Fashion & Beauty | South West Connected https://swconnected.co.uk Hopping Between Hubs Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:53:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 Ideas Fest shows the entrepreneurial community is stronger than ever, says Champions (UK) plc managing director. https://swconnected.co.uk/ideas-fest-shows-the-entrepreneurial-community-is-stronger-than-ever-says-champions-uk-plc-managing-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ideas-fest-shows-the-entrepreneurial-community-is-stronger-than-ever-says-champions-uk-plc-managing-director Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:53:33 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/ideas-fest-shows-the-entrepreneurial-community-is-stronger-than-ever-says-champions-uk-plc-managing-director/ The entrepreneurial community is stronger, more connected and more energised than ever, according to Matthew Hayes, Managing Director of Champions (UK) plc.   Mr Hayes was speaking following his experience of Ideas Fest, which is described as “Glastonbury for entrepreneurs”.   “I’ll admit it: when I first heard Ideas Fest described as ‘Glastonbury for entrepreneurs’, […]

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]]> Fashion boss warns supply-chain instability is costing its business an extra £20k a a year https://swconnected.co.uk/fashion-boss-warns-supply-chain-instability-is-costing-its-business-an-extra-20k-a-a-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fashion-boss-warns-supply-chain-instability-is-costing-its-business-an-extra-20k-a-a-year Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:53:33 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/fashion-boss-warns-supply-chain-instability-is-costing-its-business-an-extra-20k-a-a-year/ The founder of British menswear retailer Dobell has warned that manufacturing, freight and delivery costs have become a permanent challenge for SME businesses operating internationally.   In the past year, this has meant an average increase of 2% to unit cost, which the business says they cannot pass on to customers in order to remain competitive.   […]

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]]> Award-winning British brand blossom & beau launches natural body mist, providing a complete freshness routine for tween and teen girls https://swconnected.co.uk/award-winning-british-brand-blossom-beau-launches-natural-body-mist-providing-a-complete-freshness-routine-for-tween-and-teen-girls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=award-winning-british-brand-blossom-beau-launches-natural-body-mist-providing-a-complete-freshness-routine-for-tween-and-teen-girls Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:29:15 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150501 (Bath, UK) – blossom & beau, the Warminster-based personal care brand behind the award-winning Dazzling Diva natural deodorant for tween and teen girls, has launched its second product: Dazzling Diva Natural Body Mist. The launch comes just in time to help girls feel fresh and confident as they return to school.   Now live on […]

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]]> THE WIRRAL SKIN CARE BRAND HELPING WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS! https://swconnected.co.uk/the-wirral-skin-care-brand-helping-women-with-endometriosis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-wirral-skin-care-brand-helping-women-with-endometriosis Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:15:04 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/the-wirral-skin-care-brand-helping-women-with-endometriosis/ For many people, skincare is about appearance. For Dr. Kate Blundell, it became something far deeper — a way to restore confidence, support wellbeing and give back to women silently battling one of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions: endometriosis. CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE THE RANGE ONLINE Founder of ReNEW Skincare & Aesthetics, Dr. Kate […]

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]]> Would you change your hairstyle for Wimbledon? You’re not alone… https://swconnected.co.uk/would-you-change-your-hairstyle-for-wimbledon-youre-not-alone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=would-you-change-your-hairstyle-for-wimbledon-youre-not-alone Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:15:42 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/would-you-change-your-hairstyle-for-wimbledon-youre-not-alone/ Landing a Wimbledon ticket is no easy feat, and it turns out plenty of Brits would go to surprising lengths for the chance to soak up the atmosphere on Centre Court. New research from Del Monte has found that more than three-quarters (78%) of people would happily queue for up to 12 hours to experience […]

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]]> SURVEY: Britain Is Going Grey at 25 https://swconnected.co.uk/survey-britain-is-going-grey-at-25/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=survey-britain-is-going-grey-at-25 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:49:55 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/survey-britain-is-going-grey-at-25/ New research suggests that British women are finding their first greys as early as their mid twenties, and a growing number are seeing them before they hit 35. A survey of 2,000 UK females, commissioned by Jerome Russell Bblonde and conducted by OnePoll (2,000 UK participants), found that 30% of women noticed their first grey hair before […]

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]]> Heatwave warning: UK homes face £219m damage bill, as temperatures soar. https://swconnected.co.uk/heatwave-warning-uk-homes-face-219m-damage-bill-as-temperatures-soar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heatwave-warning-uk-homes-face-219m-damage-bill-as-temperatures-soar Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:55:16 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/heatwave-warning-uk-homes-face-219m-damage-bill-as-temperatures-soar/ Property experts urge homeowners to act now as soaring heat threatens foundations, roofs and frames across Britain Britain’s heatwave isn’t just uncomfortable — it could be quietly destroying your home. That’s the warning from property preservation specialists Timberwise, who say sustained high temperatures pose a serious and often invisible threat to the structural integrity of UK […]

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]]> Tailored for growth: Champions and Dobell announce global partnership https://swconnected.co.uk/tailored-for-growth-champions-and-dobell-announce-global-partnership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tailored-for-growth-champions-and-dobell-announce-global-partnership Sun, 31 May 2026 05:26:01 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/tailored-for-growth-champions-and-dobell-announce-global-partnership/ Business growth expert Champions (UK) plc has announced a new global partnership with one of the original menswear e-commerce brands Dobell.  The deal, which includes a significant equity investment from Loughborough-based Champions (UK) plc, marks a new chapter for both organisations. Champions will provide its full-service expertise in strategy, digital marketing and brand development as the British designed […]

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]]> IT’S TIME TO GETTA GELATO https://swconnected.co.uk/its-time-to-getta-gelato/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-time-to-getta-gelato Thu, 21 May 2026 08:02:21 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150028 Regatta Great Outdoors Takes to the Road with Free Gelato Tour to Kick Off a Summer of Adventure     Monday 18th May 2026 – Regatta Great Outdoors is hitting the road next week with a road trip to bring complimentary gelato to communities across England and Wales. To kick off the start of an adventure-filled summer, the brand’s nationwide […]

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]]> Is that…? OMODA’S imnotasupermodel.com stunt made London do a double take at Fashion Week https://swconnected.co.uk/is-that-omodas-imnotasupermodel-com-stunt-made-london-do-a-double-take-at-fashion-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-that-omodas-imnotasupermodel-com-stunt-made-london-do-a-double-take-at-fashion-week Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:25:49 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149628 OMODA 7 made its dynamic UK debut at London Fashion Week (LFW) 2026, with a bold, city-wide activation that stopped the capital in its tracks The ‘I’m Not a Supermodel, But This Car Is’ stunt placed the OMODA 7 firmly in the spotlight as fashion’s latest object of desire, fronted by model and lookalike, Denise […]

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