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make it british
nobody's child
So called ‘fast fashion’ doesn’t mean you have to compromise on either quality of the items themselves, or quality of the working environment for those making them and this is something that London-based fashion brand Nobody’s Child believes, practices and upholds. A brand with admirable qualities, that doesn’t feel the need to shout about them as...
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Fashion can be fickle. What’s ‘on trend’ one day can become fashion road kill in the blink of an eye and as much as we probably don’t like to admit it, we are all slaves to the style alter. We’re always told by our elders to keep hold of precious items because one day everything...
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 “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise, so I am changing myself.” – Rumi, 13th Century Persian poet and Islamic scholar I am in the business of looking at women and their bodies. I am not a doctor, personal coach or stylist. I measure women’s aspirations and...
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As I sat on the plane I marvelled at how I was on my way to New York with Uma, a Semple client. What began as a throw away remark while we were having an indulgent coffee after a ‘bootcamp’ gym session one Saturday, turned into brand Semple arriving in New York during Fashion Week...
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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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still i rise
I used to say to my team that August is a month that doesn’t exist. I encouraged people to come in slightly later, go out for coffee and generally use the time to tidy up. I’m not quite sure when August became a month that did exist at Semple but it is now as busy...
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laurie lee leather
Walk the streets of London and you’ll come face to face with the echoes of the long lasting love affair between its people and the humble leather jacket. A fashion staple in any wardrobe; surpassing fleeting trends and withstanding the test of time. From days past of dirty rockers, to the fashion elite of the...
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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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