A former police officer, Tim Slade, and business graduate Jules Leaver launched the company in the French ski resort of Méribel in 1988. At first, the pair purchased T-shirts in bulk, had them printed with designs specific to the resort, and then sold them to other skiers on the slopes, with the proceeds going solely…

Hello, and welcome to our world, which is filled with shoes, fashion, and a whole lot of sass. EgoshoesUK is an online, trend-driven, sassy footwear brand that represents a global movement of stylish shoeaholics. For badass gals who like to stand out from the crowd, set trends, and be one step ahead of the game,…

We were founded in York in 1971 by Catherine Paver, an ambitious mother to be proud of, who took out a £200 bank loan (she told them it was for a sofa!) to fund her new business passion to find the perfect style for everyone's feet. We are still going strong today. It all started out…

Aspinal of London is a luxury lifestyle brand with a modern background and a long history. It's an art form in and of itself to give gifts with an English flare and sensibility. Story of Us; In 2001, technology entrepreneur Iain Burton launched an audio-guide company that would go on to supply the National Gallery,…

Since its inception in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, in 1963, Lands' End has grown to be a major American retailer of casual apparel, luggage, and home décor. Mail-order and internet sales are the primary sources of income, but brick-and-mortar stores throughout the upper Midwest and international locations in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria also contribute. Lands'…

In order to find the right style for everyone's feet, this joyful mother took out a £200 bank loan (for a sofa!). She wanted to sell shoes that fit well and looked well, so she started small at village halls and house parties. Cathy is joined by her sons Graham, Stuart (Managing Director) and Ian. Pavers…