NOTTINGHAM fashion designer Sir Paul Smith has thrown his weight behind the Post's domestic violence campaign by designing mugs to sell in his stores.
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Nottingham fashion designer Sir Paul Smith
The mugs, personally designed by Sir Paul after he heard about the Man Enough campaign paul smith outlet, have just arrived in his Nottingham stores.
Speaking to the Post he said: "Of course the design is quite abstract but it denotes love that was and love that is no more. Creating something which people want to use but also has a strong message is hard to do."
The base of the cup displays the campaign's website where the public are being asked to sign the White Ribbon pledge to promise not to commit paul smith belt, condone or ignore domestic violence.
The Post wants 10,000 signatures on the pledge by February and Sir Paul is urging people to get involved.
"Domestic violence is horrendous and whatever we can do to try to help paul smith iphone 4 case, we should," he said.
He said he was lucky enough not to have experienced domestic violence first-hand but added: "In my small way I hope they will make people stop and think and contribute to less domestic violence."
The Post campaign also called for Clare's Law to be introduced paul smith cufflink, which gives people the right to ask police if their partners have a violent past.
The law is now being tried out in Nottingham.
The campaign is being run in partnership with Notts Police, Women's Aid and Notts Domestic Violence Forum paul smith sale, among others. It is being supported by every council and MP in the county.
John Robinson paul smith london, chief executive of Gedling Borough Council and a member of the Safer Nottinghamshire Board paul smith bags, said: "It's great to have Sir Paul's backing for the campaign and we're really grateful for the very practical and creative way in which he's helped out.
"We're getting the message out that domestic violence is unacceptable to as many people as possible and in as many ways as possible and Paul Smith's Man Enough mugs not only look good but also carry a constant reminder to people about the campaign".
The mugs are available at 25 at Sir Paul's stores in Byard Lane and Low Pavement, Nottingham.
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