How much is Smathers and Branson worth?
How much is Smathers and Branson worth?
It has been around since 2005, when it grossed $300,000. Revenue was $3 million by the time I had discovered the company in 2008. Now it is about $15 million and growing.
What is needlepoint belts?
Needlepoint belts are usually about 1.25 inches wide or 21 threads on 18-mesh canvas. That’s the finished length. When stitching you need to add a row of binding stitch, or overlapping cross, on each side. The overlapping layers of binding stitch help because the edges get the most wear.
Where is Smathers and Branson made?
Vietnam
Manufacturing. Smathers & Branson manufacture all of their products in Vietnam from the same manufacturer they originally approached. Carter and Branson started out with one village of about 50 people and have replicated that with thousands of skilled artisans throughout North Vietnam.
How hard is it to needlepoint a belt?
Bargello needlepoint belts are some of the easiest needlepoint projects to work. Quick to stitch, they make very versatile accessories. With a little planning and careful attention to detail, it’s quite simple to needlepoint a sassy or classy belt you can wear to look extra chic no matter the occasion or season.
Do Smathers and Branson belts run small?
Smathers and Branson belts run small. If you wear a 34 inch pant/short, order a 38. The 36 will be too small. Their belts are generally 2 inches shorter than other brands.
How long does Smathers and Branson take to ship?
How long does it take? Custom Life Belts typically take up to 12 weeks for delivery. After you design your belt, our design team prepares the belt to be stitched, and then one of our artisans in Vietnam will hand-stitch this belt just for you!
How do you clean a needlepoint belt?
Hand Washing Needlepoint For accessories like belts or purses, if possible, remove any metal that could corrode. To hand-wash, fill a deep sink or plastic tub with cold water. If you have hard water or iron bacteria in your water source, you should use distilled water for handwashing needlepoint.
Where do initials go on needlepoint belt?
Typically we design a monogram with First Middle Last initials. Or if you prefer to have the last name in the middle, then the first and middle initials will be on the sides and smaller than the last name initial.
Where can I find the preppiest belts?
Lonely. Country Club Prep has searched the world to curate the preppiest collection of belts you could want. You will find a feast of fun and fashion in the uproarious needlepoint belts by Smathers & Branson.
What belts should you wear on Nantucket?
You will find a feast of fun and fashion in the uproarious needlepoint belts by Smathers & Branson. For example, their Gosling’s Rum belt should be absolutely worn when you summer on Nantucket, where dark and stormies are king of the cocktail world. Parlour gives life to iconic eras, entirely via belts.
What is a pinup girl belt?
Parlour gives life to iconic eras, entirely via belts. Their Pinup Girl belt brings you back to your grandfather’s heyday, while their misty, grey Ghost Ship belt rewinds all the way to your great-great-great grandfather’s days of evading scurvy.
What is the preppiest belt to wear to a Country Club?
Country Club Prep has searched the world to curate the preppiest collection of belts you could want. You will find a feast of fun and fashion in the uproarious needlepoint belts by Smathers & Branson. For example, their Gosling’s Rum belt should be absolutely worn when you summer on Nantucket, where dark and stormies are king of the cocktail world.
