MEDIA RELEASE
NOVEMBER 2007


AN URBAN ORCHARD BLOOMS IN HOLYWOOD

Need a finishing touch for your cool, contemporary pad? Fret not as new gift boutique Urban Orchard opened its Holywood doors early December 2007. Well known for its plethora of designer boutiques and luxury gift houses, Holywood is the ideal setting for Urban Orchard to lay its roots.

Boasting gift solutions for the contemporary customer, Urban Orchard has something for everyone. For the ladies, an eclectic mix of jewellery, bags and trinkets from the likes of Orla Kiely, Carrie Elspeth and Jackie Brazil will be on show, whilst the men can accessorise like no other with cufflinks by Block, and get their gadget fix from Suck UK. Funky brand Bombay Duck which prides itself on a sense of fun and attention to detail will also be on the shelves, overflowing with creativity and original style. Prestigious designer Mibo, who recently contributed to the creative branding of the Volkswagen Beetle, will be displaying her funky lampshade designs along with uber cool home-ware designs from Black and Blum.

Yummy Mummies can bask in the gorgeous range of patterned Ju-ju-be Bags, maternity bag to the stars. Other brands such as Noo Noo and Peanut Shell will also be available for the yummy mummy generation. The boutique will also have a section dedicated to children and babies, offering the most unique and beautiful toys and gifts.

All these quirky products speak for themselves, which has leant to the idea of having this store as an un-cluttered, gallery type space. Owner Gayle Quinn commented; “All the brands and designers Urban Orchard will hold are so unique and distinctive that they can sell themselves. They are like works of art, which is why Urban Orchard is clean cut, stylish and minimalist to create that gallery-like feel. I was aware that having many products and brands under one roof that things may get cluttered, but this is an area where Urban Orchard will be a refreshing take on contemporary gift shops.”

Gayle, who achieved a BA (Hons) Fine & Applied Arts and an MA in Accessory Design, has been designing jewellery for ten years, and has a successful career behind her in the wedding industry, making jewellery and head pieces for brides and bridesmaids. She has a clear eye for detail and knows a quality product. “I studied millinery at the London College of Fashion, so my eye for creativity and stylish design in accessories is quite well tuned, and now I am looking forward to sharing this with the people of Holywood and beyond when Urban Orchard opens in December.”

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Notes to Editor –

1. Urban Orchard is situated at 20 Church Road Holywood, County Down.

2. Website – www.urbanorchard.co.uk