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June 27th, 2011 The Latest, Trendsetter

The perfect Debs Dress

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The Fran & Jane Debs collection 2011 is young, sassy and vibrant with cocktail numbers, figure hugging dresses and maxi numbers made of slinky jersey fabric, dyed in shades of purple, blue, green, yellow, red, pink and white with plunging neck lines and low backs. The Orange Jersey Halter Maxi Dress with Beading Detail priced at €279.00 being another popular number.

 According to Jane Baker, the joint owner of the Fran and Jane label: “The debs has now become a red carpet event where the style is straight out of ‘Hello!’ magazine in terms of glamour. There is such a demand for sophisticated dresses, even at this age.”

 The style stakes are higher than ever this Debs season and the debutants are certainly taking their dresses for the big night very seriously! To celebrate the Debs, Fran and Jane are ensuring the world knows that they are best in class with quirky, eye catching, window displays showing off their unique offering. Staff have been studying up on all the latest trends and creating looks in store to ensure that they can provide the crucial advice and expertise needed by the debutants to achieve the perfect look from Fran and Jane for their special night.

Should you need any more information on any of the above please don’t hesitate to contact Rachel Doyle at Rachel@franandjane.ie

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November 2nd, 2010 Fran & Jane Loves

Tatler Magazine Businesswomen of the Year

The Fran and Jane team are extremely proud to announce that our Creative Director Laura Nolan and owner Fran Nolan have been deservedly nominated for the Tatler magazine businesswomen of the year award.

This nomination brings us to end of possibly the most exciting and challenging year for the brand since its establishment in 1974. At the helm of a turbulent retail year, Fran and Laura have continued to successfully adapt and develop the brand to meet the needs of a changing marketplace. The experience and astute commercial awareness of Fran combined with daughter Laura’s ambition for the business has seen it become established as an international retailer in 2010. This was achieved by expanding the brands international wholesale accounts, the opening of our first London boutique and online growth. The move towards e-tailing has been a conscious and strategic investment for Fran and Jane aimed at further opening up the brand to an international marketplace, while also building relationships with existing customers by offering improved services such as ‘shopping on the go’ via their Fran and Jane iPhone/iTouch application.

Already established as one of Ireland’s most prestigious titles, the annual Tatler businesswomen of the year awards 2010 will be held on  November 19th at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin. We here at Fran and Jane HQ have all fingers and toes crossed for Fran and Laura and wish them the best of luck at this year’s ceremony!!!!

Lots of Love,

 The Fran and Jane Team xxXXxx

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October 22nd, 2010 The Latest

Mid Season Sale !!!

Quick!!! Fran and Jane’s mid season sale starts today Friday 22nd and will run for just five days until Tuesday October 26th. So if you have had your eye on one of our gorgeous pieces, or are looking looking for something fabulous for this bank holiday weekend you no longer need to feel guilty about treating yourself!

Casual and evening coats, chunky knits, jersey layres and party dresses – we have left no stone unturned and have reduced almost everything in our AW collection by 25%. So if like us you have noticed the cold weather creeping in over the past week, now is the best time to overhaul your winter wardrobe without having to spend an arm and a leg! Click on our ‘Locations’ tab to find your nearest Fran and Jane store and get in there quick to bag yourself a bargain!!

Lots of Love,

The Fran and Jane Team xxXXxx

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October 12th, 2010 Sneak Peek

Fran and Jane Action Breast Cancer Mittens

Take a sneak peak at the gorgeous Fran and Jane mittens created by our design team in support of Action Breast Cancer. Along with some other noted fashion houses, Fran and Jane was asked to customize a pair of these special mittens with our own style and signature. These mittens will then be showcased in media and exhibitions and eventually auctioned with all proceeds going to Action Breast Cancer.

Fran and Jane Action Breast Cancer Mittens

Action Breast Cancer has also partnered with Centra stores around the country in selling pairs of fabulous bright pink mittens for €5 and available for both adults and children. We here at Fran and Jane fully support this worthwhile endeavour and have all picked up a pair of these mittens to keep us warm and toasty throughout the winter months!!!

Lots of Love,

The Fran and Jane Team xxXXxx

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September 22nd, 2010 Sneak Peek

Forget UGG, there’s a new Shearling in Town!!!

In a refreshing change from the repetitive coat trends that have dominated the runways for the last couple of winter seasons, shearling jackets are this seasons must have item that will keep you warm and on trend this AW. Yes indeed shearling jackets are going to be to 2010 what black leather jackets were to 2009 – a versatile piece that every woman will want to own. So no longer need we feel ashamed for over indulging in the UGG boot shearling phenomenon and it is time to embrace the new shearling trend with the confidence of an up to the minute fashionista!

Wood 4 €149

Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Burberry and Marni have all taken up the shearling trend with gusto and we here at Fran and Jane are right there with them putting our own stamp on things creating styles that we know our loyal shoppers will love. We have created three shearling styles for our AW collection cropped, cape and full length so whatever your style we have something to suit everyone! Paired with skinny jeans and over the knee boots, our caped version is more ski resort chic than rocker chick. Throw our cropped style on with wide leg trousers for a polished aviator feel or with a short pleated skirt for an haute twist on the collegiate look. As a nod to 70’s cool wrap up in our toasty full length version and add your staple winter boots for a fashion forward way to battle the elements.

Wood 6 €149

Though the price tags for many of the high end shearling pieces may cause you to break out into a sweat this September ours may surprise you – either way we’d argue that these furry finds are worth the investment. We leave you with one piece of advice, at the end of the season remember to take your shearling jacket to the dry cleaners before packing it away as this trend is set to stick around again next year!

Lots of Love,

The Fran and Jane Team xxXXxx

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