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| Find out more about the latest industry news and product launches in the current issue of Attire Bridal. Why not download the magazine in PDF format from www.attirebridal.com? |
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Bridal trends
Leading designers talk to us about what's hot for spring/summer 2012
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Young attendants
Delightful designs for the smallest members of the wedding party
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Bridal shoes
In depth market report from the key UK footwear suppliers
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Industry news
Find out latest developments in the bridal trade
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Shop window
We show you how to create a fabulous themed display
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Twitter update
We bring you all hottest news, stats and facts from our followers
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Slim Fittings
Stunning figure flattering gowns for brides in search of a chic silhouette
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Ellie Sanderson
The multi-award-winning columnist provides a personal account of our new annual bridal trade exhibition
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Rock my wedding
The leading UK wedding blog discusses the bridal trends of the moment
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Resolving the issue
Dids Macdonald discusses design disputes and mediation
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Hollywood Dreams
Marina Adamou discusses the rationale behind launching mainstream label, Chic
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| Regular features, news, events, Q&A special - and much more |
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| Next Issue Out |
| 31st October 2011 |
| The Earring Boutique launches capsule collection |
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The Earring Boutique is a unique jewellery brand which combines innovative design with the quality and glamour of Swarovski Elements. Each piece is a fashion statement with enduring appeal, providing essential accessories that work through the seasons. Ashley Wells, Senior Designer for The Earring Boutique, draws on her established European fashion career to create distinctively stylish collections for The Earring Boutique.
For SS12, The Earring Boutique will be launching a capsule collection for stylish brides; these elegant hair accessories take inspiration from vintage treasures. Featuring Swarovski Elements, these coveted pieces complete any bridal look. Prices range from £45 - £155.
For further information visit www.theearringboutique.com. |
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Now that 2011 is drawing to a close, there's no better time to start planning your buying for 2012. Take a peek at the full events list on www.attirebridal.com where you'll find dates for all the key European and British bridal trade shows, including both 2012 and 2013 dates for The Essential Collection.
The November/December issue of Attire Bridal magazine will be sent out to retailers in a couple of weeks, and will also be available to download online at the end of the month. The issue contains features on bridal lingerie, destination dresses and the latest fashion trends. We also speak to talented designer, Kate Sherford, about her move into bridal retail.
Happy reading...
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| Demelza Rayner, Editor |
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| Make sure you email editor@attirebridal.com to keep us up to date with all your news |
| Local Website Design Company Celebrates 15 Years |
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In October 1996 two entrepreneurs formed a partnership that over the next 15 years would develop into SiteWizard.co.uk, one of the most recommended website design companies in the UK. Adrian Reeves and Richard Ells were initially turned down by the banks for finance however they were determined their idea had merit and self funded the development of an all-in-one website design system, which would become one of the earliest CMS (content management systems) on the market. Their CMS system has grown into the product that over 3000 of their clients use today to manage their websites.
Initially the idea was that customers themselves would choose a design for a site and build their own website, but it soon became clear that small to medium businesses still demanded the same professional eye for design that their larger competitors had, but they wanted it at a fraction of the price. By recruiting and training a design team to incorporate their highly polished photoshop bespoke designs into the SiteWizard CMS system, a massive time saving was achieved over conventional design, allowing SiteWizard to create beautiful bespoke websites at a fraction of the normal price. SiteWizard won the National Business Awards 'bright business' award in 2004 for the SiteWizard.
SiteWizard now boasts a team of over 25 staff that design, develop and support websites, online shops and search engine optimisation solutions. To celebrate SiteWizard's 15 years of trading during October they are offering the readers of the Attire Bridal a 15% discount on all bespoke website designs. If you would like to find out more please talk to them on +44 (0)1622 200 045 or visit
www.SiteWizard.co.uk/offer. |
| New designs from BonBijou |
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Founded in 2009 by talented Scottish designer, Emma Louise Cairns, BonBijou is a stylish brand of designer jewellery, each piece individually handmade with exquisite semi-precious gemstones.
All the collections contain signature bespoke pieces using a range of semi-precious stones.
These unique collections have a timeless, vintage style, with each range designed and named after someone close to the designer who was the source of her inspiration.
BonBijou also offers the Bespoke Collection, taking family heirlooms and antique brooches and stones the designer has collected on her travels, and transforming them into tailormade, exotic pieces of art.
Recently Emma has released her 2011 Collections with a further collection to following a series of popular requests - The Bridal Collection.
For further details visit www.bonbijou.com. |
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| Take a look at our regularly updated Find a Supplier feature on our website where you find profiles, photographs and contact information from all our current magazine advertisers. |
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| For all bridal retailers... |
| 2012 and 2013 Show Dates Announced |
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Following the success of The Essential Collection 2011 we are delighted to confirm our commitment to the future of the event by announcing the show dates for the next two years.
The Essential Collection 2012 will take place from 8th-10th July 2012, while The Essential Collection 2013 will take place from 7th-9th July 2013.
Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire will, once again, be the venue for the two events. Its central England location proved popular with visitors and exhibitors alike, as did the free on site parking within a couple of minutes' walk of the exhibition centre.
For further details on next year's show, or to pre-register, simply visit www.theessentialcollection2012.com. |
| Leigh Hetherington launches wholesale accessory line |
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Talented British designer, Leigh Hetherington, is well known for her classic and elegant bridal gowns. However, she has also been designing and making bespoke headpieces for 12 years and is now making her latest designs available to bridal retailers. Speaking about this decision, Leigh says: "After deciding to expand into the wholesale market with our couture wedding dresses it was a natural progression that our headpiece collection would follow, not only to complement our own designs but other wedding dresses that are currently on the market." She continues: "We pride ourselves in the fact that each piece is designed and created from our studio in the UK. Like our dresses, we strive to use the best materials making these headpieces of heirloom quality."
There are four headpiece categories within the collection. 'Boho Chic' has a bohemian feel to it inspired by the likes of Kate Moss. It comprises beautiful flower circlets, beaded circlets and daisy chain inspired pieces ideal for a relaxed, informal garden party style wedding or beach wedding. The 'Vintage Inspired' collection is reminiscent of glamour of the 1920's and 1930's. The 'Classic Elegance' designs are beautifully understated, some being side headpieces while others are more traditional. The 'Romantic' headpieces feature roses and other delicate flowers for a feminine English country garden inspired collection.
New styles will be introduced yearly to keep up to date with current trends. Most of the designs can be customised to suit the wearer. Leigh Hetherington also offers a complete bespoke service, colour matching specific pearls, crystals and beads.
For further information, visit
www.leighhetherington.co.uk. |
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