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Wales Online
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Weird Fish shoppers 'feel amazing' in 'great price' dress that 'looks so expensive'
Weird Fish shoppers 'feel amazing' in 'great price' dress that 'looks so expensive' Weird Fish have reduced the Arles Embroidered Cotton Dress by £14 and shoppers are snapping it up to wear this summer The Arles dress is a beautiful option in blue for summer (Image: Weird Fish ) Dressing for the warm weather is all about finding outfits that keep the wearer cool and comfortable, without looking frumpy. Sometimes an easy-throw-on-and-go dress is the best option and fashion retailer Weird Fish have just the ticket in a gorgeous shade of cobalt blue. Reminiscent of sparkling oceans and balmy Greek holidays, the Arles Organic Cotton Embroidered Double Cloth Dress is as summery as they come, featuring a swishy full skirt, tassels and gentle pleating. Stocked in sizes 8 to 22, the dress would typically set shoppers back £70, but a limited time sale brings the price down to £56. The statement dress could easily be worn as a wedding guest dress, paired with metallic accessories and jewellery, or popped on over the top of swimwear at the beach or pool on holiday. Made with organic cotton, the dress was inspired by Greece and Morocco, using a breathable fabric. READ MORE: Fashion writer's 'top picks from Ann Summers' festival collection ahead of Glastonbury READ MORE: New Balance shoe hailed 'comfiest to exist' and is 50% off Better yet, the maxi dress boats deep hand-slip pockets - a winning feature many shoppers applaud. White embroidery around the neckline and down the three quarter length sleeves add a touch of elegance and really elevate the outfit to stylish heights. One shopper took to the reviews section of the Weird Fish website to say: "Perfect for holiday. Fit is gorgeous, I feel amazing in it and such a good price for something that looks so expensive." And now reduced to £56, it's even better value for money. Arles Organic Cotton Embroidered Double Cloth Dress £70 £56 Weird Fish Shop Deal Product Description Shoppers are getting prepped for the warm weather in the Weird Fish sale. Boden have also got a number of beautiful blue summer dresses on their website, including the Isabel Broderie Mix Maxi Dress. It's £130, but shoppers can shave 15% off the price tag bringing it down to £110.50 with the code JM7D. Shoppers are calling the dress a 'win win' as it is 'very comfortable and breezy', however, someone did find the colour to be a little too 'intense' for their liking. Opting for a summer dress with a pattern helps to break the colour up and make it a less of a statement. This Light Blue Tile Print Shirred Waist Maxi Dress for £48 at Roman does exactly this. It would look lovely with wedges and shoppers say they have 'had lots of compliments' since wearing it. The floaty tiered skirt is a flattering feature (Image: Weird Fish ) Fashion fans also say that the Weird Fish maxi dress has lots going for it, with one person writing: "Lovely fabric, colour, embroidery, sleeves. Like it." Those that have a shorter frame may wish to know that some customers found the design a little too long. Article continues below A four star review reads: "A nice quality garment. The embroidery is lovely but the dress drowned me I need to be taller. Having bought online I returned it in store very easily. There were some nice items in there and I will shop there in future." But, shoppers with their eye on the Arles Organic Cotton Embroidered Double Cloth Dress can pick it up for £56 on the Weird Fish website.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Flattering Roman summer dress that 'covers bumps' under £40
Flattering Roman summer dress that 'covers bumps' under £40 The dress, which comes in five prints, has a clever design using panels to skim the body in a universally flattering way Retailing for under £40, the dress employs a smart design with panels that create a flattering silhouette (Image: Roman ) Summer dressing is all about comfort and confidence, and shoppers have discovered a "figure-flattering" dress from Roman that ticks both boxes. Retailing for under £40, the Abstract Panelled Short Dress employs a smart design with panels that create a flattering silhouette. With the use of the code DREAM at checkout, the dress is available for £37.80. It comes in five prints, but the turquoise pattern is most widely available in UK sizes 10 to 20. The fit-and-flare style cascades into a breezy skirt, complemented by a charming sweetheart neckline and supportive wide shoulder straps. The dress has been such a hit with customers that many have purchased several. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . READ MORE: New Balance shoe hailed 'comfiest to exist' and is 50% off LATEST: Fashion writer's 'top picks from Ann Summers' festival collection One shopper revealed they "already have it in two different colours", while another confessed to owning "seven of these style of dresses". Ideal for upcoming weddings or holidays, the dress "hangs beautifully" and requires "no ironing", making it perfect to "just throw in a suitcase and it comes out perfect at the other end", reports Essex Live. Judging by the reviews, it's clear that the Roman dress has left wearers feeling elated. Over 300 people have left reviews, giving the dress an almost flawless score of 4.9 out of five. Customers are hailing it as a "wow dress", praising how it "hugs the body giving wonderful shape". The material has also been commended for its cool feel during summer, making it wearable even in soaring temperatures. The Roman dress is making waves with its striking floral design that epitomises the essence of summer. This season, other brands like Boden and Weird Fish are also embracing vivid hues in their fashion lines. The dress has been such a hit with customers that many have purchased several (Image: Roman ) The Isabel Broderie Mix Maxi Dress from Boden has won over customers, being described as a 'win-win' for its suitability for summer festivities, and it's currently a steal at £84, reduced from £120. Weird Fish's Himanshee Maxi Dress, in a stunning shade of blue, has been marked down to £54.19 from its original price of £85. Customers have dubbed it the "best dress ever", praising its figure-flattering cut and excellent value in glowing reviews. Praise is also pouring in for the Roman Abstract Panelled Short Dress, with one reviewer exclaiming: "Love this dress! Fits perfectly, looks amazing. Such a flattering style. Will not crease in my suitcase." Another satisfied customer commented: "Lovely dress. Perfect for holiday or home. Would definitely recommend." Despite lacking a zip, which might pose an issue for some in terms of fit, the dress's slightly looser design has been well-received, with one buyer noting: "Love this dress fits great and good material panels give it a sense of thicker material which covers all my bumps." However, one individual remarked that although they were fond of the dress's style, the fabric was less appealing to them. The dress is composed of 93% Polyester and 7% Elastane. One satisfied customer posted a gleaming five-star review: "Fabulous on. Have had the one in blue for years. "The fit is perfect, I ordered a size 12 and perfect. I feel good and confident when I go out." Article continues below Bargain hunters will be thrilled to know they can snap up Roman's Abstract Panelled Short Dress for just £37.80 by using the code DREAM during a special promotional period.
Fashion United
02-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Weird Fish Limited reports strong sales and profit growth in 2024
Weird Fish Limited, the casual lifestyle clothing and accessories company, has announced a period of robust financial growth for the year ended December 29, 2024. Turnover for the year improved to 42.6 million pounds and the company reported operating profit of 4.17 million pounds, profit before tax of 2.94 million pounds, while net profit rose to 2 million pounds. The gross margin improved by 8 percentage points, reaching 63.4 percent, attributed to reduced discounting and improved intake margin. The company said in a filing with the Companies House that the company's strategic initiatives, including route to market optimization, physical expansion, and margin improvement, have contributed to this strong performance. Weird Fish opened six new retail stores and 28 concessions during the year, alongside accelerated investment in third-party platforms including Next, Mountain warehouse, Freemans and Matalan, to expand brand awareness. Online revenues grew by 16.8 percent to 20.9 million pounds, and the retail division saw a 7.6 percent growth to 15.6 million pounds. International revenues also increased by 8.5 percent to 1.36 million pounds, aided by the introduction of Global-e in 2024. The company added that challenges such as the increased cost of living, inflation, and rising wage costs continue to put pressure on the business. Looking ahead, Weird Fish plans further expansion in the UK, aiming to open an additional 10 retail sites and 15 concessions in 2025. The focus will remain on enhancing product ranges, improving margins, and investing in people and systems.
Fashion Network
02-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Weird fish has strong 2024, performance continues into 2025
Sustainable fashion brand Weird Fish continues to report strong results with the company having filed its 2024 figures and also saying that Q1 2025 saw sales jumping 16% to £9.7 million. It comes after the company had earlier said that it expected to open 10 new locations in 2025 following its 9% sales rise to £11.4 million in the November-December festive trading period. It had also seen double-digit increases in wholesale, e-tail, via its concessions and third-party channels for the Christmas season — with third-party seeing a 128% surge. Its third-party partners include Next, Mountain warehouse, Freemans and Matalan. So what about those full-year 2024 results? Weird Fish Holdings Limited said it saw turnover rising to £42.6 million from £38.2 million last year. Gross profit was £27 million, up from £21.26 million, and operating profit was £4.17 million, up from £1 million a year earlier. Profit before tax was £2.94 million, more than double the £1.34 million of the previous period. And net profit was £2 million, up from £1.1 million a year ago. Within the business, another company, Weird Fish Limited, reported the same turnover and gross profit figures with slight differences on operating profit. In this case, profit before tax was £4.2 million, up from £1.4 million and net profit was £3.3 million up from £1.1 million. Weird Fish Holdings highlighted the ongoing strategic opening of resort and destination stores to balance its multi-channel offering that continues to pay dividends with its retail division growing by 7.6% to £15.6 million. Online revenues also grew 16.8% to just under £20.9 million with its channel contribution growing 44.1% as it successfully focused on an increase in average transaction value and building margins. Meanwhile international revenues increased by 8.5% to £1.37 million. This was a combination of sales via both e-commerce and B2B channels. The introduction of Global-e in 2024 was a key element in driving international revenues, it said. Pleasingly as well, following 'attrition in 2023', its wholesale business has developed 'on a stronger base of accounts with revenue increasing by 3.2%' to £6 million. In the commentary that came with the figures, the company said it performed very strongly during the period, 'having implemented a number of case strategic improvement initiatives during the year'. These included continued route-to-market optimisation, with accelerated investment in delivering third-party platforms in order to expand its reach and brand awareness. It also undertook a considered physical expansion with six new stores and 28 concessions opened in the year. The margin improved as well with a particular initial focus on full price. And it paid great attention to sourcing during the year, which helped boost the gross margin. It added that the pace of operational improvement has continued into 2025 as its strategic initiatives continue to be delivered and expanded, including enhancing its product ranges. The company explained that the developments have been 'very positively received' and it has seen a further increase in profitability this year so far. It also said that despite the continued cost pressures on retail businesses, the firm continues to be committed to paying at least the real living wage to all directly employed staff and it will continue to be a strong advocate of sustainable practices. Its partnership with Newlife to save customer returns and end-of-line stock from landfill helps to raise money for Newlife's charitable work for children and during 2024 the company donated 549 boxes of garments to the charity for repurposing. Its collaboration with RSPB also continues into its 15th year.
Fashion Network
02-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Weird fish has strong 2024, performance continues into 2025
Sustainable fashion brand Weird Fish continues to report strong results with the company having filed its 2024 figures and also saying that Q1 2025 saw sales jumping 16% to £9.7 million. It comes after the company had earlier said that it expected to open 10 new locations in 2025 following its 9% sales rise to £11.4 million in the November-December festive trading period. It had also seen double-digit increases in wholesale, e-tail, via its concessions and third-party channels for the Christmas season — with third-party seeing a 128% surge. Its third-party partners include Next, Mountain warehouse, Freemans and Matalan. So what about those full-year 2024 results? Weird Fish Holdings Limited said it saw turnover rising to £42.6 million from £38.2 million last year. Gross profit was £27 million, up from £21.26 million, and operating profit was £4.17 million, up from £1 million a year earlier. Profit before tax was £2.94 million, more than double the £1.34 million of the previous period. And net profit was £2 million, up from £1.1 million a year ago. Within the business, another company, Weird Fish Limited, reported the same turnover and gross profit figures with slight differences on operating profit. In this case, profit before tax was £4.2 million, up from £1.4 million and net profit was £3.3 million up from £1.1 million. Weird Fish Holdings highlighted the ongoing strategic opening of resort and destination stores to balance its multi-channel offering that continues to pay dividends with its retail division growing by 7.6% to £15.6 million. Online revenues also grew 16.8% to just under £20.9 million with its channel contribution growing 44.1% as it successfully focused on an increase in average transaction value and building margins. Meanwhile international revenues increased by 8.5% to £1.37 million. This was a combination of sales via both e-commerce and B2B channels. The introduction of Global-e in 2024 was a key element in driving international revenues, it said. Pleasingly as well, following 'attrition in 2023', its wholesale business has developed 'on a stronger base of accounts with revenue increasing by 3.2%' to £6 million. In the commentary that came with the figures, the company said it performed very strongly during the period, 'having implemented a number of case strategic improvement initiatives during the year'. These included continued route-to-market optimisation, with accelerated investment in delivering third-party platforms in order to expand its reach and brand awareness. It also undertook a considered physical expansion with six new stores and 28 concessions opened in the year. The margin improved as well with a particular initial focus on full price. And it paid great attention to sourcing during the year, which helped boost the gross margin. It added that the pace of operational improvement has continued into 2025 as its strategic initiatives continue to be delivered and expanded, including enhancing its product ranges. The company explained that the developments have been 'very positively received' and it has seen a further increase in profitability this year so far. It also said that despite the continued cost pressures on retail businesses, the firm continues to be committed to paying at least the real living wage to all directly employed staff and it will continue to be a strong advocate of sustainable practices. Its partnership with Newlife to save customer returns and end-of-line stock from landfill helps to raise money for Newlife's charitable work for children and during 2024 the company donated 549 boxes of garments to the charity for repurposing. Its collaboration with RSPB also continues into its 15th year.
