Cabbages & Roses Shop visited by
British Minister of State, Jeremy Brown
Last Monday, Jeremy Brown, the British Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth office, visited our little shop in Daikanyama. He was visiting Tokyo in the wake of the earthquake in March, which caused such devastation in Japan. His mission, organised by the British Embassy in Tokyo, was to investigate British companies who, in spite of the unfortunate events, have managed to thrive. Cabbages & Roses opened as scheduled one week after the earthquake and in the face of adversity, has enjoyed much success and was singled out as one such enterprise. He was proudly received by our ‘Tokyo Roses’ and enjoyed a little patch of England in the Japanese streets. Commenting on the authenticity and old fashioned Britishness of the brand, he wished us all much luck for our future with our Japanese partners.
Christina xx
Tags: Cabbages & Roses, cabbages and roses, cabbagesandroses, Christina Strutt, Japan, Jeremy Brown, Tokyo
July 21, 2011 at 11:54 am |
This is a lovely story!
July 21, 2011 at 4:44 pm |
Dear Monica, thank you for you sweet comment. xx C&R
July 24, 2011 at 8:19 am |
Good luck and brillant start for the shop !
I am sure it will be a full succes !
July 25, 2011 at 11:56 pm |
Dear Axelle: thank you for your well wishes they are much appreciated. xx C&R
August 9, 2011 at 8:04 am |
bonne chance…
Amicalement,
Manon
August 10, 2011 at 5:03 pm |
to think that Japanese women can purchase your items and furnish their homes…that will make for some beautiful juxtapositions of different styles….how very cool!!
I wanted to let you know Christina, that when Fifi sent me some of your fabric, I saved it for use someday…and so I recently made some really relaxed curtains over my kitchen sink – I’m posting the pictures today to share with my readers
Hope you are doing well!
xo+blessings,
Anne Marie
August 10, 2011 at 5:26 pm |
Dear Anne Marie: Thank you for posting about our fabric. We are excited to see your curtains, they sound lovely. xx C&R
August 10, 2011 at 5:36 pm |
they are up on the post now….I absolutely love the way the light comes through linen, and with those faded roses it’s brings such a romance into my kitchen
thank YOU!
August 26, 2011 at 9:45 am |
Really! Lovely shop I had never seen this type shops before. Cabbages & roses name also so amazing.
September 21, 2011 at 11:56 am |
How wonderful! I would love to visit your new shop someday. Congratulations! Laura B
September 21, 2011 at 6:08 pm |
Congratulations I wish you continued success!
Happy Sewing
September 22, 2011 at 5:57 am |
All the very best of luck..
September 22, 2011 at 11:20 am |
Very nice shop.
September 22, 2011 at 11:21 am |
WOW ! To have such a visitor, it is wonderful. Good Luck and keep up the good work, I for one love your fabric.
September 22, 2011 at 1:55 pm |
What a wonderful visitor! The shop is beautiful! I found you on Facebook, love the photos that you shared… beautiful designs.
September 22, 2011 at 4:55 pm |
Want to add… thank you for being a part of the Moda Designer’s Blog Hop! It’s been a lot of fun!
September 22, 2011 at 3:29 pm |
What an honor this must have been for you and your shop. Congratulations.
September 22, 2011 at 3:33 pm |
Fantastic! So when is the PM scheduled to visit the local shop? ^_^
September 22, 2011 at 3:39 pm |
I hope all of you are safe after the typhoon. I visited your blog for the MODA Country Fair Hop. It must have been very exciting to have the British Minister of State in your shop. I loved your post.
September 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm |
Love your fabric line, and your shop looks like so …..much fun. Also love the gingham checked dress and denim jacket in an earlier post. What Fun!!!
September 22, 2011 at 5:40 pm |
Those Lucky Japanese folks !
September 22, 2011 at 10:08 pm |
What a nice event for your Tokyo store. Love the fabrics.
September 23, 2011 at 1:17 am |
Wow, I had no idea you are in Japan. I lived there for 3 years as a child and I loved it. My mother did as well, and left me all her beautiful treasures she collected, including my own pink floral Kimono made for me. I wish you the best of luck. My heart just broke watching the videos. I cried, and I prayed for the people there. Best of luck.
September 23, 2011 at 1:36 pm |
What a lovely shop you have in Japan! And your website is great too.