immerse yourself in the world of cloth-ears...
a collection of vintage & retro style accessories, gifts and homeware with a nostalgic warmth
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we are happy to supply high res images and product press loans for photoshoots & features for magazines, newspapers, television etc.

click here to contact julie with any press enquiries or requests
or call 0845 519 7701

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the August cloth-ears interviews on BBC South East News & the BBC Radio Kent Breakfast Show
will be available to view & listen to here shortly....

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TRADE SECRET Cloth-Ears www.cloth-ears.co.uk Why go? Nostalgia sells, and there are plenty of people peddling vintage homestuffs, but Cloth-Ears is a really charming collection. Julie Bevan launched the company in 2007 from her cottage in Whitstable, after friends began complimenting her on and then commissioning her home-produced designs made in vintage fabrics. The company blossomed and several dedicated craftspeople have joined the Cloth-Ears family, creating sensibly priced, quality pieces, including homewares, children's and seaside ranges. What's hot? We're mad about the limited-edition handmade wall-hangings. This one, above, is from the Space Kids Are Go! range, from £14.99 featured item: limited edition handmade space kids are go! canvas wall-hanging http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Hangings/space_kids_canvas.html


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OH I DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE! Pack up a perfect picnic and head for the golden sands. featured items: vintage style 'this way to the beach' metal sign http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Metalsigns/this_way_sign.html retro vintage 'we are sailing...' cushion http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Cushions/sailing_cushion.html retro vintage 'beach hut' cushion http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Cushions/beach_hut_cushion.html retro lighthouse seaside bucket http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/lighthouse_bucket.html retro seagull seaside bucket http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/seagull_bucket.html


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"CRAFTS BEAUTIFUL LOVES The inspirational seaside collection pictured by cloth-ears, which includes vintage fabric accessories, retro metal signs and beach hut hooks, from £2.99. To find out more call 01227 282629 or visit www.cloth-ears.co.uk featured items: 'beach hut' peg hooks http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/stripe_beach_hut_peg_hook.html 'hot air balloon' handmade bunting http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Bunting/balloon_bunting.html retro vintage 'hot air balloon' cushion http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Cushions/hot_air_balloon_cushion.html retro vintage 'we are sailing...' cushion http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Cushions/sailing_cushion.html retro seaside windmill http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/regular_windmill.html set of two wooden painted sailboats http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/boat_set.html set of two wooden painted 'beach hut' stools http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/beach_hut_stools.html 'harbour boatyard' vintage style metal sign http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/boatyard_sign.html
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SHOPPING FORECAST... We predict that coastal style will be *writ large* this seasson. Typography is all over homeware. It looks like we're in for a sunny spell...
featured items: 'seafood' vintage style metal sign http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/seafood_sign.html 'lobster' vintage style metal sign http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/lobster_sign.html 'harbour boatyard' vintage style metal sign http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/boatyard_sign.html

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WINDOW ON THE WORLD Holiday at home with a checklist of travel-inspired goodies Staycation is the way forward for this year's summer break - so holiday at home in blissed-out style and surround yourself with travel-inspired designs that are hitting the shops now... ... Nostalgia seems to play a big part in this look, with www.cloth-ears.co.uk reporting huge interest in it's new 'paper planes' collection of accessories. "It evokes the charm and excitement of the airmail letter, stamps from far-off destinations and faded maps", says owner Julie Bevan.
featured items: vintage 'paper plane' overnight bag http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Bags/paper_plane_bag.html vintage 'paper plane' collection http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Bags/paper_plane_collection.html

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"Oooh what a pretty pretty range of deliciously retro cushions and soft toys! In fact, Cloth-ear's online shop is a bit like an Aladdin's Cave: lots and lots of dainty treasures for the whole family. From 50s notebooks to wall hangings, Cloth-ears is all hand made and uses vintage fabric to give our bedrooms seaside chic. Available to buy from www.cloth-ears.co.uk "My Mym wants the Paris Chic notebooks but I have my eye on the cool teddies" Celia, 9 years old
featured items: retro fabric flower pony soft toy http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Kids/fabric_flower_pony.html retro & vintage style soft toys & teddies http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/softtoys.html vintage paris chic fabric covered notebook http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Notebooks/paris_chic_notebook.html

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Shore things at the seaside Roll-up bed, wetsuit or weatherproof radio? Take your pick from the latest beach essentials featured items: "nostalgic printed metal buckets with matching wood and tin spade - almost too good to give to the kids" retro 'donkey ride' seaside bucket http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/donkey_ride_seaside_bucket.html retro 'holiday' seaside bucket http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/holiday_seaside_bucket.html retro seaside spade http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/red_seaside_spade.html "mark your place with this whimsical wooden and plastic oversized toy " extra large retro seaside windmill http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Seaside/windmill.html


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the Guardian reckon our 'paper planes' collection is up there with the Jimmy Choo thigh-high boots! who are we to argue?! GOING UP Paper planes: Adorable airmail-inspired travel essential by cloth-ears.co.uk. Makes going on holiday even more fun featured items: vintage paper planes collection http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Bags/paper_plane_collection.html


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