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Supplier Spotlight: Asklöv

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New perfumer Aude Brenier-Asklöv combines her dual French & Swedish nationalities in her exceptional first collection of candles. Aude's classical French perfumery training is married with her Scandinavian aesthetic; a taste for the parred down and understated. The four scents are sublime and elegantly underscore any room; adding grace and a fragrant flourish to your carefully considered living environment and decor. Roullier White is proud and delighted to be the exclusive stockist of Asklöv in the UK. Early morning in South West France; a ripe fig pulled from the tree, the flesh of the fruit and the sap of the broken stem. Fig Leaf White Rose Cedarwood, Amber, Violet Leaf Buy Arcachon £28 A browse around the Union Square farmers' market, a stroll through the birch trees of the High Line, before collapsing in a leather sofa in Soho House. Carrot, Cinnamon, Incense, Jasmine, Saffron, Leather Patchouli,...

Supplier Spotlight: Duralex: From 1930 to 2016

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The adventure began in the 1930s. Saint-Gobain took over La-Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin factory, near Orleans that was formerly owned by a vinegar maker and later by a perfumer that produced their bottles there. A few years later, Saint-Gobain, a pioneer in the tempered glass technology, made its first attempts at adapting the process to the tableware production. In 1945, the Duralex brand was registered. After post-war reconstruction, the "thirty glorious years". France and Europe returned to prosperity. Households and institutions sought to buy modern, practical, well-designed and economical products. In the sixties and seventies, Duralex expanded and developed internationally. The brand and its products became familiar to millions of consumers worldwide. The internationalisation of markets, the emergence of new competitors... The 1990s were a difficult turning point. Saint-Gobain decided to sell Duralex to focus on its other businesses.  First owned by ...

Supplier Spotlight: Lad

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100% Woollen Ties - Yorkshire Through and Through LAD are a Yorkshire based company who pride themselves in celebrating and honouring the integrity of Yorkshire's industrial heritage. Their 100% woollen ties reflect this county pride through honest and high-quality production - production that emerges straight out of the last remaining, "fully-vertical" woollen mill in England. All their ties are washed, dyed, carded, spun and woven completely on site. LAD fully support The Campaign for Wool, a global endeavour to raise awareness amongst consumers about the unique, natural and sustainable benefits offered by wool. Read more here. We have four beautiful colours available in store and online, each named after a famous Yorkshire industrial pioneer.  Salt - A Leeds born manufacturer and philanthropist who created the model industrial textile town of Saltaire. Moon - Abraham Moon & Sons, the owners of the last operating "fully-vertical...

Supplier Spotlight - Rod from Rodology

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'Rodology' is the pseudonym for freelance artist, photographer and designer-maker Roderick Barker-Benfield. Rod creates jewellery, makes sculptures, and also dabbles in photographic portraiture. Roderick combines his eye for detail with his passion for creativity to capture and create things you wouldn't normally see. Rodology's unique and beautifully intricate cufflinks are a prime example of this creativity, and is a product we are thrilled to stock. His jewellery and cufflinks can be found in several high end and boutique stockists around the UK whilst his photographic work is regularly published in prestigious national newspapers and magazines including The Guardian, The Sunday Times and the BBC.       Rodology Cufflinks, available through Roullier White .  Roderick lives in South London, and whilst his base of operations has recently moved to SW2, he has no problem getting around on his beloved Honda C90. Rodology have some new products currently in the...

Supplier Spotlight - Emma from Beau Ties

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Emma is a fashion graduate from Portsmouth University who creates men's accessories (bow ties, pocket squares and skinny ties) along with hair bows and women's ties. They are lovingly hand made from carefully sourced fabric including vintage and recycled clothes.                                                                     This particular tie was made out of a Laura Ashley fabric Emma has always been a fan of the "English Gentleman" look, and this image was the main source of inspiration for creating her company. Her ethos is to make each customer feel special and unique whilst brining back the well dressed gent. Each of her bow ties come packaged in a sophisticated box complete with ribbon and a personalised, hand-written message from Emma herself as a "thank you". Emma has always had a k...