Sophie Summer Stories
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Sophisticated Sustainable Festive Party Looks
Be it the work Christmas do, a get-together meal with friends, or a New Year’s Eve party, you’ve probably got at least one event coming up...
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Bags on Film - Iconic Bags From The Movies (PART 3)
It's here! The long-awaited third instalment of our movie bags blog series has arrived and, this time, it has a certain Je nais sais quoi...
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Transitional Looks for Sustainable Style This Autumn
From the classic trench coat to the essential umbrella, here are our suggested styles for transitional looks this autumn
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AAKS Ethical Bags And The Unique Influence Of The Ghanaian Sunshine
Ghana -- Find out fun facts and learn how the Ghanaian influence can be seen in every bag of the new collection.
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Perennial Trends for Sustainable Style
‘Perennial trends’ may seem like an oxymoron, after all, aren’t trends, by definition, fleeting? Well, yes and no...
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Style Watch: See the Trends at Royal Ascot 2022
The 2022 race season is well underway, with the most famous event, Royal Ascot taking place from June 14th - 18th.
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Sophie Summer Ltd shortlisted for StartUp Awards National Series
Manchester-based Sophie Summer Ltd (sophie-summer.com) has been named one of the most exciting new businesses in the region...
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The International Women of Sophie Summer
Meet the women behind the Sophie Summer brand, in celebration of the International Women’s Day 2022!
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See How You Can Dress Up For Valentine's Day 2022
As we fly through February, it’s easy to get caught up in the race towards Spring and Summer, but it would be a shame to miss out on Valentine’s Day!
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How To Live More Consciously In 2022
As we hurtle towards February, many of our New Year’s Resolutions may have already fallen by the wayside. No judgement!