It seems that Pippa Middleton is really happy using her knomo Slim laptop pouch as we have spotted her out and about with it several times – we couldnt be more thrilled! We love her sartorial style that is simple yet elegant, much like our knomo’s!  

To get your hands on one, click here: http://www.knomobags.com/uk/women/collections/laptop-sleeves-slims/

Pippa Middleton, the stunning Maid-of-Honour for the most famous wedding of the decade gets back to business as usual, heading off to her new job at a geothermal energy firm. Pippa is fast-becoming a style icon and while style is important for her working wardrobe, it seems that functionality is too, as Pippa has chosen a Slim laptop pouch from knomo to carry her laptop.

The Slim laptop pouch in black starts from £40 for the 13″, up to £60 for the 17″. For more info see: http://www.knomobags.com/uk/women/laptop-sleeves/15-inch/slim-medium-laptop-case-15-black-829.html/

 

London’s annual Film Festival, run by the British Film Institute (BFI), is the UK’s largest public film event, showcasing  films from contemporary world cinema, from both established and emerging film-makers. Currently in its 54^th year,  the festival screens more than 300 features, documentaries and shorts, during the two and a half week period with films that are relevant, engaging, provocative and inspiring. To close the festival, the 2010 event saw the second annual London Film Festival Awards at LSO St Luke’s in Shoreditch, and knomo were invited to get involved and provide gifts for the judges and winners of these esteemed awards.

 

Sponsored by American Express,  the awards are industry focussed and pay tribute to those behind the camera more than those in front of it, and attracted talent in the form of Irish actor Gabriel Byrne and Emmy Award-winning American actress Patricia Clarkson to name a few of the awards judges. Combining red carpet glamour with serious industry expertise, the BFI Film Awards honoured legendary film director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Shallow Grave, 28 Days Later and Slumdog Millionaire to name a few) with the BFI Fellowship Award, and Martin Scorsese was also on hand to pay tribute to the BFI National Archive. Both directors also gave a fascinating insight into their views on what future film-making would entail and how the industry is changing.

Each speaker, judge and winner received a Laptop Slim pouch in either red, blue or black and we were lucky enough to attend the award ceremony and check out the winners receving their awards, first-hand. The evening was hosted by the lovely comedienne Sue Perkins who constantly kept the audience entertained (we love you Sue!). Speakers and award presenters also included  Channel 4 legend Jon Snow and Andy Serkis of Lord of the Rings ‘Gollum’ fame. We were so happy to be able to witness some well-deserved recognition for what can only be described as, truly inspirational film-making!!

For more information see http://www.bfi.org.uk/lff/news The BFI also provides a broad programme of industry events, public forums, education events, lectures, master classes and Q&As with film-makers and film talent.

When it comes to inspirational women, mothers the world over need to be recognised. Add to the mix the idea of setting up your own business and making it hugely succesful, all the while on next to no sleep and running around after little ones, and they REALLY need some appreciation!

With all this in mind, the annual Mumpreneur Conference and Awards have been set-up to give support and show recognition for mums who really make a difference to the UK economy, while juggling family life. knomo wanted to get involved and offer something a little bit special for the overall winners and have provided some of their best-selling Slim laptop pouches in indigo as a well-deserved treat.

Founded by Amanda Farren and Laura Rigney in 2009, the network is only in its second year but is already making a huge impact on mums everywhere. The 2010 Conference & Awards took place on Saturday 18th September in North Warwickshire. and brought together 150 truly inspiring mums who are also successful business women. It was a chance to not only have a day away from the office, but to attend intriguing seminars and motivational talks from speakers such as Emma Wimhurst and Carmen MacDougall.

The conference was made complete by the Mumpreneur Awards, with 8 categories ranging from ‘Best Start-Up’ to ‘Most Inspirational Mum’ and we were thrilled to give away some stylish and practical quilted slim laptop pouches for the extremely deserving winners! We hope they each enjoy using their laptop pouches and find them useful. Congrats to all the finalists and winners!!

The Mumpreneur Conference and MumpreneurUK offer a wide variety of help and advice, so be sure to check out their website…. http://www.mumpreneuruk.com/