product innovations Wrap up in style


Passigatti specialises in trendy, beautiful accessories with a touch of escapism. Themes for its scarf collections range from the countryside, with romantic overtones, to futuristic and modern elements. Energy and Aqua touch on the natural beauty of the summer, whilst Exotic combines Asian elements with traditional ethnic craftsmanship. The Countryside collection features lace, mille-fleur designs, decorative embroidery and appliqué work is complemented with the use of denim, linen and cotton. In Energy, abstract graphics are made striking in bold colours and contrasts. Aqua offers the beauty of the underwater world and its inhabitants, combined with the structures and reflections created within the water. Flowing materials such as silk, satin, chiffon, and a colour scheme of blues and lilacs complete the look. Exotic incorporates Batik techniques, print motifs, colourful and decorative designs. Pieces are decorated with embroidery, appliqué, braids, ribbons and hand-knotted fringes. For more information visit www.passigatti.com


A trip to the Dark Side A


new era of ChloBo arrives as the cult jewellery brand uncovers its ‘Dark Side’. Within every woman lies a femme fatal and ChloBo’s new range is set to unleash this inner vamp through a collection of alluring and seductive jewellery. Chloe Moss, founder and designer of ChloBo jewellery says, “The new range explores a more edgy side to my previous ChloBo collections; the designs still have that original ChloBo look, which has become so popular, but with a more mature dimension that evolves the brand to a new level.” The ‘Dark Side’ range takes ChloBo’s signature stacking style and combines enigmatic hematite beads with the label’s iconic silver charms and beads. Bracelets are sold singularly or in sets alongside matching hematite necklaces. A mix of ChloBo charms and pendants such as skulls, crosses and classic hearts are available. ChloBo jewellery takes inspiration from the island Bali, with its lustrous hand crafted silver and laid back island life ethos. For more information visit www.chlo-bo.co.uk


HIGHBANK GLASS


Highbank Glass is part of family busi- ness Crawford Henderson Ltd which has been in the giftware trade for 40 years. The company sells quality hand- blown glassware which is finished in the wilds of the Ayrshire countryside where the business is based. Each piece is pro- duced to an incredibly high standard and comes in a gift box, making these pieces ideal presents for loved ones, mementos for tourists to treasure after they have gone home or a treat for collectors of fine glassware. The company offers vases in various sizes, candle holders, bowls, stemware, trinket boxes, napkin


rings, water jugs, decanters and perfume bottles. With an incredible 24 designs to choose from, Highbank Glass is con- stantly adding something new and exciting to its range. Drawing on Scotland’s rich heritage, best sellers include the Charles Rennie Mackintosh inspired range. Windyhill, Hill House, Mackintosh White Etch and Mackintosh frosted are all popular. The Thistle range is strong for the Scottish market, as is the twisting natural forms of the Celtic range including a frosted and spot-coloured glassware, which is already proving a hit


with retailers. Coloured glass designs include Mountain Eagle, Misty Trees and Highland Stag in mauve glass and Seagulls and Butterflies in blue glass. There are two art nouveau designs: one simply called Art Nouveau and the other Archbald Knox which is inspired by the work of the famous Scottish arts and crafts designer. Scottish Saltire, Scottish Sheep and Scottish Cow are souvenir designs


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that tourists will love. The company has also just launched an ecommerce site giving retailers the option to order their full range online. If ecommerce isn’t for you orders can also be placed through a dedicated phone line. For more information call 01655 883193,


email sales@highbankglass.co.uk or see the collection online at www.highbankglass.co.uk


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