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NEW LOOK $77,5(DEC 10/JAN 11 ISSUE 23 ȃȃȐɕɕɄɑȨȐɕ Show PREVIEWS •Chic •Top Drawer 0ɄɄȰȨȽȝ FORWARD 2011 product round-up WIN products worth up to £500 RRP from Bagabook Ethical fashion PLUS • Expert Advice Watch out: a selection • Industry News of timepieces • Brand New Products ;;;%88-6)%'')7736-)7'31 ɄȽɜȐȽɜɕ Regulars 7 Editor’s Letter What to look out for in this issue 9 Industry News Get the lowdown on the latest happenings in accessories retail 16 On with the Show Trade show dates and developments 18 Brand Spanking New Th e hottest products to hit the market 23 Competition Win a selection of products worth up to £500 RRP courtesy of Bagabook 82 Retail Technology David Mackley brings us the fi rst in his series about multichannel retailing 88 All the Answers Our experts answer your retail queries 92 Business Link Top tips when seeking outside investment for your business Brand Spanking18 New 78 Time is of Profi les the Essence 36 Jewel in the Crown Commercial manager of Jewelcity, Dong Xia tells more about the business 23 49 Brighton Jewels Competition Nicola Morris explains how she and her husband Alex Goodman have built up Sussex-based retail outlet Goodman Morris 86 I Should Coco Janan Leo of Coco Rose tells us how the company is going from strength to strength 98 Up and Coming We chat with Josh Wayman to fi nd out more about his new footwear brand, Kandee Shoes $77,5( · 53Good for the Sole 62 What do you know about Fairtrade gold? Features 25 New Launches for the New Year Key trends for 2011 38 Enhancing Your Business Shows Alan Newberry suggests a few ways of utilising publicity 33 Chic Celebrates its 30th Show A preview of this popular trade event 41 The Moral of the Story We find out about ethical accessory brands 67 Step into Spring What to expect from Top Drawer’s January 53 Good for the Sole 2011 edition Stock up on the latest casual offerings for 36 both men and women 81 Inspiring Ideas Jewel in the Crown We find out more about Giving & Living 62 What do you know about Fairtrade gold? A look at the new Fairtrade and Fairmined 85 What’s the Craic? regulations coming into place in 2011 A look at what’s on offer at Showcase Ireland in Dublin 65 Industrial Revolution A selection of products to create a themed 90 Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? window display A preview of Germany’s trend-driven Bread & Butter show 78 Time is of the Essence Stay in sync with this latest selection of striking watches Brighton49 Jewels 9 Industry News 33Chic Celebrates its 30th Show $77,5( The Capital of Fashion Pure’s inspirational accessories and footwear hall returns this February. Packed with hundreds of brands, you’ll find exciting newcomers, launch labels, niche designers and many big returning names. Along with inspiring womenswear brands, you’ll also find two revamped catwalk stages, an impressive series of trend presentations and business seminars from a host of industry experts. Visitors can receive advice on everything from upcoming trends, merchandising, clever pricing and promotions and top tips on driving sales and profit in store. Complimentary buyer tickets at +44 (0) 8445 888 077 quoting code EATT Co-locating with Pure Spirit and Stitch 13- 15 February 2011 | London Olympia | www.purelondon.com ;YHKLI\`LYZVUS`HUKPZVYNHUPZLKI` Editor’s letter ȇȨɜɄɑѼɕɉȨȃȰ December 2010/January 2011 This statement ring really caught my eye after interviewing Goodman Morris. $77,5(ȃȃȐɕɕɄɑȨȐɕ Find out more on page 49. Cover image courtesy of Sägen www.sagenbutik.se ɑȐɨǸȹɉȘɄɑɜȣȐ8ȐɬdȐǸɑ EDITOR What better time to introduce a striking new look Emma Zücker to Attire Accessories than as we head into a new +44 (0)1376 535 613 [email protected] year? Over the past few weeks we’ve worked hard to come up with some up-to-date, reader- EDITORIAL ASSISTANT friendly designs to revamp the magazine. We’re Rianna Fry +44 (0)1376 535 613 extremely pleased how it’s turned out and really [email protected] hope you’re just as impressed. SALES MANAGER Mark White January always kicks off with the fi rst of the year’s big trade shows, so this +44 (0)1376 514 000 issue we take a look at the likes of Top Drawer, Chic, Bread & Butter in [email protected] Germany, and a few more to whet your appetite. DESIGN MANAGER Vicky O’Connor Another main focus this edition are companies that have a moral story [email protected] behind their products. First is our round-up of ethical accessories which +44 (0)1376 535 616 begins with a fascinating look at Made – an organisation of accessory DEPUTY DESIGN MANAGER designers which promotes trade, not aid, in Africa. We then introduce the Sarah Barnes magazine’s fi rst ever discussion room which looks at the new Fairtrade and Industrial themed window dressing SENIOR DESIGNER Fairminded gold regulations. Sophie Handley on page 65 As well as features on watches and casual shoes – for both men and GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Laura Perry, Steve McKea, women – we’re looking to the New Year again with a 2011 accessory round- Hayley Kilminster up in which we’ve included lots of inspiring new products and brands for PRODUCTION MANAGER you to feast your eyes on. Stuart Weatherley In addition to all our regulars – many of which will have sparkling new STUDIO ASSISTANT layouts – we’ve also teamed up with Bagabook who is offering a lucky Leanne Walsh winner £500 RRP worth of products. That’s on page 23. SUBSCRIPTIONS Alice Henson, Well, that’s just about covered all the exciting bits. In the meantime, Charlotte Tannett may I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing Limited Happy reading... Broseley House Top Drawer Newlands Drive preview on Witham, Essex CM8 2UL page 67 www.attireaccessories.com ȹȹǸ ISSN 1758-0919 Attire Accessories is solely owned, Emma Zücker published and designed by KD Media Publishing Limited. Whilst every effort Editor was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily refl ect those of the publisher. Attire Accessories is published six times a year. Subscription rates for overseas readers are £40 per annum (incl. p+p), Cheques should be made Ethical out to KD Media Publishing Limited accessories and sent to Attire Accessories, Broseley House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex on page 41 CM8 2UL. $77,5( News & events Industry news Find out what’s new in fashion accessories retailing... FEI LIU UNVEILS NEW COLLECTION AT IJL British jewellery designer Fei Liu launched his new collection at International Jewellery London (IJL) in September, where models showcased pieces from the new Dawn and Allure lines whilst wearing $ȽǾɑȨȐȘ classic designer dresses from Harvey Nichols in Birmingham. When asked why he unveiled his new collections at IJL, Fei Liu said: “We wanted all the key trade and consumer press, retailers, and Birmingham craft smen’s jewellery buyers to be the fi rst to see the latest additions to the Dawn and Allure collections. And what better way to do so than at this renowned industry gift for Pope trade show. The Fei Liu team were very excited to see the industry movers and shakers’ In less than six weeks, a team of skilled reaction to the new pieces.” Birmingham craft smen from the Jewellery To end the year on a high, Fei Liu has also been ranked as one of the top fi ve in the Quarter has produced a bespoke civic gift for Professional Jeweller Top 100 2010 Trendsetters, amongst other renowned jewellery designers the Pope. such as Shaun Leane and Stephen Webster. Birmingham City Council commissioned For more information visit the website at www.feiliu.co.uk. a replica of the ‘crumpled cross’ found amongst the Staff ordshire Hoard, and it was Luxury accessories brand Loren hallmarked with the anchor town mark at the Birmingham Assay Offi ce. Taylor launches Award-winning local silversmith Shona Sisters Kelly and Loren Taylor are the business and design Marsh said: “I was honoured to have the talent behind Britain’s new, luxury accessories brand Loren opportunity to research the original cross and Taylor, which launched this autumn/winter season. Th e to reproduce it by working closely with some two were born in South Africa but attended university in extremely talented and skilled outworkers.” the UK where Loren, despite studying human biology, discovered a passion for handbag design. She sold her fi rst handmade creations, Cushion Clutch, to college friends at St Andrews, where she spent a disproportionate amount of time deconstructing her favourite accessories to see what made them tick. Kelly meanwhile was honing the business and marketing skills that fi nally enabled the sisters to combine their passions, and the Loren Taylor brand was born. It is Loren’s fi rm belief that every girl needs just fi ve perfect bag shapes to fulfi ll her wardrobe needs. Th e bags are handstitched in buttery shades of leather and suede and the detailing is a marriage of expressive colour and multi-texturing, which together expresses the brand’s signature. For more information visit the website at www.lorentaylor.co.uk. Pure Spirit and Stitch to join forces CW Sellors clears up at at IJL Pure Spirit, the new buying event for 2010 awards trend-led young fashion for men and women, and Stitch, the dedicated Derbyshire based CW Sellors is celebrating a triple menswear and accessories event, will join success aft er this year’s International Jewellery London forces and co-locate within the same (IJL) with honours for gemstone expertise, creative and venue for the February 2011 edition of innovative design and support for rising talent.