16 Jul 2026

Chris Cross Launches at Harrogate

ChrisCross Designs Hall: Hall A Stand: A-B24
Kathy Lesser
Chris Cross Launches at Harrogate
Meet the Monkee Tailz!
ChrisCross Designs is a new creative venture that combines founder Christine Nicholls's passion for design, colour and storytelling.

As co-founder of Golden Bear Products, Christine has been fortunate to spend her career helping bring wonderful products and characters to life. Over the years, creativity has always been at the heart of what she does, and ChrisCross Designs is an exciting opportunity to channel that passion into something new.

'Launching a new business at this stage in my career feels both exciting and incredibly rewarding,' said Christine. 'After spending many years helping to develop products for others, it’s been a joy to create a collection that reflects my own love of colour, creativity and character-led design'.

The inspiration for the business came from a Batik workshop and Christine quickly became fascinated by the vibrant colours, intricate patterns and artistic style. It wasn’t long before the tropical sunsets, golden sandy beaches and shimmering blue seas began inspiring new ideas and designs.

Those early sparks of inspiration eventually became ChrisCross Designs.

The debut collection features colourful characters, gifts and accessories designed to bring personality and a little fun to everyday life. From Monkee Tailz Softies and keyrings to mugs, bracelets and tote bags, every product has been created with creativity and quality in mind.

'Launching a new business is always exciting, and I’m incredibly proud to finally share ChrisCross Designs with the world. This is only the beginning, and I can’t wait to introduce more collections and characters in the months ahead.'

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