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Freight Brokers to support Finlay & Co.

Luxury eyewear specialist Finlay & Co., best known for their wooden sunglasses, will launch its 2016 collection this spring, supported by international courier brokers Freight Brokers.

The sun collection will feature new styles and lens combinations such as grey to pink gradient lenses, whilst the prescription eyewear range will be available in both wood and acetate frames.

Freight Brokers will manage all samples, international orders, VIP customer orders, stock, and e-commerce shipment orders globally.

“As an expanding fashion brand, with a global customer base, we need to be working with an international courier broker that we can trust and Freight Brokers is great for us,” said David Lochhead, Managing Director, Finlay & Co.

“To have a contact that is always on hand to act as a liaison between us and the actual shipping company is so valuable, it means peace of mind.”

Finlay & Co. is based in London and launched in 2012 with their first collection of luxurious, wooden sunglasses.

The brand is stocked at major department stores including Harvey Nichols and Selfridges in London, Barneys in New York, and Opening Ceremony in Japan, as well as independent boutiques around the world.

The company has a huge international fan base, which includes the likes of celebrities including, Rihanna, David Gandy, Cara Delevingne and Jenson Button.

“For up-and-coming brands it is a great benefit to have a courier broker on board to advise the best ways to reduce cost on sending shipments around the world,” said Ben Keisner, Sales Director, Freight Brokers.

“We can advise on Customs issues to ensure a fast route to market, and offer discounted shipping rates to help our clients to expand internationally at a faster pace.”

Freight Brokers has over 250 clients from across the fashion industry, and works with leading carriers to find the best shipping rates available.

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