NKD Clothing

Speaking to various people recently, there seems to be a perception that when investing in staff outfits, companies are giving them away to staff for free.

When you have invested in launching or refurbishing a bar, spending many thousands of pounds in fixtures, fittings and finishing touches, why scrimp on the appearance of your own best ambassadors?

Staff outfits are worn every day by your team to help promote your brand and enhance your customers' experience. You are reaping the benefits, so spend wisely, not miserly.

It doesn't have to cost the earth, just be open to spending a little bit more and getting it right, rather than the false economy of poorer quality unflattering clothing.

Some may say they're barking mad but we think Sandy and Sarah from Citidogs Creche are an inspiration and we're delighted they're hitting the headlines today for all the right reasons. While their appearance on Dragon's Den last night saw them leave empty handed the dog-minding duo have since been approached by another investor and are enjoying extremely positive national press coverage in the wake of their TV debut. So as our client and friend we'd like to say well done! We predict exciting times ahead for the Citidogs team, who we know left the den 'all fired up' and we wish them well! Ofcourse with plans to grow the business comes a requirement for more fabulous NKD corporatewear....you know where we are ladies! ;)

We've come racing to the conclusion of another whizzy week at NKD and a special week it has been...9 new client enquiries in just 5 days - a new NKD record!

A presentation in London offered Miss Boubert her first Big Ben 'bong' and the lovely ladies in design unveiled a fabulous new collection of dresses which will be pictured on the stunning Nicola Mimnagh at our shoot in September at Dakota Forthbridge.

But more exciting than that - boss lady Gill plans to celebrate with a couple of days off next week to enjoy the final flurry of the fringe.

While we down tools and hang up our capes after another week solving your corporatewear crises, fear not, we will return stronger than ever on Monday morning, charming and innovative as ever!

Well there's not been much time to take a break in the last fortnight or so at NKD Clothing! Seems like ages since I've been on here so tonight I thought I would bring you up to date with all the latest goings on in the action packed world of corporate clothing!

August kicked off with a meeting at Dakota who are interested in some new designs for their reception and food areas so the design team have been heads down creating some exciting new looks which will be unveiled to our client tomorrow.

Steph and I took part in some filming with our lovely friends at Fatbuzz (watch this space for the end results!). Lisa and I had a fantastic day down in London on 5th Aug - with meeting after meeting including a holiday company who want us to design their new staff uniforms, upmarket shirt company Hawes & Curtis, retail giants Marks & Spencer (who were SO lovely), a factory who want to produce OUR designs and a great meeting to end the day with Learn Purple, a great business who think like we do!

That week finished off with a lunch date with an old client of mine who I'd not seen for about 12 years! We certainly had lots to talk about!

To add to my already action packed week the Edinburgh Fringe was now in full swing so I managed to fit in 2 shows over the weekend (one of which was giving me great inspiration for 1930's style uniforms!) Do I ever stop thinking about work? No, not really!

Last week was a repetition of the previous week in terms of the speed it whizzed by! Planning for our presentation with Malmaison & Hotel du Vin was a priority for me (we are presenting some new design ideas down in London this week) Our very lovely Claire is going to be modelling and the garments are looking fabulous even if I do say so myself!

New Media Breakfast at the Tower on Thursday - very interesting talk on social media and hosted by Belinda Roberts who was looking stunning in her new bespoke NKD Suit

Lisa headed down to see a new client in the financial services world on Thursday and spent Friday visiting some new fabric suppliers to source exciting new fabrics (we're currently getting very excited about PRINTS).

Thursday night I was very lucky to get tickets to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which Ray and I went to (highly recommended) and 2 more shows over the weekend! I even managed to squeeze a drink in at Edinburgh Hotel du Vin (and yes I do go to check the uniforms are looking lovely but they do have a very nice courtyard and very nice wine!) I love Edinburgh but love it even more in August where the fast paced feel of the city really strikes a chord!

Phew, it's Monday night already, my 'to do' list is over 2 pages - would I swap my life for peace, tranquility and no deadlines? Like hell I would!

Behold the fatbuzz flower, this was a very lovely surprise on a very hectic NKD day and makes a lovely addition to our office. Oh and the choccies were delicious too...you're spoiling us!

Thanks fatbuzz - we think you're bloomin marvellous!