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Bourgeois Boheme opens London’s First Vegan Footwear and Accessory Shop<\/span><\/h3>\n

2008-04-17 17:49:50 – Bourgeois Boheme, a UK-based animal-friendly fashion company who have made a name for themselves retailing vegan footwear, accessories and cosmetics online, is now opening London’s first vegan fashion retail location.<\/strong>
\nBourgeois Boheme, one of the UK’s most well-known online and animal-friendly fashion companies is opening London’s very first animal-friendly footwear and accessories retail outlet.<\/p>\n

Based at their offices in Richmond, London the shop doors officially open on the 17th May 2008, just ahead of UK National Vegetarian Week.<\/p>\n

On May 17th 2008, just a couple of days ahead of UK National Vegetarian Week, Bourgeois Boheme will celebrate the official opening with an open day at the shop in Richmond, London.<\/p>\n

Known for its quality and stylish vegan footwear and accessories, Bourgeois Boheme is responding to customer requests for a physical retail location. Bourgeois Boheme founder and Director, Alicia Lai and has found that 90% of returns from online sales relate to shoe-fitting issues.<\/p>\n

Alicia says, ‘Unless you shop online, vegetarian footwear is difficult to find: it’s a dismal choice of either low-quality, cheap and environmentally-challenging shoes or Stella McCartney – gorgeous fashion no doubt, but very much beyond the pocket of many a style-conscious vegetarian\/vegan.’<\/p>\n

Its an environment that has served online sales well and, having already built up a dedicated and growing following of online and mail order customers, Bourgeois Boheme is giving shoppers what New York and other fashion capitals around the world gave their consumers years ago – a stylish home for animal-friendly fashion.<\/p>\n

Bruce Friedrich, Vice President at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) says, ‘All of us at PETA welcome the news of a Bourgeois Boheme storefront. We enjoy ordering from BoBo online, but we’ll be even more delighted to have a place where we can try on the shoes, examine the bags, and have a compassionate shopping experience.’<\/p>\n

Visitors will be able to buy Bourgeois-Boheme’s exclusive labelled styles as well as ethically sourced products from other companies; not only footwear, but also bags, wallets and belts for women and men, and cosmetics.<\/p>\n

Alicia says, ‘Our shop is an extension within our office premises, it’s a humble start but it’s a first step towards our greater dream of having lush and exclusive Bourgeois Boheme boutiques in the world’s fashion capitals’<\/p>\n

Now customers can find a perfect fit in every sense- true to their size, philosophy, style and ethics.<\/p>\n

Shop open day: Saturday 17th May, 1pm – 4pm.
\nRefreshments and appetisers will be served.
\nPlease RSVP by Friday May 2nd May, info@bboheme.com<\/a> \/0208 8788 388
\nPress discounts are available upon request at the shop open day.<\/p>\n

Address: Hydrex House, Garden Road, Richmond TW9 4NR
\nShop hours: Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm; Sat 10am – 2pm; by appointment.<\/p>\n

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Bourgeois Boheme founder and Director, Alicia Lai and has found that 90% of returns from online sales relate to shoe-fitting issues. 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