Shepherd and Woodward, the largest supplier of Academic Gowns and Robes to Oxford University announces the launch of its enhanced website for gowns, robes, regalia, and formal wear

Released on = July 24, 2006, 8:47 am

Press Release Author = Shepherd & Woodward Ltd.

Industry = Apparel & Fashion

Press Release Summary = Shepherd & Woodward website now includes information on:
Freeman gowns and robes, Ceremonial Gowns for all occasions, Regalia for
professional bodies, institutions, societies and a full design and formal wear
advisory service

Press Release Body = Oxford, UK - Shepherd & Woodward, the largest supplier of
Academic Gowns and Robes to Oxford University announces the launch of its enhanced
website. Changes to the Shepherd & Woodward website have been designed to make it
easier for users to find the products and services they require, from the extensive
range of academic gowns and robes for hire and purchase, formal wear and regalia.
The website changes can be viewed at: www.shepherdandwoodward.co.uk, or
alternatively call Shepherd & Woodward for more information on 01865 249491.

Oxford's leading supplier of Academic Dress

Shepherd & Woodward offers an unrivalled selection of academic gowns & robes for
purchase and hire as well as regalia for professional bodies, institutions and
societies. It also offers a full design and advisory service. Located in the High
Street, Shepherd & Woodward is Oxford's leading supplier of academic and formal
dress to Oxford University with over a century in the Academic Gown Trade.

Full details of its products and services can be found on the website, including
information on: Judicial Gowns & Robes, Oxford University Student Gowns, Oxford
University Graduate Gowns, Oxford University Masters Lace Gowns, Oxford University
Bachelors Lace Gowns, Oxford University Robes and many more. Gowns and robe
accessories on offer for hire and purchase include: Doctors\' Hoods, Masters\' Hoods,
Dean Burgon Shape, Bachelors\' Hoods, MA Hoods, BA Hoods as well as a range of
Headwear and Accessories.

Largest supplier of Academic Gowns and Robes to Oxford University

The vast majority of Shepherd & Woodward's academic wear is made in its own work
rooms in Oxford, and academic gowns requiring embroidery are done in its own
embroidery work shop in Oxford. Shepherd & Woodward is the largest supplier of
Academic Gowns and Robes to Oxford University and has supplied Oxford undergraduates
and post graduates for over 140 years. Every student, Fellow, Tutor and Don, in
Oxford, knows that its knowledge of Academic regalia has no comparison, and its
unique experience ensures that every detail can be guaranteed as correct.

Shepherd & Woodward makes gowns to fit all shapes and sizes. Robes and ceremonial
regalia can be supplied for all academic institutions, universities, professional
bodies and societies throughout the world, not just Oxford University. With its
wealth of experience Shepherd & Woodward is well placed to advise you on the design
of any new Academic wear you are thinking of creating. Academic wear can be made in
many different fabrics, polyester, wool / cotton, poly / wool, cotton, silk and
velvet, and in many different colours.

Other services offered by Shepherd & Woodward include: Freeman gowns and robes,
Ceremonial Gowns for all occasions, Regalia for professional bodies, institutions,
societies and a full design and advisory service. The website features special
information on the Refurbishment Service and Bulk Orders for gowns, robes, regalia
and accessories.

About Shepherd & Woodward

The Shepherd & Woodward Group of companies is comprised of Shepherd & Woodward in
the High Street, Oxford and in Summertown, Walters of Oxford (Turl Street, Oxford)
and The Varsity Shop (Castells & Son, Broad Street, Oxford).

The group is a major supplier to the City of Oxford and to the University of Oxford
and many other universities around the world. The group also supplies the Federation
of Mace Bearers with gowns. The Shepherd & Woodward Group is the only company in
Oxford now manufacturing Academic regalia to the same high standards set over one
hundred years ago. It has also been retailing in the City of Oxford for over 140
years from four locations and the company remains independent and under the same
family ownership and management. Over the years our group has thrived and
successfully met competition from multiples by specialising and providing quality
and excellent first class service in all areas including Schoolwear, Menswear,
Academic wear, University & College clothing, and Formalwear. Shepherd & Woodward
has been the preferred gown supplier to the University of Tokyo for the pass 3
years.

Contact Details

Adrian Palfreyman (Managing Director)

Phone: 01865 249491
Email: turlst@shepwood.co.uk
Web: www.shepherdandwoodward.co.uk

Shepherd & Woodward Ltd.
109 - 113 High Street
Oxford, OX1 4BT


Web Site = http://www.shepherdandwoodward.co.uk

Contact Details = Shepherd & Woodward Ltd.
109 - 113 High Street
Oxford, OX1 4BT
01865 249491
http://www.shepherdandwoodward.co.uk
s&w@momentumws.co.uk

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