Laura's Beau was founded in 1994 by Gill Kinnear with the help and guidance of her father, the late Ted Lacy. 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.
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.
The wholesale side of the business took a new direction In 2010, with a "state of the art" direct dispatch operation in place, Gill decide to sell directly to the public and the retail catalogue and online mail order business proved to be highly successful.
Laura's Beau continues to be founded upon the traditional principles of business integrity and quality Ted instilled in 1994, yet it harnesses the most up-to-date technological methods, which ensure our retail customers always receive quality goods in the fastest of dispatch time, with honest, courteous, service.
Why is Our Fabric So Much Cheaper Than Our Competitors' Fabric?
- We use very high quality cotton fabric (free samples available on request).
- Our printer is a long-established British printer and is one of the best printers in the world.
- We do not sell seconds.
Yet Our Fabric Is Less Expensive - How Do We Do It?
Our designs come either from our own historic archive or they are independently-licensed William Morris designs. We commission the prints after deciding on the sizing of the design and which colours are needed. We originate the printing screens and commission printing onto our high-quality 100% cotton fabric.
Unlike most textiles sold in Britain today, Laura's Beau textiles are British made. All of our production stages are carried out in Britain, keeping transport cost low.
- We do not have the high costs of a showroom or high street store.
- When you buy from Laura's Beau, you are buying directly from the manufacturer.
- Unlike many of our competitors, we do not spend huge amounts on advertising.
By keeping our business costs to a minimum we can sell our high quality cotton fabrics at ridiculously low prices! So Buy British with confidence and enjoy our beautiful high-quality Laura's Beau fabrics.