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On with the show
Trade show news, dates and developments
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Brand spanking new
The hottest new products to hit the market
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London calling
Nadia Minkoff reveals how she has built her eponymous label with the capital city as her muse
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Diamonds are forever
Burlington Arcade's Susannah Lovis reveals why the legendary throughfare is the perfect fit for her antique aesthetics
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Close to hand
A round-up of 2012's purses and wallets
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Heavy metal
Take window display inspiration from this season's key metallic shades
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A click away - QR codes
Intelligent Retail's David Mackley explains new age shopping and QR codes
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Industry news
Get the lowdown on the latest happenings in accessories retail
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| Regular features, news, events, Q&A special - and much more |
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| 2nd April 2012 |
| Radley partners with new Brand Ambassador Laura Bailey, to support the British Heart Foundation |
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Radley continues its long-standing relationship with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and is delighted to announce the launch of its latest collaboration with the BHF's 'Mending Broken Hearts' Appeal.
This unique partnership is fronted by Laura Bailey - the iconic British model, writer and BHF supporter, who has also just been announced as Radley's Brand Ambassador and Face of its spring/summer 2012 campaign.
Radley's best-selling signature Pocket bag will be available in soft red nappa leather, embellished with an exclusively-designed red leather heart tag embossed with the BHF logo and the words 'Mending Broken Hearts'. Both bag and mirror can be purchased individually, and are priced at £99 and £19. All profits will be donated to the nation's heart charity.
Laura Bailey comments, The BHF is a very special cause. As an ambassador already, I feel passionately about being involved in this campaign. With Radley's ongoing partnership with the BHF, for me, there is no better brand to collaborate with on this. On a personal level I have watched their presence grow on the high street and love that the brand celebrates creativity, quality and craftsmanship. I feel honoured to be working with them both on this campaign.
As a role model with effortless style and natural demure, Laura Bailey was a fitting choice for Radley to embody this British label's intrinsic fashion and lifestyle values. As a recognised professional, Laura juggles everyday life of being a mother with organisation and glamour. Radley identifies with women leading a busy lifestyle, creating bags which are practical, simple yet stylish; bags which lighten the load and grow better through wear and tear; lasting throughout a lifetime. This BHF exclusive image was photographed by Angelo Pennetta with styling direction from Katie Hillier, portraying Laura's natural style.
Lorraine Pringle, Brand Director at Radley comments, Radley is delighted at the opportunity to once again help raise funds for the BHF, aiding their valuable work in saving lives. We are also thrilled to be able to work together with our current Brand Ambassador Laura Bailey to help raise awareness of this great cause.
Head of Corporate Partnerships at the BHF Amit Aggarwal says: We're delighted to be working with Radley on our Mending Broken Hearts Appeal. Scientifically, mending the human heart is an achievable goal that we hope to achieve in the next five to ten years. But we need to spend £50, 000, 000 to make this a reality and I can't thank Radley enough for supporting us with this goal.
The bags will be available in all 22 UK Radley stores, and became available online at www.radley.co.uk from 1st March.
Support the Mending Broken Hearts Appeal by visiting www.bhf.org.uk/mbh. |
| Scholl takes its UK sales operation in-house for autumn/winter 2012 |
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The restructuring of sales and marketing operations comes as a result of consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser's recent acquisition of the Scholl footwear brand and the appointment of Andy Hewat as UK Country Manager.
Hewat says: "The Scholl brand is growing strongly within the UK fashion footwear market and as a result we felt that the time was right to bring the brand back in-house and build upon the fantastic job done by Fourmarketing. "
The UK Scholl business is up more than 100 per cent on 2011, an outstanding declaration in the current wholesale climate. This new business chapter looks to sustain and build on this impressive level of growth in the UK.
Autumn/winter 2012 sees some exciting new product development within the Scholl collection, bolstering its fashion styles and cementing its status within this sector as well as delivering highly on its more contemporary styles across the Cork and Wood lines. |
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| All the fun of the fair |
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This issue featured extensive guides for Pure, Spring Fair and Moda, key events in the fashion trading calendar, as well as a sneak peek at the sartorial highlight of the season, London Fashion Week. With a number of new developments, engaging seminars and exciting new international names, all of the fairs featured were must-see shows for retailers keen to keep their finger on the pulse. I would love to know how you all found these events this season, so don't hesitate to give me your feedback at lauras@kdmediapublishing.com.
As well as the jam-packed previews and trusty regular features and interviews, we've rounded up a chic selection of the market's latest purse and wallet offerings to ensure that all accessories bases are covered, while this issue's ultra-glamorous competition prize is a luxury mini-break at the British Craft Trade Fair in April, courtesy of PSM Ltd and the Crown Hotel Harrogate.
Happy reading,
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| Laura Sutherland, Editor |
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| Make sure you email editor@attireaccessories.com to keep us up to date with all your news |
| Win a VIP mini-break at The British Craft Trade Fair |
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Billed as 'the most inspirational trade fair in the UK', The British Craft Trade Fair is a leading showcase for the nation's creative talent.
Featuring the work of 500 UK designers, this year's show takes place at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate from 15th to 17th April. For buyers and trend-spotters looking to source original and innovative hand-made accessories, it's an event not to be missed.
Strictly a trade-only event, it provides a launchpad for new design talent and has seen many exhibitors go on to achieve international success during its 36-year history.
For 2012, courtesy of organisers PSM Ltd and The Crown Hotel Harrogate, Attire Accessories is offering the chance to win two VIP gold passes to the fair, staying at The Crown Hotel, with dinner for two in the award-winning Orchid Restaurant, one of the best Thai restaurants in Yorkshire.
To find out more about the show and hotel, visit www.bctf.co.uk or www.crownhotelharrogate.com
The competition prize includes:
- Two nights accommodation for two people at The Crown Hotel Harrogate
- Breakfast and dinner in their award-winning restaurant
- Dinner for two in the town's award-winning Orchid Thai restaurant
- Tea for two in Betty's world famous tea rooms in Harrogate
- Chauffeur service to and from the fair each day
- VIP gold passes to the fair, which include free show guides, tea and coffee
- £50 voucher to spend in Fodders (www.fodderweb.co.uk) a new store championed by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society that acts as a shop window for local farmers and producers which gives them a crucial local market for their produce.
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| Palestyle collection showcase at British Museum's exclusive shop |
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Fashion ComPassion - the online ethical retailer has announced that its socially conscious accessories brand Palestyle has been chosen to be sold at the British Museum Shop from 26th January - 15th April, 2012, to coincide with the Hajj Exhibition in London.
The collection will include a selection of signature clutches and wallets, crafted from genuine leathers and adorned with gold-plated Arabic calligraphy, with five translations: Secret of Your Beauty, Magic of Your Eyes, So Adorable, Like An Angel and Charming as the Moon, in addition to an exclusive clutch designed especially for the exhibition.
Not only has Palestyle become one of Dubai's most soughtafter fashion brands - it also retains an ethical commitment to improve the lives of Palestinian refugee women who gain empowerment by working on the brand's handmade embroidered pieces. In addition, a percentage of the company's sales also goes to social projects supporting the refugee women, their families and communities.
Promoting education, employment and self-sustainability for marginalised women in war-stricken societies, it is a monumental achievement for both Fashion ComPassion and Palestyle to be recognised in the British Museum's exhibition.
"Fashion ComPassion is delighted to be working with the British Museum. We feel honoured to be showcasing the first socially conscious fashion brand from the Middle East, at The Grenville Room - it's a big win for ethical fashion to be part of this prestigious exhibition," says Fashion ComPassion founder, Ayesha Mustafa.
The exhibition aims to educate a global audience on the significance and history of the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj visually through artwork, textiles and manuscripts dating back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century A.D.
To find out more, visit the website www.fashioncompassion.co.uk . |
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| Carnet de Mode goes international |
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After finding quick success in France, Carnet de Mode - the first platform for crowd-funding in the fashion industry is looking to raise funds to further its growth with an aim of taking the world by storm.
In less than a year, more than 60 international designers have presented their future collections online, and more than 200 will join the community in the next few weeks.
Its unique crowd-funding concept involves connecting the top emerging fashion designers with style enthusiasts. Customers invest and help finance collections in return for original pieces, and an important return on investment. This is a direct relationship that gives fashion lovers the opportunity to be more involved in the making of future trends. In addition to this, an online store is also available on the platform, allowing designers to create their own shop space on the website.
To find out more, visit www.carnetdemode.com. |
| Clarks Village wins Green Apple Award for environmental project |
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Clarks Village Outlet Shopping Centre in Somerset was awarded the prestigious Green Apple Environment Award at the Houses of Parliament last week.
The award recognises its outstanding contribution to an environmental project that has allowed the outlet centre to develop multiple recycling streams.
The Green Apple Environment Award is a national campaign that rewards Britain's greenest companies, councils and communities. Clarks Village competed against over 500 other nominees to win the coveted award.
Five years ago the outlet village had a three-stream recycling system and diverted almost 60 per cent of its waste from landfill. Although this met obligations, it failed to meet its aims. The outlet now recycles 24 streams, which equates to almost 90 per cent recycling.
John Turner Deputy Centre Manager at Clarks Village comments: "We are absolutely delighted with the award and recognition for all the hard work that the team have put into this project. It's been a monumental task in changing behaviours and re-training staff to separate all of the rubbish, which is even more difficult when you have over 90 stores!
"This also sends out a very clear message about the importance of a good environmental strategy and how it can benefit a business commercially. We have not only diverted over 540 tonnes of waste to landfill annually now for the last three years but just as importantly, we divert 110 tonnes of carbon dioxide from going into the atmosphere annually and have generated enough electricity for two years running that would fuel on average three, family homes for one year."
After great success in these awards, Clarks Village is in the running to be entered into the Brussels led European Business Awards for the Environment. The Green Apple Awards is one of the few accredited feeder schemes for entry into the European awards. |
| Yarto signs agreement for Home of Time watch range |
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Yarto has signed a Royal Observatory Greenwich supply and distribution agreement for a brand new range of watches.
Britain's historic Royal Observatory Greenwich is home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line. Yarto has been awarded an exclusive worldwide licence to supply and distribute watches in the UK and overseas. The watches - set to retail at between £85 and £300 - are expected to be with stockists in spring 2012.
The Meridian timeline will be engraved on the buckle of each timepiece, with an official Royal Observatory Greenwich endorsement on the reverse.
The range will include chronographs; classic, dual time and GMT watches, slim and fashion models, as well as limited editions - all made of either titanium or stainless steel and with high quality mechanical and quartz movements.
Yarto boss Michael Grant says: "As a British company Yarto is both honoured and delighted to be associated with the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This unique range of watches is an exciting addition to our portfolio."
For further information, call +44 (0)208 954 2661 or visit www.yarto.com. |
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