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November/December 2024

A look forward

As we edge closer to 2025, the world of fashion accessories continues to evolve, setting the stage for new styles, materials, and consumer preferences that will shape the industry in the coming years. In this issue of Attire Accessories, we are thrilled to present our highly anticipated feature on Accessory Trends for 2025, offering a sneak peek into what’s on the horizon for the industry. From cutting-edge designs to innovative use of materials, these trends reflect both the artistry and the adaptability that define modern accessories.

Alongside our trend forecast, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Ethical Accessories – an area that’s becoming increasingly important to both retailers and consumers alike. As sustainability continues to influence purchasing decisions, brands are stepping up with ethically sourced materials, fair trade practices, and eco-conscious collections.

Louise x

Durango Boots expands into the UK market.

Durango® Boots, a leading name in western footwear, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the UK market. Known for their lightweight, tough, and unbelievably comfortable designs, Durango® Boots are crafted for the western lifestyle—whether you're riding and roping, on the job, or on the town.

Founded in Flowery Branch, Georgia in 1966, and now headquartered in Nelsonville, Ohio, Durango® Boots has spent decades perfecting innovative western boots that cater to the diverse needs of their customers. From cowboys and ranchers to urban workers and fashion-forward individuals.

Durango® Boots are made for what you do. Durango® performance boots are engineered with the utmost attention to crucial functionality, both inside and outside the arena.

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Campaign to drive footfall and spend in UK and Irish high streets recognised at top industry awards

Fintech Miconex picked up the award for Best Creative Marketing Campaign for its end of term campaign at the Gift Card & Voucher Association Hall of Fame awards held on 12th September in London.

A commitment to driving footfall and spend in UK and Irish towns and cities through creative marketing was the driver for Miconex collecting an award at the recent Gift Card & Voucher Association Hall of Fame awards.

Miconex received the Best Creative Marketing Campaign award for their end of term campaign delivered across its network of over 80 Town & City Gift Card programmes in the UK and Ireland, including Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards delivered alongside Scotland's Towns Partnership. The local gift cards lock spend into local communities by encouraging 'shop local'.

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Spring Fair launches anniversary Retail Insights podcast

Spring Fair, the UK's largest home, gift, fashion trade show which takes place on the 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched a new Retail Insights podcast series for retail, and by retail, to celebrate its upcoming 75th anniversary and shine a light on businesses in the industry.

A first of its kind for a retail trade show, Spring Fair has collaborated with the legendary designer and TV personality Jeff Banks CBE to create the series of free podcasts featuring interviews with 15 industry figureheads which will run over a period of 14 weeks from the 20th October.

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Spring Fair wants your stories!

Spring Fair, the UK's largest home, gift, fashion trade show which celebrates its 75th anniversary on the 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, needs your help to bring together a Hall of Fame compilation of nostalgic memories, pictures and great stories from the show's 75-year history.

The Hall of Fame will be brought to life at Spring Fair, offering the show's community the chance to reminisce and remember seven decades of its history as well as a snapshot of memorable past events and current affairs between 1950 - 2024. The show's timeline, a large digital screen of pictures and stories, and a selfie wall to capture the industry's biggest trade show gathering in 2025, will create a celebration of retail's past and present.

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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 on festive celebrations after years of Christmas cutbacks.

VoucherCodes.co.uk's Shopping for Christmas Report 2024 forecasts a 4 percent boost in sales this festive season, with consumers spending on gifts, food and drink, and holiday travel.

Whilst this rise comes partly from inflation, it's also driven by a 1.4 percent rise in sales volume year-on-year, as consumers have more money in their pockets to buy more items.

Whereas other European nations will see a decline in spend YoY, the UK is the only nation out of seven analysed to see a healthy boost in festive sales.

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Forthcoming Events

Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...

12-14 Jan 2025 - Giving & Living
Westpoint, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
www.givingliving.co.uk

12-14 Jan 2025 - Top Drawer London
Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London. W14 8UX
www.topdrawer.co.uk

14-15 Jan 2025 - The London Textile Fair
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH
www.thelondontextilefair.co.uk

29-30 Jan 2025 - INDX WOMAN
Cranmore Park Conference & Event Centre, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF
www.indxshows.co.uk