I went along to Chase PR’s press preview. They have some brilliant brands and I picked out some brands to watch.
Butterfly Twists. This are great fold-able shoes and boots. Perfect to have in your bag to whip out when the heels start to hurt.
Daniel Hechter – Crease proof tailored suits. A brilliant idea. A range for travellers and commuters.
Sebago shoes. Most of the brands are using the patriotic colours of red, blue and white for the Olympic/Jubilee year. Sebago have a great new range of shoes.
I love Cat footwear. They also do heels and boots now.
These glasses go dark in the sun and become sunglasses – so cool.
Storm – the only British watch brand. They do great watches and jewellery.
Energie have some great colourful jeans and Christmas type jumpers.
Gok Wan also has a new line of shapewear out.
Red or Dead have great clothes – lots of lace- and some really awesome shoes. Including some green sequined ones. I like!
Miss Sixty. A lot of clothes have a grown-up vibe. Influences from Mad Men and Pam Am. There is a definite vintage vibe. As well as coloured denim.
Patagonia
Bright, coloured waterproof coats.
Geox has a brilliant range of breathable shoes. They stop your feet getting too hot.
And of course...Paul Costelloe. A designer legend.