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Article: Celebrating Success: Bespoke Letterpress Honoured at 2024 ORIA Awards

Celebrating Success: Bespoke Letterpress Honoured at 2024 ORIA Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Bespoke Letterpress has achieved remarkable recognition at the prestigious Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS) on July 25, 2024. Held at the Grand Ballroom of the International Convention Centre in Sydney, the awards celebrated the best in Australian eCommerce, and we were honoured as the Best Small Independent Business of the Year. We were also proud finalists for Online Retailer of the Year.

Our Journey: From Humble Beginnings to National Recognition

Founded in 2007 by Alischa Herrmann, Bespoke Letterpress began as a passion project inspired by Alischa’s love for graphic design and traditional letterpress printing. What started with a restored 1893 Chandler and Price printing press has grown into a renowned luxury stationery brand, headquartered in the picturesque Southern Highlands, NSW. Alischa, balancing her role as a mother of four with her entrepreneurial journey, has led the company to incredible heights.

Commitment to Quality and Sustainability

At Bespoke Letterpress, we are committed to quality and sustainability. Our products feature high-quality, 100% recycled paper, sophisticated linen-bound journals with gold gilded edges, and exquisite foil accents. Each item blends beauty and functionality, designed to inspire mindfulness and creativity. Our dedication to sustainable practices and meticulous craftsmanship has garnered a loyal customer base.

Embracing Technology in a Traditional Craft

While we honour age-old traditions like the art of letter writing and gift wrapping, we also embrace modern technology to compete on a global scale. Tools like Shopify, Gorgias, Klaviyo, and Shipstation ensure a seamless shopping experience and efficient order fulfilment. This combination of tradition and technology has enabled us to thrive in a busy eCommerce environment.

Local Roots, Global Reach

From our Southern Highlands regioanl headquarters, we offer same-day distribution of our products both nationally and internationally, showcasing the exceptional quality and design that define our brand. Under Alischa's creative direction, our talented design team crafts our entire range right here in the Southern Highlands. This achievement highlights that a company can be regionally headquartered yet still make a significant impact on the global stage.

Expansion and Future Plans

This year, we are excited to expand our retail presence with three new locations in key retail centres in Victoria and Queensland, bringing our total retail outlet count to six. Our flagship store in Bowral, along with our stores in The Strand Arcade in Sydney and Canberra Centre, continues to be a beloved destination for stationery enthusiasts.

Join Us in Celebrating

We are incredibly grateful for this recognition and want to thank our amazing team and loyal customers for their support. This award is a milestone in our journey and encourages us to continue innovating and delivering the best to our customers.

From our humble beginnings with a restored 1893 printing press to being honoured as the Best Small Independent Business of the Year at the Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards, this journey has been nothing short of amazing. Your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and love for our products have been the driving force behind our success.

Every piece of stationery, every beautifully crafted journal, and every thoughtful gift wrap that leaves our warehouse and stores is a testament to our commitment to quality, sustainability, and the art of mindful creation. We are so proud to share these moments of beauty with you.

Thank you for being more than just customers; you are a vital part of our Bespoke Letterpress family. Your encouragement and loyalty inspire us to continue innovating and delivering the best in luxury stationery.

With all our thanks and gratitude,

Alischa & The Bespoke Letterpress Team

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