[IWA] FEATURE GTW
FILTHYWEATHER Based on the Old Berkshire Downs,MarnieMoyle andAli Eyston started the brand in 2015, specialising in the design andmanufacture of practical outdoor overskirts. There’s the classic tweedwith a contemporary twist, a lighterweight but robust canvas
and, for the ultimatewarmand cosy addition to an outdoorwardrobe, amoleskin-lined version. The FilthyWeather rain skirts aremade in Britain using fabrics fromScotland and
Yorkshire. Keen shotAli says: “Our clever design is far easier to put onwhen the heavens open
compared to sweaty plastic
overtrousers.Not only are the skirts hugely practical but they also ensure thewearer feels protected in adverseweather conditions.” The brand exhibited at The Game Fair for the first time last year and the skirts are now
available in seven high-end outlets across the UK. FilthyWeather is keen towholesale its skirts andwants to develop European relations at IWA. Ali added: “Exhibiting at IWApresents an incredible opportunity for our brand.Wewant
to spread theword about FilthyWeather designs to the Continent and fellowcountryside custodians.”
Visitwww.filthyweather.com.
GAMEBIRDS CLOTHING Gamebirds Clothing, a unique and personally designed country-clothing brand,was launched in September 2015 by Cindy Boundy and SarahWood. Passionate about country life and pursuits,Gamebirds Clothing has a range of products that offer
practicality, functionality and elegance to allwomenwho enjoy country living. Frustrated by the lack of practical yet feminine clothing,particularly forwomenwho like to
shoot, Cindy and Sarah combined their expertise and industry knowledge into developing this exciting newcountry-clothing collection. Signature pieces,based on the names of specific game birds, include: Skinny PheasantMoleskin
Trousers,Skinny GrouseMoleskin Breeks,Skinny Partridge Cord Trousers and unique to Gamebirds Clothing, and amarket-first, the SkinnyWoodcock Cord Breek – all available in a selection of rich and beautiful
colourways.The stunning,flatering and versatile collection also includes the WidgeonMoleskinWaistcoat, and the original Gamebirds Tweed PtarmiganWaistcoat and Quail Breeks. Cindy said: “Last yearwas our first time exhibiting at The Game Fair andwe received great
feedback.We are keen to get our name out there and direct people to ourwebsite.We are very grateful to The Game Fair for giving us this unique platformtomeetwith European counterparts.”
Visitwww.gamebirdsclothing.co.uk.
BONTIES Established in 2014,Bonties is brought to you by thewomen ofHull Cartridge Company. Founded bymother and daughter teamPatricia and Isabel Bontoſt, they could not bemore
immersed in the shooting industry if they tried. Spending a lotof time out in the field, the duo had become tired and frustrated of the clothing
thatwas on offer towomen.Either too plain and traditional,or short and impractical, the Bontoſts sawa gap in themarket forbeautiful yetpractical shooting
atire.Bonties designs are very stylish and fashion forward,while still beingwearable and practical pieces ofoutdoor
clothing.They use interesting fabrics such as leathers and furs to create luxurious pieces that really stand out in the field. Isabel revealed: “We first exhibited at The Game Fair in a small corner of the Hull Cartridge
Company stand in 2014when the company had just started and since thenwe’ve continued to growin size. Fromthat,wemanaged to secure partnershipswith high-end outlets including Cordings of Piccadilly,WilliamEvans Ltd, E J Churchill Shooting School and the Royal Berkshire Shooting School. “Thiswill be the first time Bonties exhibits at IWAand it feels like the next logical step for us.Our
designer is Polish, so expanding into European shops justmakes
sense.This is a very exciting step for the business, so hopefully itwill lead to bigger and beter things.” Visit:
www.bonties.co.uk.
You can see all these exhibitors andmore at The Game FairUK Fashion &Accessories Pavilion, stand 4-519A.
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