make it british Archives

Jun

Nobody’s Child

9th June 2017Talia MaguireFashion

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...

Apr

Tailor Made in England

26th April 2017Jenna JonesFashion

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...

Apr

Measuring Women’s Aspirations

5th April 2017SempleFashion

“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...

Mar

A Web of Associations

1st March 2017SempleMaggie's Column

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...

Dec

Enclothed Cognition

29th December 2016SempleUncategorized

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...

Sep

They Rise and Rise and Rise

1st September 2016SempleMaggie's Column

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...

Aug

Laurie Lee Leather

9th August 2016Talia MaguireFashion

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...

Aug

Through the Decades

9th August 2016Hannah AlleyFashion

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...

Aug

The Manufacturing Revolution

8th August 2016Zoe BarrowUncategorized

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...

Aug

Higgs & Crick

8th August 2016Jenna JonesLifestyle

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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