17 BRAND SPANKING NEW GH STAFFORD G H Stafford & Son Ltd continues to see strong demand for practical, design-led accessories across the Lorenz and London Leathergoods brands; particularly compact crossbodies and slim everyday bags that support the ongoing shift toward mobile-first living. With many customers carrying less, lightweight and versatile bags have firmly taken centre stage. One of the company’s newest introductions is the Lorenz Nubuck Grain Top-Zip Shoulder Bag (featured), available in a soft, neutral palette. Its tactile finish, easy silhouette and accessible price point have made it an immediate favourite among independents looking for giftable, everyday styles that appeal across age groups. Beyond current launches, GH Stafford has recently returned from an in-depth sourcing trip to China, where a number of new developments are now underway for 2026. While it’s too early to share specifics, the team is already seeing strong potential in styles that play with texture, soft-touch materials, and subtle elevated details – all while staying commercially grounded. These early concepts are shaping into a really exciting mix for next year’s range. www.ghstafford.com JARAPA In a marketplace saturated with mass-produced lighting, the Jarapa Aria Lamp with New velvet handmade lamp shade offers a breath of authenticity – a British handmade object rooted in sustainable craft traditions. Each Aria lamp and shade begins life in Jarapa’s workshop, where skilled artisans assemble and test it on a made-to-order basis, ensuring that no two pieces are quite the same. This bespoke approach guarantees a level of individuality that simply cannot be replicated by factory-line production. All lamps are 100 percent recycled Spanish glass, transformed into a smooth, elegant form: a base that carries the irregularities and subtle bubbles inherent to its sustainable material source. Those slight imperfections are not flaws – they are marks of character, evidence of a recycled origin, and a conscious celebration of material reuse. Complementing the glass base, natural cork supports and solid brass fittings – all carefully sourced – reinforce the lamp’s heritage-infused, eco-conscious identity. For retailers, designers or end-users seeking lighting that brings together ethical sourcing, craftsmanship and subtle elegance, the Aria Lamp stands as an ideal choice: a handmade, sustainable, one-of-a-kind piece that quietly asserts real quality and individuality. www.jarapa.co.uk BEST KEPT SECRETS As the home continues to evolve into a space for comfort, wellness and personal expression, Best Kept Secrets is set to launch a stunning new fragrance line for Spring 2026 – the Natural Harmony collection. Bringing together contemporary home styling and exceptional scent performance, Natural Harmony is designed not simply as a fragrance product, but as a décor statement and lifestyle accessory. The collection reflects a shift in consumer behaviour towards cleaner, more sustainable products. Each candle is made with a coconut wax blend – recognised as one of the cleanest candle waxes available – providing a longer, cleaner burn with minimal soot. It is a considered, premium, and environmentally conscious choice for today’s design-led home. Available as reed diffusers, tin candles and a trio of tea lights, the range features 12 evocative fragrances across three signature scent families: Floral, Aromatic and Fresh. Standout blends include Island Berry Grove with notes of Black Pepper, Amber and Wood, and Beyond the Clouds – a bright, uplifting blend of Mandarin and Jasmine. Other hero fragrances include Misty Rose and Moonlit Bay, designed to appeal to a wide spectrum of scent preferences. With elegant, design-focused packaging developed to elevate shelf presence, the Natural Harmony collection has been created with retail environments firmly in mind. It delivers a strong visual impact that lends itself perfectly to crossmerchandising within gifting, interiors and seasonal displays. Its aesthetic sits effortlessly in boutiques and lifestyle retail settings, from independents to garden centres to department stores. For retailers looking to grow their premium candle and diffuser offering, boost impulse-purchase gifting and appeal to fragrance-led home lovers, Natural Harmony is an exciting addition to any retail offering. It blends style, sustainability and fragrance expertise, making it a fantastic range for Spring gifting and beyond. www.bestkeptsecrets.co.uk
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