About Elegant Extras

Our journey begins back in 1990 in the heart of Wiltshire, just a stone's throw away from the world famous Stonehenge. What started as a small family business making and selling ladies hair bows soon evolved into something bigger. Hair bows were fun while they lasted but we quickly realised that we wanted to create something more timeless so we moved into making bow ties and neckties.

In the early days we crafted premium English silk ties in house but as our small business grew, it became clear that we couldn't do everything at once. To give our customers more choice and keep up with demand we joined forces with a like minded UK manufacturer who shared our commitment for quality craftsmanship. That allowed us to focus on expanding our collections and reaching more people.

From there things just kept growing. Customers asked us for new accessories, so we added men's cravats, knitted ties and braces. Ladies began asking for jewellery, scarves and gifts - and we carefully sourced beautiful products to meet those requests too. Over time, our products have even found their way onto stage and big screen, particularly into the much-loved TV drama series Downton Abbey, something we are still incredibly proud of.

One of our favourite parts of the job is curating themed and novelty designs that reflect hobbies, passions and personality - from golf and horse riding to animals, countryside themes and beyond. We know that a thoughtful, personal gift goes a long way, whether it's for a loved one or for someone harder to buy for. That's why we are always on the lookout for unique products you won't find on the high street.

Over three decades later, our mission remains simple: to bring you beautiful, high quality accessories and gifts while saving you time and effort so you can enjoy the more important things in life.