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Laura’s Beau

17th May 2014

Laura’s Beau was founded in 1994 by Gill Kinnear with the help and guidance of her father, the late Ted Lacy and the support and help of her husband Ian.     After 55 years in the household textile industry, Ted had been involved at the highest  level  in design development , manufacturing, buying and  retailing.

Gill grew up in a textile-orientated household where there were always designs-in-development draped around the family home.   Following the formation of Laura’s Beau, Ted introduced Gill to his favourite suppliers and these supplier relationships continue to this day.  Ted  taught Gill how to initiate  a design and take it right through to the finished product, this was  a thorough,  unique and invaluable training.

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The fundamental principles of the business were laid down in 1994.  The emphasis is on traditional quality.  All products are made from 100% cotton, all products are printed, quilted, pvc-coated and manufactured in the UK.   Ted’s “old-school” principle of “good business with nice people”  continues  to underpin the business to this day.
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