miss Ella is a label for bags, beach baskets, accessories and beachwear designed in vintage and new materials from Liberty. The frill basket is a unique design with matching trimmings to the fabric. This basket model comes in two sizes (small and standard). All the Liberty bags are waterproof lined including the backpacks. A new range of girls’ bikinis in Liberty fabric, trilby hats with a Liberty ribbon and bow, and kaftans in cream cheese cloth with satin rose ballet ribbons are available for Summer 2014.
The other basket design has a leather closing and tassel with a Liberty (Classic Collection), African (Ethnic Collection) or gingham (Picnic Collection) fabric lining. Finally, Little Miss Ella has launched a new line in jeans, which comprises baskets with a jeans lining, clutch bags for early evening chic, a satchel and buckets bags with matching little jeans purses. For the winter collection 2013 & 2014, Little Miss has produced a line of exquisite tartan backpacks in various colours along with hunting tartan satchels in grey tweed. Visit our website for more information; www.littlemissella.com
Ti2 Titanium: All About Colour
Prism Design, the designers/ makers of the Ti2 Titanium collection of jewellery for both men and women were delighted to feature the Petals collection of colourful, light weight and hypoallergenic flowers in ear-studs, drop-earrings and pendants at the Top Drawer Show in September.
“Our latest designs were on display, in a new and unusual point of sale Tree style unit available in two sizes holding between £600 - £1500 RRP of our unique titanium jewellery” said sales director Sally Milburn. “We received praise for both the quality of our products and our innovative displays from a number of influential gift trade buyers”. This small company of designer/makers has specialized in titanium jewellery for over 30 years and is regarded as the leading supplier of new and innovative jewellery in this most unique metal. Sally added that “Our titanium is hand made by us here in the UK. It is strong and light, the colours are natural anodised surface effects and the metal is hypoallergenic making it perfect for earrings of all shapes and sizes”. Call 01225 864505 or email sales@p-d.co.uk to request a copy of the latest catalogue or visit our company website www.prism-design.co.uk
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Top Drawer Show Review - Best Selected Exhibitors L’Oca Bianca Ed Altre Storie: Unique and Beautiful Gifts... We come from a land of borders, where traditions have left indelible traces, where new goes hand in hand with old and the precious is mixed with the humble. There are no prejudices and just one rule: put your heart in everything you do and do it by hand. Contact details: Telephone; 0039 432 943203 Email: info@ocabianca.com Website: www.ocabianca.com
Louise Coleman: Exquisite Silk Goodjob Bags: Sophisticated Scarves And Cushions! And Unique Products! Louise Coleman creates luxury printed fashion accessories and interior textiles. Her exquisite silk scarves and cushions utilize her innovative and intricate prints, which combine her detailed illustrations and beautifully paintings with her own ethereal photography. Louise’s work draws inspiration from British areas of natural beauty, wildlife and folklore.
Her debut collection, entitled “Forest Secrets”, focuses on the Norfolk countryside where she lives, and depicts the wild animals she sees in the local woods and fields. Top Drawer was the first trade exposure of “Forest Secrets” and it received much wonderful feedback. Louise has recently graduated with a BA in Textile Design, and she continues to create whimsical, animal inspired designs and will be continuing her studies with a Masters Degree in Textile Design Innovation. She will shortly be taking up an exciting six week Paul Smith scholarship to study at t Bunka Women’s University in Tokyo. If you missed Forest Secrets at Top Drawer, you will have another chance to catch the enchanting collection at Pulse in May 2014. Tel: 07900 287 573 - Email: info@louisecoleman.co.uk Website: www.louisecoleman.co.uk
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Goodjob Bags, created by an architect in Thailand, have won multiple design awards. Created out of a unique, exclusively-commissioned material, embossed PU, they are beautifully finished with zips and in virtually all cases, fully lined with inner pockets. The Blossom bags, named for the ingenious stitching of recycled offcuts into distinctive shapes resembling flower petals, have been best-sellers ever since their exclusive UK launch in the Royal Academy shop less than a year ago. Triangle bags and shoulder bags, both in two sizes, and the round purse worn on the wrist, perfect for clubbing, are fast movers. The classic Blossom handbag and larger version which accommodates a 15” laptop as well as all handbag essentials, are also strong sellers. New for autumn are the Circle backpack and handbag and the Octa geometric handbag in two sizes, while the stunning Stingray remains an award-winning perennial. The Blossom range is available in orange, yellow, silver-grey and hot new lipstick red as well as black and white. A wide range of iPad covers, passport holders and purpose-designed laptop bags is also available. Contact Anthea Gerrie, Goodjob agent for UK & Ireland at gerrie.associates@virgin.net
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Top Drawer Show Review - Best Selected Exhibitors
Orwell and Goode: Together They Make Beautiful Things... Made and printed by hand, in Scotland, by Mrs.O and Mrs.G at the Orwell and Goode print studio, new collections and products were launched at the Top Drawer Show which showcased their ever expanding brand. Vibrant original hand pulled art prints, linen lampshades and cushions, soft wool blankets and funky footstool co-ordinate and accessorise an interior scheme and will also make exceptional gifts. Find stags, hares and foxes emerging from woodlands, patterned fish posing as herringbone, yacht’s sailing the high seas, foxes outsmarting their prey and the ever popular Dandy Deer & Dandy Doe silhouettes.
All hand printed on beautiful natural materials such as their Scottish linen, where colour and graphic shapes create distinctive pattern and narrative. Together they make beautiful things for living and giving. They like to make the usual a little unusual make the ordinary, extraordinary! And together they make everything ‘all well and good!’. For more information please visit www.orwellandgoode.com or email contact@orwellandgoode.com
Jayne Hillis Art: All The Nice Things In Life! Jayne Hillis is one of Hertfordshire’s leading contemporary artists offering a superb and constantly changing collection of quality contemporary art at sensible and competitive prices. Jayne’s art reflects her artistic identity and her personality with which many of our clients have formed trusting relationships. Her style is very contemporary but always stylish, intelligent and sophisticated and at times humorous. Her aim is to create an environment that is enriching and inspiring but always friendly and inviting. Jayne draws her inspiration from her surroundings in leafy Hertfordshire and from her travels. Be it the her love for life, a glint in an eye or the scenic view of the bay of Naples, she always captures something magical in her paintings. Her paintings have been described as exciting, humorous with an innocent charm about them, at the same time, they create an illusion of energy and at times intense emotions. Her work is loved by young and old alike. Visit Jayne’s website to view her wonderful paintings; www.jaynehillis-art.co.uk or email sales@jaynehillis-art.co.uk
Gurasu Fine Crystal: Where Beauty Meets Extraordinary...
“Crystal should enhance your surroundings, improve the eating and drinking experience, bring joy into your life and have a place in your home and your heart. It shall continue to be admired for its beauty and design, while being revered for its craftsmanship and affordability” – Gurasu Fine Crystal. Gurasu Fine Crystal is a new brand for crystal ware of finest quality and unique patterns. At Gurasu we truly believe that crystal can have a practical use while still being design-led, luxurious and affordable. This is why we take a new look at old-fashioned crystal designs, allowing you to mark traditions in different, interesting ways. Our crystal pieces nod to classic designs, decorations and motifs, but add something new and exciting into the mix too. Designed in London and hand crafted by the finest European glass artisans, our simply lovely selection includes sets of whiskey tumblers, champagne flutes, wine goblets, decanters and home décor that are ideal gift for weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. Website : www.gurasu.co.uk - Email: sales@gurasu.co.uk
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Top Drawer Show Review - Best Selected Exhibitors Bubble Tree Design: Debut At Graphic Mind by Heidi Jacobsen: Voted ‘Best Selected Exhibitor’ at Top Drawer Show 2013 This was the first year that Bubble Tree Design Studio exhibited at Top Drawer, London. Launching their new Autumn Days Range, inspired by the rich and bold Autumnal colours and simple silhouetted shapes of reading glasses, hot air balloons and milk bottles. Applied to cushions, lampshades, greetings cards and stationary. Bubble Tree Design Studio was established in 2007 by Graphic Designer and Illustrator Laura Austin. Her work showcases of a life long passion for surface pattern design, print and textiles. The aim, to produce beautiful products you want to take home and enjoy every day. All products are made in England with great attention to detail, the prints aim to be a nostalgic and sensual pull at the heart strings, all with a designer touch. All of Bubble Tree’s collections tell a story, designs compliment each other with a shared colour pallet but also distinctive imagery and patterns that stand alone and make a real statement in your room. Other In-house prints include the popular ‘Elvin’s Caravan’ and ‘Whippy’ design from the ‘Are we there yet?’ Collection, inspired by the ever eventful British Summer Holiday. You can see all of the wonderful designs on the website; www.bubbletreedesign.co.uk
the Top Drawer Show Graphic Mind.eu offers stylish and eye catching interior accessories and soft furnishings. Heidi Jacobsen is a Danish graphic designer who makes posters, notebooks and greeting cards. She also makes beautiful silk-screen printing by hand, they come in limited editions and signed by the artist. Her style is geometry, colourful, with patterns, direct typography - you clearly see her scandinavian background in the designs. To find out more visit www.graphicmind.eu or email heidi@designoggrafik.dk.
Deux Filles en Fil: Luxurious Distinkt Cards: Beautifully Leather Bags and Accessories Distinkt... Deux filles en fil designs and makes original bags and fashion accessories. Deux Filles en Fil became a company in January 2007, when the brand were selected to be exhibited at “Maison & Objet” the Paris trade fair, a perfect opportunity to increase exposure for their new brand. Claire Batardière, the designer, was joined by Karine, Claire’s sister-in-law, bringing her experience in sales management. This new complementary pair became the actual “Deux Filles en Fil”. Her creations are “Made in France”: all leather and fashion accessories are made in the “region Choletaise” historically well-known for its expertise in leather and textile manufacturing. The leather collection is a selection of luxurious leather handbags and accessories available in a wide array of colors due to the renewal of the leather. Each bag is produced in mini-series. The “textile” range is also made of versatile, reversible and adjustable accessories such as mittens and collar-muff handbag. The reversible mittens are one their most successful items. Always eager to create more surprise for its customers, Claire prepared a new exclusive collection that she introduced in London at the Top Drawer Fair which proved a great success! For more information visit; www.deuxfillesenfil.fr
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Emerging greetings card publisher, Distinkt Cards has just revealed a most stunning and unforgettable range: Iridescence. This gorgeous collection celebrates the different stages of a woman’s life: from birthdays and graduations to weddings and new babies. Each character is defined by a willowy form and a delicate downward gaze, all exuding an ethereal femininity. The Iridescence Collection includes 12 designs printed on 165mm square textured board, carefully hand-finished with crystals and ribbons. Each card comes cello wrapped with pearlescent peach envelopes. Visit their website to discover a whole range of beautifully distinctive cards: www.distinktretail.co.uk info@distinktcards.co.uk 01892511678
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Top Drawer Show Review - Best Selected Exhibitors Dainty Dizzy: A Truly Unique The Textile Studio: Designs Inspired By Period Fabrics... Gift Idea... Justine Rogers founded Dainty Dizzy in 2011. She saw an opportunity to launch a quirky British brand with lots of engaging ideas that could sell bespoke special clothes for girls in a different way. She also wanted to launch a brand that didn’t just talk about Britishness but truly was based in the UK... right down to handstitching the garments in Cornwall.
Dainty Dizzy has now grown from a small home based business to employing a small professional team in Truro, Cornwall. Customer orders have come in from all over the U.K and as far away as Malaysia and Australia . Both U.K and international retailers are now beginning to stock Dainty Dizzy’s unique range of tutu skirts and dresses. “We love the fact that our products, which are very lovingly made, are being enjoyed in so many different parts of the U.K and now worldwide.... We have lots of plans for Dainty Dizzy but our vision will remain the same; to offer special clothes and accessories for girls that are made in the UK, are fun to shop for and above all lots of fun to wear!” Justine Rogers - Founder - Dainty Dizzy. Web: www.daintydizzy.co.uk - Email: hello@daintydizzy.co.uk
BassBuds: Big In Style, Big In Sound!
Big in style, big in sound - BassBuds & BassBoomz fuse music and fashion, offering stylish accessories to accompany your sound. With a classic collection of bold colours, and a fashion collection offering colour combinations on the pulse of seasonal trends, there’s something to suit every style. BassBuds are the latest luxury in-ear headphones. Featuring embedded Swarovski® elements and the largest colour range in the world, BassBuds are the perfect accessory for all fashionable music lovers. Looking good no longer means that you have to compromise on quality. With Advanced Crystaltronic Sound Technology; a gold-plated 3.5mm jack and a lightweight anti-tangle cable, BassBuds have got it all. Inside the luxurious gift box you will also find silicone and memory foam buds in different sizes to ensure the perfect fit and maximise their noise-cancelling feature. BassBoomz is a fun, portable and wireless speaker. Compatible with all audio devices, this lightweight, compact, sound system is a must-have for all music lovers. BassBoomz is also available in a range of vibrant colours. www.bassbuds.co.uk.
The Textile Studio was set up in 2009 by TV Costume Designer Caroline Pitcher to design good quality home ware with a nod to humour and designs inspired by period fabrics.
The Studio produces a range of design led home ware all produced and printed in the UK. China and tea towel ranges include the chickens, Betty, Agnes, Gladys and Vera with Pearl and Maude to join them for HOME 2014. The Swallow and Heart range is an intermixable dinning range made up of four patterns Swirl, Grape, Oriental and Mini Flower all printed onto fine bone china with Linen Union tea towels to match. Exciting new Christmas gifts for 2013 blue and red Polar Bears and crisp Red and Gold Snowflake Mugs. The Textile Studio is also happy to design bespoke ranges so that your shop can have its own unique range. The Textile Studio, Godshill Wood Farm, Woodgreen Road, Godshill, SP6 2LP Website: www.thetextilestudio.co.uk Telephone: 07860948404.
HADAKI: New For 2014 - The Cassandra Collection...
HADAKI is known for its fun style and great quality. This fashion-forward lifestyle line of bags and accessories features lightweight, water resistant material, and colors that truly catch the eye. The product line includes everything from beautiful full leather purses and wallets to lunch tote, duffels, iPad cases, and even cosmetic bags. Each piece is a gorgeous work of art that is in part thanks to the energy and inspiration the HADAKI designers get from the headquarters located in New Orleans, USA. NEW for 2014 is this the Cassandra Collection which has several stunning prints and many bold solids to choose from. This collection pairs trendy orange with shades of reds and blues to create a style that meets HADAKI’s reputation for innovative design. Visit www.HADAKIshop.com for more information and to see all the rest of the beautil collections.
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