Collen and Clare

We have been overwhelmed with the responses we have received to our ‘We need you’ email last week and just wanted to say thank you to all of those who have taken the time to email stella@telegraph.co.uk to nominate us for the Best Independent Boutique list 2019. The results will be published on February 17th 2019 in the Stella Magazine – until then we wait with baited breath and pretty much everything crossed…….. Words from our Founder Vanessa on why she hopes we make the list…… I would like to nominate our... Read More

If you have any connection to our stores, our locations or just need to feel a little Christmassy, then settle down for the next 10 minutes with a glass of something festive and let us entertain you. This Christmas we commissioned artist James Straffon to create installations for all of our store windows with a contemporary take on stained glass windows and inspiration take from the carved angels in the roof of the beautiful St Edmunds Church, Southwold. James has worked all over the world, his clients include The British... Read More

With Christmas just round the corner, we are already starting to get just a little excited here at Collen & Clare HQ… Inspired by The Swan being added to our favourite Mr and Mrs Smith list of ‘cool hotels’ we have teamed up to offer a special Christmas shopping package. If you are like us and haven’t even started your planning yet, don’t worry you are in luck with a exclusive 2 night Southwold experience! Arriving on Friday evening with a welcoming glass of mulled wine at The Swan Southwold,... Read More

    Last week as many of you will know, we hosted our biggest fashion show to date. We would like to give a special thank you to everyone who helped make the night so special and to Spring in Southwold for creating the brilliant videos below which highlight our catwalk looks, capture the night and tell the amazing story of our friend Georgie, who inspired the night. We raised an amazing £4,000 on the evening for the East Anglian Air Ambulance and will continue to collect donations for the... Read More

Last Thursday, we hosted our annual Fashion Show at the gorgeous Henham Barns in Southwold. The night was in aid of the brilliant East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity, and we are pleased to announce that we were able to raise over £4,000. The Fashion Show was based around key looks from our Autum / Winter collection, with local models taking centre stage on the runway wearing some of our favourite brands including, Rixo London, DvF, Michael Kors, Belstaff and Max Mara, just to name a few! A big thank you... Read More

We are super excited to invite you to join us on the 20th of September for our annual Charity Fashion Show. This year, we are supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance, who have attended over 22,000 lifesaving missions since their launch in 2000. By kind invitation of Hektor and Sarah Rous, the evening will be hosted at the beautiful Henham Barns, near Southwold.  Expect a fashion-packed evening, showcasing our latest brands along with must-have’s for the upcoming season. The evenings events will kick off at 7pm with a champagne arrival. There... Read More

Voted one of the UK’s best seaside towns by The Rough Guide in 2017, Southwold is the perfect place to come and unwind. Boasting the Adnams Brewery and Distillery on your doorstep, stunning sandy beaches, an iconic pier, an array of eateries and independent shops, there is something for everyone. If you are planning a trip to our quintessentially British seaside town, but want some insiders tips on where to stay and things to do, then look no further than our guide below.   Where to stay: The Swan Hotel Perhaps the... Read More

The Southwold Arts Festival is back for another year, kicking off this Saturday, the 23rd of June for eight-days of music, drama, poetry, visual art, photography, dance talks and literature. The acclaimed event will launch with the annual Street Festival at 12 noon, which features musicians, performers, dancers, stalls and a fancy dress parade. The following seven days sees a whole host of cultural activities being hosted around Southwold.  For the latest timetable and ticket prices please click here.  Here at Collen & Clare, we are super excited to join in... Read More

This Thursday the 14th of June, we are hosting a Bra Fitting Event in our Southwold Store, in aid of Breast Cancer Research.  Expert bra fitters from Wacoal will be on hand throughout the day to give you one-on-one advice, helping you find the perfect fit, whilst we will provide you will plenty of cups of tea! With every bra sold, we will be donating £1 to Breast Cancer Research, so there really is no better time to find your fit and do your bit!   Our top 5 reasons... Read More

This weekend, we are treating our lovely customers to £20 off every £150 spent – the perfect excuse to get your hands on those special items that you’ve had your eyes on all season! Stuck for inspiration? Why not take a look at what our Head Office staff have picked! Vanessa The Divine Oil  and Scrub from Caudalie are both bathroom essentials for getting my skin ready for the summer months. The Divine Scrub promises to leave skin soft, silky and delicately scented with its unique blend of plant oils and... Read More

With the clocks going forward this weekend and the weather ever so slightly warmer, Spring is definitely in the air!  To celebrate, we invite you to join us on the 12th of April for our New Season Shopping Event. The night will be hosted in our Southwold store and kicks off at 5pm with fizz and a showcase of our wonderful goodies that will ease you into the warmer months! Along with gorgeous clothes and accessories, the lovely Lynda from Delilah will be in-store to give a master class in this... Read More

Welcome to Christmas at Collen & Clare.   Inspired by the trend for festive animal decor, we invite you to explore our Christmas Menagerie. Expect to find a family of embellished wild animals inhabiting our stores. Adorned in a mixture of gorgeous prints and luxurious materials from some of our favourite designers, this family is certainly ready for the party season!   Diane von Furstenberg Long Sleeved Collared Flare Shirt Dress | £414  Sargossa Inspire Nappa Heel Shoe | £220  In.no Icelyn Feather Jumper | £289  S Max Mara Vadare... Read More

Last Friday, the 6th of October, we hosted our biggest Fashion Show to date in aid of the fantastic charity, Street Child.  The event was a huge success, and we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came and made the evening so memorable! The Fashion Show was based around five key looks, taken from our Autumn / Winter 17 collections. The show started off with the ‘Winter is Coming’ set. The models wore all things Winter, with luxurious fur lined coats from Joseph and M.i.H taking centre... Read More

We are super excited to announce that on the 6th of October, we will be partnering up with the Charity ‘Street Child’ to bring to you our biggest fashion show yet! Hosted at St Felix School in Southwold, the ‘Winter is Coming’  Fashion Show will celebrate the best of Collen & Clare’s Autumn Winter 2017 collection, whilst supporting this fantastic charity and it’s causes. Street Child strives to ensure that every child has the chance to go to school and has successfully transformed the lives of more than 60,000 children... Read More

After last years super successful Archive Sale,  we are excited to announce that this year we will be hosting a Collen & Clare Secret Sale at the Southwold Arts Centre in St Edmund’s Hall, Southwold. Once again, expect to find designer steals in clothing, footwear, accessories and beauty departments from Max Mara,  Joseph, DvF, MiH, JBrand, Fantasie, Penelope Chilvers, Grenson, T le Clerc, Anya Hindmarch and many, many more. We invite you to join us for a drinks reception on Thursday the 18th of May from 5pm – 8pm.  Due to the... Read More

We are delighted to announce that we are holding a free lingerie event in both our Burnham Market and Southwold stores later this month. On Tuesday the 4th of April, experts from Wacoal, Fantasie & Freya will be in our Burnham Market store for bra fitting consultations between 10am and 4pm and on the 5th of April they will be carrying our their expertise in our Southwold store. We would love for you to come and join us for the event however, please be aware that spaces are limited so... Read More

Last Tuesday the 29th of November, Collen & Clare hosted a fashion show and supper night at the notorious Duck Inn, in Stanhoe. It was a brilliant evening with tables fully booked in anticipation of a fun filled night. The raffle included top prizes of ChloBo jewellery, Caudalie Gift Sets and Collen & Clare Vouchers plus many more goodies. Thank you to everyone who came, it was a great success and with your generosity and support we were able to raise just over £1,000 for Breast Cancer Care. If you... Read More

We are thrilled to be teaming up with the fab team at The Duck Inn in Stanhoe to bring you an evening of fine food and fashion. Amongst many awards,  The Duck Inn is famed for winning The Good Food Guide’s ‘Local Restaurant of the Year 2017’, so we promise that this is a night not to be missed! The night includes a welcome drink and a three course meal for you to enjoy, whilst we will be showcasing key looks from our Autumn and Winter collections. A ‘Pop Up... Read More

Although we hate to admit it, it is about time to start thinking about Christmas gifting and what better why to start than attending our Autumn Loyalty event?! – where we are offering a smashing 15% off everything in store. With representatives from a selection of  suppliers on hand to introduce you to their new season collections as well as answering any style and beauty woes, we promise that it is a night not to be missed! The store is filled with perfect gifting choices, and this year we are all about... Read More

On Saturday the 16th of July, Burnham Market will host its annual Flower Show. To join in on the fun, we’re calling the day a “Flour Show”, paying homage to the former occupants of our Burnham Markter store, the historic Grooms Bakery, who used Marriage’s flour for their baking.  Using Marriage’s flour sacks, our very own Morgan, former movie costume designer, has created these fabulous dresses for the shop which we think look good enough to wear! We will be open for business as usual from 10am, but the Flower... Read More

Ever wished you had bought something you once saw from a previous season? Well now is your chance, as this weekend we are super excited to be hosting our very first archive sale at the beautiful Henham Barn. We invite you to come and visit us for designer steals from DvF, MaxMara, Joseph, Splendid, Simone Perele, Maison Scotch, Nigel Hall, John Smedley and many more from just £5. We will be open from 10am – 5pm on both the 4th &5th of June at Henham Barn, which is just off the A12... Read More

Summer is just around the corner, and like many we are in need of some motivation to go to the gym (any excuse to buy new clothes!) If like us, your gym wardrobe needs abit of a lift, or you are tired of wearing the same old gym leggings as everyone else, then why not pop into our Southwold store this weekend where we are being taken over by the fabulous Player Layer team.  If you haven’t heard of them already, they are a British company which specialises in providing great quality base... Read More

Join us on Friday the 11th of December between 11am – 3pm in our Burnham Market store for a day filled with expert skin consultations, great Christmas gifting and fine wine form the Caudalie Bordeaux Vineyard. Mark, from the award winning French Skincare company Caudalie, will be in store to give expert advice on all your skin concerns and top tips on how to get your skin glowing for the festive season. We have 24 goodie bags filled of luxurious Caudalie products to give away –   Booking is advised... Read More

Art for Cure is a Suffolk based charity which was set up in 2014 by founders  Belinda Gray and Sally Ball. The first Art for Cure event took place in 2014 in aid of Breast Cancer Care – a charity which means a lot to both Belinda and Sally, as both had sadly  been diagnosed with the disease. The event was a huge success with local artists and sculpturists exhibiting their work and selling over £200,000 worth of Art and Sculpturing over one weekend. Designed as a one – off... Read More

Last Friday, we joint forces with the wonderful Southwold Ladies Charity Group to host a fashion show in aid of the fantastic cause which is Breast Cancer Care. Hosted in St Edmunds Hall in Southwold, tables were full of delicious homemade sandwiches and cakes which were washed down with a glass of fizz. Centred around a fashion show which showcased the latest collections at Collen and Clare, the afternoon was filled with laughter, fun and emotions. 60 goodie bags were up for grabs.  At £20 each these  included fantastic products from... Read More

As you may know, October is Breast cancer awareness month – an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease.  Here at Collen & Clare, we have joined up with the wonderful Southwold Ladies Charity Group and Are Putting on the Ritz in a bid to do ‘our bit‘ in supporting the campaign and those affected by the disease. On Thursday the 22nd of October, we invite you to come and join us at the St Edmunds Hall in Southwold from 2.30pm, for an afternoon filled of afternoon tea, fashion and fizz. The latest collections... Read More

  Opened on the 30th of May, Burnham Market is home to the newest addition to the Collen & Clare family. Situated in the beautiful building that was formally known as Grooms Bakery, we are positioned on The Green opposite Burnham’s acclaimed hotel, The Hoste. A light and airy space, with decor that recognises the importance of its formal occupancy, this store boasts a collective mix of brands which brings  together timeless, easy to wear styles in a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.  Why not pop up for the day and be... Read More

On the 7th of November we welcomed Lord Spencer into our Southwold store where he did a book signing to promote his new book Killers of the King. Laughter and Champagne flowed throughout the store and Lord Spencer kindly took time to meet and greet our guests. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and great to see so many of our loyal customers turn up for the event and have a great night. Call us for your own copy of Killers of the King by Charles Spencer on 01502 724823... Read More