Most people are not as lucky as Molly Rusten, who was proposed to by Peter Rosen with the help of customized Smythson stationary. The ambitious but utterly unique proposal was posted in the NY Times and was happily accepted, of course. Who could ever turn down such beautiful craftsmanship and a fabulous proposal?!
Clients
- 7 For All Mankind
7 For All Mankind is the frontrunner in premium denim. With their amazing fits, fabrics, and finishes, it's little wonder that "Sevens" have earned favorite-jean status among the fashion elite. - Accessorize
Accessorize is a leading accessories brand with almost 1000 stores worldwide. Devoted to bringing the most exciting and eclectic globally-sourced products to the high street, its vibrant and playful collections offer something for everyone. - Agent Provocateur
The phenomenally successful Agent Provocateur has been serving up luxury lingerie with a sense of humor since 1994. Who says the British are prudes? - Anya Hindmarch
Chic, luxurious and timeless, accessories by British designer Anya Hindmarch are the ultimate in quality and style. - Bamford & Sons
Recently listed by Time Out London as one of London’s 100 hottest shops, luxury menswear brand Bamford & Sons is fast becoming The New British Classic. - Brooklyn Industries
Homegrown in Brooklyn, NY, this expanding brand is dedicated to offering the most innovative and creative range of clothing and accessories for everyday living. - Dylan's Candy Bar
Founded upon the principle of elevating a simple candy shop to a world-class destination, Dylan's Candy Bar merges the worlds of art, popular culture and fashion, with candy. - Ella Moss
Founded by Moise Emquies as a collaboration with designer Pamela Protzel, Ella Moss is known for its bright color palettes, simple shapes, and soft, wearable designs that appeal to the girl next door and celebrities alike. - Emma Hope
This award-winning shoe designer is well known in the UK for footwear that features the very best in originality and handcrafted quality. - Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball paint provides the ultimate in depth of colour and elegance of finish, while its exquisite wallpapers are quite simply unique. - French Connection
Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection creates well-designed, fashionable clothing that has attained a broad-reaching international presence by balancing style, quality, and affordability. - Hobbs
Hobbs is one of the most successful brands on London's high street, offering women a quintessentially English look with a contemporary twist. - Jaeger
With more than 122 years of experience, this luxury brand sets the British standard for style, innovation and quality. - Lucy
Lucy offers beautifully designed lifestyle apparel that inspires women to live healthy, active, inspired lives - with style. - Me&Ro
This New York-based jewelry design company is a favorite of celebrities and the fashion press thanks to its original designs and natural aesthetic. - Reiss
By offering affordable, progressive clothing that doesn't skimp on quality and design, Reiss is rapidly becoming the preferred brand for the aspirational shopper. - Smythson
Want to join the ranks of clients like Queen Victoria, Sir Edmund Hillary, Sigmund Freud, Grace Kelly, Princess Diana, and Madonna? Treat yourself to Smythson, Britain's premier brand in luxury stationery, diaries, and leather goods for more than 100 years. - Splendid
Splendid is the culmination of Moise Emquies tireless search to find the softest fabric and most color absorbing yarns in the world to create what every woman is looking for - the ultimate t-shirt.
Smythson
October 28, 2009
December 12, 2008
GOOP Gives Smythson a Nod
Gwyneth Paltrow made a plug for Smythson's personalized notebooks on her new weekly newsletter, GOOP, listing them under her Holiday Gift Ideas.
November 13, 2008
Giles Brings Edge to Smythson
Giles Deacon has collaborated on a collection of correspondance cards for Smythson that will launch in January. Featuring Giles haute couture pen and ink fashion sketches, the five hand-engraved card designs come with hand-lined tissue envelopes and have been produced in a strictly limited edition run of 300 boxes.
October 24, 2008
Smythson on Strategy for Year Ahead
The luxury sector is finally feeling the pinch of struggling financial markets, though perhaps not quite as much as other retailers. Referring to the impact of recent economic events on retail, Mark Esiri told the Telegraph that "the game has changed." Smythson's sales are up 10% over last year, and while they remain optimistic, they plan to "de-speck" some products for 2009 as part of their strategy for dealing with a shaky retail landscape. This means removing some of the bells and whistles from products, such as gold corners on wallets and diaries, so they can continue to offer the high-quality goods they are known for at lower prices.
October 05, 2007
Smythson's Nancy Bag Scouted by Domino Mag
Domino magazine--the guide to stylish living--features Smythson's Nancy handbag in the Scouting section of their October issue. The Nancy was picked, along with a handful of other notable fineries, as a current obsession of the tastemaking mag's editors.
Love the look of the Nancy? Get it at the Smythson store nearest you or via the company's website.
September 14, 2007
Agent Provocateur Named in CoolBrands Top 10
Agent Provocateur has been named in the top ten of the CoolBrands Top 500 for the second year in a row. Coming in at number 8 on the list, AP is the only apparel brand listed in the top ten.
The CoolBrands list is an extension of Superbrands in the UK, an organization focused on consumer opinion and branding which tracks the hottest brands chosen by independent resources each year.
Agent Provocateur has just launched its "Lessons in Lingerie" campaign starring Maggie Gyllenhaal. Visit the AP website to view the campaign and get a taste of the coolest apparel brand on the market.
In addition to Agent Provocateur, Dallimore & Co. had five other clients making the Top 500 CoolBrands List--7 For All Mankind, Anya Hindmarch, Farrow & Ball, Reiss, and Smythson of Bond Street.
September 10, 2007
Smythson Accessories in the Spotlight
Smythson has been renowned for their luxury stationery and leather-bound diaries for more than a century. Now, the esteemed brand is drawing attention for their newer accessories line as well. Recently covered in Women's Wear Daily, the Smythson accessories range includes jewelry cases, photo albums and, most notably, the Nancy collection of handbags that are launching in stores this fall.
The popularity of Smythson accessories has been growing steadily, solidifying their reputation as a luxury accessories brand with room to expand. Smythson currently operates two stores within the United States, including their most recent opening on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The brand is looking to keep expanding, with an eye toward opening ten more stores in the United States by the end of 2012.
August 24, 2007
Smythson's Samantha Cameron in Harper's Bazaar
Smythson's creative director Samantha Cameron gets a well-deserved write up in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar. Featured in the posh mag's A Fashionable Life section, Sam Cam, as she's known in the British press, is shown as the creative force behind keeping Smythson both modern and timeless.
August 22, 2007
Smythson Opens in Beverly Hills
Smythson of Bond Street opened their new flagship store on Rodeo Drive this week. Apart from the luxury line of stationery products that have made Smythson a favorite of the well-known and well-heeled, the store will also offer the brand's classic custom embossing service for most books and leather goods. Clients in need of wedding announcements or personal paper goods will find the store's bespoke stationery salon most useful. And Smythson's significant number of loyal customers in L.A. will be happy to note that four special California-themed notebooks will be sold exclusively in the Rodeo Drive store to mark its opening.
Here are a few shots of the new store's interior.
About
- Shopkeepers' Nation is maintained by Dallimore & Co., a boutique consulting firm offering consulting and real estate-related services to expanding retail companies. The company focuses on U.K.-based and U.S.-based retailers, offering personal experience and operating knowledge of all prime retail areas in the United States. In this space, you will find industry news and updates for all Dallimore & Co. clients.
