You have heard tell of Les Dawson (not that one, this one is a wonderful footwear agent with whom we have been working for years). During lockdown Les and his missus Lauren teamed up to create new sock brand Ivy Ellis (named for the couple’s two children). The socks, inspired by American sportwear and Varsity fonts and colours, are produced in the Highlands in a small family run factory in limited, sustainable runs. In other very good news, Les and Lauren have chosen to use some of the proceeds from the business to support UK CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a charity that campaign tirelessly for the prevention against suicide and creates awareness about mental health.