Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - March/April 2021

EXACLAIR ExaClair, the UK supplier of Clairefontaine, has put style at the forefront with its new Kenzo Takada collection. Named after its brilliant designer who sadly passed away in October last year, the collection is inspired by the luxury home and lifestyle K-3 brand. It features items that carry the Kintsugi mark, which is a tribute to an ancient Japanese art that invites people to repair a broken object by highlighting its scars with gold leaf instead of hiding them. This appears in the collection’s headline act – the stationery box – containing, amongst other things, two notebooks, one fine art pad, one memo pad, 12 pollen envelopes, and one calligraphy glass pen. Additionally, a wider selection of notepads, pencil cases, folders and files are also available within the range. Lawrence Savage, marketing manager at ExaClair, says the collection brings a touch of class to modern and chic interior designs: “The Kenzo Takada range has been designed to reflect and enhance luxury home environments, putting elegance and coordinated colour combinations at the forefront. “The sad passing of Kenzo Takada makes his collection all the more special and symbolises the boundless creativity and relentless passion for design for which he will be remembered.” ExaClair continues to bring back 1920s designs into the modern day with an extension to its chic Neo Deco collection. The new additions to this elegant selection of notebooks remain faithful to the iconic art deco style, which harmoniously marries attractive colour combinations with geometric and vegetal patterns. The notebooks incorporate a striking gold print within the cover designs and also feature the classic sewn spine and PEFC™ certified, super-smooth 90gsm Clairefontaine brushed vellum ivory paper that is loved by pen fans globally. Lawrence Savage, marketing manager at ExaClair, says the range was designed with both the past and future in mind: “The central theme of this collection is the art deco style that has come to symbolise the roaring twenties, which sparked a surge in bold, bright colours, sleek aesthetics and striking patterns. The new notebooks being launched reflect this creativity, whilst continuing to celebrate innovations in modern designs.” The notebooks are available in various sizes: 7.5 x 12cm, 9 x 14cm, 11 x 17 cm, and 14.8 x 21cm (A5). CINNAMON AITCH UK company Cinnamon Aitch have been designing and producing greetings cards and stationery for over 20 years and with designs now spilling into other gift lines, the story continues to grow and evolve. Synonymous with contemporary design and friendly, efficient service, greetings cards and stationery are designed, printed and many finished by hand, entirely in the UK. Using quality FSC board, alongside the greetings cards, the Company continues to grow their popular ‘little packs’ of notecards which compliment best selling card ranges. There are also the gorgeous little note card ranges, ‘Copper Moon’ and ‘Aurora’ beautifully foiled reflecting very different moods but the perfect send, selling well in these times when the power of a handwritten note should never be underestimated to connect with friends and family. Another best-selling product sitting happily on counter tops are the ‘skinny notebooks’ which again sees artwork from card ranges effortlessly and sensitively translated onto little note books, perfect handbag or pocket size for jotting lists and notes on the go. These are offered with a gorgeous Perspex counter top display, if filled. These also provide a perfectly postable little gift. Throughout these challenging times Cinnamon Aitch continue to offer a reduced carriage paid minimum and support to retailers wherever possible. T: +44 (0)121 773 6833 E: hello@cinnamonaitch.co.uk @cinnamonaitch www.cinnamonaitch.co.uk Pen to paper The joy of writing has never been more prevalent as people look for ways to escape the digital onslaught – we check out the latest stationery products PERSONALISED MEMENTO COMPANY Look forward to positive times ahead with this personalised ‘Big Dreams’ notebooks from the Personalised Memento Company (PMC). All notebooks are expertly hand finished, wire bound and contain 40 double sided lined pages. There is a vast array of stationery gifts to choose from to suit any personality from pens and pencil sets, planners, calendars – all personalised! PMC is the industry leaders in suppling drop-shipped personalised gifts. Boasting hi-tech systems and reliable stock levels they are a trusted supplier at peak occasions. Visit the website to find out how to become a trade customer. E: sales@personalisedmemento.co.uk www.personalisedmemento.co.uk Instagram: @personalisedmemento 65 STATIONERY