NEW YORK- IT'S A HELLAVA TOWN !!!!

So many songs try to sum up New York City from Sinatra to Sting, and it’s the latter that springs to mind for on my recent jaunt to the 'Grande Pomme' an alien is one thing I certainly didn’t feel like.

Last week the Mr. Penrose Experience strode into town to show our latest collection. Leading the sartorial British invasion and much like our Liverpudlian mop topped friends, there was mild hysteria…
My first point of call was to address the weather and suitable clothing; hot is a mere understatement... absolutely, horrendously boil in the bag is far more apt I can tell you. The temperatures soared to 40c and as you can imagine in that sort of heat one could be tempted to hide in a darkened room wearing only a pair of their famous socks! But I had work to do, people to see and most importantly spread the Gospel of Saint Pen of Rose.

Since returning from the trip two things have stayed with me: firstly, the ultimate tie for summer (and having technically guinea pig like tested it) would certainly be the most adequate thing for a British scorcher when looking at ones best and is the only compromise. Secondly, how fabulous NYC is in regard to openness and taste of quality.

So let me take you on a brief trip around our neck wear a la New Yorker, giving you a taster of what I’m sure will drown your palette in an imaginative tidal wave. Our wondrous new tie design is somewhat of a revolutionary move and has been untipped. "UNTIPPED!" you cry but what makes this an absolutely cunning summer creation is that it creates softness, flow and a light airy feel. Everything a summer garment should be. Throw in 100% silk and of course the Penrose colour stamp and you’re away!!  So watch this space or even better keep checking you’re nearest stocklist…Ahem!

Now as for the Market Show it certainly was a most pleasurable experience. Held in a vast open centre that was simply heaving with the best garmenteers and brands you could imagine. I am proud to say that our little empire flew the flag proudly and cemented that special relationship with our native tongued cousins.  With heartfelt praise and cheer for what we had on offer, friends were made, reputations were expanded and hoorahs were, well, hoorah'd!!!