To celebrate the grand opening of our POP-UP SHOP we hosted an Official Launch Party in our London HQ and brand new retail space.  With a host of guests, including some of our celebrity fans, journalists, knomo friends & customers alike!
For this celebration we were joined by Ortis Deley, the inimitable host of The Gadget Show, who kicked of proceedings alongside Hettie Moore, from Made in Chelsea, by cutting the ribbon to officially open the store. Fashion blogger and DJ Mademoiselle Robot also came along, and entertained with a set of funky electro tunes…

Video by SP Studios

Come and visit us in store and browse our collection in our setting of a sleek combination of modern glass, clean, bright white units, and reclaimed antique furniture, which matches the brands ideals of classic designs with a contemporary twist.  Explore the interactive surprise of our customer opinion board where we ask for feedback on forthcoming designs, and have access to our EXCLUSIVE pop-up-shop range of unique designs – only to be found in our store!

Opening hours:  10am – 6pm, Monday – Friday

83 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LS

Email: shop@knomo.com

knomo were asked to get involved in JINGLE BALL LIVE – and with acts such as Leona Lewis, Tulisa, Example, Labrinth & JLS we couldn’t wait to be a part of the action!

We sent Christmas Gifts to all of our favourite musical talents…

The girls from STOOSHE loved their knomo trolleys, in all our bright AW12 jewel colours…

The lads from JLS enjoyed hunting for their cross-body bags…

Amelia Lily hearts her Lola…

The boys of LAWSON were chuffed with their laptop-messengers & briefcases…

And LITTLE MIX even took to Twitter to show their love for their new knomo handbags..

knomo were also proud to offer a Limited Edition laptop-trolley to be signed by each act for charity!  Tulisa was first to leave her mark, closely followed by McFly and the other artists…

*** MERRY CHRISTMAS!  ***

…And at knomo HQ, with the majority of us being die-hard Apple fans, we are awaiting the arrival of the stunning new white iPhone 4. The hype around the black version of this amazing gadget was unbelievable when it first launched; from the furore of prototype handsets being left in bars to the teething problems with the signal and the aforementioned elusive white version of the handset. The consumers have not been put off though with 1.7 million handsets sold in the first 3 days of its release. With a slimmer and sleeker design, FaceTime, HD video recording and 5 megapixel camera with LED flash to name but a few of the phone’s awesome features it is not surprising that people have been eager to get their hands on an iPhone 4.

 

Whether you’re waiting for an  iPhone 4 in white, already have it in black, or have a friend with one that you borrow to play games on, why not take a look at our leather iPhone 4 covers which have been designed in conjunction with Apple to perfectly fit your new device and protect it, while providing easy access to all the controls and keep it looking great to boot. The new iPhone 4 Slim Sleeve is sleek and simple while the iPhone 4 Flip case stays put on your iPhone ensuring it is always protected. Both styles are available in Classic Black, Black with Fuchsia and Brown with Orange. The gorgeous iPhone Wallet in tan and iPhone Wristlet in Red or Black are also great for keeping your iPhone protected and close-at-hand, with space for change, credit cards etc. http://www.knomobags.com/uk/women/ipod-cases/iphone-4/

The fash pack were out in force last night for Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out with special gigs, displays and celeb hosts making this very special night on the fashion calendar even more special.  It was veritable fashion feast in London’s West End as the streets were buzzing with live DJs, cocktail receptions and even fashion masterclasses to provide a fabulous atmosphere to shop and socialise in, while raising money for the fantastic charity Kids Company. We went along to sample the delights and do a bit of celeb-spotting but ended up getting some great fashion tips too…

In central London, Brown’s had some delicious treats for shoppers from the Mark Hix ‘Bike Shed Tuck shop’ in the form of raspberry jelly with lemon curd and Scotch eggs with caper mayonnaise. Reiss had mouth-watering cocktails by Aqua and Tanqueray Gin and make-overs by Bloww. In fact, numerous shops were pampering revellers with manicures, make-overs and styling tips including M&S with Lisa Snowden and fashion guru Caryn Franklin hosting, whilst brands like Rupert Sanderson hosted an awesome Bugsy Malone dance themed event and Daisy Lowe was at House of Fraser to launch the re-vamped label Biba. We spent a while at one of our fave department stores, Selfridges, and spotted the lovely Lily Allen who was promoting her new vintage boutique ‘Lucy in Disguise’ in Selfridge’s Wonder Room. The legendary Vidal Sassoon was also in Selfridges giving out his expert advice, looking super-stylish all the while.

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Wow! What a night we had at the Erick Morillo for knomo launch at Selfridges. The night went off without a hitch – almost (!) – as DJ Rob Marmot arrived fashionably late (thanks National Rail!) but once there, spun some awesome tunes while we enjoyed a drink, chatted with journalists and customers, and admired the range.

Stylish as ever, Erick was the perfect host; chatting with guests, signing their purchases and posing for photos. The collection went down a storm and many people left extremely happy with their signed piece from the range and exclusive CD. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to the event, thanks to Selfridges for hosting our little soiree, and to all those involved in organising it. Check out pics below… Read more

Recently the knomo team headed over to good ‘ol Selfridges for another of their fantabulous ideas…’boutique’ Ice Cream that is basically a super amazing version of the best Haagen Dazs or Ben and Jerrys that money can buy.

Taking over the Ultralounge as a one-time only Art Installation, the Icecreamists describe themselves as ’sub-zero missionaries destined to convert the cold, cruel world to the life-enhancing gospel of freshly-made artisans gelato’ Featuring Live Music, a funky Ice Cream Van, Open Kitchen and Introducing the ‘Queens of Cream’, the Icecreamists is well worth a trip to the dark side… Read more

 

The playlist at knomo HQ is often a hot topic of debate provoking Britney vs La Gaga, Manu Chao vs Madonna and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs vs the Tings Tings. Thankfully a v. clever member of the team brought in some new music to keep us quiet for a while, from new band Mumford & Sons. Sigh No More is the debut album and they are fast-becoming one of the hottest names around. Infusing a folksy feel into ballads, electronica and indie styles, to name a few, this easy-listening album is a journey through genres and should offer something for everyone. Read more

Yes, its that time again when Apple unveil their hottest pieces of kit for the coming year, handily in time for Christmas. We’ve complied a quick summary of whats changing…

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With the mercury hitting more lows than highs this summer, one thing that’s been consistently hot this season is the UK festival scene. The original staycation, the festival vibe brings strangers together in a shared love of music, dance and other wacky, outrageous activities. With classics like Glastonbury having been and gone in all its muddy glory, we’ve compiled our Top 5 festivals still to come, be it dirty weekenders or more civilised one-dayers. Miss them and miss out!!

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Sales Manager Hermione saw the legendary ACDC last week at the O2 Arena…

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