The winners of the Sport Industry Awards 2012 were unveiled on 2nd May at a star-studded ceremony attended by 1,750 key figures from the world of sport, including a huge number of high-profile media, entertainment and sporting celebrities alongside the most influential figures in British and European sport. Thomas Lyte‘s team of expert silversmiths were responsible for the creation of the awards, which were handed out to the night’s winners.

For more information on the awards ceremony, please visit the Sports Industry websitehere:  http://www.sportindustry.biz/awards/

Kevin Baker, Thomas Lyte's CEO & founder, welcomes guests to the event.

On Tuesday 1^st May we hosted a very special event at the Thomas Lyte store. To celebrate its longstanding role as the FA Cup’s official silversmith, Thomas Lyte invited a select group of guests to see our master silversmith Kevin Williams put the finishing touches on the legendary trophy before Saturday’s final clash between Chelsea and Liverpool. We welcomed an exclusive group of journalists, sporting legends and friends of the FA to the store for a Budweiser or two (naturally!) and the chance to see Kevin work on the trophy. The event was hosted by esteemed football commentator Jim Rosenthal who welcomed FA football legends Jan Molby and John Hollins to the stage for a highly entertaining pre-match debate. The cup itself has been entrusted into the hands of Thomas Lyte’s incredibly talented team of silversmiths for the last eighteen years and is reflective of Thomas Lyte’s silver expertise and long-standing sporting affiliation.

Kevin Williams, Thomas Lyte's master silversmith, puts the finishing touches on the FA Cup before handing it over to the FA.

FA Cup football legends Jan Holby & John Hollins pose with the legendary FA Cup.

Technicolour is having a serious fashion moment and our Spring/Summer 2012 collection is bursting with eye-poppingly beautiful brights. Making a comeback this season is the clutch bag, and our Caro and Annabella Clutch collections have been reworked in an array of rainbow hues from fuchsia to cobalt. Beautifully crafted from the finest leathers, these stunning collections are guaranteed to inject a ray of sunshine into your summer wardrobe.

New for SS12 is the Phoebe; Thomas Lyte’s new ‘it bag’. Crafted from the smoothest calf leather and featuring a removable strap, this stunning bag has been created in a traffic-stopping palette of brights and is guaranteed to become your go-to bag during the summer months.

Our small leather goods are just as alluring: Thomas Lyte’s new season selection of chic wallets and ultra feminine purses, available in an array of seasonal brights and stunning styles, are as functional as they are appealing. For the stylish traveller, we have introduced a range of elegant cosmetic cases and wash bags which can be easily popped into your hand luggage, whilst our stylish stand-up iPad case has equally been reworked in this season’s hues.

Here at Thomas Lyte we are thrilled to be involved with the Print Fair for the second year running…and we’re pretty pleased with this stunning print by Andy Warhol which has taken pride of place in our store window!

For more information on The London Original Print Fair, visit http://www.londonprintfair.com/index.html

The Eliza Card Case is an adorable addition to the ever expanding Eliza collection. Crafted from the finest grained leather and lined with smooth chocolate leather, the card case features three separate silk-lined compartments for credit or business cards: perfect for the stylish lady on the go!

Eliza Card Case £95

She’s bound to love this decidedly lady-like compact mirror. Beautifully engraved with the Thomas Lyte flower stream, its compact design means that it can be easily slipped into her handbag or clutch bag. It can also be engraved with a special date or the initials of your choice for that added personal touch.

Compact Mirror £50

Entirely hand-crafted in England from the finest grained and bridle leather and lined with the softest luxury suede, this elegant yet practical bag would make the perfect gift for the yummy mummy.

Eliza Handbag £795 

Help her keep her pennies safe in one of these uber chic grained leather zip-around wallets.

Zip-Around Purse £195

This ultra feminine journal is bound with the softest pink leather and features 120 quality unlined pages – perfect for jotting down her special thoughts and memories on the go. It can also be embossed with initials or a date for that added personal touch.

Notebook £45

Leather Bound Thermos Flask – £198 

The zipped bridle leather flask contains a stainless steel thermos flask as well as featuring a handy adjustable shoulder strap, making it the ideal companion for the style conscious country gent.

Leather Bound Travel Cups – £95

Each cup has been crafted from stainless steel and fit perfectly into their cleverly designed bridle leather case with secure button strap.

Leather Bound Triple Bar Set – £230

The zipped bridle leather case contains three stainless steel and blown glass decanters with screw top caps as well as featuring a handy adjustable shoulder strap for easy portability.

Banish the winter blues with Thomas Lyte’s stunning selection of sun-drenched bags, clutches and purses. Hand crafted from the finest breuninger leather, these brightly coloured beauties will pep up your drab winter wardrobe whilst ensuring that you’re bang on trend for SS12.

Eliza Handbag – £795	Eliza Card Case – £95	Eliza Clutch Bag – £595