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Adrian, a friend of Semple’s, recently posted some bold views on our company LinkedIn page on a truism about women and interviews. He commented: “With an uneven gender balance in senior positions, many more aspiring female managers and directors are interviewed by men than vice versa. Subconsciously or not, colour, length, style of dress (did she dare to...
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Being one of the major fashion capitals of the world, London is known for Oxford Street’s bustling stores and quirky boutiques of Portobello Road. From the eccentric fashionistas in Shoreditch and Camden to the high-fashion representatives of Bond Street, London is famous for starting trends and showcasing some of the world’s best designers. So, which...
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who made your clothes?
There’s no denying we are a generation used to the faster things in life. Hungry? With the press of a button you can have your favourite food, prepared just how you like it, in front of you within ten minutes. Need to get somewhere? You know the deal. Download an app and we’ll get you...
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higgs & crick
Family oriented, made in Britain and fantastic product stories to boot, furniture and accessory company Higgs & Crick are our kind of company. I sat down with co-founder Will Hartley to find out exactly how the authentic British brand came about… Tell us the Higgs & Crick story? Higgs & Crick is the realisation of...
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union jack
No one who’s experienced the British railway system can deny that it’s an over priced mess; to be honest, the cost of it is my main criticism as the majority of my train journeys have been on time and uninterrupted for the most part. But it wasn’t always that way. We may not make much anymore, but...
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Converse have become one of the most established footwear brands of our time – from the punk rockers of the 70s to the hipsters of today, Converse have been the go to sneaker. Their retro canvas styles have barely evolved with the changing times and yet have remained extremely popular. The simple colour options teamed...
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So, it’s that the time of year when our Facebook pages and Twitter feeds fill up with images of other people off on their holidays. Whether you are going on holiday or not, it’s hard to avoid that spark of envy when yet another picture of a cocktail pops up against the backdrop drop of...
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lovers cottage
I’ve just returned from one of the most memorable weekends with a group of friends. One of my nearest and dearest is about to get married and celebrating in true hen-do fashion: with lots of embarrassing dating stories from her past, too much alcohol and enough games and food to feed and entertain a large family...
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Much like the title of their debut album Communion, each of the thirteen long-awaited songs by Years & Years are personal; offering some insight into the war-torn love affairs and reawakenings of the band’s past. From Shine – an upbeat, summer dance track with an infectious synth beat, to the album version of Eyes Shut...
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laptop
Summer has finally arrived and, let’s face it, the last place you want to be when the weather is nice is stuck in an office. But we all have bills to pay so here at Semple we have put together our guide to making it through those muggy days when you are working 9 to 5!...
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