Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - September/October 2020

133 HATS, GLOVES & SCARVES Sarah Watmore, founder Miss Milly , talks through her latest designs. “Times are strange, which is an understatement! Retail is a long way from getting back to pre-lockdown sales levels and given how hard it has been to focus during the Coronacoaster, at Miss Milly we are very glad that our Autumn/Winter 20 designs were signed off beforehand. Who knows what strange designs we might have dreamed up otherwise! “In terms of our scarves, we have brought back popular seasonal colours, mustard and orange, in the best-selling Sparkle scarf range as well as adding striking new designs to the heavyweight, winter viscose scarf range that we launched last Autumn. This includes a versatile reversible 250g style with grey and cream, teal and mustard, and double blue combinations. “So, there’s a lot going on for us this season and we are keeping our fingers firmly crossed for a fantastic run-in to Christmas for us all; we certainly deserve it!” T: +44 (0)1905 622 509 E: hello@missmilly.co.uk www.missmilly.co.uk ALL WRAPPED UP As winter approaches, hats, gloves and scarves are a perfect pick-up item in-store or online Owen Barry Celtic & Co. was founded in 1990 by husband and wife team Nick and Kath Whitworth on the north coat of Cornwall. Starting life as Hide & Feet and then The Original UGG Co, the company later traded as Celtic Sheepskin with the brand finally changing to Celtic & Co. in 2012 to reflect the growing collection. Now, into its 30 th year, the company is one of the largest retailers of sustainably produced and eco-friendly products sold worldwide. The company is advocates for British made with sustainability at the very core of its ethos, creating timeless pieces made from the finest natural fibres designed to last, kind to the environment and comfortable to wear. A huge 75% of the collection is made here in the UK, including in Celtic’s own factory in Newquay, where handmade sheepskin boots, slippers and accessories are still made to this day. Celtic & Co. has always worked hard to minimise its impact on the environment by choosing natural, sustainable, and organic fibres over toxic, synthetic and non-biodegradable materials. In doing this the team is not only creating less demand for synthetic fibres but also not allowing the products to release harmful microplastics back into our oceans. In 2018 Celtic & Co won the Queens Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, winning this category again earlier this year. According to the company, “The pride in this achievement is phenomenal as it is the highest award accolade here in the UK with each award recommended by the Prime Minister and approved by her Majesty the Queen. It is the pinnacle of our achievements so far and has given us the drive to continue to stay true to the core values that we have held strong since day one.” The company is celebrating its 30 th anniversary this year and to celebrate will be releasing one of its best AW collections to date, including a time capsule of iconic products past and present with a contemporary twist. T: +44 (0)333 400 0044 www.celticandco.com