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Attire Accessories is a bi-monthly trade magazine aimed at professional fashion accessories buyers, dealing in clothes, fashion, accessories, jewellery and shoes

Now the title has merged with Gift Focus magazine, the UK's leading bi-monthly trade publication for the giftware industry. Visit the Gift Focus website.

Each issue contains detailed information on upcoming trade shows and reviews many new and innovative products, enabling retailers to make informed and profitable buying decisions for their business. Find out more about the magazine here.

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Attire Accessories magazine - Issue 109 - November/December 2024

Latest issue of Attire Accessories magazine is available now

In this issue:

Moda
Moda is the home of fashion at Spring Fair, hosting a plethora of exhibitors showcasing their diverse collections

Company profile
Dapper & Suave offers a range of men's accessories, with Founders Rob and Jason explaining how the company stays ahead in a competitive market

Accessory Trends
Get the order books at the ready with our look at accessory trends for 2025

Wallets & Purses
A must-have fashion accessory, we spotlight the best wallets & purses

Brand spanking new
Latest launches and brand-new products

Christmas shoppers to splurge this year as sales rise 4 percent

Christmas spending is set to hit £88.29bn this year as consumers boost spending...

Spring Fair launches hotel stay competition

Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, and Fashion retail trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th...

Spring Fair wants your stories!

Spring Fair, the UK's largest home, gift, fashion trade show which celebrates its 75th anniversary on the 2nd –...

Spring Fair launches anniversary Retail Insights podcast

Spring Fair, the UK's largest home, gift, fashion trade show which takes place on the 2nd...

From the editor

Perennial sellers

Perennial sellers As the country grapples with a new party in power, there’s one thing that remains steadfast, and that’s the endless array of beautiful fashion accessories just waiting to be stocked in your store! Because despite any political turmoil or financial crisis, consumers continue to spend, and lower ticket items such as accessories never fail to score high on the lust list. 

Stuck for inspiration or looking to rejuvenate your store? You’ve come to the right place – this issue is jam packed with product inspiration, from party accessories to patterns and prints, we’ve got you covered.

One part of the industry that never goes out of fashion is silver jewellery – a constant classic, we throw the spotlight on some of the newest options to market. Looking to curate a brighter store display? We discover some of the best ceramic and glass jewellery. And as we head into winter, now’s the time to replenish your offerings for the colder months, and our feature on hats, gloves and scarves is the just the place to find items to stock.

If you’re focused on bettering your overall business admin and are looking to up your social media game, never fear. This issue Gift Focus Managing Editor and social media guru Danielle Harvey takes over my Editor’s blog page and gives you some top tips on how to make best use of socials.

Louise Prance, Editor

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Female Focus

During the Great Resignation, which sawemployees voluntarily leaving their jobsen masse, recent statistics revealed that 29percent of women thought about leavingtheir current jobs, reducing hours ordropping out of the workforce altogether.With International Women's Day, backin March, gaining more traction than ever,many businesses are continuing to look athow to help more women feel supportedand empowered at work.Caroline Gleeson, CEO at Occupop,leading recruitment software experts, said:"International Women's Day is a day ofcelebration and advocacy for women'srights and equality around the world, butit doesn't have to end there. This spirit ofinclusion can be a springboard to fairerpractices all year round."Here's how businesses can retain theirtop female talent for the future.

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Help in a crisis

Employees and workforces across the UK are feeling the strain of the cost of-living, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) finding that nearly half of households throughout the country have experienced their living costs increasing compared to the previous month. Not only can this have a huge impact on expenses for commuting but can have a significant knock-on effect on mental health and morale. This is where employers and businesses can support their workforces during these difficult times to help keep morale and well-being boosted, as well as providing options that can help relieve some of the financial pressure that they're under. Before providing solutions to the issue, it's important to understand the reality of this crisis and how the ripple effects impact millions of workers in the UK. The rise of consumer goods and services by 9.6 percent in October 2022 and the inflation rate staying at 4.2 percent exiting December 2023 means that workers are forced to reevaluate how they manage their money and the resources available.

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