PRODUCT INNOVATIONS A new direction for Sorel
For its S/S 2012 collection Sorel has brought expanded with a number of new styles whilst maintaining its brand DNA. The long-established brand is known for its expertise in creating durable, comfortable, cold weather footwear, and has been responsible for a number of iconic styles including the Caribou and Pac boots. The Caribou remains a winter classic, and now Sorel is venturing into fashionable year-round styles that combine high-quality materials with contemporary designs. Three new product stories in the ladies’ collection include Outing, Summer at the Lake and Offbeat Heritage. Outing is a revival of the brand’s original 1912 line and features vintage designs, sun-bleached colours and lightweight materials. Summer at the Lake is a sandal collection, with emphasis on earthy natural colours and materials, and Offbeat Heritage offers a vintage retro look. The men’s lines take inspiration from practicality and minimalism of the 30s and 40s, with classic silhouettes such as the Oxford and the Balmoral. Wholesale prices start at £43.20. For more information 01189 220 131 or email Danae Smith at
dasmith@columbia.com
Clairefontaine wraps up
the perfect package ExaClair has launched an exciting array of high quality wrapping papers and gift bags from Clairefontaine for the festive period. These colourful collections feature a diverse range of designs and textures, many of which are ideal for Christmas as well as other occasions. The best-selling Premium Range comprises resistant gift-wrapping papers in a number of original glossy-coated designs. Similarly, the ACCACIA Range includes an assortment of patterned and plain designs, featuring baubles and reindeer. The NATURE Range sees eye- catching and seasonal designs printed onto ultra-resistant ribbed brown paper for a more natural, traditional effect, while the FOREVER Range is made from 100 per cent recycled paper. The UNICOLOR range is also printed on fine quality ribbed brown paper but comes in a variety of metallic colours, perfect to enable customers to create a classy Christmas gift. For more information call 01553 696 600, email
enquiries@exaclair.co.uk or visit
www.exaclair.co.uk
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