bond clothing stores , bond clothes , bond clothiers , or bond stores , was a men 's clothing manufacturing company and retailer .

the company catered to the middle-class consumer .

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the average number of employees per establishment in clothing stores stayed near 13 during the 2001–2010 period , though it decreased from 25 to 21 in family clothing stores .
brook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store | library of congress
bond stores was organized in maryland on march 19 , 1937 by the consolidation of bond clothing company , a maryland corporation , and its subsidiary , bond stores , incorporated . the principal executive offices of the corporation were located at 261 fifth avenue , new york , new york .
( a 1997 article from the new york times about the bond clothing store signs . )
within the retail trade industry , employment in men ' s and women ' s clothing stores , shoe stores , and jewelry , luggage , and leather goods stores decreased from 1990 to 2011 . in contrast , industries such as children ' s and infant ' s clothing ( 118 . 6 percent ) , cosmetic and beauty supply stores ( 82 . 3 percent ) , family clothing ( 63 . 2 percent ) , and clothing accessories stores ( 57 . 0 percent ) all experienced an increase in employment from 1990 to 2011 . from 1990 to 2007 , employment in family clothing stores increased from 273 , 700 jobs to 539 , 800 jobs , or 97 . 2 percent . since 2007 , the family clothing stores industry has lost 93 , 100 jobs , or 17 . 2 percent .
the bond clothing chain was founded in cleveland in 1914 . the first store sold fifteen dollar men ' s suits . during the 30 ' s and 40 ' s , it was the largest chain of men ' s clothing stores in the country .
[ item title , item date ] , bond clothing stores , inc . papers , d . 222 , rare books , special collections , and preservation , river campus libraries , university of rochester
the bond clothing store opened its doors in cleveland , oh in 1914 and started out as a cheap men ' s suit retailer . it quickly became one of the country ' s biggest clothing retailers and by 1924 , it had expanded into a national chain with 28 stores in cities across the us .
and new electronic billboards cover much of the spot where the bond clothes sign once stood . however , bond 45 sports a flashy neon sign which draws inspiration from the original bond clothes sign ( complete with a clock dial - style o ) that recalls a time when neon reigned supreme and the bond clothes outlet was new york ' s
cathedral of clothing
!
we open the london city store in 2003 , in 2005 stores open in ireland and norwich . jenners & beatties department stores become part of the house of fraser brand .
correspondence - - durable clothing co . and michaels - stern co . , 1938 .
a postcard of the new bond clothes sign at night . ( wikimedia commons )
the bond clothing store sign circa 1941 . ( library of congress ) some of the biggest neon signs - if not the biggest signs - to ever domin . . .
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a former ralph lauren store on bleecker street . the brand once had three stores on the street .
horydczak , theodor , approximately , photographer . brook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store . washington d . c , none . ca . 1920 - ca . 1950 . photograph . urltoken
the earlier bond sign on the second floor , with the clock dial in the letter o , was retained . mr . leigh says he believes he also designed this sign when bond first moved in .
but no one has yet equaled the colossal exhortations of douglas leigh ' s 1948 bond clothing store ' s sign . it lasted only six years , but some fragments still peep out from under the latest advertisements .
correction : april 6 , 1997 , sunday the streetscapes column last sunday , about the elaborate advertising sign built in 1946 atop the former bond clothing store in times square , misstated the wording that was part of the display . the wording was , ' ' every hour 3 , 490 people buy at bond . ' '
horydczak , theodor , approximately , photographer . brook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store . ca . 1920 - ca . 1950 . photograph . retrieved from the library of congress , < urltoken > .
is the building above not the coolest thing you have ever seen ? do you know where this building used to be in downtown cleveland ? it was one of the last art moderne buildings to reside in the city – it is the home of the bond clothing company . and it was located on the northwest corner of east ninth and euclid avenue ( think national city tower today ) . the bond clothing company was started in the hickcox building on the same corner in the 1920′s . charles bond founded the firm and it quickly became the largest retail chain for men’s clothing in the united states and was well known for its two piece suit collection for men . anyway , the bond company decided to tear down the hickox building in 1946 and erected this beautiful monument soon thereafter .
in 1975 , the bond clothes company started liquidating its assets and selling its now - dwindling company to foreign investors . the outlet in times square dubbed the
cathedral of clothing
in its heyday closed in 1977 . by 1982 , the last remnants of bond clothes were sold . despite all this , what remained of the original bond clothes sign would stay prominent at this location well into the 1980s , during which time the old outlet building became a
bleecker street , as mr . sietsema wryly noted , became “the epicenter of the designer - store revolution , whereby many of the old , functioning stores , like bodegas , laundromats and video stores , were replaced by shops selling $ 400 t - shirts . ”
horydczak , t . , photographer . brook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store . washington d . c , none . ca . 1920 - ca . 1950 . [ photograph ] retrieved from the library of congress , urltoken
bond’s was a short - lived disco and rock venue that featured dancing and live acts , most famously the clash .
despite market conditions , key brands including bonds and workwear performed well , but were offset by declines in clothing new zealand and holeproof .
the sign on top of the bond store had been controlled by general outdoor advertising , but in 1948 the 38 - year - old mr . leigh got the concession and persuaded barney ruben , the head of bond , to erect the most astounding display ever .
in 1975 , the company was sold to foreign investors , then broken up and sold in smaller groups to management . many of the stores closed .
as mr . duffy told the new york times back in december 2001 , “if i could have 20 stores on bleecker street , i would . ”
14 photographic prints . | photographs show washington , d . c . fish market and stores on waterfront , including workers and detail shots of seafood .
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the venue became the bond’s international casino , a nod to the international casino , a 1930s - era nightclub that existed on the site .
unfortunately these changes will necessitate 1850 jobs losses in australia over an 18 - month period including 1200 in clothing manufacturing , ' ' she said .
but , she added , she didn’t foresee the effects on bleecker street , where she used to scour the antiques stores for inspiration and household items like curtains .
over the 2010–2020 period , as clothing continues to be made in other countries and the demand for custom clothing keeps declining , occupations such as sewing machine operators , fabric and apparel patternmakers , textile and garment pressers , and textile knitting and weaving machine setters , operators , and tenders are all projected to decrease in employment .
by the late 1950s , bond began leasing the billboard space to other brands , like pepsi , which turned the two human statues into giant soda bottles .
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aggregate statistics aside , evidence abounds . in 1974 , some 70 , 000 workers were employed in 450 plants along the mexican border under the in - bond , or
as times square slid into decay ( above , in 1979 ) , part of the bond sign continued to live on—even after the store went out of business in 1977 .
today the site is the location of the restaurant bond 45 , which continues the neon sign tradition . ( second photo : wikipedia ; third photo : bow tie partners )
from 1990 to 2011 , within the wholesale trade industry , employment in industries such as jewelry and women ' s and children ' s clothing experienced little or no change . however , over that period , employment in the men ' s and boy ' s clothing industry decreased 17 . 5 percent—from 32 , 000 jobs in 1990 to 26 , 400 jobs in 2011 .
the pepsi sign , too , lasted just a few years , succeeded by others , like the camel sign of the 80 ' s with two illuminated cigarette packs at either end . now the old bond building is occupied by a mixed bag of stores and theaters , topped by floodlit billboards for jockey and liz claiborne that are big and bright , though hardly spectacular .
as a very young man , i worked at bond clothing in times square in 1973 in the office on the 2nd floor . besides paging sales people and doing some cashiering , i also did the daily sales and cash report and then accompanied the office manager , teddy , to the bank with our deposit . it was an amazing time im my life .
during this time , we take on a number of stores , some of which go on to become the brands you love to wear today ; including dickins & jones , rackhams & cavendish house .
some of the biggest neon signs - if not the biggest signs - to ever dominate new york city ' s times square were the signs advertising the bond clothing store . these massive signs were some of the most brilliant and colorful signs produced during the 20th century in new york city and they added a nice dash of animation to new york ' s nighttime skyline !
the old bond building is now owned by a company headed by charles b . moss jr . , successor to the b . s . moss theater chain founded by his grandfather .
the company says the new strategy will deliver $ 150 million a year in cost savings by full year 2011 after an overhaul of sourcing , including closing the majority of its australian clothing manufacturing operations .
it would be a great public service for some sharp museum curator to acquire his valuable trove . and when they do , they should also get a bulb from the bond news zipper .
ms morphet said pacific brands will implement a new strategy , dubbed pacific brands 2010 , to restructure the business , fold smaller brands to cut costs and complexity and shut down some clothing manufacturing in australia .
an article last thursday about the retail blight of bleecker street misstated the location of arleen bowman’s clothing boutique . it was on bleecker between west 10th and charles street , not west 10th and perry street .
the new 50 - foot - high bond sign ran 200 feet from 44th to 45th street . two 50 - foot - tall figures , one male , one female , flanked a central 50 , 000 - gallon waterfall 27 feet high and 120 feet long . above everything rose a digital clock with the legend : ' ' every day 3 , 490 people buy at bond . ' '
but the textile , clothing and footwear union ' s michele o ' neil says the closures aren ' t justified . she has made an urgent call for high - level meetings in a bid to save jobs .
in october of 1954 , leigh proposed that bond allow other companies to make use of the sign . bond agreed and the sign was turned over to pepsi cola . he replaced the two human figures with pepsi cola bottles and the clock was transformed into a giant bottle cap with the pepsi logo on it . for most of the 1950s , this new sign would remain a landmark in times square .
the base on which the bond sign rested was an electric news zipper , perhaps five feet high , running along the entire facade , and the entire display had 23 , 250 bulbs . the combination of large flat sign , moving lights and messages , falling water and three - dimensional sculpture effects made the $ 350 , 000 bond sign perhaps the most ambitious sign in the city ' s history .
fans of old - school new york neon know the bond clothes billboard and sign , the enormous and spectacular signage that lit up broadway and 45th street in different forms from the 1940s to the 1980s .
the original marc jacobs store on bleecker that started the boom was next door with its windows blacked out . ms . reitman had an idea for that space and the other empty stores that dot bleecker street like missing teeth in a very expensive mouth .
customs furthermore provides for rebate stores . these stores may only store goods which have been entered under rebate of duty under the provisions of schedules no 3 , 4 and 6 and are regularly inspected by customs . the reason for such inspections is to monitor the use of the rebated goods that are imported subject to certain conditions , e . g . materials in rolls for the manufacture of infants’ garments . all or part of the duties is not payable provided the conditions of the rebate item are adhered to .
90 photographic prints . | photographs show story of ella watson , black government charwoman for twenty - six years , and miscellaneous scenes in a black neighborhood . going to work at 5 : 30 p . m . cleaning offices , halls , toilets , and returning home at 2 : 30 a . m . at home with three grandchildren and adopted daughter she supports on salary of $ 1 , 080 per year ( minus war bond and other deductions ) . neighborhood stores . attending . . .
but , as mr . leigh told carl spielvogel , a new york times reporter , in 1953 , the value of even the most spectacular sign is in its novelty . and by that time the bond sign was five years old .
her neighbors included antiques stores like pierre deux , treasure & trifles and susan parrish ; a pet store called the bird jungle ; the biography bookshop ; and nusraty afghan imports , where an immigrant named abdul nusraty had been selling rugs , jewelry and antiquities since 1979 .
captured in countless photos ( at left , on new year’s eve 1950 ) , the sign that stood from the late 1940s to the mid - 1950s—with a clock in the o of the bond name—has become an emblem of times square’s postwar glory years .
title brook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store contributor names horydczak , theodor , approximately 1890 - 1971 , photographer created / published ca . 1920 - ca . 1950 . subject headings - clothing stores . - united states - - district of columbia - - washington ( d . c . ) - district of columbia - - washington ( d . c . ) format headings acetate negatives . notes - item title devised . medium 1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in . call number / physical location lc - h814 - 2627 - 001 [ p & p ; ] source collection horydczak , theodor , ca . 1890 - 1971 . theodor horydczak collection ( library of congress ) repository library of congress prints and photographs division washington , d . c . 20540 usa digital id thc 5a45265 / / urltoken control number thc1995008762 / pp reproduction number lc - h814 - t - 2627 - 001 ( interpositive ) rights advisory publication may be restricted . for information see
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( urltoken ) online format image description 1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in .
but the bond sign survives in spots . much of the red - granite facade remains , and on the second floor on the 44th street side , old enameled signs fill window openings . just above the roundabout theater marquee , the shadowy trace of ' ' o n d ' ' is visible - - the anchor points for the clock face in the masonry are evident . above and to the right , a curious black rectangle is the last remnant of the bond zipper sign , most of its bulbs still in place .
if many of the high - end stores along bleecker didn’t prosper as businesses , “they succeeded in transforming the area into a luxury retail neighborhood that feeds on itself , ” said jeremiah moss , who has tracked the city’s ever - changing streetscape on his blog , jeremiah’s vanishing new york , since 2007 .
' ' this is devastating and distressing news for the workers concerned , ' ' mr rudd told parliament . ' ' this is bad news for the tcf sector , it is bad news for the economy , ' ' he said , referring to the textile , clothing and footwear industries .
in 1987 , after learning about a store for rent from the owner of a bleecker street nail salon , arleen bowman opened a women’s clothing boutique under her own name at 353 bleecker , between west 10th and charles streets . the space was around 300 square feet ; she paid $ 1 , 500 in monthly rent .
it was around this time that janet russo , a clothing designer , and her husband , bill jacklin , an artist , both longtime village residents , sold their townhouse on bank street to mr . duffy . she felt the village had changed , she said , “to the point where i wouldn’t want to live there . ”
see the highlights from # ra250bondst , where the fashion and the art world came together in celebration of the royal academy of art’s 250th year . from june 22nd , bond street’s world - leading fashion and fine jewellery brands collaborated with renowned artists to takeover the windows , exploring the theme of 250 years of art .
this sign was one of the most spectacular , if not the most spectacular sign to ever hang in times square , and at $ 350 , 000 , most likely the most expensive ! it advertised bond clothes from the time of its inception in 1948 until 1954 , when leigh had other plans in mind for it .
the nightclub lasted only a few years , and in 1940 bond clothes took over much of the space . the architect james p . whiskeman designed a new front with red - granite panels and glass block , but a 1940 ' s photograph shows the steel framework bare except for a relatively small billboard for schlitz beer .
however , pac brands said it will keep its non - clothing manufacturing facilities in australia open , including its bike helmet factory in victoria , its nsw and victoria carpet underlay factories , and a bed manufacturing plant in tasmania . most of its foam factories around the country will avoid shutdown , as will its uniforms factory in victoria , the company said .
at first the signs were just add - ons to existing buildings , but in 1936 the city bank farmers trust company built a two - story building with a sign that more than doubled the height of the structure . designed by acock & lloyd , the building was trim , moderne in style , with a theater , stores and a vast nightclub , the international casino .
ms . consolo , the real estate agent , noted the number of newish beauty boutiques on bleecker , including sisley and aesop , as well as long - term tenants like the perfumer bond no . 9 and the beauty brand fresh . the future of the street , she said , may be as “beauty and lipstick alley . ”
she was standing in front of atm anthony thomas melillo , a clothing boutique that opened in february to sell $ 115 “destroyed wash” t - shirts and other garments . the store had no customers , and the front door was open , allowing the air - conditioning to pump out into the street , something ms . reitman lectured the young sales associates about .
bleecker street , mr . moss said , is a prime example of high - rent blight , a symptom of late - stage gentrification . “these stores open as billboards for the brand , ” he said . “then they leave because the rents become untenable . landlords hold out . and you’re left with storefronts that will sit vacant for a year , two years , three years . ”
this small collection consists of one box containing four folders . the most significant historical information can be found in folder 1 , which contains newspaper articles about bond clothes . folder 2 contains copies of the company ' s newsletter . also included is a limited amount of correspondence regarding robert m . adler ' s research into the company ' s history .
to mark the 250th anniversary of the royal academy , the summer exhibition will spill out on to london’s bond street , with internationally renowned artist , rose wylie , ra commissioned to dress the street in bespoke flags . the artist has used details from her most recent body of work , lolita’s house continuing her fascination with the shifting nature of memory .
the next year mr . leigh proposed that bond rent its rooftop sign space to someone else , and in october 1954 the famous sign went dry and dark . he designed the successor sign , for pepsi - cola , which restarted the waterfall but replaced the two figures with equally large pepsi bottles , and the digital clock with a colossal bottle cap .
in the fast - paced new york retail scene , it can be hard to remain hot for long , given the speed of trends and how fast brands and styles fall out of favor , it ' s no surprise that the stores that carry all the gear the kids are lusting after keep changing . consistency is one thing , but when it comes to fashion , relevancy is the name of the game .
mayfair & st james’s throws open its doors for a free weekend of art & events to celebrate 250 years of creativity across a world - leading cultural district . over 40 of mayfair & st james’s galleries , auction and fashion houses will stage a rich array of exhibitions , tours , panel discussions and installations including a series of artist designed window displays across bond street .
48 photographic prints . | photographs show washington , d . c . district grocery store ( dgs ) warehouse , in an area easily accessible to railroad , river , and truck transportation . unloading into warehouse , filling orders for the 200 member stores . meat cutting , candling eggs , grading fresh fruit and vegetables , checking merchandise , ripening bananas . fish . u . s . inspector grading meat . engineer and refrigerator plant .
more : the roxy theater was immediately north on the 9th st side of the bond store , a nationally know striptease theater . the girls sumbathed on the roof of the gillsey hotel which was at the ne corner of 9th and chester , so folks in the huntington bldg ( then unioni commerce bldg ) could gawk at the nude women if your office was above the 12th floor ! don
29 photographic prints . | photographs show washington , d . c . , activities that indicate something of the scope and function of a self - help exchange . men and women working for scrip to buy clothing and other necessities before seeking employment . unloading salvaged materials . bakery , kitchen , cafeteria , sewing room , shoe , radio , paint and print shops , salesroom . members being interviewed , given physical examinations , buying clothes .
that ' s why we took a look at some of the smaller boutiques and gauged their spot on the style spectrum . after all , not everything that was awesome last year is as talked about right now . whether you ' re wondering which shops to hit up next time you ' re in nyc , or you just want some new spots to check out , we got you covered . these are the 10 coolest men ' s stores in new york right now .
two weeks ago mr . moss terminated the lease of the roundabout theater , a major tenant , and now cushman & wakefield is working on an analysis of the site , which could be worth more than $ 50 million . even if he doesn ' t sell , mr . moss says he wants a more efficient use of the sign space , which would eliminate the bare spots that reveal fragments of the bond sign .
and then ? blowback . while quirky independent stores couldn’t afford the new bleecker , it became apparent over time that neither could the corporate brands that had remade the street . an open secret among retailers had it that bleecker street was a fancy potemkin village , empty of customers . celebrities shopped there because they wouldn’t be bothered . the “sex and the city” fans lining up at magnolia and snapping photos of carrie’s stoop weren’t willing or able to fork over $ 2 , 000 for designer heels .
50 photographic prints . | photographs show washington , d . c . u . s . post office , main building , and railway mail operations . exterior views , scenes in lobby , workrooms , loading platforms . loading and unloading , sorting , canceling , handling christmas mail . receiving and sorting mail aboard railway mail car . printing , gumming , perforating , examining , counting , and coiling postage stamps at the bureau of engraving and printing . bond , currency , and stamp designer . storage vault .
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big , exciting signs are articles of faith for the new times square , which now has a concorde , a steaming coffee cup and a huge coke bottle with a retractable straw .
in the 1880 ' s , broadway north of 42d street was an industrial area of blacksmiths and carriage factories . but just three decades later the migration of theaters and hotels had turned it in into the great white way . even city planners opposed to commercial signs found something fitting in the gaudy electric signs that turned night into day and attracted gawking tourists .
above this rose a huge electric sign with fish blowing bubbles that advertised wrigley ' s spearmint gum . the sign , the work of the designer and artist dorothy shepard , was built by general outdoor advertising . it looked skeletal by day , but spectacular at night - - the largest advertising yet erected in times square .
by this time mr . leigh , the sign impresario , had already made his mark in times square with a giant , steaming a . & p . coffee cup and camel ' s smoke rings . mr . leigh constantly strove to outdo himself and everybody else , and in 1944 he said he was hoping to turn the top of the empire state building into a bottle or cigar , for any company that could pay the tab .
at night , strands of electric lights seemed to clothe the chunky , modern classical figures , but by day they appeared nude .
mr . leigh says he had wanted to hire the sculptor paul manship , who had done the figure of prometheus in rockefeller center , to work out the figures , but mr . ruben wanted something less expensive .
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as for mr . leigh , in the 70 ' s he developed a sideline of lighting buildings , and says he is now working on the illumination of donald j . trump ' s 40 wall street . he says that no one in recent years has asked him to do another sign spectacular , but that he has all the photographs , drawings and other records from one of this century ' s most unusual design careers .
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many stories have been told about the majestic interior including an open terrace and illuminated mirrored columns that extended from the first floor up to the third floor . there was a large curved staircase that allowed patrons to casually walk through the department store and get a great feel about all four floors and the merchandise offered to patrons . i believe that walker & weeks was the architect of record .
the above photo offers a great view from east ninth looking west down euclid avenue towards public square . i love how this street used to look . unfortunately , the store was torn down in 1978 to make way for the national city tower . this is brilliant architecture . seems a shame to have lost this to a bland commercial tower .
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attractive young women modeled clothes in the second story rounded window over the intersection of 9th and euclid during the lunch hour . i started working at that intersection in 1958 and enjoyed a few ‘longer than usual’ lunches to gawk at the models !
my mom worked here as a manager on the 2nd floor when i was a child . i remember coming downtown on the bus to visit her with my big sister to go with her to lunch at the forum cafeteria . you’re right about the interior–i remember the swoop of the wide staircase up to her small office–the wide stainless steel hand railing and what i would later come to know as art deco styling . very happy to see these pics . they bring back so many memories . i remember it being beautiful but so hard to describe to my wife and children .
oh wow , i remember going to the forum with my mom when i was a kid . she worked there in the 60s , and my sister and i thought it was the coolest place . i remember it had an automated system for moving trays .
the destruction of this beautiful piece of artwork to be replaced by an ugly giant eyesore best describes the stupidity of the major population of cleveland , absolutely disgusting , the city should be ashamed , but one has to look no further than the people who have been running this city for decades , complete imbeciles .
i vaguely remember coming here as a boy in the 1960’s ; probably for my dad to purchase a sunday suit . i think i may have purchased a suit while in high school at the great lakes mall store .
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a lot can happen in 100 years . we know because this year , bonds turns 100 years young . from our early beginnings in 1915 , as a small manufacturer of women’s hosiery to now as one of australia’s most iconic brands , we’ve shaped ourselves to fit the needs ( and bodies ) of aussie families .
it ' s these humble beginnings that haven ' t just helped us to establish a benchmark in great quality , but have allowed us to play a proud role in aussie history too . from providing charles kingsford - smith and charles ulm with comfy undergarments for their record - setting flight across the pacific in 1928 to dressing 120 , 000 volunteers at the 2000 sydney olympics in iconic uniforms that were as vibrant as the games themselves , we’ve come a long way over the last century .
we’re the first thing you put on in the morning and the last thing you take off . and with the next century shaping up to be even more exciting than the last , one thing has never changed – from 8 seconds or 80 years old , bonds is for everyone .
bonds australia online offers the comfiest men ' s , women ' s , kids ' and baby clothes , undies and socks at affordable prices . with everyday wardrobe essentials including tees , hoodies , and socks , bonds has a style for every member of the family .
with so many comfy options to choose from , bonds is the go - to place for all your wardrobe needs . start shopping now !
dreaming of a winter escape ? then this dose of vacay inspo from brooke nash might be just what you need right now . .
three words : sticky . date . hotcakes . winter is the perfect time to whip up these tummy - warming hotcakes complete with butterscotch sauce .
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way back in 1849 , hugh fraser and james arthur opened a drapery shop at the corner of argyle street & buchanan street in glasgow . by 1941 , what started as a small , local shop acquired a number of businesses in scotland and became house of fraser ltd .
in 1953 , with hugh fraser ' s sons at the helm , we add binns ltd to our list of businesses bought , extending our reach across scotland and into north east england and carlisle . in 1957 house of fraser takes control of luxury department store , harrods .
through this period we continue to grow , acquiring dingles group in 1971 and gaining new owners , the fayeds , in 1985 . in 1994 house of fraser becomes a plc , and is floated on the stock exchange for £484 million . a major refurbishment programme begins .
between 1997 & 2000 , we launch our now renowned house brands including womenswear , menswear & homeware collections by linea and a womenswear collection by therapy .
with executive chairman don mccarthy , chief executive john king and the rest of the highland group team now running the show , we launch 12 new house brands , each with their own identity and target market , they quickly develop a following .
2013 sees house of fraser go global ! our first international store opens in abu dhabi ' s world trade center mall .
following record christmas sales in 2014 , this year marks the beginning of a new and exciting journey for house of fraser as we welcome our new owners , nanjing xinjiekou department store co . ltd , and continue to grow our online business .
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the michaels - stern co . is open for research use . researchers are advised to contact rare books , special collections , and preservation prior to visiting . upon arrival , researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification .
the materials in boxes 1 - 6 were donated to the university of rochester libraries by lester e . frankenstein , president of michaels - stern & co . , in 1975 . the materials in box 7 were purchased in 2003 from bob hoffman with the allyn fund .
[ item title , item date ] , michaels - stern co . , d . 117 , rare books , special collections , and preservation , river campus libraries , university of rochester
the michaels - stern & co . maintain their original arrangement as compiled by the author .
1 . advertisements and circulars for michaels - stern co . , 1908 - 1986 .
2 . program , 1911 - - celebration for rudolph lichtenstein , salesman from 1861 - 1911 .
3 . journal articles on michaels - stern co . , 1924 - 1974 .
5 . historical essay on andrew johnson , by lloyd paul stryker , n . d . [ ca . 1940s ? ] .
6 . genealogical information on henry michaels and michaels - stern co . , 1949 - 1986 .
7 . manuscript - -
tradition with tomorrow ' s touch : the long and happy life of michaels / stern , 1849 - 1974 ,
by howard c . hosmer , 1974 .
8 . newspaper articles on michaels - stern co . - - daily news record article on lester frankenstein , president , 1974 ; upstate magazine article , 1984 .
9 . photograph of michaels - stern co . buildings and shops , n . d .
2 . partnership and profit distribution agreements for michaels - stern co . , 1882 - 1912 .
4 . mortgage agreements with george humpfer , 1893 - 1907 ; humpfer ' s last will and testament , 1903 .
5 . miscellaneous michaels - stern co . business agreements and contracts , 1898 - 1908 .
6 . partnership agreements between emanuel friedlich , joseph michaels , and others , 1900 .
7 . land contracts for michaels - stern co . and stern realty co . , 1902 - 1909 .
8 . land contracts between l . adler bros . co . , stern realty co . , and frederick and emma herr , 1902 - 1912 .
9 . stock certificates - - mills averill tailoring co . , 1905 ; maurice silverberg co . , 1929 .
12 . patent rights of michaels - stern co . - - bartell patent pocket co . , 1909 - 1915 ; gray bros . co . , inc . hair cloth cape patent , 1914 ( includes sample of hair cloth cape ) .
13 . debt repayment agreement with david m . garson , 1909 ; garson ' s balance sheets and asset listings , 1909 - 1916 .
14 . mortgage agreements between barnett and dora sablowsky and stern realty co . , 1910 ; fire insurance agreements , 1916 .
15 . lease agreements with croisic realty co . , 1912 - 1915 ; new york county supreme court case documents against croisic realty co . and others , 1914 - 1915 .
17 . credit agreement with e . g . underwood , 1914 , 1917 .
18 . chattel mortgage agreements with payne tailoring co . , inc . , 1935 - 1938 .
19 . cancelled demand loan notes from michaels - stern co . to stern family members , 1937 .
20 . cancelled demand loan notes from michaels - stern co . to miscellaneous individuals , 1937 .
23 . utility bills , service invoices , and miscellaneous receipts , 1879 - 1909 , 1938 .
24 . balance sheet , profit and loss statement , schedules and report , nov . 30 , 1907 .
29 . profit and loss reports , budgets and expense reports , sales reports , 1935 .
30 . profit and loss reports , budgets and expense reports , sales reports , 1936 .
1 . correspondence - - michaels - stern co . and miscellaneous , 1913 - 1914 and undated .
includes promissory notes , feb . 1 , 1913 , and undated newspaper clipping .
2 . correspondence - - seward r . graham and michaels - stern co . , 1913 - 1917 .
4 . cantillon sommer store inventories , assets and liabilities , dec . 1 , 1915 .
5 . correspondence - - isaac adler , jacob f . smith , attorneys for michaels - stern co . and cantillon sommer , 1915 - 1916 .


l.k.bennett is an international luxury fashion brand , based in london , england .

reflecting its modern british heritage , it has established itself as a leading british brand , offering collections of shoes , clothing , handbags and accessories .

l . k . bennett

l . k . bennett , london : address , phone number , l . k . bennett reviews : 2 . 5 / 5
steal kate ' s style - floaty midi dresses from l . k . bennett
kate visits leicester wearing teal l . k . bennett davina dress & jude jacket
designer high heels , evening shoes , sandals & boots | l . k . bennett
stunning wrap dress by l . k . bennett uk 16 vgc purple stretchy viscose tie back
i have been working at l . k . bennett part - time ( more than a year )
founded by linda bennett in london in 1990 , l . k . bennett delivers a sophisticated take on contemporary feminine style . add polish to your accessories with our collection of l . k . bennett shoe , boots and bags .
glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at l . k . bennett , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the l . k . bennett company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at l . k . bennett .
ladies ' l . k . bennett 100 % silk black / white fully lined sleeveless dress sz . 12
kate wears red l . k . bennett ami coat & stuart weitzman boots for visit to unicef copenhagen , denmark
nucleus ip has worked closely with l . k . bennett throughout each step of its expansion and growth , securing trade mark clearance and protection internationally for its brands l . k . bennett , lkb and life is the occasion .
find your nearest l . k . bennett store with ease . browse by area or search for a store by postcode
see kate wearing l . k . bennett pieces in style archive and find news and offers about the brand below :
i bought a pair of leather flat shoes from l k bennett in marylebone high street . owned them for . . .
coats and jackets : she owns the darwin jacket , ami coat and jude jacket from l . k . bennett too .
l . k . bennett is a luxury fashion brand defined by its unmistakable british heritage . underpinned by a desire to offer beautiful , well - made , accessibly priced designerwear ; l . k . bennett collections have a distinct blend of femininity , style , and color .
clutch bags : kate carries several l . k . bennett clutch bags , including plus the nina , natalie , frome and avona styles .
black and white checked strappy dress by l k bennett . unworn , price tag removed . very cute style dress up or dress down .
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i purchased a handbag from l . k . bennett , brook street in june . unfortunately the fine strap broke the first time i used the handbag . having read the reviews of l k bennett ' s customer service on line i expected the worst when i telephoned the branch to . . .
be inspired by the latest styles to land at l . k . bennett . explore elegant occasion wear , timeless shoes and essential bags and accessories .
please note , if you are ordering from l . k . bennett for the first time , your delivery and billing address will need to match .
i applied in - person . the process took 2 + weeks . i interviewed at l . k . bennett ( maidstone , england ) in january 2018 .
l . k . bennett is one of the leading fashion brands known for graceful and practical designs . this united kingdom based designer brand was founded by the famous designer linda bennett . a trained footwear designer , linda bennett created her original store in wimbledon village in 1990 . l . k . bennett has since expanded into an international chain of shops in the uk , ireland europe and the us .
lovely l k bennett dress worn once . fully lined , invisible back zip . luxe fabric in black and cream . a very classy flattering dress for any occasion .
l . k . bennett is available in standalone stores across the us , europe and the middle east , lkbennett . com , urltoken and in select department stores worldwide .
last wednesday i was invited by elle to preview the l . k . bennett aw14 collection in london - one of the many wonderful perks of being an elle insider .
being a firm favourite of the middleton sisters , l . k . bennett’s shoes and bags have been snapped by the press a lot recently , having put in appearances at some rather important engagements ! this and the brand’s emergence on to the us market has increased the profile of the brand helping l . k . bennett become one of the world’s leading fashion houses .
orders with multiple items may be dispatched from both our distribution centre and an l . k . bennett store . you will receive a separate dispatch confirmation email and tracking number for each shipment .
founded in london in 1990 by linda bennett as a concept shoe brand , l . k . bennett rapidly became the ultimate destination for feminine footwear , beloved by celebrities and stylish women alike – most notably recognized for its take on the modern kitten heel .
a design - driven label with a luxury twist , l . k . bennett is for women who want to look and feel their best every day . the mood of the collections is vibrant , with colour and print always an important theme and unexpected design details making it quintessentially british . modern and sophisticated looks of the finest quality take the l . k . bennett woman effortlessly from desk - to - dinner .
appointments are available at all l . k . bennett standalone stores . to book a personal styling appointment please contact the the store , with date / s and time / s that you would like to attend .
kate’s worn a lot of l . k . bennett over the years . she regularly wears shoes , dresses and coats from the brand , plus she owns a few of their clutch bags too . here’s a brief overview :
l . k . bennett 100 % silk dress sz . 12 . black with tiny white irregular spot design ( doesn ' t show clearly on photo ) my photography could be better . fully lined in 100 % viscose .
simply gorgeous l k bennett dress . pure silk , with pure silk linning . flattering cut and easy to dress up or down . unworn . size 14 . from a smoke and pet free home . any questions please ask
individualise your new season assortment with these aurora court shoes from l . k . bennett . featuring an asymmetric design with a slingback strap and simple buckle fastening . finished with a sleek pointed toe , they are set on a mid block heel for comfort .
2006 saw the launch of l . k . bennett’s website urltoken – an ecommerce site offering the brand’s collections to customers around the world . in february 2013 us . urltoken followed – a site catering specifically to american and canadian customers and trading in usd .
i bought a pair of leather flat shoes from l k bennett in marylebone high street . owned them for two days and only used them twice to walk from station to work and the leather near toe creased so badly the shoes looked 5 years . . .
alternatively , shop the blooming beautiful floral print options we ' ve found for you elsewhere . this hobbs dress is fit for a duchess ! then complete the look with kate ' s nude clutch bag and heels , both of which are by l . k . bennett too .
but if you were hoping she had been shopping on her vacation then you ' re out of luck ! kate recycled a favorite old l . k . bennett dress for her trip to luton , which she first wore during the tour of australia and new zealand two years ago .
i am a loyal l . k bennett customer but i recently visited the l . k bennett dublin airport terminal 2 store and was not impressed . i was appalled at the way i was treated . i was not approached for over seven minutes which is extremely long when rushing for a flight . when i asked for certain shoes in my size the staff shrugged at me and weren ' t willing to help . it was as if i was a nuisance to them and they just wanted to talk among themselves . for that reason i didn ' t purchase the goods which… read full review
l k bennett penny silk dress size 12 new with tags . cut from fluid silk , this vibrant red style will effortlessly skim your curves . detailed with a white spot print , penny is fitted at the waist . spot print , tie waist and sleeveless r . r . p . £275 . 00
shoes : kate’s most famous l . k . bennett shoes are the sledge platform courts . they garnered lots of media attention in 2012 when kate visited a mosque and took off the shoes ( out of respect ) . she’s also worn the floret , fern , art , agata , sliver and the harper shoes from the same brand :
l . k . bennett have the loveliest range of shoes , clothing , handbags & accessories appropriate for all ages , from 19 to 90 , they ' ve got it covered . so i ' ll take the skirt , pumps , pink brogues , nude bag , monochrome heels and . . right where ' s that money tree ?
gorgeous summer dress by lk bennett size u . k . 10 a line dress with a lovely neck detailing and a matching belt worn only once and cleaned from smoke and pet free home check out my other items
lk bennett is no longer a one - woman band ( although with 100 per cent ownership bennett is still very much in charge ) . this makes it relatively easy for investors who might otherwise worry about the impact on the business of bennett taking a back seat .
we love the rather regal blue hue as well as the flattering placement of the poppy print on this dress . back in 2014 it had pretty much sold out as soon as she stepped off the plane , but since then l . k . bennett have brought back this very popular dress . so click ( right ) to snap it up before it ' s gone for good !
oh those cream courts . never has anyone ever been so faithful to a signature shoe . and yet they always look box fresh ? we have reason to believe that kate’s l . k . bennett collection is housed a mini - wardrobe of its own and comprises of even more classic heels , a few pairs of showstopper sandals and a dozen or so boxes of stockpiled nude ‘sledge’ pumps .
import duty : we ship to all countries outside of the eu on a delivery duty unpaid basis . this means the recipient will be liable for any local sales taxes or import duties which may be charged on the purchase . l . k . bennett cannot be held responsible should local customs authorities wish to confiscate any items or charge any import duty . the recipient is responsible for paying the duty .
beautiful l . k . bennett dress size 10 . immaculate condition . vibrant blues and greens stunning dress bound to receive compliments . ideal for weddings or special occasions etc . very flattering fit . uk bidders only please . i post all items 2nd class with proof of postage within 3 working days of cleared paypal payment . please pay within 48 hours of the end of the auction . no returns accepted .
beautiful lk bennett shift dress with waist button detail . side zip . fully lined . as new condition
standing for enduring style and confidence , l . k . bennett designs are for those who want to look effortlessly polished and feel their best . all collections are designed in - house with a distinctive handwriting that combines signature detailing with striking colours , distinctive prints and flattering fit and a quality that is crafted to be treasured . the brand aims to empower and inspire confident femininity for a new era of women .
if you were allowed to have a good old root around inside kate middleton ‘s closet , how many fashion gems do you think you’d find ? there’s a plethora of mcqueen , sure . boxes and boxes of nude l . k . bennett courts , obviously . but the duchess of cambridge is also really good at introducing us to niche new brands that we would never previously have heard of ( aquatalia , anyone ? ) .
l . k . bennett stands for enduring style and confidence , we design for those who want to look effortlessly polished and feel their best . all of our collections are designed in - house with a distinctive handwriting that combines signature detailing with striking colours , distinctive prints and flattering fit and a quality that is designed to be treasured . we want to empower and inspire confident femininity for a new era of women ' s women .
in july 2014 , kate attended the wimbledon semi - finals . she looked chic in her white zimmermann “roamer” dress , which you may recall she wore during her visit to sydney , australia earlier in the year . she accessorised with her l . k . bennett sledge pumps in nude . as you can see from the photograph below , kate carried her anya hindmarch fan clutch , previously seen during the canada tour in . . . view the post
this is a fabulous cotton and silk cocoon dr apple dress in ballerina bylk bennett £275 . chest 40
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this is a fabulous dress from l . k . bennet , size 16 in a beautiful shade of pink . fully lined with nice pink lining . side concealed zip . small opening at neck with button . kick back vent . this was an expensive dress and is in used but excellent condition as it has been worn once to a wedding .
this flattering lk bennett dress is in light grey , dark version just shows the style better than the grey photos .
this year has been the most successful in lk bennett ' s history with record profits , good like - for - like sales and strong trading from our new stores ,
bennett said when asked how the luxury retailer is weathering the storm .
aquatalia by marvin k . is another brand kate’s been keen on since the st andrews days . the italian leather designer is renowned for his super - comfy and weather - ready soles . chic .
beautiful pink occa dress by lk bennett . size 10 only worn once . like new condition . still being sold on website for £235
i bought a stiletto boot and black suede shoes from l k bennett . they were both stunning on sight . but , walking around streets in them , they are extremely uncomfortable . the leather on the boots peeled off after 2 wears ! i am very careful about my things to a point of paranoia , but this is just too much . that being said , they have amazing scarves and good quality dresses . i would never buy any shoes or boots there again though no matter how tempting they look . extremely bad quality and not… read full review
i am writing this in the hope other people will realise the very poor service l k bennett displays . surprising as i see this as one of the more expensive shops on the high street . i purchased two handbags in the sale , my reason was to see what one my mum wanted for her birthday and then take the other one back for a refund . the bags were identical just different colours , the total cost was £260 . i went back in my lunch break three days later only to be told that there was no refunds on sale… read full review
ouch ! no wonder it has taken lots of phone calls with advisers to get bennett , 43 , to subject herself to media scrutiny again .
these shoes we absolutely gorgeous , a perfect shade of coral a beautiful design - what the hell went wrong ! ! ! i may as well have been wearing tissue paper . these shoes lasted approxitaly 2 hours before the sole started flaking away from the shoe and leaving holes , scratches and craters - as if i ' d been wearing them for 6 months . i should also point out that i was at a wedding with clean flat services not a muddy field ( as the sale woman suggested ) . i went to my local l . k bennett , explained… read full review
now the deal is finally done . signed off yesterday morning after months of hushed meetings and long nights with bankers and lawyers , bennett has agreed to talk .
to the list of ambitious names hoping to make an impact at the conservative party conference , add a few more : those of lk bennett , reiss and jigsaw .
lk bennett dr . wilder cerise pink pencil dress in size 12 . it has a ruched waist detail . boat neck could be worn off the shoulder . very flattering dress .
justine miliband ' s choice of dress was scrutinised as closely as husband ed ' s speech and has almost sold out on the lk bennett website . photograph : andy rain / epa
a beautiful lk bennett day dress only worn once , has a small belt with covered buttons . there is a very tiny mark see photo , not really noticeable but thought i would mention
we know all about mellon ' s husband , creator of his own fashionable shoe line . all we know about bennett ' s is that ' he does something in the arts world ' .
with 50 more shops planned , ms bennett shows no sign of stepping down a gear .
women love pretty shoes . . . i ' m just providing them ,
she said .
both have young daughters . mellon ' s goes by the celebrity - appropriate name of minty , while , back in the real world , bennett ' s rejoices in the simple but beautiful isabel .
we have a strong brand and great product and have been consistently growing market share . if we expand internationally , as i hope we will , lk bennett will become even more successful .
the silk printed midi cersei dress , £375 , from lk bennett features a sheer neckline and sleeves , and is currently still in stock . be quick , if you want to snap it up !
ms bennett , who counts cherie blair and the actress , minnie driver , among her clientele , said she had identified a gap in the market and focused on providing an innovative brand of practical glamour .
it is quite a story already . bennett , born to an icelandic sculptor mother and a london retail entrepreneur father , doesn ' t seem to have ever contemplated a career in anything other than fashion .
then she set up lk bennett , naming the retailer after her initials - her middle name is kristin - and financing it with savings of £13 , 000 and a £15 , 000 barclays bank loan .
having dipped her toe into the world of bright hues , the duchess couldn ' t resist making another bold entrance , and took her centre court seat in 2015 wearing a scarlet piece by lk bennett .
but of course , kate knows which styles suit her and this lk bennett floaty number is very similar to the brand ' s £325 addison dress she wore for dinner with the obamas , back in april .
this is a really pretty lk bennett pink dr ire dress , new this season , and has a higher hem at the back than the front . original price was £225 so this is a real bargain !
bennett hates the public eye : ' i just think the product is the most important thing to put forward , rather than me . and i ' d rather focus on running the business than talk about it . '
her ambitions have been realised - and the lk bennett store forms part of an international chain with an annual turnover of £32m whose success has earned the 39 - year - old an estimated fortune of £1 . 8m .
bennett ' s shoes are very much her own work . they are pretty , girly ( remember , she is the queen of the kitten heel ) , and if not exactly every - day purchases ( £125 is not untypical ) , they are within reach of many working women . ' we are good at producing a beautiful product in a lovely environment at an affordable price , ' says bennett . ' affordable glamour is the key . '
lovely 100 % silk wrap dress by lk bennett . purple & taupe floral pattern . fastens with wrap belt . • length ( nape to hem ) 40” . • shoulder to cuff 17” . 3 / 4 length sleeves .
kate wins hands down in the style stakes ! william sported a country gent look while kate showed off her tanned legs to perfection in lk bennett dress . right : kate smooths down her dress as she is greeted by youthscape workers
the saga of linda bennett ' s sale of the fashion retailer she founded 18 years ago has been rather like the entrepreneur herself - highly secretive , suspicious of media exposure and incredibly sensitive to the idiosyncrasies of
planet retail ' .
lk bennett dress in good condition and barely worn , it ' s knee length , size 8 . it has a scoop neck , short cap sleeves , 2 pockets , zip fastening at the back and attractive pleating detail down the front .
all of this would be so much trivia , of precisely the kind bennett views as an unnecessary diversion from the real business of shoe - selling , were it not for the fact that it does tell us a lot about that very product .
when linda bennett opened her shoe shop in wimbledon 14 years ago on a shoestring budget of £13 , 000 , she had grand ambitions : to inspire british women to trade in their sensible office flats for glamorous satin kitten heels and floral mules .
the £100m takeover of lk bennett by private equity groups phoenix equity partners and sirius equity has been in the offing for nine months , following an earlier attempt to sell out for about £75m four years ago , which was thwarted by poor christmas trading .
bnwts this gorgeous dress is a little bargain this midi lk bennett dress has unique cap sleeves and geometric design . silk ( 45 % ) and cotton ( 55 % ) blend - feels beautiful on fully lined and reaches just to the knee rrp £295
classic cream pencil dress from lk bennett in the roland mouret style they do so well . belted , lined , split at back of skirt , pleating around neckline . cap sleeves . textured weave to cloth , which is a viscose / cotton blend .
looking tanned and relaxed after her recent family holiday in france , the duchess of cambridge , 34 , arrived at the youthscape centre in luton this morning wearing an old high street favourite ; a £245 blue and white lasa poppy print dress by lk bennett .
as a tale of parallel lives , the formative years of jimmy choo founder tamara mellon and lk bennett ' s creator linda bennett make an engaging digression . both hail from the same corner of north west london , both had fathers they claim influenced their career choices and outlook . both had a passion for fashion from an early age and both have put up their shoe businesses for multi - million pound sales . mellon was first out of the blocks and a deal was completed on friday with private equity firm hicks muse .
we ' ve seen this one before ! kate wearing the lk bennett dress back in 2014 while on a tour of australia and new zealand . right : queen of the clutch ! kate opts for a nude clutch purse , preferring a blue one back in 2014
lk bennett , long best known as a destination for pretty - but - practical shoes , is the name to watch this conference season . justine miliband chose a £245 lk bennett dress to watch the leader ' s speech at the labour conference on tuesday . she acknowledged in advance her choice would be scrutinised , telling a young labour meeting that
if i don ' t say anything to you guys tonight probably all you ' ll know about me this year is the make of the dress i wear for ed ' s speech
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i have been running the company for almost 18 years and wanted to bring in a partner to help take lk bennett to the next stage of its development . i am also ready to take more of a back seat and spend more time with my family .
it ' s a favourite ! the stylish blue and white floral number - by british high street designer lk bennett - showed off kate ' s bronzed look as she met workers at the youthscape organisation in luton . the duchess last wore the outift on a tour of australia in 2014
the most important point has been to find a partner who can nurture the brand and our people and take it to its next stage of development . there is so much opportunity for the lk bennett brand , and phoenix and sirius have the right experience to maximise its potential .
lk bennett now has 89 stores , comprising 55 stand - alone shops and 34 concessions in the uk , jersey , dublin and paris . the company employs more than 700 staff and its latest companies house filing shows turnover of £45m and earnings before interest , tax and amortisation of £9m .
bought something online and was my bank allegedly denied payment . called in and bank said my card was charged so i sent an email back to lk bennett asking about it . received a short and rude email back . i ' m sure they won ' t mind losing my . . .
bennett has worked four days a week in her brook street office since her daughter was born , though she has a home office in the west end mews house when needed . stepping back from the day - to - day running would be a logical extension of this work - life balance adjustment .
i shopped at lk bennett at the dublin airport - quickly bought two dresses - only to find that they are much less expensive online . yet they had a
markdown
price on them and i can access vat refund - still won ' t break even with the sale price… read full review
it is not as if she needs the money , having paid herself £2 . 4m last year , according to company accounts . so perhaps it really is about getting back to those creative basics . either way , bennett and mellon have a lot in common , even if they express themselves very differently .
it is easy to see why shoes appeal to so many women . just about anyone can wear wonderful shoes , even if a size 10 dress is out of the question . and kitten heels , popularised by linda bennett , means that you don ' t have to cripple yourself in four - inch stilettos to look great .
at 40 , this has understandably turned the spotlight on bennett , who has become one of britain ' s best - known entrepreneurs . she won the 2004 veuve clicquot business woman of the year award and last year was named ernst and young entrepreneur of the year . these are the business world ' s equivalent of the oscars .
i ordered a pair of shoes for a wedding from lk bennett usa . after 10 days i called because the shoes hadn ' t arrived . oh they were so sorry but they don ' t deliver to post office bixes . and they don ' t bother to notify you either . no word on a refund… read full review
i have bought a pink suki shoe not long ago . i was very disappointed when after first time i have worn it , i have noticed that the back of my shoe ( where is my heel ) , close to the sole was all scratched . i can ? t wear it anymore as it ? s badly scratched . the shoe is very badly designed . when i walk the back of my shoe ( where is my heel ) touch the ground . i am sending the picture as it ? s not normal of lk bennett shoes , to be like this one . i have many of lk bennett flat shoes , and this never… read full review
but really it has been about consistently delivering our vision for the brand and what lk bennett ' s customer wants to wear . the advice i would give to other entrepreneurs is to have a clear vision and be tenacious . realise what your weaknesses are and surround yourself with great people who can fill in those gaps .
there is a poor approach to customer service from lk bennett . the shoes that i recently purchased started to come apart after two wears , the after sales options offered by the supplier ignored my statutory rights . i will never buy another shoe from this firm and i cannot recommend them and i would not rate there products… read full review
gorgeous dress by lk bennett . in excellent condition . rrp 225£ size uk 12 please do not hesitate if you have any questions . all my items come from smoke & pet free clean house . please pay within 24hrs of listing end . i will post it same day of the following morning . thanks for looking and happy bidding !
bennett was much more eloquent , however , on the subject of her lifelong love of fashion and her business style .
i have been passionate about shoes since i was a child ,
she said ,
and i realised early on that you ' re much more likely to make a success of something if you love what you ' re doing .
sairey stemp , a fashion writer at elle magazine , said lk bennett ' s visionary fashion sense chimes with the cultural shift .
the shoes have a fashionable edge but they are not too high or outlandishly cool and hip that they only last a single season . . . . around £79 . 99 to £139 . 99 is not too expensive ,
she said .
i purchased some shoes from lk bennett on the 17th augsut , i used dpd courier ( their courier ) to return them . they received the shoes on the 23rd august and still have failed to return my money . i have sent numerous emails and wrung but no answer by a real person on the phone . i am going to report them to the office of fair trading .
from left to right : kate wears a dress by roland mouret and shoes by jimmy choo to a private dinner at claridge’s hotel , in london ; in an alice temperley gown for the u . k . premiere of war horse ; wearing an alexander mcqueen gown and jimmy choo shoes to a bafta event in los angeles ; a mcqueen dress and mascaró bag for the sun military awards at london’s imperial war museum . , from left : © splash news / corbis , from indigo / getty images , by mark large / getty images , by jameson zed / sipa press .
a spokesman for lk bennett confirmed on thursday that the brand has been chosen by a number of both politicians and politicians ' wives including samantha cameron , sarah brown , theresa may and justine miliband . the miliband dress , which had been available in all sizes at the beginning of the week , is now either sold out or close to sold out in most sizes , according to the company website .
here we have a lovely vintage lk bennett pink tweed dress . ideal for work . it has a pretty white band around the hem line . size 40 uk 12 . bust - 84cm waist - 78cm hips 107cm length - 96cm this is a vintage dress but has been really well cared for and has no marks . one very small bit of stitching is undone on the lining approximately 1” in length .
beautiful lk bennett 100 % silk dress , perfect for party or wedding . only worn twice . gorgeous purpley / blue colour with contrast light blue lining . sash at the back , have tried to show this tied in the pictures ) i am 5ft2 and it came just over my knees have put a tiny hand stich in the front to stop it gaping , this could easily be removed . any questions please ask .
founded in 1990 , annual sales are now about £50 million and make £7m operating profit , according to the latest accounts . there is one store in paris and embryonic plans to go further afield . it is estimated that either a trade buyer or a private equity investor might pay up to £75m , all of which would go direct to bennett . although one of her two sisters , tania , works with her , linda is the sole owner .
but while mellon ' s background has more than a touch of the hollywood glamour ( leading to her relocation to bel air at a young age ) , bennett grew up in unlovely kingsbury and travelled up the jubilee line to stanmore for the coach to haberdashers ' aske ' s girls ' school , elstree . the closest she would have come to celluloid glamour may have been a glimpse of sharon off eastenders visiting a café near the local bbc studios .
i had the same issue but the shoes were very uncomfortable so i returned it to walton on thames shop but the manager who is a lady with short black hair refused to refund me and i will not go to that rubbish shop in the future with horrible customer service and all they try is to sell you something that doesn ' t suit you with ridiculously high prices . big no no to walton on thames lk bennett shop , never buy from them .
but the duchess is not a designer snob . i have seen her in topshop and t . k . maxx , both popular retail outlets in kensington , where she blithely browsed the racks with other shoppers . known as “the kate effect , ” anything she wears from these stores becomes an immediate sell - out . and she has been spotted buying designer labels from discount outlets , which has endeared her to the recession - hit british public . at discount outlet bicester village , near oxford , she purchased a cut - price blue missoni coatdress that she wore to visit the royal grocers fortnum & mason with the queen and camilla in march and again for another trip with the queen to nottingham two months later .
having worked for lk bennett , although training and guidance lacked proper information and was instead completely sales based , i have a sound understanding of their clothes and shoes . in terms of their shoes , 99 % are made with soft leather soles , these will last you for a few months at most and if in contact with water will just fully destroy . the small print advises changing the soles to a rubber sole which would increase the price by a large scale and would have to be done by yourself . the… read full review
i went shopping in exeter today for a couple of dresses for special occasions . i visited several shops , including lk bennett ( at about 12 . 30 ) the shop was not busy - maybe 2 or 3 other customers . i had a brief browse then went towards the back of the shop where there were two young assistants , neither of them dealing with other customers . one completely ignored me , the other looked me up and down then turned away without even a ' good afternoon ' . i was tempted to leave there and then , and… read full review
what ever you do avoid this shop . i went to a branch for a refund and they sent the cheque to the wrong address and asked the bank to cancel it which was confirmed it had been then they said they where waiting for the bank to send something in writing to confirm it hasn ' t been cashed ! now where in 2014 and you would think they had a brain between them . . . sadly not lk bennett are saying the bank is not sending conformation out and i have to wait for that to be confirmed . then some twit who… read full review
has anybody been caught out like me . . ? i would like to know what you did or can be done about this . i sent back a parcel with 3 items to lk bennett by royal mail . the returns label stuck to the parcel was pre - paid , i just posted it and then waited for the refund . no refund so called them and apparently because i didn ' t pay extra on top of the prepaid sticker for a tracked or signed for service i will not get a refund . this is a warning to all beware as a prepaid sticker still requires… read full review
i ordered a dress from lk bennett at bluewater , paid for it , then never heard from them . i was going back to bluewater three weeks later and popped in to enquire if the dress was available . it was , but wasn ' t right on me , so asked for a refund . because i was outside of the 7 day return policy , they ' could only offer a credit note ' . . basically , the manageress called me a liar , and stated that they had called me [ they absolutely , definitely had not ] , and whilst i was waiting to discuss my… read full review
needed a dress for a wedding that was in one weeks time , my only day off to shop and as i ' d just had a baby i was feeling low in confidence . i bought an outfit from harvey nicks that i didn ' t like but felt pressured into buying ! then great girls in bennetts came to the rescue and found me a dress i feel great in and i ' ve worn it 3 times since . this was my first time shopping with lk . bennett and i will be visiting again as soon as i find the excuse to buy another dress ! ps plucked up the… read full review
my boyfriend purchased a bag from their cambridge branch , end of nov / early to mid dec 2013 as a christmas present for me . i got it on christmas day . i am an ex - employee of lk bennett , and given the quality of their stock ( which at times was bad ) , the bag cost £475 , and the quality appeared spot on . i take good care of all my belongings , but in june i had noticed the bag began to shape funnily and there was a lump in the base . a wire from the top of the bag had fallen down , and was almost… read full review
i also tried to return 2 faulty lk bennett items and received a run - around . i didn ' t have the receipt ( purchased within 6 months ) but for 1 item was able to show a bank statement with the payment . for the other one , i couldn ' t locate any proof of purchase . the sales assistant , who had been sweetness and light up until realising i was returning an item , became frankly aggressive as she gave me one story after another : company policy no returns without receipt , item not faulty , etc . eventually they agreed to send the item to head office . their ' fabric technician ' came back saying that the item was not faulty , but as a
i am not surprised to read your comment , i too had a similar experience from the manager ( name removed ) and assistant manager ( name removed ) ( i found out their names by asking a nearby cosmetics sales person , who incidently said a high number of people complain about their atitude to customers and their own staff ! ! ! ) i tried to make a complaint to lkb customer service but suprise , suprise . . . they did nothing ! ! ! ! ! i will not be shopping with them again after the appalling way i was treated and i would have purchased the shoes and dress they could not be bothered to get from the shopfloor and pass into the fitting room . . . . it makes me wonder why people like this are employed in the first place . obviously lk bennett do not care how their customers are treated otherwise they would have good staff !
mellon has never had a problem with raising her public profile as she promoted her shoes , worn by supermodels , film stars , it girls and other women with several hundred pounds to spend on things to strap around their toes .
look at the shoes . take jimmy choo first . exquisite , expensive , showy , but ultimately practical only for those who need not walk down a rainy pavement to reach the red carpet . choo , of course , is not mellon ' s creation , but rather an under - promoted line to which she applied her marketing genius .
she learnt her trade from the bottom up . she studied business at reading , inspired by her father , she says , though her icelandic mother ' s creative leanings as a sculptor had an influence . she then went to hackney ' s cordwainers college ( now part of the london school of fashion ) , and worked on the factory floor for french designer robert clergerie , and the shop floor of mid - market fashion chains whistles and joseph .
at 26 she opened an accessories shop in wimbledon village with £13 , 000 savings and a £15 , 000 bank loan . she recognised the sort of affluent neighbourhood that , say , marilyn anselm spotted at the bottom end of hampstead high street when she established hobbs .
' linda focuses very clearly on location , ' says a business associate . ' every one of her 50 shops is in a prime spot . '
the flagship , for example , is sloane square . in 14 years she has more or less singlehandedly built the business up to the outfit it is today .
in may , when she had to ' go public ' as business woman of the year , she dampened down speculation that she might sell up . interestingly , however , more than a year ago she began to change the business structure . she began to delegate . she now has people in charge of clothing , shoes , operations , finance and marketing , although she is very much hands - on . last week , for example , she was visiting her factory in alicante , spain , where the men make the shoe soles and the women craft the fancy tops . she still paces the streets of london with a hard - backed sketchbook , seeking inspiration .
she wants to sell a majority stake and spend more time on the creative side and with her family .
' the business has grown so successfully that it has become something linda did not really expect and she believes that it will grow better with somebody bigger behind it , ' says the associate .
i do not know her but i do know her business and it is a class outfit . who can blame her for wanting to cash her chips in ? ' richard hyman , boss of verdict retail
what i can say is that she costs me a fortune in shoes . my wife is in there now ' philip mountford , ceo , moss bros .
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yesterday , her vision for women ' s feet was proved right when she won the veuve clicquot businesswoman of the year award .
when i set out , i wanted to produce something in - between the designer footwear you find in bond street and those on the high street ,
she said .
i don ' t see anything wrong with putting comfort before style but i also don ' t see why you can ' t have both . i sometimes wear flip - flops to work but i love wearing beautiful shoes too .
what i like about the kitten heel is that is looks extremely elegant but it is not too high to wear through the day .
her love of footwear began in the 1970s when she became inspired by her mother ' s collection of cork - heeled platforms and dusky pink sandals .
i remember getting really excited about shoes my mother would come back with as a child . my daughter , who is three , loves them too . the third word she ever learnt was shoes , after mama and dada ,
she said .
after completing a footwear design course at cordwainers college in hackney , east london , she worked at robert clergerie ' s studios in paris before opening her original store in wimbledon in 1990 , in an economically uncertain climate .
i started off with a bank loan which i had to pay back within three months of opening the first shop . i have always had a business overdraft but , apart from the initial loan , the whole expansion has been funded out of profit . i don ' t know how i managed to convince the bank initially , as it was during a recession , but i was very passionate about it ,
she said .
fashion commentators suggest the success of the woman known as the
queen of the kitten heel
could be down to a much - needed injection of sex appeal into a fusty footwear industry that desperately lacked sexiness a decade ago .