Autumn 2011 - Sales and Support team favourites

With the launch of our Autumn 2011 collection last weekend and the catalogue winging its way to you all very shortly, yesterday marked a special occasion in the calendar which all of our Sales and Support team love – the chance to view the new collection for themselves. Between you and I, part of the reason they liked it so much could be because they enjoyed a selection of Danish pastries as they heard all about the range (I am joking…although I am sure they were appreciated!).

Once the team had immersed themselves in the new collection (this took some time as it is of course our biggest range yet!) I took the opportunity to find out about a few of their favourite items. Each staff member chose something quite different proving that the styles and cuts created this season suit a range of tastes.

First to willingly volunteer to model for me was Lucy who was very quick to pick out the Hooded Toscana Jacket (a girl after my own heart!)…
Lucy really liked the shade of grey that the Hooded Toscana Jacket comes in and felt that it would complement her wardrobe. At £895 it was a key investment piece for Lucy which she would enjoy for many years to come. She imagined wearing it during a wintry blizzard and still feeling cosy and warm and pointed out that the length meant she could wear it every day or on a smarter occasion.

My next model in the making was Maria, who noted the Wide Rib Cowl as her favourite…
I love this piece. Maria has a very petite frame but unlike many poncho garments, I think this style flatters rather than swamps her. Maria said she loved how the Wide Rib Cowl could be thrown over anything to add a warm, snuggly layer. She picked out the flattering neck style and softness created by the hints of angora in the yarn.

Just as keen to show me her favourite piece from our new collection was Naomi who selected one of the new shapes from the range, the Cable Square Neck…
Straight away, Naomi expressed her love for the striking square neck and on-trend cable stitching of this gorgeous knit. Naomi chose not to wear the Cable Square Neck for the purpose of the photo as she was feeling a little bit shy but you can still make out the modern, flattering shape– Naomi thought it was a beautifully fitted garment and I must say I agree.

Last but not least, I asked Jaki, our new Customer Service Supervisor for her thoughts on her favourite piece. Jaki only started with us last month so has been getting to grips with all our products over the past few weeks. Out of all of the products she has seen, Jaki has picked out the new Bamboo Cowl Back Nightie…
By the time we were able to get outside, the good old Cornish wind was truly blowing so it looked like this wonderfully light nightie might blow away! Jaki pointed out that the lightness of the Bamboo Cowl Back Nightie was one of the reasons she liked it so much, along with the longer back which she felt was very flattering and easy to wear, adding how soft the bamboo felt.

I didn’t manage to photograph the whole Sales and Support team as, besides the phones ringing, some were making the most of their annual leave before the winter rush but thank you very much to the ladies who have featured in today’s post . Now you might know who you’re speaking to next time you ring in with an order!