Karen Millen started in 1981 with only £100 pounds to their name. They are a real rags to riches success story as they are now an international fashion house gracing catwalks from Rome to New York with stores in 29 countries. They started selling clothes through a party plan business model but their contemporary designs captured the public imagination. They quickly progressed to open the first dedicated Karen Millen shop in 1983. In 2004 they were acquired by Mosaic Fashions Ltd and added to their glowing fashion retailers portfolio joining household names, Oasis, Coast, Warehouse and Principles amongst others.
Ethical Traders
The clothing industry has suffered in recent years due to exposes of horrific sweat shops. But you can be assured that this will never happen to Karen Millen. They hold progressive ethical principles at the very heart of their business. They guarantee that they will uphold international labour standards to the best of their ability. Additionally they strife to achieve that dignity is always upheld and that all employees are treated with respect and fairness. In order to maintain these admirable ideals they have employed a number of internal ethical auditors and ethical trading specialists. So you can buy Karen Millen without any ethical qualms!
My confessions are shameless. I confess, but do not repent. The fact is, my confessions are prompted, not by ethical motives, but intellectual. The confessions are to me the interesting records of a self-investigator.
—W. N. P. Barbellion (1889–1919)
Style
Their innovative and modern ethical business plan is the perfect accompaniment to their style. Karen Millen clothes bring designer looks to the high-street. They prize classic looks whilst valuing ingenuity and innovation. Their aim is to create beautiful, well designed modern products that are feminine, fun and above all flattering. Karen Millen produce seasonal collections of clothes as well as ranges of bags and accessories.
Watches
Ultimately, it is the receiving of the child and hearing what he or she has to say that develops the child’s mind and personhood.... Parents who enter into a dialogue with their children, who draw out and respect their opinions, are more likely to have children whose intellectual and ethical development proceeds rapidly and surely.
—Mary Field Belenky (20th century)
In autumn of last year Karen Millen launched a stunning range of watches; quite unlike anything else on offer at the moment. The eye-catching styles take the traditional watch in a new fashion-conscious direction. Karen Millen have achieved this by taking simple and classic designs and adding a contemporary twist by using crystals, animal prints or oversized bracelets. This attention to detail and the beautiful finish make them must-have items. Plus animal prints and patent leather are tipped to be making appearances on the catwalk Spring 2009.
Amy works as part of the customer service team at Find Watches helping customers in both the shop and online store find the perfect watch. You can find Amy, and the rest of the Find Watches team at http://www.findwatches.co.uk.