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Overview

STORM is a British fashion watch brand launched in 1989, known for innovative and architectural watch designs using materials like stainless steel, enamel, ceramic, leather, and Swarovski crystals. It offers watches, jewellery, bags, wallets, fragrances, eyewear, clothing, and footwear sold through department stores, chain stores, independent retailers, and standalone stores in over 45 countries. The brand focuses on trend-led, statement designs spanning casual and contemporary styles.

History

STORM was founded in 1989 in London by Steve Sun and Anne Lee, initially specializing in innovative watch design. The product range expanded around the millennium to include jewellery, eyewear, and clothing, later adding bags, wallets, umbrellas, and perfumes. Storm of London Limited was incorporated in 1993 and remains active as a wholesaler of watches and jewellery.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Men's Watches	Contemporary fashion styles for men	$100 - $400
Women's Watches	Trend-led designs for women	$100 - $400
Jewellery	Stylish accessories complementing watches	$50 - $300
Bags and Wallets	Fashion-forward leather goods	$80 - $250
Eyewear	Designer sunglasses and frames	$100 - $300
Fragrances	Perfumes for men and women	$40 - $100

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured through partnerships with factories that develop new techniques for the brand's original designs. Specific locations are not disclosed, indicating outsourced production typical for fashion accessory brands. High-quality materials such as stainless steel, ceramic, and Swarovski crystals are emphasized.

Notable Products

Sculptural Steel Watches - Architectural-shaped watches in stainless steel available in multiple colors.
Crystal-Accented Timepieces - Models featuring Swarovski crystals for added sophistication.
Ceramic Fashion Watches - Durable ceramic cases in contemporary edgier styles.
Leather Strap Collections - Casual watches with leather straps in various shades.
Statement Jewellery Pieces - Bold, minimalist designs matching watch aesthetics.

Reputation

STORM is recognized among fashion accessory buyers for its unique, boundary-pushing designs and quality materials, earning shortlists for Watch Brand of the Year in 2016 and 2017 by Retail Jewellery. Customers rate it highly at 4.7/5 based on over 1800 reviews, praising style and originality. It lacks prominence among luxury watch enthusiasts who prioritize mechanical movements over fashion focus.

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