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HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES PRAISES MICHELLE - June 2009

Creator of Ultimo lingerie, Michelle Mone, who lives and works in the East Kilbride area, has been praised by HRH The Prince of Wales who described her as a 'great ambassador', whilst speaking at a conference in Edinburgh today (Wed 3 June) on behalf of the Princes Scottish Youth Business Trust. (more...)



The Sunday Herald - January 2009
Cover story and interview With Michelle titled "Hello Boys"discussing Ultimo and her plans for future expansion into the male underwear market.

The Times - January 2009

An inter view with Michelle in which she discusses returning to work after having children.

The Sunday Telegraph - December 2008
An interview in The Sunday Telegraph's Money suppliment titled "From bras to riches - an uplifting tale" where Michelle discusses entrepreneural spirit and how she built her business.

The Herald - November 2008
Ultimo claims a 'world first' with launch of it's latest range of bras. The Herald reported that a range of revolutionary bras designed for lager cupped women by Michelle Mone will reach the shops today. The creator of the Ultimo lingerie brand has developed a trio of "world first" designs.  "Times have moved on and we want to stay at the forefront of design and innovation." 
 
The Daily Star - September 2008
A Spice-y Big Apple.The Daily Star reported that Ultimo Bra queen Michelle Mone had made fashion history as the first UK lingerie designer to unveil a collection at New York Fashion Week.

The Sunday Mail - I'll Take Monehatten - August 2008
Bra queen Michelle is heading for New York.  The Sunday Mail reported that Ultimo supremo Michelle had recieved a personal invitation to show her collection at New York's glitzy Fashion Week in September.

The Daily Express - August 2008
Melinda Models For Ultimo. The Daily Express reported that Michelle Mone was delighted to sign Melinda Messenger as the face and body of Ultimo D-G cup and that there was more good news to come for the Glasgow entrepreneur as she was soon to open seven new stores.

The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News - July 2008
Mone Buys Out Bra Investors. The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News reported that bra tycoon Michelle Mone had bought out investors Sir Tom Hunter and Ian Grabiner in a deal understood to be worth £800,000.

The Irish Sun - Bra-Vo For Michelle! - June 2008
Feisty Ultimo Boss Seeking Sexy Irish Ladies For New Campaign. The Irish Sun reported that lingerie queen Michelle Mone was coming to Ireland to hunt for the perfect cleavage for her world famous bras.

The Apprentice Weekly Column in the Sun - March 2008
Michelle wrote a weekly column for the Sun newspaper, discussing popular BBC TV show The Apprentice and giving her valuable opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of the contestants, in her boardroom briefings. 

Top Sante Magazine - May 2008
An Interview with Michelle in Top Sante Magazine in a feature called 'an underwear guru's wardrobe... She discusses the Miracle products
on offer from Ultimo & the importance of good underwear to give you a great shape and posture.

More Magazine - May 2008
Michelle discusses 'sick days' with More Magazine in a frank interview  about her business practices & how she can spot a liar a mile away!

New Start Magazine - March 2008
Michelle’s story features in the 'In my life..' section of the magazine.  In an exclusive interview she shares her opinions and advice for entrepreneurs in Scotland.

Sunday Express - March 2008
Michelle working with development agency New Start Scotland  to find entrepreneurs with unusual business ideas.

Eve Magazine - February 2008
Michelle posed for an exclusive photoshoot/feature 'how i made my first million.' In her interview she describes how she even runs her house like a business.

Easy Living Magazine - February 2008
Michelle was interviewed in Easy Living magazine giving details of how she started her business and her hunger to succeed.

Hello Magazine - December 2007
'Women who mean business' -
Michelle shares  the secrets of her success in her first Hello magazine interview.

Sunday Independent - October 2007
'The Superwoman' - Michelle was interviewed with other successful business people telling of how they have made it and what is important to them in life.

Sunday Express - October 2007
'What lies beneath'
article charting Michelle's growth in business, her use of celebrities to endorse her brands and how the road to success isn't always easy.