Show Tour 2011

I am now two weeks away from starting my 2011 show tour. This year, I'm kicking off with a new show (to me) at Burnham Market, Norfolk.
There is quite a bit to do before hand: Stock has to arrive and be photographed, point of sale printed, website updated, emails and invitations to send out, wash the van and service the caravan ("oh the glamour").

Come and look me up if you are at any of these:
* Burnham Market Horse Trials Fri 15-Sun 17 April
* Badminton Horse Trials Thu 21-Mon 25 April (Easter)
* Royal Windsor Horse Show Wed 11-Sun 15 May
* Houghton Horse Trials Thu 26-Sun 29 May
* Bramham Horse Trials Thu 2-Sun 5 June
* South of England Show Thu 9-Sat 11 June
* Hickstead British Jumping Derby Thu 23-Sun 26 June
* Cotswolds Show Sat 2-Sun 3 July
* Great Yorkshire Show Tue 12-Thu 14 July
* CLA Game Fair Fri 22-Sun 24 July
* Hickstead Royal International Horse Show Wed 27-Sun 31 July
* Festival of British Eventing, Gatcombe Fri 5-Sun 7 August
* Blair Horse Trials Thu 18-Sun 21 August
* Burghley Horse Trials Thu 1-Sun 4 September
...It will be great to see you there!

Fingers crossed for lots of sunshine.
Cheers,
Katherine.

Love your shirt

When I hear my customers talking about my shirts they use words like classic, elegant, fresh, beautiful, quality. Which is great as this is exactly what I am trying to create.
Like a well tailored jacket, a fitted shirt should flatter the figure. The biggest problem (if you'll pardon the expression) for women in the UK is gapping at the front. Its uncomfortable and looks unprofessional in the work environment. My shirts are helping to combat this problem as there is a slightly more generous dart at the bust line. I can't get it right for everyone, but so far I have a small following of ladies who can now relax knowing that the boss is actually listerning to what they are saying.
I always try to use fabric colours that complement skin tone. As I travel the country visiting horse trials and shows, I make sure that the shirts will work with the country style of tweed or jeans as well as for the office.
I always use 100% good quality cotton, mostly from Italy, as they produce consistant quality and interesting detail in their shirting cottons. In my thrid year of business, I am now getting many repeat customers. They are pleased with how their shirts have worn and washed and are coming back for more - no better recommendation.
At the moment, I offer a size bridge of 8-18, I'm always available on the phone (07784 501 425) if anyone needs advice and as a mailorder business, I offer free returns and exchanges by post.
Technically, I can call myself an international company, as I have shipped a couple of shirts as far as Australia (although one of them was my cousin).
My main focus is getting right for ladies in the UK.
My claim to fame is that the equestrian Team GBR use my Sophie Red/Navy stripe shirt for their formalwear uniform and will be wearing them at the FEI World Championships in Kentucky this year. If the name William Fox-Pitt means anything to you, you will know that I am going to be custom making a few of these shirts.
...this hopefully will also expand my range to include men's towards the end of this year.

Perfect White Shirt

I read someone's blogg about finding the perfect white shirt and thought I'd sign up so that I can tell you that I have my own shirt label and the new white shirts will be arriving next week...