Elegant Extras provides classic fashion accessories for ladies and gentlemen.
Our story begins back in 1990. Based in Wiltshire, not too far from the tourist haven of Stonehenge, we started up a small family business manufacturing and selling ladies hair bows which was the fashion at that time. However, realising that this would be an accessory with a short life span, we quickly expanded into the natural progression of manufacturing bow ties and neck ties.
We began by selling top quality London silk paisley ties but as time went on it became impractical to both manufacture and devote the time necessary for expanding the retail side of the business. Therefore, we opted to source our ties from another reputable quality UK manufacturer so that we could concentrate on sales.
In 1997, we started to sell country themed ties and as these proved to be very popular with our customers living in the country, we invested in a show unit so that we could attend major country events. Over the next ten years we developed a huge range of motif ties with country themes attending such prestigious shows as the CLA game fair with over 100,000 visitors. At the height of the period, we attended no less than thirty five shows in one season!
In 2002 we expanded our range to incorporate further accessories including motif trouser braces, novelty cufflinks, cravats, handkerchiefs and a huge array of leather goods. We also obtained some beautiful ladies scarves which was the start of introducing a whole new classic accessory range for women.
In 2003 our expansion continued when we added luxury gifts to our ever increasing range.
In 2006, we embraced technology! Our website was created and our first products sold on-line.
2007 - 2010 Our Elegant Extras website continued to develop and mature. Meanwhile, we slowed the pace of attending the country shows to gain more time to devote to our website.
At the end of 2011, we launched our Gifts for the Home range, selling beautiful accessories for the home and garden.
And the prediction for 2012? Well, we predict that our Gifts for the Home range will expand, our new Wedding department will be up and running and we will supply many more accessories and giftware in the forthcoming year.