Looking to the Future

“Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that’s why it is so complicated,” so said Paul Rand in 1997. Incorporatewear believes Mr Rand could as easily have been talking about corporate clothing as graphic design!
1997 was coincidently the first year of trading for Incorporatewear, which has since sustained an unparalleled ethos of creative design and innovation.

“It would seem to be a time requiring conversation, collaboration and creativity…“

Incorporatewear draws its inspiration from a number of sources, not least from Jeff Banks CBE, a founder member of the company, and a continuingly influential figure in UK fashion.
External influences are important too and recently Paula Cannon, Incorporatewear’s Designer, attended the latest LS:N Global Trend Briefing in London. LS:N is an online network owned and operated by The Future Laboratory which offers a tantalising insight into worldwide consumer trends and drivers.
Attempting to encapsulate the lifestyle trends and consumer needs for the next decade into a briefing was always going to be a challenge; distilling them into understanding the effects on corporate wardrobes even more so.
“LS:N predicts a Decade of the Turbulent Teens: fundamental changes in lifestyles, values and technological awareness,” explains Paula. “It would seem to be a time requiring conversation, collaboration and creativity, or the 3-Cs, but most salient to Incorporatewear will be the growing impact of environmental and ethical awareness as well as the increasing importance of providing real value.”
If LS:N is correct then Incorporatewear is well prepared for the future. The company already prides itself on its rigorous adherence to internal CSR and Environmental policies. These, it feels, best protect its clients without signing up to the often incomplete guidelines of third-party organisations.
Incorporatewear also covers the 3-Cs; setting out to offer an approach that meets clients’ expectations, whilst blending style and practicality with innovation and design.

Incorporatewear is delighted to announce its appointment as corporate clothing supplier to Balfour Beatty Workplace, the support services arm of Balfour Beatty PLC.

A move into supplying a leading facilities management company might be quite daunting for some businesses but Rob Pollock, Incorporatewear’s Managing Director, is upbeat: “This is a great opportunity for Incorporatewear to demonstrate its capabilities at the highest level,” he comments, “not only are we supplying tailored wear and classic workwear we are also aligned to Balfour Beatty’s ethical and environmental aspirations. This is where we believe ourselves capable of bringing real value.”

Certainly Incorporatewear’s approach is already finding support within Balfour Beatty. “These are early days of course, but Incorporatewear has risen to the challenge and we believe shares our corporate values and acute sense of customer-service.” says Charlie Roberts, BBW Supply Chain Manager.

Jeans for Genes

Incorporatewear is probably the last organisation to encourage a non-uniform day but, on the 2nd October, we will be supporting Jeans for Genes, the national charity that organises the annual fundraiser Jeans for Genes Day.

The main premise is that our staff will get to “dress down” for the day (in exchange for a generous donation), with all proceeds going to the Jeans for Genes cause.

Jeans for Genes helps children and their families who affected by genetic disorders. They fund supporting activities and services as well as research into the causes and cures of these conditions.

Incorporatewear support this charity annually, taking part in lots of fun fundraising activities throughout the day. On the menu this year we have a charity auction, a music quiz and we’ll be attempting to fill a pair of jeans with our loose change.

All proceeds go to this worthy charity. If you’d like more information please go to www.jeansforgenes.com

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ASBCI Conference

Incorporatewear is an active member of ASBCI (The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry) and our in-house Design and Technical Manager, Paula Cannon, will be addressing their next seminar, “Sizing up the Global Market”, later in September.

Paula will reflect on her considerable experience and expertise in the design of corporate clothing and address the seminar on the specific challenges of sizing verses fit.

For more information visit our corporate clothing news page or go direct to the ASBCI website

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