An Anniversary

An Anniversary

Steampunk Victorian Leather Pen in wooden display box May the Fourth 2021 I knew there was something familiar about today’s date.  Other than my being a science fiction fan, May the fourth last year was significant because it was the day we announced that...
The Belt Makers are appearing in John Lewis

The Belt Makers are appearing in John Lewis

The Belt Makers are appearing in John Lewis At the end of August The Belt Makers will be making belts in the menswear department of Exeter’s John Lewis & Partners. The Belt Makers will be making belts in John Lewis, Exeter John Lewis & Partners, Exeter...
Summer of Kindness

Summer of Kindness

Summer of Kindness Close up of our shop window with handwritten chalk pen banner stating Come & Browse, Free Prize Draw, #RetailWeek, #SummerofKindness We’re really seeing the benefit, goodwill and warmth that a campaign like Exeter’s Summer of...
Film making: a short but intense journey

Film making: a short but intense journey

Film making: a short but intense journey Video thumbnail of me outside the rebranded shop front Channel 4 threw down a gauntlet The other boss and I happened to be watching Channel 4 on Friday or Saturday evening. Working with American Express, Lloyds Bank and several...
Thank you for a fantastic week!

Thank you for a fantastic week!

Thank you for a fantastic week! Shop front with Open artwork by Gus Ushering in the New Era We opened our shop to the general public for the first time in months, on Monday 15th June. We had spent weeks pouring over government guidance and WHO recommendations; glued...