Last week I bowled up at our latest shop opening in
Regent St in a magnificent bright red Aston Martin DB6, kindly provided by
Nicholas Mee, who's showroom in Goldhawk road West London has some of the finest
examples of pre owned Aston's in the country.
The moment I slipped into the passenger seat ( it
was far too valuable a vehicle for me to drive ) I was filled with
nostalgia by the overwhelming aroma of the well worn leather seats reminding me
of my Father's first car a Morris 8 Type E which I always referred to as
an E Type.
Our new store is the largest Hackett shop to date
and with a splendid Georgian Facade. It is spread over 3 floors linked by a
metal industrially inspired staircase with Hackett London stamped on the risers
that gives the feeling of rising out of the depth of an old London tube
station.
We have included in the shop a monogramming service
where you can have your purchases personally embossed or monogrammed, something
that I have always been fond of, somehow it gives you complete ownership of the
item and if is a gift, it shows that you have given some thought to the
recipient.
Speaking of gifts with Christmas looming and being a firm believer
in Father Christmas I have already sent my Christmas wish list to him. On top
of that list is a bright red Aston Martin DB6. I am sure Nicholas Mee will
give him a favourable price. Failing that I'll settle for a Hackett bright red
cashmere scarf which I know Father Christmas will have no trouble dropping down
my chimney.
