Archive for June, 2009

Billy Bag…Summer Prints

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

We are still totally in love with our Billy Bag collection. Fantastic prints and beautiful colours. Go on…it’s summer, treat yourself!

Billy Bag HermioneBilly Bag Joey

These are great bags for holidays and days at the beach….statement pieces too! This is what Billy Bag does best and we love them for it.

Billy Bag Zoe

Jack Peñate New Album ‘Everything is New’

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Music has always been a huge part of life at Hide All…we are constantly listening and reading about new acts. So it’s been incredible following the rise of local boy Jack Penate who used to accompany the Hide All family to Charlton football matches when he was young!

Jack Peñate
His second album ‘Everything is New’ is a total reinvention from his first record ‘Matinee.’ There are many musical influences, from Latino rhythms, African beats to Smiths inspired vocals.  It truly is a fantastic second album that is mature, cohesive and defiantly pop. This album is upbeat and shows all those critics that Jack is here to stay. This will definitely be on our soundtrack this summer.

Radley Luggage for your Holidays….

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Radley New Haven Range

Well, it’s holiday season so we thought we would help you get organised, and of course stylish, with our half price offer on Radley wheelies. Here are some pics of our favourites…

Radley New Haven Range

This is just a taster of what we have…why not give our stores a call to find out more?!

Camber Sands Medium Wheeled SuitcaseCamber Sands Medium Wheeled Suitcase

‘Create’ Festival in Greenwich

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

‘Create’ is a fantastic 10 day festival celebrating the best of arts, music, drama and dance in Greenwich. So many great events are taking place daily with local businesses, the university, museums and schools all getting involved.

There is such a great atmosphere in Greenwich because of this festival, so we really do suggest that you visit and enjoy the offerings. There are amazing performances happening at the Laban Theatre as well as classical concerts, tours and local history work shops taking place at the Old Royal Naval College and other venues.

Philip Solly ‘Nosy’

The Greenwich Printmakers are a group of artists who are diverse and a huge part of the Greenwich art scene. As part of the Create festival,  local businesses have been asked to display artwork from the printmakers. This curious looking cow is by the artist Philip Solly. Pauline and Mick aka Mr and Mrs Hide All, have donated this piece to sit in the window of our Greenwich store!

Hello Lucky Greetings Cards

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Hello Lucky

Hello Lucky is the best thing that has come out of San Francisco since all the love in 1967. They are masters of handmade letter press greeting cards and stationary. The Hello Lucky team are bursting with creativity and love all things stylish and handmade. Also, we are huge fans of their blog…full of inspiring things from arts and crafts to cakes!

Hello Lucky!

Here are some fantastic examples of their designs including Father’s Day cards…which is on the 21st June for those of you who don’t know!

Hello Lucky

Monkeys and Party girls…C’est Magnifique indeed.

Hello Lucky

Beautiful Heads…

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Ah, it’s that time of year again…always exciting, not for the horses, but for the hats. Yes, Ascot is coming up…so we thought we would help and find some fantastic head gear. We love the designer William Chambers. Very pretty and very inspiring.

William ChambersWilliam Chambers

So, yes, these are very beautiful, but to really make an impact how about these…

J Smith ESQrJ Smith ESQr

Perhaps Ascot Dress-code officials might have something to say about these somewhat over the top head pieces…but they are really incredible. The designer is J Smith Esquire.  Weird and wonderful…British design at its best.

Radley Galore

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

The Radley Pembroke Shoulder hobo is our best selling bag at the moment…we have it in this lovely brown, as well as tan and pink. A really good bag for everyday use. And a pretty lining too!

Radley Pembroke Shoulder Bag Radley Pembroke Shoulder Bag

Radley Dot to Dog

Radley Dot to Dog range is a Hide All favourite…classic and smart. Dog-perfect!

Radley Bude Medium Frame Shoulder Bag

Bude Medium Frame Shoulder Bag…leaf embroidery with clip frame and ideal for all you Ascot ladies.

Radley Bude Medium Frame Shoulder Bag

Patrick Watson - The Great Escape

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Music…Patrick Watson

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

At Hide All, we have been listening to Patrick Watson’s album ‘Close to Paradise’ since discovering him at Glastonbury last summer. Last week, a couple of us were lucky enough to see this incredible band at the Union Chapel in Highbury & Islington.

Cabaret pop mixed with classical music, this Canadian four-piece have an ingenious approach to creating beautiful orchestrations, with a backdrop of percussive rhythms and Patrick’s ethereal voice. The band had every single audience member, stained glass window and pew entranced by this gloriously intimate gig.

The Union Chapel with it’s fusion of atmosphere, creativity and high Gothic surroundings was the ideal venue for such musicianship. Spontaneity and experimentation is what this band seems to be about…and we loved every moment. The new album ‘Wooden Arms,’ with its haunting melodies and over powering instrumentation was magical to watch live…everyone should know about this band.

Patrick Watson

Eco-friendly Bags!

Friday, June 5th, 2009

There are so many fantastic events going on in London this month.

Helping to build a sustainable future for the capital , the Green Festival has loads of event taking place all over London. So get involved, get active and go green!

Love London Festival

At Hide All, we are doing our bit for the environment. We are great believers in Eco-bags and Radley foldaway pouches are perfect replacements for plastic bags!

Radley Foldaway Pouches

Radley Foldaway Pouches

Why not take a look at our brand Envirosax too…Very Eco-Chic.

Envirosax