Attire Accessories - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 76)

INDUSTRY NEWS 13 BEAVERBROOKS ANNOUNCES FOUR MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE ENGAGEMENT RING STYLES Beaverbrooks has announced the four most Instagrammable engagement ring styles, with #Solitairering taking the top spot with 77,875 hashtags. According to Lorna Haddon, head of diamond rings and jewellery at the jeweller, “Solitaire engagement rings are the ultimate statement of tradition and elegance, so it’s no surprise to see it is the most hashtagged ring style on Instagram, with over 74,000 posts. A classic solitaire setting is simple, timeless and showcases the diamond without any distraction.” Halo rings came in second at 62,682 posts, cluster rings came in third at 17,535, while #Threestonering came in fourth at 15,095 hashtags. SUPPLYCOMPASS CUTS PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT TIME BY 40 PER CENT Online platform Supplycompass, which aims to provide the fashion industry with a way to find sustainable sourcing options, has stated that since its launch last year it has enabled users to cut their production management time by 40 per cent. The design-to-delivery site is based in London and Mumbai and is billed as a “part-vetted manufacturer network and part-production management tool.” The site connects SMEs with manufacturers based in Europe and India, which have been vetted based on their proximity to the material source, in turn supporting local commerce and cutting down on importation of fabrics and supplies. Saving brands time and money, Supplycompass has also reduced the time from design to delivery by 50 per cent and saved up to 45 per cent on production costs. Because of the website’s technology, including easy-to-use tech packs and production management tools, brands can manage the manufacturing of their wares on a continuous basis. Flora Davidson, Supplycompass co-founder, says, “We believe brands of all sizes should have the opportunity and access to the best factories and supply chains. We started Supplycompass to give SMEs access to the best global supply chains, without having to worry about resource and budget.” Visit supplycompass.com