Marks & Spencer
East End Prints Langoustines Framed Art White
£125
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Description
Bring a Mediterranean feel to your kitchen with the Langoustines on Blue Wavey art by Alice Straker from East End Prints. This portrait-orientated image shows two luscious lobsters set against a background of waves. It's presented in a simple, stylish frame. Choose from A1, A2 and A3 sizes.
Our Stylist Says
I love this print for adding a pop of colour and a touch of nature-inspired charm to various interiors. It works particularly well in coastal, modern rustic, or eclectic spaces - pairing it with natural textures like rattan or weathered wood co-ordinates nicely. Practical tips include pairing it with minimalist surrounds to let the vibrant reds and blues stand out or creating a playful nook in a kitchen or dining area. The white frame offers versatility, making it easy to blend into a neutral palette or act as an eye-catching focal point against darker walls. It’s a fun, contemporary art piece that’s ideal for bringing a lively, seaside vibe to your home.
Anaya Kapoor
Flitch Interior Stylist
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About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
