Here at knomo we feel that dads deserve a real treat this Father’s Day! What’s your pops like? Is he the sharpest suit in town? Does he while away Sunday afternoons on his iPad claiming to be the technology-king? Or is he the same old schmoozer – with just a tad more grey than last year.. Our range of Father’s Day gifts suit all types of modern man! Whether he’s a softie or a grizzly bear; a fixer or a faffer we’re sure he’ll love our products just like these lucky dads:

Prepared Dad – Kilkenny – £165
As an architect Marco’s dad appreciates innovative design. The soft construction of this cross-body bag will mould to his shape, combine this with a lightweight fabric made from recycled bottles and Marco’s dad is going to be very happy with his Kilkenny on Father’s Day!

Sumptuous Dad – Kindle Sleeve £35
With a genuine leather exterior and cushioned velveteen interior Adele’s dad will be the toast of his book club in Islington.

Travelling Dad – Wallace £295
Hamish’s dad is always busy during the week, but on Friday night he travels back to Wiltshire to be with his family. A quickly stuffed Wallace duffle bag will have him set for the weekend and ready to wear himself out all over again.

Imaginative Dad – iPad Mini Folio – £49
Nathan is only two, but his mother knows exactly what to get on his behalf for Father’s Day. As a budding artist he likes to stand out from the crowd, but maintain his classic look. The cognac coloured leather fits his style perfectly and will keep his new iPad Mini safe and sound.

We’re always excited to receive an update from our iSchool Africa partners – and we’re so pleased to share some news with you!

Veluka School in Randberg used to be reserved for Sunday school, but now with over 70 students it runs as a full-time centre of learning for children from local townships and orphanages.

After some inspirational people saw how South Africa’s education system was failing in key areas – particularly maths, reading and writing – they knew it was time for a change. We are very excited to have partnered with Core, our South African distributor, and iSchool Africa to sponsor iPads in schools and help children to independently engage with their learning.

knomo’s mission is to help individuals lead inspired lives; access to new technologies gives both pupils and teachers just this. There is particular focus on special needs children, with the aim of entering them into a trade college and eventually enter into society.

This is proving to be a real game-changer and the scheme has expanded to a second location – Vukanibantu School in Port Elizabeth, the home town of one of our founders – the pictures beneath are from Mrs Ntsumpa’s English class!

One student said “The Apps Erna downloaded for us are simply fantastic and the learners find reading the stories like “The Cat in the Hat” much more exciting than they would in a regular book.” As well as building confidence, specially created numeracy and literacy Apps mean that the quality of learning has improved dramatically.

We also sent Folio cases to see that each iPad will last for years to come!  The team at knomo are very proud to be involved in this inspiring and meaningful programme, and look forward to many more updates from the team working in South Africa.

Last Thursday, knomo were proud to be involved in the PASSPORT TO STYLE event with womenswear brand Eileen Fisher.  The evening was hosted by journalist & travel connoisseur Kate McAuley who shared her packing tips – with her Marseille trolley!

Anyone on Twitter and Instagram could keep up with the action using #EFTravelStyle – there was plenty of bubbly & sushi to enjoy! We offered a Verona trolley as a prize in the raffle…

And the lucky winner – who coincidentally was dressed in the same Terracotta colour as her new travel toy – was ecstatic!

Here at Knomo, we are so excited to announce that we will be joining Eileen Fisher, along with journalist and blogger of  im not a celebrity Kate McAuley for an exclusive travel shopping event this Thursday 16^th May.

We would love for you to join us for drinks, canapés and exclusive travel advice in Covent Garden. On top of this, every guest will be given £25 off any purchase at the event and could be in with the chance to win a Knomo Terracotta Verona Trolley Bag. The Verona is the perfect bag for travelling or to carry all your essentials! It holds up to a 15” laptop within a quilted laptop pouch with shockproof protection. It also boasts smooth-running wheels and a telescopic handle to aid easy travelling.  A £75 Eileen Fisher card is also up for grabs, as are REN skincare products.

RSVP is essential – we really hope to see you there!
Please email: Katharine@PushPR.co.uk or telephone  020 7278 2121

Keep up with us on the night @knomo #EFTravelStyle

We are passionate about making great bags that not only protect your technology essentials, but also carry you through your day in style!

STYLE THAT WORKS.

The digital era has made us all multi-taskers – we’re dealing with urgent emails from our phone as we wait for a table/get our hair cut/queue up at the supermarket.  We review presentation documents or catch up with our favourite television programmes on our iPad during the morning commute.  Our technology and our bag is by our side from the moment we leave the house & grab our morning coffee, to when we get the bill at the restaurant and head home…

Knomo bags, on the move, in and around London…

knomo was born in London, and with our London HQ in the heart of the Capital we’re excited to be in the midst of England’s versatile culture and rich history.

The country will be celebrating the patron Saint of England on this national day – with classic favourites including street parties and pub drink-ups!

On Tuesday 23rd April, join us in our Pop-up Shop for a day of St. George fun; with every purchase, enjoy a free “cuppa” traditional tea courtesy of Cosy Café, and take a plunge in our Lucky Dip for a free knomo gift!

knomo Pop-up Shop opening hours: 10am – 6pm

knomo’s in-house design team have been busy behind the scenes developing our ALL NEW Men’s collection of laptop-bags, messengers & sleeves – and now we’re proud to  introduce Balham.

Boasting six styles; designed from heavy-duty cotton twill trimmed with raw-edge leather & tarnished metallic hardware. The new saddle leather bridge closures work to eliminate Velcro or snap locks. The designs are modest and simple, and have been tested to function perfectly.

Known for blending style and function, each knomo design has been perfected to hold your day-to-day belongings within dedicated compartments; tons of internal and external zip pockets offer added security for your belongings, and the dedicated laptop section incorporates shock-proof protection for your technology.

Pictured here we have PADSTOW; A slim line briefcase with detachable strap, which can be carried by the grab handle or across the body.  Catering for a 13” laptop, and can also hold an A4 pad and other essentials – perfect for meetings!

Then there’s FARNHAM; The relaxed yet smart work bag, complete with removable 15” laptop sleeve.  ARGAL is Balham’s Slim laptop-sleeve; perfect for those carrying a laptop and not much else – with an additional slim back pocket for cables/papers, and a detachable strap.  Available in both 13” and 15” sizes.

Other styles include TROON, NEWQUAY and RALEIGH.

We’re excited to introduce our Metropolis collection; comprising of five all-new designs, launched as part of our SS13 season.

Pictured: Caprica

Made from luxurious soft butter leather and with 14 carat Gold plated hardware, this luxury collection offers a fashion-forward option for the modern, technology toting woman.

Designed with the seasonal futuristic trend in mind, these out-of-this-world designs make a statement with their pointed sides and sharp angles, perfectly contrasting with the metallic silver lining.  So grab your space visor and hit the city in style…

The roomy Galactic handbag – catering for an iPad or laptop up to 14” – was featured in You Magazine, the Fashion supplement for the Daily Mail.

Many would know Ortis Deley from his days presenting children’s TV shows Live & Kicking and CBBC, others would know him better as Radio DJ of Choice FM and BBC Radio 5 Live.  We know him best as fellow technology lover, and presenter of The Gadget Show!

Ortis carries a knomo himself, for toting his gadgets and other daily essentials.  As a knomo fan, he was kind enough to come along to our Pop-up Shop Launch Party to officially cut the ribbon and open our store – and he bagged the special lady in his life a knomo Florence weekender too!

As part of this week’s FAME FRIDAY you can take 20% OFF any Florence, either for yourself or a loved one, when bought in our Pop-up Shop on Friday 5^th April.  Available in a variety of colours, including brand new Spring Terracotta.

@knomo #FAMEFRIDAY

Visit our Pop-up shop this Thursday for some Easter fun!

For one day only, we’ll be hiding dozens of chocolate Easter eggs around our store.  Everyone that enters the shop during our opening hours of 10am – 6pm on Thursday will have 60 seconds on the clock to find as many eggs as they can, to take home and enjoy.

No purchase necessary – just pop in and enjoy the hunt!  What a great way to kick off the bank holiday weekend

@knomo #EGGDASH

KNOMO POP-UP SHOP

83 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON, W1W 7LS

10AM – 6PM

THURSDAY 27TH MARCH 2013 #EGGDASH