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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 119 - July/Aug 2026

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In this issue:

Silver Linings
Combining timeless appeal with accessible price points, silver jewellery remains a key category for retailers. We explore the latest designs, trends and collections helping to drive sales across the sector

Crowning Glory
Whether understated or eye-catching, hats and fascinators continue to play a key role in occasion dressing. Discover the latest collections and styles from across the sector

A Fashionable Blend
British brands, fresh talent and returning favourites take centre stage at Autumn Fair  

Statement Style
Eye-catching accessories remain an important part of the fashion mix, offering consumers an easy way to refresh their look 

AUTUMN FAIR CLOSES WITH RETAILERS ACTING ON NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Autumn Fair 2026 closed following four days of buying, discovery and networking at the...

NAJ announces finalists for the 2026 NAJ Awards

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the finalists for the 2026 NAJ Awards,...

Bandanas are back as fashion’s latest hair accessory

Bandanas and headscarves are making a comeback, with search data suggesting the trend is moving...

From the editor

The autumn buying season

 As we head towards the winter months, this issue is packed with inspiration to help you prepare for the buying season ahead.

Discover our features on hats, gloves & scarves, partywear and beautiful silver jewellery. Each feature showcases not only the latest products on the market, but also the brands behind them. If something catches your eye, there’s plenty more to discover, making it the perfect opportunity to refresh your stock and connect with new suppliers.

As always, we take a closer look at one of the industry’s standout businesses. This issue, Creative Director Heather Wren shares the story behind the Clemence Wren collection, discussing the inspiration behind the brand and what continues to drive its success.

Elsewhere, you’ll find the latest product launches, industry news, a preview of Top Drawer, and a selection of business-focused features, one which includes a focus on Louise Voss and Adrian Grieves of Harcourt Innovations. Together they reveal how a novelist and a retired firefighter teamed up to bring an innovative new craft product to market.

 

We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

Happy reading!

 

Louise Prance, Editor

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