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Knomo support Everywoman Retail Awards with a stunning Rubi bag in Ostrich print leather

  On Wednesday 16th September 2009 The Everywoman Retail Awards were held once again to celebrate those women working in retail who achieve outstanding results. Former Woolworths Boss Sir Geoff Mulcahy attended and gave a very insightful speech, and it was great to hear the stories of the fantastic finalists and winners. As a supporter of the Everywoman Brand across all their Award events, knomo provided a Rubi in Ostrich Print leather for Raffle to raise money for the Retail Trust charity. The event raised over 3K for the charity - well done Everywoman!

Apple-tastic...

Yes, its that time again when Apple unveil their hottest pieces of kit for the coming year, handily in time for Christmas. We've complied a quick summary of whats changing...

A Vogue Affair..

1 night. 13 cities. Vogue are organising the high fashion event of the year tomorrow with an evening of glitz and glamour, from Shanghai to Mumbai, Paris to New York. With industry big-wigs in full support, and some of the most exciting fashion labels getting involved, you can stop by a number of shops in and around the capital, and get a lot more than you bargained for!

All proceeds go to 'Crisis' the UK charity for the homeless. There will also be a specially designed t-shirt by Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers, on sale for £10.

Here's our pick of whats on offer...

The fabric of (London) life...

For all you budding textile designers out there, we have exciting news: TFL (or 'Transport for London', for the uninitiated) are holding a competition to design a new 'moquette' or seat cover design for the next generation of London tube trains.

The design brief, which is exactly the same as it was in 1930, emphasises that the design's colours should respond well to both natural and artificial light, with a pattern which takes account of wear and tear. The winning design will launch on the Piccadilly line in 2012 and will then be adopted across the London Underground system.

knomo launch first store in Ashford Designer Outlet

Last Thursday 27th August saw knomo launch their first retail store in Ashford Designer Outlet, Ashford, Kent. The launch was a huge success with customers queueing up to check out the special offers. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a 'Greentini', we hope you all enjoyed the shop...

Coco Avant Chanel...knomo review the queen of quiltings' new movie

 

Yes, yes, we know the film came out a while ago, but what with styling our Autumn/Winter fashion shoot, working on the brand new knomo store opening at Ashford and the ensuing chaos of bags here, there and everywhere in the office, we simply haven’t had the time to go and enjoy this biopic… Until now!

 

The title is very apt, as this film is not just about tweed suits and quilted bags with chain link straps, but about the character of Chanel and the challenges faced by her before she became one of the most renowned designers of the 20^th Century. So it’s not just for fashionistas, nor is it a production about the catty fashion world either...

Festival must-do’s before summers out…

With the mercury hitting more lows than highs this summer, one thing that’s been consistently hot this season is the UK festival scene. The original staycation, the festival vibe brings strangers together in a shared love of music, dance and other wacky, outrageous activities. With classics like Glastonbury having been and gone in all its muddy glory, we’ve compiled our Top 5 festivals still to come, be it dirty weekenders or more civilised one-dayers. Miss them and miss out!!

knomo hits the Edinburgh Festival...

In association with Fitzrovia Noir and the Kunst Gallery, knomo are supporting 'Suitcase Show #1', showing from Monday 24th August - Saturday 29th August, as part of the Edinburgh Festival.

Artists have been designing their own 'keep-sake' suitacses to take on special journeys and bring back souvenirs or memento's, and the knomo 'Serra' trolleys are being used to house these precious works of art.

knomo Slim plays starring role in Egyptian movie...

Boshkash - check it out at a cinema near you!

Doodle of the day: Celebrating Magnum PI Day...

The team went back to the 80's and had a bit of a themed meeting to celebrate Magnum PI day...the Hawaiian shirts were classic, but thankfully no-one adopted the high-waisted shorts!