In Conversation

In this special episode Jason talks about our plans for 2022. It has been a busy couple of weeks talking to new businesses, collating availability and then curating the best choice for our customers. Find out more about our upcoming events and sign to our mailing list here: https://www.dapperandsuave.uk/curated-by Watch again here:

2021 has been an ongoing mix of challenges and finding new opportunities for us all. We wanted to look back as we go forward as Curated by Dapper & Suave. TEN @ 10 Inspired by Vogue 73 Questions, we wanted to give the small businesses a chance to let us into their working lives and to find out more about them. Using 10 questions we kicked off on February 5th with Dapper & Suave and have since filmed 70 TEN @ 10s including specials with other businesses and charities that we w

With some quieter time now that we have reached the end of 2021 we wanted to look back and reflect on how we got here, and our plans for 2022. January – February – March We kicked off the year by creating a new range of cravats, unsure when we would all have more opportunities to wear them. Roll forward to November and we appear to have been ahead of the curve, with Jeremy Irons in House Of Gucci and press like British GQ highlighting them as a returning trend. We’ve had love

You can now find Dapper & Suave skincare and candles range in eco be - a family owned zero waste shop based in Dorking, Surrey. They stock high quality food products, household cleaning products and personal care products in a sustainable way minus the plastic packaging. Take your own containers and fill up with as little or as much as you like! We can all do our bit by making a positive change in helping the environment and sustainability and to try our bit to go as plasti

Curated by Dapper & Suave are delighted to be working along side Re.Work It to raise awareness about the charity , raise funds and getting who we know to contribute. Re.Work It - who are they ? A fashion boutique on Reigate High Street with a difference. They offer pre-loved high-end fashion at a fraction of the price and their helpful, experienced team will be on hand to help you find your ideal outfit. Did you know that only 9% of people with learning disabilities and autis

In this special episode Jason chats with Pleh from Re:Work It. Pleh talks about the fashion boutique on Reigate High Street, who offer pre-loved high-end fashion at a fraction of the price, with a helpful, experienced team on hand to help you find the ideal outfit. Re.Work.It is a social enterprise run by Active Prospects, a local charity which enables people with learning disabilities and autism, physical and mental health needs to live full and aspiring lives. They also tal

Good morning from D&S HQ! We wanted to take time this morning to say a big thank you to everyone who has been with us on the journey to get Dapper & Suave to it's 6th birthday! Back in 2015 our best friend spotted a photo of us on social media and commented about how "Dapper & Suave" we were looking. Rob started writing a blog and using social media to talk about our love of mixing vintage and high street, and then we thought - why not make our own accessories? It is funny lo

This morning Jason talks about what we have coming up during November and December for both visitors and potential exhibitors as we look ahead to 2022. Watch again here:

This morning Jason talks to Julie Eve from Red Thread Stories, who will be exhibiting with Curated by Dapper & Suave for the first time on November 14th at Dorking Halls. Julie Eve custom makes personal maps with illustrations, the perfect gift for key milestone birthday and anniversaries, hen do's and more - all working in collaboration with the customer. "The name given to my life story maps is inspired by the Japanese legend that all of those with whom we make history are

In this special episode Jason chats with Julian from Love Reigate. Julian talks about supporting local independent businesses, working together and collaborating together to make Love Reigate and Love Horsham happen. Small businesses can sign up to be featured with discounts that members who sign up can receive exclusively. Find out more on the Love Reigate website https://lovereigate.co.uk/ Watch again here:

This morning Jason talks to Fran and Nicola from Bluebird Design Collective, who will be exhibiting with Curated by Dapper & Suave for the first time on November 14th at Dorking Halls. The sisters make their own bold & bright fabrics into cushions lampshades and more. Hear about how they balance family life and their small business together. Find out more on their website https://www.bluebirddesigncollective.com/ Watch again here:

This morning Jason talks to Katy from Nature Reclaimed, who will be exhibiting with Curated by Dapper & Suave for the first time on November 14th at Dorking Halls. Katy talks about how her candle business was inspired during lockdown whilst plogging. Plogging is a combination of jogging with picking up litter (merging the Swedish verbs plocka upp (pick up) and jogga (jog) gives the new Swedish verb plogga, from which the word plogging derives). Find out more on her website ht

This morning Jason talks to Danielle from Binary Botanicals, who will be exhibiting with Curated by Dapper & Suave for the first time on November 14th at Dorking Halls. Danielle talks about how the business started and how her "wine lover's beer" works so well in cocktails! Hear more about their "live lighter" ethos from the food and beer you consume, and how we consume as businesses from the environment. Find out more on their website https://binarybotanical.com/ Watch again

This morning Jason talks to Jim from Arboreal Club, who along with his partner Rob have recently started exhibiting with Curated by Dapper & Suave. Jim talks about the origins of the business name and how lockdown and a love of plants brought their business into being. Hear more about the range of plants, homeware and environmental impact and benefits of their club. Find out more on their website https://arborealclub.co.uk/ Watch again here:

Have you checked out Dorking Halls Café yet ? Curated by Dapper & Suave were asked if we would like to get local artists involved to display their work in their public area of the Café bar. Of course we said yes as its a great opportunity to showcase the artists that exhibit with us at our Creative Makers Markets that take place at Dorking Halls , so you get to know the talented artists we work with. Here is the selection of the 9 artists who are there on display at the momen

This morning Jason talks to Kiri from Kiri Jones Fine Art, who has recently started exhibiting with Curated by Dapper & Suave. Kiri speaks about what inspires her art and painting through her love of nature, the seasons, lighting and the love of The Nower in Dorking and surrounding Surrey Hills. Do book your free entry timed ticket to come and see Kiri at our October market. Watch again here:

This morning Jason talks to Zoe from Skylark & Sage, who has recently started exhibiting with Curated by Dapper & Suave. Zoe blends timeless art and images with contemporary design to create beautiful silver jewellery, ceramic cups, stainless steel water bottles and vegan leather card holders. Hear more about how early years in Dorking inspired her business name, alongside the feathers and flora in the local area. You can find more about her business on her website: https://w

This morning Jason talks to Kathleen from Kathleen Lloyd Textile Art, who has recently started exhibiting with Curated by Dapper & Suave. Hear more about how her love of nature and a return to education have inspired her beautiful textile art. You can find more about her business on her social media: https://www.facebook.com/Kathleen-Lloyd-Textile-Artist-1333809383325151/ Watch again here:

This morning Jason talks to Rebecca from Dobby & Rose, who has been exhibiting with Curated by Dapper & Suave since 2019. Rebecca talks about how she discovered weaving during her education, and her passion for colour and the power of handmade items in your home. Hear more about her business name, the workshops she offers, new products planned for the festive season and even see some of her studio! You can find more about her business on her website: https://www.dobbyandrose.

This morning Jason talks to Dan and James from Coffee Flamingo, who started to exhibit with Curated by Dapper & Suave this year. The boys talk about the story behind their brand name, how they started roasting beans and the importance of feedback in helping every business learn and grow. Coffee Flamingo take pride in taking the snobbery out of coffee and will explain to you the flavour and tastes that help you purchase for yourself or a gift. You can find more about their bus