Archive for June, 2009

Monday’s Smythson Sale Pick: A Mustard ‘Must Have’

June 29, 2009

Brighten up your Monday with this cheerful pocket notebook .  Its vibrant yellow shade, ultra-light Featherweight paper and durable floppy leather binding (hence its name ‘Panama’ – as it is as flexible and long lasting as the Panama hat) make it perfect for everyday use…

Summer Sale Pick: The Nancy Bag

June 24, 2009

This beautifully bright  Nancy handbag is one of our top sale picks.    It’s the perfect summer staple with its ultra-red shade, hand-pleated silk grosgrain fabric and signature Nancy leather clasp.  Its lightweight design makes it ideal for use both during the day or for balmy summer evenings…

Summer Sale Stationery Selections…

June 23, 2009

In need of some notelets to rsvp to all those summer engagements or a set of thank-you cards?  There is no better time to stock up on our exquisite correspondence stationery, such as these pretty silver bird or British bulldog motifs:

Grazia Loves Smythson…

June 19, 2009

Grazia online are embracing the personal touch with their very own ‘Grazia loves Smythson’ Fuchsia notebook - marking the final day of our Art of Personalization event.  If you would like your very own notebook personalized as a gift or for yourself, we also offer the service online

Grazia Online 16 June 2009

Let’s Get Personal…

June 17, 2009

 

The art of personalization is currently being brought to life in our New Bond Street flagship store by John Timms, our expert gold stamper, who will personalize Smythson notebooks, diaries or leather accessories with the initials, name or message of your choice – perfect for any last minute Father’s Day gifts (as shown below).

John will be resident on the shop floor until this Friday, 19th June,  so why not pop in for a rare glimpse into the personalization process and the unique art of gold stamping, which uses traditional techniques and equipment dating back over 120 years…

Last Chance to Buy…

June 15, 2009

Our much-coveted Giles Deacon Correspondence Cards  are available to buy for one more week , so if you’ve been hankering after this exquisite set of haute couture stationery featuring Giles’ fashion sketches complete with neon tissue-lined envelopes, you’d better look sharp…

Everything’s Coming Up Roses: Plum Sykes loves her Pink Personalized Smythson Stationery

June 12, 2009

In this month’s Vogue, famed journalist and author Plum Sykes waxes lyrical on her love of all things pink – from her sartorial tastes to her choice of interiors, right down to the shade of her personalized writing paper (Smythson, of course). Plum opts for our Park Avenue Pink paper and has her name engraved in pale Grey ink, how chic!

Whether pink is your preference, or you’re more of a Bond St Blue, classic Cream Wove or simple White Laid, why not visit our online personalized stationery service and experiment with a choice of papers, lettering styles and ink shades to discover your very own stationery style?

Sign up to the Smythson Newsletter for Exclusive Sale Access

June 10, 2009

We’re getting everything ready for our online Summer Sale here at Smythson, and we’re currently offering exclusive early access to our Newsletter subscribers.  You can register here to shop our Sale Site before everybody else…

The new Maze Satchel tops today’s Grazia Fashion Charts

June 9, 2009

The Chalk Maze Satchel is the new summer handbag according to today’s Grazia magazine.  Why?  It’s “gorgeous, perfectly formed” and will “sharpen your look in an instant” says the weekly style bible.

The Satchel partners perfectly with all this season’s key trends: team with Breton stripes and white jeans for nautical chic, give a clean line to complement pretty floral prints or wear as an edgy partner to masculine tailored combos…

Featuring our signature Maze geometric design and a brushed gold enamel clasp closure, the Satchel opens to reveal 3 spacious peach satin-lined compartments and a practical zipped pocket for all your essentials – the perfect size for a day at the races or the polo.

Also available in a chic neutral Pebble shade, the Satchel is made from supple goatskin leather which has been treated and ‘cracked’ to achieve a beautiful vintage glazed finish.

Make next Sunday extra-special with a Personalized Present

June 8, 2009

Don’t be caught empty-handed this Father’s Day – browse our selection of gift ideas perfect for any paternal figure.  Our top tip?  Pick a pocket-size notebook such as ‘Superdad’ (limited-edition for Father’s Day), ‘Golf Notes’, ‘Wine Memoranda’, ‘Fishing Notes’ or ‘Restaurant Notes’ (depending on his preferred past-time) and personalize with his initials, name or a special message for something practical, thoughtful and enduring this June 21st.  Each Smythson gift will arrive in our signature Nile Blue packaging tied with grosgrain ribbon for that extra special touch…

 

Plus, see the art of personalization brought to life next week in our New Bond Street flagship store, where one of our skilled craftsmen will be resident,  giving a first-hand glimpse into gold-stamping – a unique art form which employs traditional techniques and equipment dating back over 120 years.