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Refined Brands adds Kettlewell Colours to portfolio

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2 years ago

January 25, 2023

Cornwall-based Refined Brands, the parent company of Celtic & Co and Frugi, has added womenswear brand Kettlewell Colours to its growing portfolio of fashion businesses.

Refined Brands acquired Frugi in November 2022 and Turtle Doves earlier in January.

Founded in 2004 by Melissa and John Nicholson, Kettlewell Colours specialises in colourful clothing for women. Headquartered in Somerset, Kettlewell Colours sells wardrobe essentials in over 300 colours to customers internationally – working predominantly with small, family-run factories in Portugal, Turkey and the UK.

The company uses sustainable fabrics made using plant-based fibre lyocell, which is made from raw cellulose extracted from wood pulp, and also eco-friendly viscose, made using cellulose fibres by Lenzing.

Nicholson said: “I am thrilled to be joining a fantastic group of entrepreneurial British brands with sustainability at their heart. I am really looking forward to partnering with the Refined Brands team to accelerate the growth of Kettlewell Colours in the UK and internationally, introducing more people to the powerful benefits of wearing your best colours.”

James Williams, group managing director of Refined Brands, said: “We have long been admirers of Kettlewell’s philosophy, renowned for products that offer longevity with a focus on maximising your full wardrobe and a cost per wear ethos at the heart. Working alongside the team, we are looking forward to extending natural, organic and recycled fibres through the range over the coming seasons.”

Ben Barnett, chairman of the group, added: “Refined Brands seeks to create a differentiated family of sustainable fashion brands, alongside founders and teams that share our passion and vision. Melissa, John and the Kettlewell Colours team have built a phenomenally engaged community built around a deep understanding of colour.””

Kvika Bank acted as financial advisor to Refined Brands during the transaction while Berkshire-based BCMS acted on behalf of Kettlewell Colours. Financial details of the acquisition were not revealed.

According to Refined Brands, Kettlewell Colours reported revenue of £8.9 million in the last 12 months.

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AMPLIFY HQ: The New Home for Creative Excellence in Kumasi

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2 weeks ago

January 21, 2025

Amplify Ghana

AMPLIFY HQ

Amplify Ghana (KS Amplify Network LTD) is excited to announce the launch of its premium office and creative space, “AMPLIFY HQ” in Kumasi.

AMPLIFY HQ will be the first official home of the leading creatives’ promotion agency after five exquisite years of offering public relations, marketing and advertising services to musicians, creatives, companies and organizations, in Ghana, Africa, and around the globe.

In addition to serving as Amplify Ghana’s office, this premium space located at Ayeduase New Site in the Garden City will also serve as a music recording studio, photography and videography studio as well as a serene space for creatives to relax and create.

To commemorate the official launch of the space and opening of the studio, Amplify Ghana will be hosting free recording sessions from Friday, January 24 to Sunday, January 26, 2025.

This, according to founder and head of operations at Amplify Ghana, Kodwo Amos, is the company’s way of welcoming creatives to its new space and an initiative to give back to the creative community that has supported the company over the years.

“We are truly excited about this step; Amplify Ghana has been the go-to agency for many creatives who want to expand their reach and after five years we deemed it fit to open this official space for creatives to have easy access to us, the needed resources and right environment to create at their utmost best.

“This weekend we’re giving back to the community that has held us down for years through this journey, they can all come through for free recording sessions and network with other talented creatives.”

Details of how to access the new space and be part of the free recording session is available at Amplify Ghana’s official social media pages.

Services to be provided at AMPLIFY HQ include: Music Recording, Audio Mixing and Mastering, Video Content Production, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Music Marketing and Advertising, Playlisting and Pitching, Public Relations, Event Co-ordination and Coverage, and Consultancy Services.

ABOUT AMPLIFY GHANA (KS AMPLIFY NETWORK LTD)
Amplify Ghana, legally known as KS Amplify Network LTD, is an online Public Relations (PR) and creatives’ promotion agency founded in 2020. Our primary mission is to elevate creatives throughout Africa, with a special focus on Ghana, where we are headquartered. In the five years of our establishment, we have become a pioneer in offering result-oriented media services to a diverse range of clients.