Oh, the glamour of it all...
Posted Yesterday
Vogue photographer, Retts Wood, shot the Poem Spring/Summer collection and new season jewellery for us this week. We would so love to show you the results straight away, but that would spoil the surprise that awaits you come the launch in April.
Oh, but we can tell you more about the shoot. We were in the heart of oh-so-hip Hoxton at Snap Studios with our gorgeous model Birgit, stylist Jenna and make up artist Rebecca. All went swimmingly and Retts perfectly captured the Oliver Bonas spirit.
We are looking forward to April, when all will be revealed, and hope you are too.
Frankfurters in Frankfurt...
Posted 17th February 2012
The jet set life of the Oliver Bonas buyers continues unabated! Birmingham one week and a 5.30am start for a day trip to Frankfurt the next...
The Ambiente trade show in Frankfurt is a must for retailers from around the world and Oliver Bonas was there in force - Jo and Helene were joined this time by our Visual Merchandising Manager, Dan in pursuit of the latest trends and exciting new products. The best of the best will be coming your way in the months ahead - notably colourful frames and kids' toys.
The early start and the general excitement of the event made our team a bit giddy.
By the end of a long day, it seems delirium had set in...
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Fashion photographers of the future?
Posted 13th February 2012
Our Spring collection from Poem got a very special outing at a photo shoot recently. The New Street Square branch of Oliver Bonas provided clothing and accessories for the Photography Network Members at a large London City Firm nearby.
Their session was on fashion photography and we think they’ve done a very fine job!
See what you think...
Fiona, the model, is wearing the Abstract Bird Hand Beaded Dress and the Abstract Trees Dress by Poem and is carrying the Bird on a Wire Shoulder Bag. The jewellery featured is the Valarie Bracelet and Necklace and the Double Feather Necklace
The watermarked photos were taken by Martin Higgs who runs the photography group:
"Since joining the firm I’ve been keen to share my Photography experience with like minded colleagues. I set up a monthly event for members to participate in photographic related activities. My particular photographic passion is for fashion, so I decided to base our January event around a corporate fashion shoot. With the help of Oliver Bonas and colleague Emma Rowley we put together some very stylish outfits. The styling along with the finishing touch of our makeup artist, Shonagh resulted in our model, Fiona looking stunning. The event was enjoyed by all involved and we’re very happy with the results. We much appreciated Oliver Bonas’s collaboration and enthusiasm."
Thank you Martin.
We think some credits are due:
Photographs: Martin Higgs www.martinhiggs.co.uk, Fergus Cunningham
Model: Fiona McDonald
Makeup Artist: Shonagh Munday www.showme-makeup.co.uk
Rubbing Shoulders with Royalty at the Spring Fair
Posted 10th February 2012
Our buyers, Helene (right) and Jo (left) have just returned from one of Europe's most important trade shows, the Spring Fair in Birmingham. Retailers from all over the world converge in search of the most exciting and innovative new products.
As you can imagine, the theme of the moment was the Queen's Jubilee with lots of specially designed products up for grabs. The Queen herself couldn't resist getting a sneak preview and can be seen here giving Helen and Jo the inside tip on her favourite products (well, not really, but it's the closest they could get...).
Amongst all the Royal momentos, Helene and Jo spotted some homeware trends for the 2012 Spring and Summer season. They predict big things for dark wood, cabin style furniture, a continuation of the Alphabet/Monogram craze and bright, popping colours.
Plus, with much of the nation going greener, they also spotted lots of fabulous accessories and books for the chic cycling set, as well as the more hard core cyclists - all you need for a 'Pimp My Ride' (of the two wheeled, pedal powered variety).
After rubbing shoulders with Heads of State, Jo and Helene thought it only fitting to stay at nearby Catton Hall, a private estate that has been in the same family since 1405. It's full of history and atmosphere and certainly fit for a Queen.
P.S. We hope you can spot the Oliver Bonas product in the images above. Answers on a postcard please..!
You want it and you want it now!
Posted 6th February 2012
You want it and you want it now. Well now you can.
Don't wait till you're home to browse the Oliver Bonas website, put all those wasted hours in your life to better use - the snaking queues at the post office, those endless daily commutes, the interminable traffic jams - by connecting to our site on your mobile.
Now you can buy that fabulous Poem dress you've been lusting after straight away, that Leather Vintage Bird Purse can be yours in an instant and that Velvet Company Love Tub you finally pursuaded your other half to buy can be yours at the press of a button.
When things come to you at those odd moments, you can strike them off your to do list straight away...it's raining and you remember you need a new umbrella, you pick up your holiday snaps and you realise the only way to show them off properly is with the Multi Studio Frame, you get invited to a wedding at short notice and you can immediately choose the perfect dress and the perfect wedding present too.
What are you waiting for?