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TIME FOR A SENSE OF ADVENTURE! The new Coniston collection is inspired by the adventure and record-breaking attempts of Donald Campbell in his hydroplane the Bluebird K7 at Coniston Waters in the Lake District. Designed for life, this watch was created to be worn everyday. A pop of yellow in the form of the second hand and second markers, inspired by the yellow of the Bluebird’s badge and intake covers, add another element of interest to the already striking face. Polished hour and minute hands and applied indices tie together with the case, while giving another subtle nod to the metallic trim found on the K7. As the hydroplane itself proudly sported the British flag, the Marloe logo and the words ‘designed in Britain’ are featured on the dial. The overall feel of the Coniston Bluebird evokes that bygone era of engineering prowess. The slim dimensions make it feel weightless on the wrist too and there are 11 strap colours to choose from. There are three other styles in the collection – White, Steel and Vulcan. £299 | Coniston Bluebird Watch www.marloewatchcompany.com
Following an extensive career in the fashion industry, designing womenswear and lingerie prints for the UK high street, Caroline Bithrey started her business Josephine & Joe about four years ago. A light bulb moment came when dropping her daughter off to nursery, she wanted to incorporate liberty fabrics into a children’s bag but it transpired that women liked the bags for themselves! All the beautiful backpacks are exclusively designed in London using Liberty fabrics. Caroline uses her knowledge of printed designs to carefully select her fabrics. The designs are then incorporated into a simple practical backpack for women (and children). The bags provide the perfect solution to accessorise any outfit, be it for daily commuting with a laptop, or dressing up for an evening event. The collection has been designed to make the most of the beautifully classic and updated prints and colours. Watch this space, as the brand is looking to develop the accessories range further this summer so that it includes children’s hats and women’s leather bags. We’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on the Ciara Bloom backpack. It features the Classic hand drawn floral print from Liberty with a black water resistant soft handle fabric, and it’s such a well-made bag and very hard wearing. The liberty print has blues, pinks, greens and oranges making it easy to co-ordinate and add colour to any outfit. It’s perfect for carrying your daily or evening essentials including a 14in laptop, keys, phone and wallet. There’s also a matching notebook that can be bought separately and makes a stylish gift combo! £35 | Ciara Bloom Backpack www.josephineandjoe.com
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