Celebrating International Women's Day with a tribute to the timeless elegance and empowerment embodied by Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. As founders of Priestleys, a brand rooted in the essence of classic design and British craftsmanship, we draw inspiration from these iconic women who continue to influence fashion and culture today. Discover how their grace, style, and enduring legacy resonate in our brand ethos and the values we uphold. Explore the intersection of tradition and modernity as we honor the past, embrace the present, and champion women's empowerment for a brighter future.

I am an avid follower of all things fashion and whilst I love designers who push the boundaries there is a special place in my heart for those classic designers who set the standard of what it means to be a luxury brand. For that reason, creating timeless accessories is the design ethos of Priestleys. In order for our patterns and products to transcend trends, we must look to the past. Nothing encapsulates the idea of timelessness, fashion and luxury better than the original celebrity, royalty! I was thrilled to be able to attend the final weekend of the Crown to Couture exhibition at Kensington Palace; a magnificent exhibition curating over 200 pieces from the 17th century to the present day. For me, the most exciting realisation was how important style and fashion was in the past and that the idea of ‘influencing’, thought to be a modern phenomenon, is really as old as fashion itself.