In 1948, Bernard Lewis started selling fruit and vegetables, and then knitting wool from a bombed-out site in the East End of London. Joined by his three brothers, the chain expands to nine stores under the title Lewis Separates. Read more
John Lewis is a chain of high-end department stores operating throughout the United Kingdom. The chain is owned by the John Lewis Partnership, which was created by Spedan Lewis, son of the founder, John Lewis, in 1929. The first John Lewis store was opened in 1864 in Oxford Street, London. The chain’s slogan is “Never Knowingly Undersold” which has been in use since 1925. Read more
Safilo Group, the fully integrated Italian eyewear creator and worldwide distributor of quality and trust, and Interaxon, the world leader in consumer brain-sensing technology, present SafiloX, a new eyewear platform designed to infuse the latest brain-sensing and cognitive training technology into lifestyle and iconic eyewear in the Safilo portfolio, which includes brands such as Smith, Carrera and Polaroid.
About Loveness
Launched in 2016, Loveness Lee is a contemporary British jewellery brand for women with a daring attitude to style. The jewellery is handmade in London using altered, ancient jewellery techniques and traditions. Natural forms, vivid hues and irregular textures define the brand’s unique and statement style. Serendipity plays a big part in the design process as the shapes, colours and textures – although consistently recognisable – cannot be pre-determined. The ‘Trans-natural’ concept behind the jewellery is envisaged from a collaboration between nature, science and art working in unison.
From Petticoat Lane and Piccadilly,
to Old Bond Street.
It was in 1894 that Simeon Simpson set up a business as a bespoke tailor in Middlesex Street in London when he was only 16 years old. Being at the centre of the garment trade, Middlesex Street was better known by its nickname “Petticoat Lane”. He was 0 skilled at drawing straight lines and regular curves by hand, which coupled with his enthusiasm and creative sense enabled him to become an entrepreneur. He succeeded in the mass production of quality tailoring for the first time in the world and sought to produce ready-to-wear garments of high quality at the same standard as bespoke tailoring. He soon earned a reputation for “Simpson Suits” and Simeon was able to generate more and more sales outlets, throughout Britain and even abroad.
A voracious collector of beautiful things, the sartorial showman Sir Elton John is embarking on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, dressed by Gucci.
An experienced investment banker with over 20 years in the financial industry with executive clients from mega public company firms, Jirayong always had to look her best. Thanks to her refined taste, she often opts for couture statement leather accessories to complete her look. Having been the fan of leather goods super brands for a long time, Jirayong decided to design her own leather bag lines with emphasis on premium quality, functionality and style – PHYA. Read more
FROM LONDON, TO THE WORLD
In 1981, Hobbs was established in Hampstead, London. A green village in the midst of a city that never stops. It will always be our spiritual home, wherever we are in the world. Modern cuts, feminine tailoring and heritage craftsmanship – inspired by London, designed here and brought to life by our in-house atelier.
In 1991, Johnnie Boden sat down at his kitchen table and sketched out eight pieces of menswear. That was his first collection, and the start of Boden. Since then our range has grown quite a bit – we now make clothes for all the family, and we don’t work out of Johnnie’s kitchen anymore. But the basic idea remains the same: to create stylish clothes that look great and never stint on quality. Read more
Coach is a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, with a long-standing reputation built on quality craftsmanship. Defined by a free-spirited, all-American attitude, the brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach. All over the world, the Coach name is synonymous with effortless New York style.
Founded: 1941
CEO & Brand President: Joshua Schulman Read more