With summer just around the corner, this is usually
the time when an invitation to a wedding or special
occasion lands on the doormat. If you’re very lucky
you may have a cruise planned and if you do then
you’re going to need a glamorous wardrobe.
KATWALK
HEAVEN
Taking the hassle and excessive Do you offer accessories? How did you get into this business?
expense out of the equation, this Yes, we offer Suzy Smith bags, evening I’ve always loved fashion but found that
appointment only service will prove bags, jewellery and scarves. most shops I visited told me everything
an absolute godsend for those in looked lovely on me, even when they
search of that ‘stand out from the Who are your customers? clearly didn’t. I often put my trust in
crowd’ ensemble. Katwalk owner, They are usually in their mid twenties the staff and invariably came home and
Helen Pick, talks to Vale Life. upwards. Some come to me for a thought “why did I buy this?” As a lot
mother of the bride outfit and then of boutiques didn’t offer refunds I had
What is Katwalk? keep coming back for their casual wear. cupboards full of clothes I didn’t wear
It’s a unique shopping experience that so their lack of honesty cost me dearly.
provides the personal attention that a Why do they choose you? I find that customers like my honest
customer deserves. Set in a stunning I provide a personal service without the approach. I also like to go on cruises so
location within two acres of landscaped hard sell. I want my customers to enjoy have a passion for evening wear. I have
gardens, my customers are able to themselves without being pressured a lot of ladies who visit me specifically
browse at their leisure. Help is at hand and hopefully they’ll recommend me to to stock up on fabulous cruise wear.
for those who need it and no-one is their friends and come back in the
ever pressured to buy. There’s nothing hope that there will be something that Where does Katwalk go from here?
worse than trying on clothes in a they like – and there usually is! In the time that Katwalk has been in
cramped, stuffy changing room with existence, I’ve met many customers
unflattering mirrors, so I make sure that Most of my business comes from who have now become friends. As a
this is an enjoyable experience. personal recommendation which people person, I’m providing a service
pleases me, as this shows I’m doing that customers want but I also enjoy
What brands do you stock? something right! I always make sure the fact that my customers keep
Mother of the bride, guest, prom wear, that no one else will be wearing the coming back. For the future I hope to
cruise wear, including John Charles, same dress to the wedding or prom and see Katwalk expanding into menswear.
Dusk, Frank Usher, James Lakeland make a note of the function and what
casual wear, glamourous dresses from people have bought to avoid this
the Catwalk Collection, London and happening. I want people to leave
a range of basques with Svarovski feeling relaxed and happy with what
crystals, Red Carpet designs including a they’ve purchased.
replica of J Lo’s white dress and many
more. I’m proud to be the only stockist There is a large car parking area for
in south Wales of the Paparazzi clothing groups of friends. I have many
range which provides Hollywood customers who arrive in groups as this
glamour and sultry appeal in hot makes for a good night out. What
colours, sexy cuts and sleek fabric for woman doesn’t enjoy trying on clothes!
the woman who wants to stand out
from the crowd. We also have shoes to What do you think sets you apart?
match to add that finishing touch. Katwalk offers an appointment only, Katwalk
confidential service. Prices are Llanharry, Vale of Glamorgan
competitive and I spend as much time 10 minutes from Cowbridge
as the customer wants to get the look and 5 minutes from Pontyclun
absolutely right. There’s no hard sell - Please phone Helen Pick to make an
just friendly, honest, approachable appointment on 01443 225482
service. I want customers to only buy Mobile 07973 463460
what looks stunning and suits the helenpick@yahoo.co.uk
individual. What I offer is quality, www.katwalk.co.uk (arriving soon)
individual garments that are affordable.
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