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| From The Editor |
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As we kick-start 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 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 products 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 becomingly 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. We dive into the latest in this growing segment, showcasing the designs that prove fashion and responsibility can go hand in hand.
This issue also brings you a look at wallets & purses, as well as new products, industry news and a focus on companies Dapper & Suave and Lalage Beaumont.
As we look forward to the exciting months ahead, the upcoming trade shows will be crucial for discovering new collections and forging connections. Harrogate Fashion Week, Moda, Pure and INDX are must-attend events that promise to showcase the best in accessories, with each show bringing its own unique flair and focus. In this issue, we’ll guide you through what to expect from each event, helping you plan your visit to ensure you find the next big thing for your store.
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| Gift cards prove to be a game changer for retailers |
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Gift cards are proving to be a game-changer for retailers, offering a dual advantage of attracting new customers and driving incremental spend. Brands participating in multistore gift card schemes or offering their own gift cards are reaping the rewards, particularly from younger demographics like Millennials, who are embracing gift cards for their convenience and flexibility.
The latest research from the Gift Card & Voucher Association (GCVA) and Global Data highlights how gift cards are effective tool for channeling consumer behaviour by not only introducing new shoppers to brands but also encouraging them to 'upgarde' their purchase beyond the card's value.
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| Spring Fair to expand fashion sector with the addition of Pure |
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Hyve Group has announced an expansion of Spring Fair, with the addition of Pure from February 2025.
The Pure brand will transition to Spring Fair at Birmingham NEC to sit alongside Moda to create Moda x Pure. The strategic refocus will mark the conclusion of Pure London x JATC as a standalone event at London Olympia.
The move aims to strengthen Spring Fair's position as a destination for the fashion sector, driven by evolving market conditions and the desire for a more integrated buying space for fashion retailers. Spring Fair already attracts more relevant London-based buyers, making it a natural fit for this transition.
The move ensures that Pure's legacy continues, in a format that better meets the needs of today's fashion industry.
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| Pantone Introduces Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse |
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Stock buying lists at the ready; Pantone, the global colour authority and provider of professional colour language standards and digital solutions for the design community, today introduced PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. An evocative soft brown that transports our senses into the pleasure and deliciousness it inspires: cacao, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort. "Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence" says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director Pantone Color Institute. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, it extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe; presenting a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour."
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| STABILO x Anya Hindmarch extend collaboration |
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Due to the hugely successful STABILO and Anya Hindmarch collaboration, both brands have now announced that the collection is being reproduced and will be stocked for a further year. STABILO is known across the globe for its high quality, bold designs with exceptional colour variety and its range with Anya Hindmarch certainly nods to its rich history. We're pleased it's here to stay!
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| Social shopping in fashion, says John Lewis report |
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Retro trends, preppy and Brat Girl fashions and travel returning to pre-covid levels were among the biggest influences on our shopping habits.
That's according to John Lewis's annual trend report How We Shop, Live and Look, which looks at the products and trends that defined the past year.
'Social shopping' is definitely in fashion. One in five (19 percent) of the 1,996 customers surveyed said they have shopped more with friends and family this year, and nearly seven in 10 (68 percent) of them said they like to combine it with other activities like eating out. This tallies with John Lewis data, which shows that more than three quarters of a million more customers ate in its Place to Eat restaurants over the past year.
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| Spring Fair Partners with the Association for Cultural Enterprises |
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Spring Fair, the UK's most prestigious wholesale marketplace taking place 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Association for Cultural Enterprises. The collaboration reflects Spring Fair's commitment to supporting the evolving needs of cultural, heritage, and destination buyers - key players in the retail industry who balance the art of storytelling with the demand for innovation and sustainability.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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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 |
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