Marks & Spencer
M&S Collection Glass Tortoise Shell Easy Fit Shade - Brown, Brown
£40
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Description
Add a statement finish to your interior with this glass shade. It's made in a curved oval shape and features a stylish tortoise shell pattern. The design is easy to fit, so you can effortlessly install this pendant in your home.
Our Stylist Says
I love this glass tortoise shell shade for its classic yet contemporary appeal. Its warm brown tones and subtle pattern make it versatile enough to suit a range of interiors, from rustic and traditional to modern and minimalist schemes. It works particularly well in living rooms or bedrooms where a cosy, inviting ambience is desired. For practical styling, consider pairing it with wood or neutral fabrics to enhance its natural feel, and hang it at varying heights in different rooms to create visual interest. Its easy-fit design also makes installation straightforward, making it a smart choice for an effortless upgrade to your ceiling lighting.
Adrian Wells
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
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.
