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Timex Watches – A Classic Brand Still Going Strong Timex watches were first launched in 1949 and are one of those classic brands that are consistently reliable and updated from a style and functional perspective to keep up with key watch trends. Superdry Watches – The Essence of Cool, Eclectic Style Superdry was founded in 2003 and is a unique clothing and accessories brand that depicts a cool, funky and trendy style. Police Watches – Cool and Sophisticated Style The Police brand was launched in Italy in 1983 and has become a staple lifestyle brand all around the world. Philippe Starck Watches – Innovative and Ultimate Style Appeal French designer Philippe Starck has become quite the iconic designer in recent years and his work ranges from laying out restaurants and hotels to designing chairs. Just Do It’ with Nike Watches Nike was founded in 1964, and interestingly, the name was inspired by the Greek goddess of victory. Welder Watches – Unique Italian Masterpieces Welder watches are a relatively new brand in the watch industry and design watches specifically for men. Von Zipper Sunglasses – Ultimate On The Go Style! Within the designs which incorporate visually striking patterns that instantly grab your attention, Von Zipper is influenced by individual style, fashion, TX Watches – The Ultimate in Exquisite Style and Quality TX watches were launched back in 2005 and are highly sophisticated in terms of the combination of style, movement and function. Oakley Watches – Cutting Edge Functional Style -U-Boat Watches Oakley is one of the most popular and respected of all the sports/fashion brands in the industry and has recently become particularly renowned for its superb and innovative range of Oakley watches. Oakley Sunglasses – The Technology Behind the Lenses Oakley is most definitely one of the leaders in the sports and fashion industry and part of the reason why the brand loved so much is due to its ever evolving collection of sunglasses Tokyo Flash Watches – Engage Your Brain in Style Tokyo Flash watches are definitely one of the most unique brands in the watch industry. Ted Baker Watches – The Iconic British Brand Ted Baker is a British brand that was founded in 1988 and one that definitely represents true British style. Marc Jacobs Sunglasses – Add a Splash of Colour! Marc Jacobs was born in 1963 in New York and fashion was always going to be a strong part of his life as it was a profession and passion that ran in his family. Fendi Sunglasses – A Highly Polished Touch Originating from Italy, Fendi is a designer brand that was founded in 1918 and produces a sensationally stylish range of watches, bags and sunglasses. DSquared Sunglasses – 1970’s Retro Appeal! DSquared is definitely one of the most funky, hip and trendy labels of the moment and was founded by Canadian identical twins Dean and Dan Caten. Wenger Watches Wenger watches were founded in 1997 in Switzerland although the Wenger brand has actually been established for over 100 years. Being the creators and manufacturers of Swiss Army Knives, Wenger became notorious for its immense attention to detail and fine craftsmanship. The brand in recent years decided that it was time to progress and extend its product lines and moved into the watch industry. Tsovet Watches – Designed with History and Meaning Tsovet is a relatively new watch brand on the scene founded in 2008 by David Bonaventura. There is a great deal of history and emotional attachment associated with Tsovet watches as opposed to just style and function. The watches are unique because the Tsovet brand philosophy is based on the fact that each watch represents a personal journey that combines elements of the young and old and the core earth elements including air, water and sound. Tom Ford Sunglasses – The Essence of Glamour! Tom Ford is one of the leading designers in the fashion industry and became highly respected as a designer and businessman when he successfully turned luxury Italian brand Gucci around, saving it from bankruptcy. Ford successfully reinvented the brand image, returning it to its rightful sought after and elite status. Prada Sunglasses – The World of Haute Couture The Prada label was started by designer Mario Prada in 1913 who designed handbags, shoes, trunks, and suitcases and sold them to boutiques in Milan. Prada products have been popular for a number of years and even decades ago, people loved the high quality, luxurious and exquisite style the brand offered. Gucci Sunglasses – The Styles Gucci was founded in 1906 by Guccio Gucci who was the son of a craftsman. Guccio's primary skill in design was his ability to create leather goods and thus started his career by selling leather bags to horsemen in the 1920’s. In 1938 Gucci opened his first retail shop on the Via Condotti in Rome. Tendence Watches – Set the Trend Instead of Following Tendence watches are an exciting new brand to hit the watch scene. What makes Tendence watches special and unique is the combination of exquisite watch making along with high trend and style appeal. Tendence watches are produced using only the best manufacturing methods and finest materials. Seksy Watches Seksy watches were launched in 2004 and are made by the watch manufacturing giant Sekonda. Seksy watches are aimed at the younger and trend/fashion conscious consumers and thus the watches are more budget friendly in comparison to some other high end designer brands. Ray-Ban Sunglasses Ray-Ban sunglasses are one of the most iconic brands in the eyewear industry and favoured for their timelessly stylish sunglasses which never fail to look effortlessly stylish and on trend. The brand is also the choice of many celebrities and fashion icons and the various styles are consistently making appearances at summer music festivals and high profile events. Police Sunglasses – Effortlessly Cool Italian Style Launched by the eye wear giant De Rigo, Police was founded in the early 1980’s and the first product to be launched by the brand was the collection of Police sunglasses. The name was inspired by the style of the eyewear worn by the U.S Police and thus the sunglass designs were made accordingly, and have developed over the years to keep up with key trends but still retain that sharp, minimal and sleek style. Oakley Sunglasses – Cutting Edge Style Oakley is one of the most popular and respected brands that is popular in both the sports and fashion industries and is particularly renowned for its superb and innovative range of sunglasses. The company has become notorious for producing exceptionally high quality products with unique designs with the aim of achieving best range of sunglasses across the globe. Dragon Sunglasses – Offering a Stylish and Unique Alternative The Dragon brand has existed for over 15 years and is very much at the forefront of the extreme sport industry. Investing a significant amount of time researching and developing their latest eyewear technologies for the range of Dragon sunglasses and goggles, Dragon’s production methods to ensure their finished products are always superb in both style and function. Dior Sunglasses – The Essence of Haute Couture Christian Dior was born 1905 in a small town called Grenville in France. Dior always had a passion for sketching and fashion and was forced to move to the Soviet Union following the death of his mother and his brother. A friend of his helped him start his career sketching dresses and hats in attempt to make money. Chanel Sunglasses – Simply Divine The brand name Chanel instantly conjures up images of glamour, sophistication and luxury. Founded by the iconic Coco Chanel, the high end designer brand is now headed up by Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld who previously designed for Fendi. Carrera Sunglasses – Retro Sporty and High Trend Style Carrera sunglasses are sports/fashion orientated sunglasses inspired by the iconic Carrera Panamericana Mexican car race and were first launched in 1953 in Austria. The sunglasses have become a firm fashion favourite and statement among the celebrities and the Carrera brand is renowned for its exceptional attention to detail and when designing its products which are made in Italy. BVLGARI Sunglasses – Artistically Inspired by History The BVLGARI brand despite being one of the trendiest, stylish and always at the forefront of fashion is one that has a history dating back to over 100 years ago. The Bulgari family descend from a line of Greek silversmiths who began trading silver objects in a village named Epirus over a century ago. The family founder was a man named Sotirio Bulgari. Burberry Sunglasses – Entwining Classic and Contemporary Burberry Style The designer brand Burberry was founded by a 21 year old Thomas Burberry in 1856 who was a former draper’s apprentice. Thomas began his career in fashion by opening up his own shop located in Basingstoke, Hampshire which specialised in selling waterproof overcoats. Philippe Starck Watches – Futuristic, Innovative and Ultimate Style Appeal French designer Philippe Starck has become quite the iconic designer in recent years and his work ranges from laying out restaurants and hotels to designing chairs, tables and small objects such as toothbrushes and kitchen utensils. Starck has a unique way of looking at objects and likes to experiment with unusual, innovative and almost futuristic designs to transform them into statement objects of admiration. Nixon Watches – Dynamic, Exciting and Super Stylish Nixon watches have become very popular on the style scene over the past couple of years and highly respected in the watch industry. The brand was founded in California in 1997 and is a great example of a brand that has grown extensively over the years. Nautica Watches – The Perfect Accessory for Every Sea Adventure As the name suggests, Nautica watches are inspired by all things nautical - the high seas and activities associated with sailing. The Nautica brand was founded in 1983 by David Chu and was originally geared towards sailing. Chu began with only one product which was a range of men’s sailing jackets. Nautica quickly became popular and feeling that the brand product line had potential to be extended, decided to design a range of Nautica watches which were launched in 1994. Michael Kors Watches – Loved by the Celebrities! The designer Michael Kors was always passionate about fashion and design from a young age and began designing clothes at the age of 19 whilst studying fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Fashion was also something that was a major part of his family life, his grandfather being in the textile industry and his grandmother and mother being very trend and style focused. Therefore the aspiring designer was always exposed to fashion in a major way. Marc Ecko Watches – Make a Style Statement The Marc Ecko brand was founded in the late 1990’s by American fashion designer Marc Ecko. Ecko didn’t originally intend to make a professional career out of fashion however as was studying Pharmacology whilst designing a small number of t-shirts in his spare time. Having sold the shirts to a small number of shops, they sold out fast and after creating further designs the label gained popularity rapidly and fast became a hit in the urban skateboarding scene. LTD Watches – Add Some Colour to the Winter Blues! LTD watches have certainly created a stir in the watch style world during 2009! Having only launched in the same year, as the name suggests, the brand is all about creating a collection of limited edition style watches available in small quantities. Only 100-150 models in each style is made around the world and thus this has made them highly exclusive and sought after and seen adorning the wrists of many celebrities. Guess Watches – A Girls Best Friend! The brand Guess, synonymous with glamour and sophistication, was launched in 1983 and the collection comprises clothing and accessories for men and women. Guess is targeted at a young and fashion orientated consumer who always likes to look great and for their style to represent their personality. Fossil Watches – Ensuring Superb Style and Quality Fossil was founded in 1984 and was the first American watch company that managed to achieve both fashion and function in a watch. Previously you would either find watches that looked great and stylish on the wrist but were poor quality or made solely for function and didn’t look appealing or visually attractive. Ed Hardy Watches – Fine Works of Art! Ed Hardy is definitely one of the hot brands of the moment and is a strong favourite among a whole host of style icons and celebrities. The designer brand is renowned for its extensive collection of vibrant tattoo design inspired t-shirts and tanks and recently the range of Ed Hardy watches have become an incredibly popular choice of accessory. Ducati Watches – The New Hit Accessory by the Iconic Motorbike Brand When you hear conversations about motorbikes, Ducati is a brand that is sure to be mentioned! Eager to continue their product range, the Ducati brand has teamed up with Swiss jewellery and watch manufacturers Binda to produce a collection of special watches designed with the same theme as the motorbikes. DKNY Watches - The Style of New York Donna Karan is the founder of the super stylish DKNY brand. Starting out in the fashion industry from a young age, Karan built up her experience as a designer and industry professional. It was in1989 that she decided to go it alone with her own brand, DKNY and launched with a collection of clothing for women. Breil Watches Breil is a watch brand which derives from Italy and is considered by the style conscious as one of the most fashionable, trend inspired and boldest watch brands in the industry, favoured for its unique watches with exquisite Italian style. Diesel Watches – Unique Style Diesel was founded in 1978 by Italian designer Renzo Rosso and is loved around the globe by fashion lovers, favoured for its unique sense of cutting edge and dynamic style. The Diesel range comprises of its iconic collection of jeans, clothing, shoes and accessories including the fantastically stylish collection of Diesel watches. Black Dice Watches – What’s Your Unique Black Dice Style? Black Dice has been a strong contender in the watch industry since its launch back in 2006 but 2009 has really seen the brand race to the forefront of the style scene since its watches have been adorning the wrists of the likes of JLS, Jesse Metcalfe, Noel Clark and Alesha Dixon to name only a handful. Bench Watches - The Great British Bench Style! Bench was founded in 1989 and is the perfect example of a true British brand in terms of its style and personality. The label primarily began as a small underground menswear brand which produced edgy style t-shirts which appealed to the BMX and skate boarding scenes. D&G Watches – Bold, Bright and Super Chic! D&G was founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana whose career launched when the organisers of the Milano Collezioni invited the two then unknown designers to take part in a fashion show which was geared to showcase new design talent. Adidas Watches Sports brand Adidas was founded back in1949 by Adi Dassler who originally began designing sports orientated shoes which were aimed to be stylish yet practical and functional. Adidas has recently celebrated its 60th birthday and decades on, the brand maintains its simplistic styling and original core values which its customers recognise and therefore often stick with Adidas for a number of years. Animal Watches – Fit for the Most Stylish of Athletes The Animal brand was originally founded in 1987 by two men who weren’t designers but in fact surfers who had become increasingly frustrated at losing their watches whilst surfing or being in the water during water sport activities. TX Watches – Innovative and Forward Thinking Timepieces TX watches were launched in 2005 and the brand is a collaboration of American innovation Italian style and design and German technological engineering. This combination of inspiration and influenced has lead to a range of flawless and dynamic watches. Police Watches – ‘BE YOUNIQUE’ Winner Announced! We live in an era whereby fashion and trends are of the upmost importance. However it is always nice to find a brand which constantly remains classic and stylish so that we don’t have to be trend obsessed in order to look good. The Police brand is a perfect example of this and the collection of Police watches never fail to impress and are effortlessly stylish. The timepieces have attitude and make a true style statement about the wearer. Guess Watches – 25 Years Old! Guess was quite possibly the brand that really made the number one wardrobe staple item – the ever faithful jeans, as popular as they are today. When the Marciano brothers launched their line of blue jeans, the idea of wearing jeans suddenly became more glamorous and consequently became a huge trend that has stuck. Before Guess launched these blue jeans, denim was always regarded as simple daytime work wear and not at all perceived as stylish or sexy. DKNY Watches – The Latest News from DKNY As a brand DKNY is renowned for its fantastic selection of watches which truly depict the essence of New York life and style. The label reflects a style that is always on the go and sleek sophistication with a hint of edginess is what the brand is all about. Nixon Watches – Let’s Add Some Colour! Nixon watches were founded in California back in 1997 and the collection perfectly encapsulates the theme of snowboarding, surfing and skating. The range of timepieces were developed as a way of catering for the local sports enthusiasts who had favoured that particular style for many years but the timepieces soon became hugely popular at a quick rate and now the brand exists all over the world. Michael Kors Watches – Why Opt for this Brand? It is very much recognised that in today’s society, people put a lot of faith in brand names and will often purchase a piece of clothing or an accessory simply because the name and like the personal image this then portrays to others. Fossil Watches – Dare to be Bold As well as creating a collection of beautiful and funky watches for men and women, Fossil is one of the most renowned watch manufacturers in the world. They are considered an exciting and innovative brand and many of the Fossil watches have that wow factor that you want to see when investing in a timepiece. The History of Diesel Many of us take for granted a brand’s ability to create a great range of clothing and also a collection of accessories which portray the same core themes and style of the overall look. Diesel is one of those fashion brands who have successfully made the transition between clothes to watches; the timepieces conveying the same edgy style that made the brand’s range of denim so popular. Black Dice Watches – Some New Additions Black Dice is relatively new brand and was launched back in 2006. The vibe of Black Dice is very urban street and thus it has a young following and a favourite of many celebrities. Nautica Watches – Perfect for Every Adventure Nautica watches were founded in 1983 by David Chu and actually started out making a range of men’s sailing jackets. However Nautica became popular very quickly and decided to add more products to its main line which included Nautica watches. D&G Watches – The D&G Style Dolce and Gabbana watches are just one part of the fabulous collection by fashion design gurus Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The collection overall is the perfect depiction of true Italian style and is also reflective of the personalities of the designers who certainly have a unique, bold yet classically sexy style. Breil Watches – Italian Style with Swiss Movement Breil was founded by Innocente Binda who lived beside Lake Maggiore on the Swiss/Italian border. Binda had been a watchmaker since 1906 and had the main ambition of creating a watch which combined the technical superiority of Swiss movement with the classic and much sought after Italian style. Oakley Watches – Perfect for On the Go Oakley is famous for its sleek looks within its products and is also renowned for its extremely high quality function. Oakley watches have become very popular over recent years and are very much used by keen sportsman. The timepieces are designed perfectly for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, hiking and running. Zodiac Watches Something for Every Adventurer Zodiac watches were originally founded by Ariste Calame of Le Locle in Switzerland. Watch making was very much part of family tradition as Calame’s father was also a watch maker in addition to also being a farmer. Wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps Calame set up his own watch workshop in 1882 but had the ambition of creating a timepiece which was original and dynamic. Oakley Goggles – Why Opt for Oakley? Oakley is one of the most popular and renowned sports fashion brands and is so popular due to its extremely high quality range of sunglasses, watches, clothing and goggles. The brand was founded by Jim Jannard who was an entrepreneur eager to combine his love of motorcycle sports with his business skills. LTD Watches – What Makes this New Brand Unique? The clue is definitely in the name with LTD watches! LTD is a new watch brand which very recently launched in 2009 with the view of only designing and creating a limited edition style watch available in a small quantity of between 100 – 150 models around the world. Budget is definitely of the essence as each LTD watch retails for £49 which is extremely reasonable for any bank balance. Adidas Watches – The Classic Sports/Fashion brand As popular as Adidas is as a sports and fashion brand, Adidas watches are perhaps not quite the obvious brand to go for as you mainly associate the label with clothing and sports orientated footwear. In recent years however, Adidas watches have grown in popularity, particularly in the sports industry and have become renowned for being durable, functional and of course highly reliable. Zodiac Watches – Something for Every Adventurer Zodiac watches were originally founded by Ariste Calame of Le Locle in Switzerland. Watch making was very much part of family tradition as Calame’s father was also a watch maker in addition to also being a farmer. Wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps Calame set up his own watch workshop in 1882 but had the ambition of creating a timepiece which was original and dynamic. Nixon Watches – Made for the Most Extreme of Sports The story of Nixon watches is one that was born out of a desire to create a product which was demanded in the sports industry. Michael Kors Watches -: Combining Classic Appeal with High Tech Fashion! Michael Kors is absolutely regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious luxury designers and his brand is reflective of an exquisite sense of style, immense quality and fine craftsmanship. The brand has been established for over twenty five years and the range consists of clothing, fragrances and of course, the fine collection of Michael Kors watches. Marc Ecko Watches – A Great Brand to Raise Your Profile The Marc Ecko brand is one which derived from a young individual who wanted to combine his creative talent and passion for business. Starting out designing a range of limited edition t-shirts, the label gained popularity rapidly and fast became a hit in the urban skateboarding scene. Diesel Watches – What Makes Diesel so Special? Diesel is one of those brands that has an edgy and funky appeal but loved by many. It has a style of its own yet works well when teamed with other pieces right from high end to designer to High Street. Diesel was founded by Renzo Rosso, an Italian designer who always aspired to create something that offered a little more to the consumer and the same can be said with the range of Diesel watches. Adidas Watches - Happy Birthday to Adidas! This year marks an extremely special time for sports and fashion brand Adidas. The company has just celebrated its 60th birthday which is certainly a huge achievement for any brand. Adidas has produced possibly one of the most popular ranges of sporting goods including trainers, clothing and watches and is renowned for its simple yet effective three stripe branding. Tokyo Flash Watches Reveal Your Inner Geek Tokyo Flash watches are the ultimate in a timepiece which is unconventional, dynamic, futuristic and super cool. Designed in Japan these are definitely watches which push design and style boundaries and make us actually think about the concept of telling the time as opposed to it been displayed before our eyes. Ted Baker Watches Something for the Kids As a brand it is important to reach as wide a target market as possible. By creating products that will appeal to a variety of age ranges but still keeping your main theme and style apparent is the key to establishing yourself as more of a lifestyle brand. Seksy Watches An Advertising Success Seksy watches are made by the watch manufacturer Sekonda. The first Seksy watch was launched in 2004 and the brand had the objective of gearing its timepieces to the younger and fashion conscious market. The first ever range of Seksy watches was made up of seven timepieces which were very much on trend with the bracelet strap embellished in Swarovski crystal. Ray Ban Sunglasses – In the Movies and as seen on the Celebrities When you think of the word sunglasses, Ray-Ban is the brand which probably springs to mind the quickest. Always at the forefront of style and fashion, Ray Ban sunglasses actually have one of the most valid and interesting histories of all the designer brands. Police Watches – Seeking a New Face Always renowned for being an incredibly stylish and innovative brand, Police who design both watches and sunglasses is on the hunt for a fresh face to advertise the brand with a new and exciting 'younique' campaign. Oakley Sunglasses – How to Choose the best for your Face Shape We all know that sunglasses are designed to protect our eyes but most people actually regard them much more as a fashion accessory (which is why we often wear them in the winter when there is no sun!). There are a range of different styles of Oakley sunglasses for example but it is important to consider which will best suit your particular face shape. Fossil Watches When money is of the essence and you are looking to buy a watch, it is tempting to go for a cheap model or even a fake version of a renowned designer brand. If you choose to do this however, more often than not, your new watch will fail to last and break easily so you are actually being far more cost effective by spending more money on a timepiece that is durable and reliable. DKNY Watches – The Spirit of New York DKNY – The Designer -: Donna Karan is the founder of DKNY and it was her determination and ambition to become successful in the fashion industry that has made the brand become what it is today. Starting out independently in 1989, DKNY was born consisting of clothing and accessories. DKNY watches are subsequently one of the most popular of all the designer brands and a cool and funky yet classic image is what the brand represents. D&G Watches - A History of the brand Design duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana make up the famous luxury brand D&G, with their garments and accessories often featured on many a red carpet making the celebrities look and feel fabulous and glamorous. Their super sexy styles have been seen on Isabella Rossellini, Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman and Madonna to name only a few. Bench Watches – Reflective of UK Style Bench is a brand founded in the late 1980’s in the UK and very reflective of the Brit Pop scene that occurred back in the 1990’s. The brand has a sporty and urban edge but also manages to transition itself into the fashion world. Ultimately Bench is regarded as a lifestyle brand and skating and BMX riding is a large inspiration behind the cool and edgy designs.

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