7 Minute read | Creating Change
Now, many of you may be thinking this heading sounds a bit obvious, but with the health of our planet coming increasingly into focus, there …
5 Minute read | Creating Change
A big question with a very personal answer…
The definition of sustainability is largely agreed to be “the maintenance of an ecological balance” – in …
3 Minute read | Behind The Scenes
Well, I did promise some exciting news just around the 2021 corner and, so here it is! Right before the end of year buzzer there …
2 Minute read | Pala Shares
Well, that is 2020 almost done. A challenging year on so many levels for most of us I’m sure, but as the calendar flips over …
4 Minute read | Thoughtful Explorer
Ending a tough year on a high, we are delighted to announce that we have our second brand ambassador. We would like to introduce you …
3 Minute read | Behind The Scenes
When it comes to getting the word out about our sunglasses, we are proud to be stocked in many stores across the world. We make it …
3 Minute read | Pala Shares
We share some ideas for how to make unwanted gifts a thing of the past
“It’s the thought that counts” might be a cliche used …
2 Minute read | Creating Change
Our Founder, John, explains why Pala will once again be taking a different approach to ‘Black Friday’.
Roll up, roll up, the sales are coming …
4 Minute read | Pala Shares
As we settle into a second lockdown in the UK, we asked our ambassador Amelia to share her thoughts and tips for maintaining good mental …
5 Minute read | Pala Collaborates
Please can you tell us what Kendal is all about and how it will run this November?
‘Kendal’ has grown into the world’s largest Film, …
8 Minute read | Everyday Activist
Ben Lecomte is a long distance swimmer, adventurer and environmental campaigner. Ben grew up in the south of France where his love for the great …
4 Minute read | Behind The Scenes
We wouldn’t be where we are without our stockists. For the next in our series of interviews with the business owners making waves in retail we …
8 Minute read | Everyday Activist
‘The wilderness is vital to mankind: for in the wilderness we strengthen our bonds with the earth and find peace with ourselves.’
Over the past …
5 Minute read | Behind The Scenes
We always shoot our campaigns to give you all a sense of adventure, and we are lucky enough to have been supported by some of …
5 Minute read | Pala Shares
Whether you are heading further afield this Summer or ready to explore places a bit closer to home, we know that a holiday is needed. …
1 Minute read | Thoughtful Explorer
Bring it back to nature. This season brings with it a renewed sense of purpose to protect our planet. With our latest collection of sunglasses …
4 Minute read | Pala Shares
There’s nothing like daydreaming about our next big travel adventure. Sandy beaches, delicious cuisines, the perfect sundowner spot. We’ve teamed up with British suncare brand, …
5 Minute read | Behind The Scenes
We love our stockists like extended family, and there is nothing better than getting to have family all around the world. The next in our …
2 Minute read | Creating Change
Sounds fancy, but in fact it’s pretty simple.
Since moving away from crafting frames from actual tortoise shell (hence the now commonly used name for …
4 Minute read | Behind The Scenes
When it comes to getting our sunglasses out there, we are proud to be stocked in some stores across the world. The teams behind these …
4 Minute read | Thoughtful Explorer
When we set about building our team, we wanted to have more eyes and ears (and cameras!) on the ground all over the world to …
7 Minute read | Behind The Scenes
Research shows your brain’s internal clock runs more slowly as you age – which means the pace of life appears to speed up. I am therefore gratuitously …
4 Minute read | Thoughtful Explorer
We’re changing things up for the better. Our brand DNA has always been based around getting outdoors to soak up the best that nature has …
6 Minute read | Creating Change
Everywhere you turn currently, there are messages that change is needed, and fast. With the rising awareness in the global climate crisis, the unavoidable need …
6 Minute read | Behind The Scenes
When it comes to getting our sunglasses out there, we are proud to be stocked in some incredible brick and mortar stores across the world. …
2 Minute read | Creating Change
When the sun is out, the first thing we want to do is get outside. Sunscreen on, sunglasses in hand. It’s become a normal part …
6 Minute read | Everyday Activist
You may not know this about us but we are proudly based in Brighton, a community driven and liberal living city on the southern coast …
3 Minute read | Pala Shares
This summer Pala connected with the Bundeshandelsakademie 1 Salzburg Business School in Austria, who asked if we would be keen to host one of their …
5 Minute read | Pala Meets
Next up for PALA Meets is a cosy chat with Francesca Willow, the writer behind eco-conscious blog Ethical Unicorn. Her blog covers a range of …
3 Minute read | Pala Meets
Next up for PALA Meets is a chat with ethical fashion activist and speaker Benita Robledo, who also blogs at www.compassionfashionblog.com. She aims to demystify …
3 Minute read | Pala Meets
In this edition of PALA Meets, we’ve caught up with British traveller and photographer Beth Squire. Having studied photography to degree level, Beth now works …
3 Minute read | Pala Meets
For this edition of PALA Meets, we’ve caught up with Kira Simpson, the founder of Australian online magazine The Green Hub. Kira and her team …
5 Minute read | Pala Meets
Recently, PALA founder John Pritchard was fortunate enough to spend some time with Chipo Mweemba who heads up the clinic at the Chinsali Vision Centre …
5 Minute read | Pala Meets
In this edition of PALA Meets, we’ve had the opportunity to catch up with Brighton-based photographer Katherine Heath. On her online journal, Katherine writes about …
6 Minute read | Pala Shares
Festival season 2019 is right around the corner. But, with hundreds of UK festivals to choose from, how do you decide which ones to break …
5 Minute read | Pala Shares
January – Christmas is in the rear-view mirror and there’s little on the horizon to brighten the days of the long dark winter to come. …
4 Minute read | Pala Meets
This time around on PALA Meets we’re chatting with Emily Kate Symes, an Australian eco ambassador, model, entrepreneur, designer and sustainability expert. Alongside her popular …
3 Minute read | Pala Meets
Next up for PALA Meets is a cosy chat with Stephanie van den Sigtenhorst, the voice behind conscious lifestyle blog Let’s Talk Slow. Stephanie trained …
4 Minute read | Pala Meets
In this edition of PALA Meets, we’ve been spending time with Nina Botzen, aka The Escaped Student. Nina is a 24 year old student, based …
5 Minute read | Pala Shares
Have a Feel-Good Festive Season
If you’re compiling your Christmas shopping list, we have some great ethical gifts and retailers for you below. All of …
5 Minute read | Pala Meets
For this edition of PALA Meets, we spoke to Kama Money, aka ‘Ethigal’. Originally a small-town gal from Port Alberni on Canada’s Vancouver Island, she …
5 Minute read | Pala Meets
For the next in our interview series, PALA Meets, we’ve spent some time with the lovely people behind Soul Travel. Ellie Cleary has been in …
2 Minute read | Pala Collaborates
For the second year running, PALA has been fortunate to team up with the Met Film School on an incredible project to showcase our brand.…
5 Minute read | Pala Meets
We’re introducing a brand new feature to the blog, called PALA Meets, where we’ll be regularly catching up with superstars from the world of fashion …
3 Minute read | We Share
A couple of weeks ago, while much of Britain was shivering under several feet of snow, the PALA team managed to hop onto one of …
4 Minute read | We Like
If the short days and relentless cold have you itching to escape, we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting destinations for grabbing some winter …
4 Minute read | Pala Shares
Sophisticated soaps, made in the UK
Who doesn’t love to receive gorgeous smelling bath products at Christmas? And if you like your conscience as clean …
2 Minute read | Pala Shares
As I paused for a rare moment over the weekend to consider this year’s Christmas shopping list (smellies for Mum, bottle of whiskey for Uncle …
3 Minute read | We Like
As half of the world creeps towards winter we take a look at how the other half can jump to our rescue with some inspirational …
3 Minute read | We Like
Pala loves any excuse for a travel adventure. We regularly scope out potential destinations to explore, be it a British coastal break or a far …
3 Minute read | We Share
Whether it’s Pala or Prada, there are essentially six sunglass styles that may or may not be the perfect match for your face. We’ve rounded …
1 Minute read | We Share
We’ve been lucky. A chance conversation earlier in the year led to Pala hooking up with London’s Met Film School to create a short piece …
3 Minute read | Creating Change
Muchinga is a province in Zambia that serves a population of more than 75,000 people. It is quite frankly huge. There are seven districts that …
5 Minute read | We Share
Shopping for sunglasses can be a bit of a minefield for some, with many people thinking that you either suit sunglasses or you don’t. Falling …
4 Minute read | Pala Meets
Pala is delighted to introduce Riz – a sustainable swimwear brand that is as spirited and unique as the people for whom their shorts are …
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