Designed in Great Britain | Made in Italy
sales@luellafashion.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1454 238940
Designed in Great Britain | Made in Italy
sales@luellafashion.co.uk
+ 44 (0) 1454 238940
Register as a Luella Stockist
Thank you for applying to become a Luella stockist. The information you have provided helps us to ensure that there is no conflict with any of our current stockists and that our brand is compatible with the other brands sold in your store.
It can take up to 48 hours to approve your application, and sometimes longer if your application is made over a weekend. However, we will endeavour to deal with your application as quickly as we can.
Once you are approved as a stockist, we will provide you with the requisite information to allow you to access trade prices on our website. In return all we ask is that your first order consists of a minimum of 2 items per style and is for a minimum of 10 pieces. Orders can be placed online or by e-mail to sales@luellafashion.co.uk. Please put your Trading Name in the subject line of the email.
Orders placed before 1pm are usually despatched the same day subject to payment on a proforma basis. Orders placed after 1pm are not guaranteed for next day delivery but will be despatched the following day, subject to payment.
Credit terms of 30 days net may be offered to customers after a period of 3 months and who are placing regular orders. Until credit terms are offered all orders will be on a proforma basis. All orders being despatched outside the UK (e.g. Eire, the EU, and the rest of the world) will be charged on a proforma basis.
By placing your first order with us you are agreeing to our Trading Terms & Conditions therefore please read the information below carefully.
Trading Terms & Conditions
By placing your first order with us you are agreeing to our Trading Terms & Conditions therefore please read the information below carefully.
“Luella”, “we”, “us” means Luella Fashion Limited
“You” “Your” “Yours” means the Trade Customer to whom each sale relates
“RRP” means Recommended Retail Price
Orders
After you have placed and paid for your first order with us there is no minimum order, either for quantity or value, for any subsequent and continuing orders.
Returns Policy
Our Returns Policy is set out on each proforma or invoice we send you and is as follows:
PLEASE INSPECT ALL GARMENTS IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR ORDER. ANY RETURNS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 7 DAYS FOR A FULL CREDIT OR REFUND. RETURNS AFTER THAT TIME WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR A CREDIT OR REFUND EXCEPT IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. WE CANNOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ITEMS DAMAGED WHILST ON YOUR SHOP FLOOR NOR CAN WE ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ITEMS AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN SOLD BY YOU.
All stockists are advised to read our Garment Care Guide and to ensure they are familiar with its contents when advising their customers about how to care for Luella products.
Please telephone us on 01454 238940 if you wish to make a return. We will provide you with a Returns Number and discuss with you the best method of returning the item(s) to us. We will refund standard second class postage (not signed for) charges only unless we have expressly agreed with you a return by an alternative method.
Please note: where non-fault returns are made without our express consent a re-stocking fee of 15% plus VAT of the value of the items returned will be (i) invoiced to you; or (ii) deducted from the value of any credit note(s) issued to you.
Credit Terms
Credit terms of 30 days net may be offered to customers after a period of 3 months and who are placing regular orders. Until credit terms are offered all orders will be on a proforma basis. All orders being despatched outside the UK (e.g. Eire, the EU, and the rest of the world) will always be charged on a proforma basis. For the purpose of this provision “regular” means at least every 30 days.
We undertake credit checks on all customers and reserve the right to refuse credit where a credit search indicates that offering credit may pose an unreasonable risk that we may not be paid within the requisite period or at all.
We reserve the right to withdraw credit terms where customers exceed the 30-day payment terms. Additionally, we reserve the right to charge interest on all late payments in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
Legal Title
Title in any goods supplied by Luella will remain with Luella until payment in full has been received by us.
Website Only Retailers
We may decline to trade with website only retailers at our sole discretion. Should we choose to trade with any website only retailers we reserve the right to set a minimum price for any Luella branded garments or accessories that appear on the website. Website only retailers who offer for sale Luella branded garments or accessories below the RRP that we have set will have their account closed. The purpose of this provision is to protect the trade of our Bricks & Mortar stockists, whose overheads are much higher than those of online only retailers.
Online Trading & E-Commerce – All Customers
You may not sell on eBay, Amazon or similar website or any discount website without our express written permission. Bricks and Mortar stockists with their own online trading/e-commerce platforms must adhere to any RRP that we set for any Luella branded garments or accessories.
Home Sellers, Pop Up Shops & Table Top Sellers
We may decline to trade with Home Sellers, Pop Up Shops & Table Top Sellers at our sole discretion. Home Sellers are defined as retailers who trade from residential or non-commercial premises.
Should we choose to trade with Home Sellers, Pop Up Shops & Table Top Sellers we reserve the right to set a minimum price for any Luella branded garments or accessories. Home Sellers, Pop Up Shops & Table Top Sellers who offer for sale Luella branded garments or accessories below the RRP that we have set will have their account closed.
All Pop Up Shops and Table Top Sellers with whom we agree to trade must obtain our express permission sell Luella in advance of advertising any event and venue where they intend to sell Luella branded garments and accessories. This is to avoid any conflict with current Bricks & Mortar stockists in commercial locations where those stockists have exclusivity. This applies to all one-off events including, but not limited to, Christmas markets, other seasonal fairs and sporting events, including horse trials.
Bricks & Mortar Retailers – Moving Premises
Where your trading address changes, and you wish to continue to sell Luella you must contact us before you move to ensure we can still supply you at your new premises. Please note we cannot guarantee that we will continue to trade with you if we have an existing customer in the area into which you will be moving.
Failure to Adhere to our Stockists’ Trading Terms & Conditions
We reserve the right to decline orders and/or withdraw credit terms without notice where trade customers have breached our Terms & Conditions.
Limitation of Liability
Luella shall not be liable for any damage or loss whatsoever and howsoever arising without our prior approval or consent. Such approval or consent shall not be unreasonably withheld provided we are notified of any loss or damage within 7 days of the provision of those goods or services and we are given an opportunity to rectify or make good any faults or defects.
Luella shall not be liable or in breach of contract for the provision of goods or services – or any failure to provide those goods or services - if the damage or default whether wilful or neglectful arises out of the negligence, dishonesty or deliberate breach by or on behalf of individuals, agents or third parties beyond our reasonable control. Similarly, where there has been a failure by you - or any party to whom you sell goods provided by us - to follow our reasonable instructions we will accept no liability for damage or wear and tear.
Force Majeure
Luella shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause that is beyond our reasonable control. Such causes include, but are not limited to: power failure, Internet Service Provider failure, industrial action, civil unrest, fire, flood, storms, earthquakes, acts of terrorism, acts of war, governmental action, including government mandated shutdowns or lockdowns in the event of a pandemic or similar risk to health event, or any other action that is beyond our control.
Governing Law
The laws of England & Wales will apply in our contract with you and in all cases and without exception.
These Terms & Conditions supplement the Terms & Conditions for use of our website which can be found here.
At Luella our Cashmere Blend knitwear is manufactured in Italy with Italian yarn. All of our yarns contain up to 30% cashmere, and are blended with either merino wool, or a blend of merino wool and bamboo. The bamboo blended yarn is manufactured especially for us and is exclusive to Luella in the UK.
To ensure our knitwear has a robustness and longevity that doesn’t always come with 100% cashmere, we add up to 10% synthetic fibre to our yarns, which might be polyamide or the metallic lurex yarn that features in many of our styles. Whatever the blend of the yarn, Luella cashmere blend knitwear always has a luxurious quality and feel.
In order to ensure a perfect wear each time it’s important to take care of your garment.
We recommend washing Luella knitwear by hand using a detergent designed for cashmere, wool or delicate fabrics. Baby shampoo can be a great, gentle alternative. You can also launder your Luella knitwear on a hand wash cycle in the washing machine at no more than 30 degrees. For best results place the knitwear in a laundry net and don’t spin at more than 700rpm. Never wring your cashmere garment – lay it out flat on a towel and gently ease it into shape before rolling it up in the towel to squeeze out any excess water. Then lay it out flat on a drying rack or a clean towel.
Whichever method you choose to wash your cashmere, it’s always a good idea to gently de-pill your garment with a cashmere comb before washing it. Cashmere and wool are always prone to pilling – this is nothing to do with the quality of the product, but more to do with wearing it. And if you love it, you’ll wear it often! Pilling is a natural process caused when the fibres in the yarn rub against each other and form small balls. De-pilling your garment regularly will improve its appearance and maintain its longevity. And to ensure your garment keeps it shape, it’s best to store it folded.
Whether you’ve purchased sequined knitwear or sequined linens or cottons, we advise that they should be washed inside out at no more than 30 degrees. If you’re putting them in the washing machine, we recommend using a laundry net to avoid any inadvertent snagging of the sequins on other items of clothing. These garments are made using recycled polyester sequins.
Linens and cottons are natural fibres and can have a tendency to shrink if washed in water that is too hot. We recommend machine washing at no more than 30 degrees with a gentle detergent. If your linen is either dark in colour, or bright and vibrant, a cold wash will ensure the colours don’t fade.
Viscose and rayon are natural fibres and can have a tendency to shrink if washed in water that is too hot. We recommend machine washing at no more than 30 degrees on a hand wash cycle with a gentle detergent. If your garment is delicate turn it inside out and place it in a laundry net.
What springs to mind when you hear the word sequins? We are pretty sure that for most people, it’ll be glamour, glitz and partying late into the night.
While it’s certainly true that a few sequins can turn the most everyday top into something that really turns on the glam, they can be more subtle, if that’s what you’re looking for.
We’re taking a dive into the world of sequins, and we hope by the end you’ll be looking forward to getting some shimmer in your daily life as well as your nightlife.
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When you think of an individual sequin, you’re probably thinking of a shiny disc with a hole in the middle, about half a centimetre in diameter. That’s the type of sequin that is most used, as it’s a good size to make designs without being too fiddly for the hand and the needle.
The word sequin actually comes from the Italian word for a type of shiny coin dating back 800 years, and it’s the perfect name for this embellishment, although some people know them as spangles or paillettes, too.
Often, a whole area of fabric is covered with sequins, and they shimmer as the fabric moves and catches the light from different directions. But they can also be arranged like pixels on a screen, or stitches in a tapestry – that is, they can be made into images or geometric patterns by alternating between different colours. That makes the small size perfect for decent detail and plenty of shine.
There’s no real standard size for sequins, though. They can be tiny, to make flowing, luscious patterns, or they can be large, up to a few inches in diameter, to give a look like the scales of a fish, or some kind of automaton.
Another fascinating use is reversible sequins. Here, they are sewn into the fabric to form a kind of hinge, so you can push them in one direction to change the colour and push them the other way to change it back. It has proved popular on children’s clothing as well as cushions. You can have a witty or cheeky message that only reveals itself when the sequins are pushed one way, and that has meant there’s a market for them in adult clothing too.
Finally, sequins can be used more sparingly to emphasise a small part of a garment, in the form of highlighting or a decorative motif. They can also be sewn into a garment in a beautiful pattern, with organic or geometric designs taking the place of a print or embroidery, but with a little extra wow factor.
So when it comes to fashion, there isn’t a simple definition of what sequined means, and that’s a brilliant place to start looking for style guidance. Here are some of the most interesting and impactful ways to wear sequins.
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At the other end of the scale, you can completely push the boat out and cover yourself in these fiery delights. The catwalks have recently seen dresses and long skirts completely covered in large sequins that really bring out your inner mermaid.
Some of the braver fashionistas have stepped out in skirts literally made of sequins, held together with the lightest of mesh in the back. Now, this isn’t something you’d wear to keep away the winter chill, but it’s not as over the top as it might seem as it’s only sparkly when there’s direct light on it – the rest of the time it creates more of a sheen that comes to life when you move.
A sequin skirt tends to work best with a close-fitting top and blazer, and heels or knee-high boots on your feet to give an element of glam and balance the sparkle. You’ll soon get used to admiring glances, and people asking where you shop.
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If you’re after a subtle look for everyday wear, you should keep the sequins visible but unobtrusive. The idea is to just create the odd sparkle as you move, rather like wearing a diamond ring (but with a couple of zeroes off the price tag!).
The look really works well with knitwear, as sequins can be sewn into the garment in small arrangements, such as a motif on the chest or a ring of sequins going around the collar or cuffs. A particularly subtle look can be achieved when the sequins are the same colour as the knit. You’ll still get the sparkles when they catch the light, but will be almost invisible in the shadows, which makes for a truly dynamic top.
Simply wear your jumper as usual with jeans, leggings or a skirt. The sequins aren’t the main event here, so you can really tone things down and treat them as sparkling accessories.
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OK, now we’re in the sequin’s natural habitat, the dance floor and the celebration. It could be a friend’s wedding, the office Christmas do or just one of those nights out that just happens on the spur of the moment, but it’s always good to have something airy and spangly to pull on for when the lights are flashing and the laughter is infectious.
A whole range of tops can bring sequins to the party. If you’re really going wild, a vest with sequined details is sure to catch the lights and you’ll be able to dance all night. A pair of skinny jeans and heels or your favourite dancing shoes complete the look. Covering up a little, a T-shirt fits the bill instead of the vest, and it’s a perfect canvas for a really bold design made up of sequins, whether it’s a silver heart, some bold stars or a wide row of sequins breaking the T-shirt in two.
Even a light sweater might work in some party situations, especially if it’s part of a night out that includes a meal or a standing event.
Try to steer clear of heavy wools for obvious reasons, but you can certainly turn on the sequins with a cotton knit jumper or even a light cashmere. Subtlety would probably work best here, so go for a sequin pattern that’s a little more understated – this time they’ll be catching the light in more subdued situations, so it’s nice to emit a little flicker every now and again rather than dazzling the person you’re talking to. A long skirt or trousers will work with this look, and you can accessorise with a silk scarf or headband to keep it real.
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Sequins might be most at home under the bright lights of the club or party, but you mustn’t forget the brightest light of all – when it makes an appearance in the UK, that is. Those sunny days are simply the perfect opportunity to bring out some reflective detailing; you’ll be doing your little bit to spread the happiness that’ll fill the air.
Don’t just think this is a summertime phenomenon, either. On those autumn and winter days when the sun is dazzling but low in the sky, you’ll probably be wearing a chunky knit to keep the chill off your skin on those crisp walks in the countryside or touring the Christmas markets. Heavy knits don’t always suit sequins as the poor little things can get lost in the terrain, so if you’re looking to sparkle, you should do it with your accessories. A sequined scarf or shoulder bag could be all you need, but don’t rule out sequins decorating your skirt or trousers – it’s subtler, but they’ll still do their job.
In the summer, though, your party gear will probably work just fine of course. Give that sparkly vest or tee a new lease of life by showing it off under the blazing sun as you head to the beach or the barbecue. You’ll be the best judge as to what goes with it, but whatever you’re comfortable wearing in the sun will be just fine, whether that’s shorts, a light summer skirt, jeans or canvas pants with trainers. The point is that you’re going to sparkle, and that’s all that matters.
Whether it’s all over glamour or some subtle highlights to draw attention, sequins are all about fun, brilliance and imagination. There are no rules here – you can pair them with casual clothing or use them when you’re dressing up, as accessories or as the main event. Now, go out and dazzle ’em
