Gandys has until now only sold online and as a concession, and started out with flip flops only, but has just recently opened its first store in Spitalfields market, London and sells clothes, towels and accessories too.
Especially for Mark we visited…
Gandys in Spitalfields.
Gandys has until now only sold online and as a concession, and started out with flip flops only, but has just recently opened its first store in Spitalfields market, London and sells clothes, towels and accessories too.
The charity-led company was started by Rob and Paul Forkan, in their South London flat in 2011, as a result of the pair being left orphaned when their parents were killed in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in the Indian Ocean. They started the company in a bid to support their Orphans for Orphans foundation, a charity set up to help underprivileged children affected by the tsunami.
10% of their profits goes to Orphans for Orphans, which has already contributed to building a school in Malgama, Sri Lanka. The business has since flourished to include a wide range of apparel for both men and women.
“Gandy’s was launched as a way for Rob and Paul to combine their love for international aid and volunteer work, using fashion as a platform to do good.”
A dainty store in the heart of Spitalfields with great significance – and the brothers as the shop assistants! You can hear all about their journey on their website.
