Blackshore

The definitive coastal clothing brand for older men: superb quality British-made apparel at a premium price: lasting style, not transient fashion.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Fashion
  • Location Southwold, UK
  • Currency GBP
  • Founded August 2018
  • Employees 0
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website blackshore.cc

Company Summary

Blackshore is the definitive British coastal clothing brand: superb quality British-made apparel at a premium price, for the discerning man aged 35+, in a growing menswear market. Think of it as "Seasalt for men" with added made-in-Britain appeal.

The company is at an advanced stage of preparation: team in place; range designed and sampled; strong relationships with selected British factories; social media and PR strategy in place.

Team

  • Co-Founder and Managing Director

    Simon is an award-winning UK manufacturer and a well-known expert on brand strategy and brand development. He was the original Founder of the Shackleton menswear brand and was named a Top 100 UK Manufacturer by Manufacturer magazine in 2015.
    Simon is author of three branding books, including 'Build A Brand In 30 Days'.
    He speaks internationally about branding and is frequently seen on TV as an expert brand commentator.

  • Co-Founder & Director

    Andy was founder of Wind Power Renewables Ltd and brought forward a portfolio of small wind projects. These culminated in the consenting of a 6.8MW two wind turbine project at Eye Airfield in Suffolk: sold to the Ventus Funds in 2012.
    Andy established in 2010 the SPV Iceni Energy Ltd: created to develop the straw burning 45MW Biomass project at Snetterton, Norfolk. The project was successfully consented, and sold in 2014 to Danish pension funds.

  • Creative Director

    A Menswear Creative Director/Design Consultant with International experience. Worked with Nigel Cabourn, Katherine Hamnett,Luciano Soprani and Moschino.
    Menswear Design Director for the DAKS brand worldwide. Responsible for both the Menswear RTW line and the DAKS Luxury Line. Extensive knowledge of textiles, global manufacturing and the garment supply chain.
    Was Professor in Design Craftsmanship at University of Northumbria.

  • Sophie Miller
    Apparel Designer

    Highly experienced fashion and sportswear designer. Created first Shackleton collection with Simon.

  • Charli Moore
    Digital Content and Social Media Specialist

    Former freelance travel and lifestyle journalist, digital media specialist and founder of wanderlusters.com

  • Stephanie Sleap
    Fashion PR Adviser

    Stephanie is a Fashion Public Relations specialist with long experience in menswear PR and fashion journalism including with leading publications such as GQ.

Previous Investors

  • Andy Hilton
    Unconfirmed

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