Luxury watch retailer Watchfinder & Co is said to be the first UK watch seller to remove gender labels from its operations, including its website and all stores. The company will instead label the watches as small, medium or large. The industry-first move has seen the brand launch a campaign with award-winning music artist Tinie Tempah –calling for all jewellery and watches to be made genderless as standard.The brand is urging manufacturers to follow suit and refer to watches by their size alone and ditch the 'redundant, restrictive and outdated' gender model, which labels certain watches as only suitable for those of a particular sex, undermining people's personal tastes and size choices.... read more
Posted: 7 April 2021
J Boult Designs has updated it's gift packaging for the Shotgun cartridge hip flask gift set. The packaging is a recyclable cardboard tube with the J Boult Designs story on an eco-friendly Kraft sticker. Made in the J Boult Designs workshop, each hip flask is made with a full leather-bound 6oz (177ml) stainless steel hip flask with an up-cycled 12 bore shotgun cartridge riveted into the high-quality leather. J Boult Designs is set to exhibit this handmade product and it's range of eco-friendly, upcycled products at the Home & Gift 2021 (18-21 July) in Harrogate. Wholesale price: £20, RRP: £50.... read more
Posted: 1 April 2021
Joe Davies has announced extra help for independent retailers in preparation for a return to more normal trade. In addition to the upcoming 'At Home' Spring Fair, the company is giving an extra 30 days credit on all deliveries to independent retailers throughout March. The company's standard terms are end of month following month of delivery, with the extra help meaning that customers will have up to 90 days to pay. The company has already launched over 1700 brand new lines for 2021.... read more
Posted: 1 March 2021
Shoe manufacturer Caprice is set to launch its new Climotion technology in time for the AW21/22 season. The technology stands for CLI (climate), MOTION (movement) and EMOTION (feeling) and offers softness, flexibility, cushioning and climate regulation for a new walking experience. The heart of the Climotion technology is a newly developed, ultra- soft and elastic footbed made of high-tech elastomers paired with honeycomb shaped air chambers. Thus, the foot is gently embedded as in a cozy soft cushion.... read more
Posted: 28 January 2021
Caroline Mickler Ltd has teamed up with Iconic Images to represent Norman Parkinson, one of the most important and celebrated fashion photographers of the twentieth century, on a range of licensed stationery, ceramics, apparel and gift products.... read more
Posted: 25 September 2020
Mad Beauty has expanded its Princess collection with new Pop Princess. Following the success of the company's original Disney Princess range over the last three years, it was time to update and bring in some new, exciting and on trend products. Shopping habits have also changed so the design team made the decision to focus on a more varied offering such as hair slides, head band and mask sets, and mini eyeshadow palettes.... read more
Posted: 21 September 2020
UK online prescription glasses retailer, Glasses Direct, has introduced a specially curated selection of frames for free home trials. Glasses Direct has launched the Popular Home Trial Packs, a collection of frames based on customer data and the most in-demand styles. Customers can simply order a free, no-obligation Popular Home Trial Pack and try the frames at home for up to seven days, for free (including free postage for return).... read more
Posted: 18 September 2020
Lesser and Pavey bring to the marketplace face masks and scarf masks that not only offer quality protection, they act as a fashion accessory too. The masks come in six designs, with black, white and pink patterns; floral and camouflage and tie dye; stars and planets, and paisley.... read more
Posted: 17 September 2020
Accessories by Park Lane has launched its largest ever winter range of hats, gloves and scarves. The collection complements its well established collection of contemporary classic jewellery.... read more
Posted: 21 August 2020