Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - November/December 2024

LILY ARKWRIGHT BRINGS ETHICAL JEWELLERY TO SCOTLAND WITH NEW GLASGOW SHOWROOM Ethical jeweller Lily Arkwright has announced the opening of its first Scottish showroom in Glasgow, bringing its stunning collection of lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and ethically sourced coloured gemstones to a whole new audience. Lily Arkwright has been at the forefront of the ethical jewellery movement in the UK. Specialising in sustainable lab-grown stones, the company offers a lab grown, conflict-free and environmentally conscious diamonds. The new Glasgow showroom provides a welcoming and convenient space for customers to explore Lily Arkwright’s collection. With expert staff on hand to offer guidance and answer questions, visitors can find the perfect piece of jewellery for any occasion. “We’re incredibly excited to open our first showroom in Scotland,” says Philip Dawson, Managing Director of Lily Arkwright. “Glasgow is a vibrant and stylish city, and we’re confident that our ethical and sustainable approach to fine jewellery will resonate with its residents. This expansion marks a significant step forward for Lily Arkwright, and we look forward to welcoming customers from across Scotland.” In addition to the stunning jewellery collection, Lily Arkwright is proud to announce the launch of its Social Champion Grant. This £1,000 grant program is open to local initiatives in the Glasgow area that are community-minded. Grants will be awarded to projects that will benefit the Glasgow community. To apply for the Social Champion Grant, please visit the website at https://lilyarkwright.com/pages/social-champions and fill out the short application form. Whether you’re searching for a dazzling engagement ring, a timeless necklace, or a special treat for yourself, the new Lily Arkwright showroom in Glasgow has something for everyone. Visit www.lilyarkwright.com FOOTWEAR SPECIALIST, HEAVENLY FEET, DONATES TO MANCHESTER WOMEN’S CHARITY National footwear brand Heavenly Feet, has made a donation of more than £1000 worth of winter boots and shoes to the Manchester branch of women’s charity, Smart Works. Smart Works is a charity that helps unemployed women across the UK get back into the workplace by providing free, high quality interview clothes, styling advice and interview training. Smart Works aims to provide women with the confidence and the tools they need to succeed in interviews and achieve their employment goals. The charity’s Greater Manchester branch has supported more than 800 women this year in career coaching and interview prep, and has facilitated more than 500 dressing appointments, helping these women to secure employment in multiple sectors including hospitality, care and education. The donation from Heavenly Feet includes key styles from the brand’s AW24 collection. The comfort footwear specialist has pledged to support the charity over the coming years with multiple donations to its regional centres across the UK. Ken Gray, Director at Heavenly Feet, said: “We are honoured to be able to make this donation to the team at Smart Works Manchester, demonstrating our ongoing dedication to support the charity’s mission. The work undertaken by Smart Works is incredible, we hope that the Heavenly Feet donation helps the team to provide its vital wardrobe service to help women across Manchester succeed in the world of work.” Corina Herhenteris, Wardrobe, Events and Communications lead at Smart Works Manchester, said: “Donations like these are hugely important to the service we provide for our clients. Being able to offer comfortable, appropriate shoes for interviews is key and we can’t wait to put these on our shelves ready for clients!” For more information about Smart Works, to donate clothes and shoes or to refer someone to the service, please visit: www.smartworks.org. uk. For more information about Heavenly Feet, visit www.heavenlyfeet.co.uk INDUSTRY NEWS 5

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