Powder
Powder is a British women's accessories brand created in 2009 by designer Lisa Beaumont. It makes scarves, bags, hats, ponchos and other gift-led accessories sold in thousands of stores across the UK, USA and Europe.
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Lisa Beaumont |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Stockists | More than 2,500 stores |
| Core products | Scarves, bags, hats and ponchos |
| Website | powder-uk.com |
What is Powder?
Powder, also known as Powder Design, is a UK accessories brand created in 2009 by award winning design director Lisa Beaumont. It is a woman owned, family run business, and Beaumont cites her Scottish heritage among her design influences.
Products and positioning
The brand focuses on women's accessories and light clothing with a strong gifting angle, supported by bespoke packaging. Its range includes:
- Scarves and sarongs
- Jackets and ponchos
- Bags, purses and fedora hats
- Pyjamas, gloves, socks, sunglasses and hair accessories
Products also appear in museum and heritage shops, including National Trust shops, which reflects the brand's gift positioning.
Distribution
Powder is primarily a wholesale brand and says it is stocked in more than 2,500 stores across the UK, USA and Europe. It also sells direct through its own website and runs wholesale through Faire for UK and EU retailers, with an Italian distributor handling orders within Italy. The brand exhibits at trade events such as Maison&Objet and Top Drawer.
Why it matters
Powder illustrates how a design led accessories label can build broad reach through independent gift and fashion retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Powder?
Powder was created in 2009 by designer Lisa Beaumont and is a woman owned, family run business.
What does Powder sell?
Powder sells women's accessories including scarves, sarongs, ponchos, bags, purses, hats, gloves, socks and sunglasses, often presented in gift packaging.