(cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:40) (cid:4)(cid:515)(cid:515)(cid:528)(cid:597)(cid:597)(cid:580)(cid:593)(cid:552)(cid:528)(cid:597) FEB/MAR 11 ISSUE 24 P Show U R E PREVIEWS LO N D O N •• SThperi nJge wFealilre ry Show Exacclucseivses ofarisehsi on • Moda and footwear show guide (cid:80)(cid:552)(cid:569)(cid:528)(cid:3)(cid:536)(cid:580)(cid:593)(cid:3) LONDON FASHION WEEK N W I products worth £1,000 RRP from Stone Bags PLUS The latest • Expert Advice in wallets • Industry News and purses • Brand New Products (cid:59)(cid:59)(cid:59)(cid:18)(cid:37)(cid:56)(cid:56)(cid:45)(cid:54)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:41)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:51)(cid:54)(cid:45)(cid:41)(cid:55)(cid:18)(cid:39)(cid:51)(cid:49) (cid:12)(cid:580)(cid:573)(cid:604)(cid:528)(cid:573)(cid:604)(cid:597) Regulars 7 Editor’s Letter What to look out for in this issue 8 Industry News Get the lowdown on the latest happenings in accessories retail 12 On with the Show Trade show dates and developments 15 Competition Win a selection of products worth £1,000 RRP courtesy of Stone Bags 16 Brand Spanking New Th e hottest products to hit the market s e o h S 98 All the Answers e 23 pl Our experts answer your retail queries m Si 102 Trading Online Top tips from Business Link on E-commerce Purely Cutting-Edge 15 Competition 65 Features The Joys of Spring 61 Loosen Your Purse Strings We look at this year’s off ering of wallets and purses 65 Th e Joys of Spring A selection of vibrant accessories to create a colourful, kitsch and fl oral shop window display 101 Trading Report: 2010 A number of fashion accessories retailers tell us how they fared during the past year (cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:22) (cid:183) 16 Brand Spanking New 12 On with the Show Profiles Shows 21 Licensed to Accessorise 23 Purely Cutting-Edge Stephen Emery, design director at DSL Your official guide to fashion 61 Licensing, explains how the accessories and footwear at organisation has evolved Pure London 46 The Smell of Success 49 Birmingham Bound Loosen Your Purse Strings We speak with Helen Rochfort about What to expect from February’s Moda her eponymous bag designing trade show 95 Fan-attic About Fashion 59 All-Important Schedule Sarah Lyle, owner of Attic Boutique A look at who has been announced in Ilkey, shares her secrets to a to appear at February’s London successful business Fashion Week 105 Master Craftsmanship 67 All the Fun of the Fair Bill Skinner tells us about his jewellery We check out this year’s Spring Fair and design studio and the roster of celebs The Jewellery Show he’s worked with 114 Up and Coming James Pegler, company director of 49 eyewear brand Goodlookers, tells us about the company’s trade-only site Birmingham Bound 8 114 Up and Coming Industry News (cid:23)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:40) MODA STAND Q6 • Insoles • Footbeds • Accessories • Shoe & Leather Care EUROLEATHERS IBEX HOUSE HIGH STREET SPRATTON NORTHAMPTON NN6 8HZ Phone 01604 843 740 www.euroleathers.com (cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:92)(cid:92)(cid:86)(cid:86) (cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:82)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:81) Laceys Footwear unveils one of their widest and most diverse collections of men’s and ladies’ footwear when they showcase their Autumn Collections for 2011. Both the Paolo Vandini and Laceys London collections are brimful of design innovation, luxurious materials, inspired trims and eye catching details. When all this design wonder is married to prices which are geared towards creating retailer margins then it is a no brainer! This is a must see for those attending MODA or MICAM and should not be missed. MODA – Stand No’s W11 and W8 MICAM – Stand Hall 4, Q07 - Q09   Visit our websites: www.laceysfootwear.com www.paolovandini.com www.wholesalefootwear.co.uk   Email: [email protected] | Tel: 0207 739 0398   263-265 Hackney Road, London E2 8NA EEddiittoorr’’ss lleetttteerr (cid:20)(cid:519)(cid:552)(cid:604)(cid:580)(cid:593)(cid:1148)(cid:597)(cid:3)(cid:585)(cid:552)(cid:515)(cid:560) February/March 2011 (cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:40) I’ve fallen head-over-heals with this gorgeous Irregular Choice owl bag. See it in (cid:4)(cid:515)(cid:515)(cid:528)(cid:597)(cid:597)(cid:580)(cid:593)(cid:552)(cid:528)(cid:597) the Pure show guide from page 23. Cover image courtesy of Envirosax, www.envirosax.com (cid:80)(cid:547)(cid:528)(cid:593)(cid:528)(cid:1148)(cid:597)(cid:3)(cid:573)(cid:580)(cid:3)(cid:510)(cid:612)(cid:597)(cid:552)(cid:573)(cid:528)(cid:597)(cid:597)(cid:3)(cid:565)(cid:552)(cid:560)(cid:528)(cid:3)(cid:597)(cid:547)(cid:580)(cid:620)(cid:3)(cid:510)(cid:612)(cid:597)(cid:552)(cid:573)(cid:528)(cid:597)(cid:597) Sometimes editing Attire Accessories can be EDITOR tantamount to torture – in the nicest possible Emma Zücker +44 (0)1376 535 613 way, of course. Gathering information about [email protected] high-fashion, beautifully-designed shoes, bags, ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR jewellery and other such extras often leaves Rianna Fry me a little hot under the collar, and I start to [email protected] daydream about how it might be possible to SALES MANAGER purchase each and every product featured. Mark White +44 (0)1376 514 000 [email protected] This issue is most definitely no exception when it comes to SALES EXECUTIVE Loretta Bland +44(0)1376 535600 accessory temptations, particularly as we have a number of bumper [email protected] show previews. Each of these is chock-full of gorgeous, new products DESIGN MANAGER for spring/summer 2011, and even a generous offering for autumn/ Vicky O’Connor winter 2011. How I’ll cope with all this overwhelming loveliness remains +44 (0)1376 535 616 to be seen... [email protected] DEPUTY DESIGN MANAGER Now, some exciting news which you may already be aware of is our Sarah Barnes London Fashion Week new-found partnership with Pure London, so this issue sees our first SENIOR DESIGNER preview, page 59 official show preview for the Pure Gallery’s fashion accessories and Sophie Handley footwear areas. Here you’ll find a floorplan, brand listings, pages and GRAPHIC DESIGNERS pages of exhibitor profiles and lots more. Turn to page 23 to view this Laura Perry, Steve McKea, Hayley Kilminster comprehensive guide. PRODUCTION MANAGER Spring Fair and Moda are also huge events in the world of fashion trade Stuart Weatherley buying, so we’ve put together extensive guides for these too, as well as STUDIO ASSISTANT giving a sneak preview of February’s London Fashion Week. Leanne Walsh SUBSCRIPTIONS All this, coupled with an article on the newest wallet and purse Alice Henson, Charlotte Tannett products, a competition worth a whopping £1,000 RRP from Stone +44 (0)1376 514 000 Bags, interviews and the all-important regulars make this issue quite something, even if I do say so myself! KD Media Publishing Limited Broseley House Newlands Drive I do hope you find this issue enjoyable and informative, and I look Witham, Essex CM8 2UL www.attireaccessories.com forward to meeting lots of you at imminent trade shows. ISSN 1758-0919 Happy reading... Attire Accessories is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Limited. Whilst every effort (cid:20)(cid:569)(cid:569)(cid:504) was made to ensure the information Spring Fair and The in this magazine was correct at the Jewellery Show, page 67 time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for Emma Zücker any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Attire Accessories is published six times a year. Subscription rates for overseas readers are £40 per annum (incl. p+p), Cheques should be made The latest in wallets out to KD Media Publishing Limited and sent to Attire Accessories, Broseley and purses, page 61 House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2UL. (cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:26) Industr y news Find out what’s new in fashion accessories retailing... Cad & The Dandy launches eco collection Bespoke tailors Cad & The Dandy has launched an eco range to sell exclusively at its (cid:36)(cid:573)(cid:3)(cid:510)(cid:593)(cid:552)(cid:528)(cid:536) store in Savile Row. James Sleater & Ian Meiers – founders of Cad & the Dandy and creators of the World’s Best Dressed Banker Awards – have created a sophisticated suit for the modern man that is Scoop launches at sourced entirely from natural materials. Saatchi Gallery The range uses earth-friendly, organic, sustainable fabrics including hemp, organic cotton, soy and even bamboo for socks. James Sleater, co founder of the company, said: “We’re providing Scoop, a new International Collections bespoke fashion with a conscience. We want our clients to walk out wearing our range not only Show, is launching at the Saatchi Gallery looking fantastic but feeling great too.” from 13th to 15th February, 2011, to showcase contemporary international Earlier this year Cad & The Dandy launched a clothing line with Chris Eubank, taking fashion designers and emerging talent for inspiration from Chris’ notorious style. Since the demand for ‘jodhousers’ (the adapted jodhpur) autumn/winter 2011. James and Ian will be looking into making an eco version of the garment. The bi-annual show will bring together For more information visit the website at www.cadandthedandy.co.uk. international contemporary designers seeking to expand into the UK market in Annie Haak Designs launches first trade jewellery collection a single premium location, allowing buyers to source established and emerging Following a successful first year, where the brand acquired a trail of celebrity fans including fashion brands. Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham, and launched a men’s collection in With leading global designers including October 2010, Annie Haak Designs has now extended to trade. Betty Jackson taking part, Scoop is set to “It was our plan to establish a retail market for our women’s and men’s become a destination London show. More products and to look at trade after the first few years,” explained Annie. information will be announced soon. “We have been so overwhelmed by demand from trade stockists that we’ve brought this forward. Our spring/summer 2011 Boutique range features an 80-piece ladies offering, including all our best- (cid:100)(cid:504)(cid:593)(cid:620)(cid:580)(cid:580)(cid:519)(cid:1159)(cid:92)(cid:547)(cid:552)(cid:604)(cid:528)(cid:3)(cid:541)(cid:580)(cid:528)(cid:597)(cid:3) sellers from our retail business, and our new men’s collection includes necklaces, bracelets and cufflinks. (cid:604)(cid:580)(cid:3)(cid:8)(cid:528)(cid:616)(cid:528)(cid:593)(cid:565)(cid:628)(cid:3)(cid:32)(cid:552)(cid:565)(cid:565)(cid:597) Annie Haak Designs’ Boutique collection for trade is available online at www.anniehaakdesigns.co.uk. For information about becoming a stockist call +44 (0)1428 641 006. Bridal jewellery designer Yarwood- White has announced its first US stockist – the Claire Pettibone Flagship Brimful Hats Salon in Beverly Hills, California. wins Hat Designer Claire Pettibone is a leading bridal gown designer whose collections of the Year 2010 are sold in prestigious stores British-based milliner, Brimful Hats by Kate Langrish, throughout the world, as well as has been awarded the Hat Designer of the Year 2010 at her LA boutique. Her vintage- title at Paris’ Première Classe, in conjunction with The inspired creations combine romantic Hat magazine. embroideries and lace together with Presenting a vibrant capsule collection of stunning handmade hats, Kate Langrish impressed the judges with soft tints of colour. her decadent Victoriana-themed Steam Punk collection. A range of Yarwood-White jewellery Of the six-hat collection, An Allegory for the Fripperies and hair accessories designed to of Hypnogogic Oblivion, three designs were chosen for complement the Claire Pettibone the competition, all of which highlighted the designer’s Bridal Couture gowns have been assured technical skills and imagination. The hats echo the available since November 2010. strong vintage styling and inspiration which remains true to For more information visit the Brimful’s ethos – creating contemporary headwear for the website at www.yarwood-white.com. daring and stylish fashion-loving lady or gent. For more information call +44 (0)7754 294 722 or visit the website at www.brimfulhats.co.uk. (cid:27)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:40) News & events Dower & Hall launches in Harrods Dower & Hall has announced it will be showcasing a selection of personally-designed jewellery at one of London’s most exclusive shopping destinations, Harrods. Th e Dower & Hall philosophy is to design and create beautiful jewellery to be worn and treasured, and over the past 20 years founding duo Dan Dower and Diane Hall have been devoted to delivering their style with meticulous attention to detail. In celebration of their work, Dan and Diane have designed a suite of stacking Twinkle rings exclusively for Harrods. Th e Rosey Posey Twinkle set is the fi rst to be made from 18ct rose gold and includes a hand-carved rose ring, three sparkling white diamond rings and a dainty, engraved plain band. For more information call +44 (0)207 819 9031 or visit the website at www.dowerandhall.com. Nomination collaborates with (cid:36)(cid:573)(cid:3)(cid:510)(cid:593)(cid:552)(cid:528)(cid:536) Italian pop group Paola&Chiara Italian pop sensation Paola&Chiara has joined forced with Florence-based gold and Kabiri in Marylebone High steel jeweller Nomination to create Street returns a new look for the group’s new album, Milleluci. Kabiri’s Marylebone High Street jewellery The band, who have achieved store has recovered from summer 2010’s success in Italy and abroad, armed robbery that saw destruction of the chose to work with Nomination to help them create a sophisticated new look inspired by the fi ne jewellery cabinets and almost £1million glamour of the 1960s. jewellery stolen. “Milleluci represents personal change, sound evolution and artistic growth for Th e armed robbery has at least meant that Paola&Chiara,” comments Alessandro Gensini, marketing director and co-owner of Kabiri owners, Nathalie and Darius Kabiri Nomination. “We wanted to refl ect this maturity with a new look for the girls and focused on have been able to give to store an impressive styling them with our Prestige and Ready-to-Wear collections. We are delighted to be working new refi t, having employed Found Associates, with Paola&Chiara as we feel that they personify the Nomination woman and are ideal role the architects who designed the Kabiri models for our collections. They will inspire other women to look and feel as beautiful as they fl agship store in Covent Garden. In the new did when wearing our collections.” For more information on Nomination, visit the website at www.nomination.com. store there is a stronger focus on the fi ne jewellery collections. To arrange an appointment to see the DMU STUDENT NAMED revamped store, call +44 (0)20 7224 1808 or YOUNG DESIGNER OF email [email protected] and for further information about Kabiri visit the website THE YEAR at www.kabiri.co.uk. De Montfort University (DMU) student Shivani Chavda has been named Young Designer of the First ever woman to win Year at one of the UK’s most prestigious fashion events. CEO of the Year Shivani, 22, from Harrow, London, is in her fi nal Martha Wikstrom, CEO of fashion and year of the BA (Hons) Fashion Design at DMU in accessories at luxury goods consortium, Leicester and won the catwalk fi nals of the Young Richemont International, has been Designer of the Year 2010 competition at the Clothes named the fi rst ever woman to win CEO Show Live at NEC in Birmingham. She has won of the Year at the Intellectual Property £1,000 prize money and a £1,000 donation to Magazine Awards. the university. The awards were held recently at Her design, inspired by the Orient, was among London’s Dorchester Hotel where more 10 fi nalists whose designs were showcased on the than 300 guests attended to pay tribute catwalk. The brief for this year’s competition was to winners of 12 categories. to design a dress that draws inspiration from any “Ms Wikstrom is a highly impressive country in the world. and deserving winner,” explains Helena Shivani said: “It feels amazing to win and I’m Jenson, editor of Intellectual Property hoping it will be a great boost for my career. The Magazine. “Her resume, entry form experience of working to a deadline for a life brief and comprehensive knowledge of like this, and of being at the catwalk show, is so our industry speak volumes about her fantastic. My dad is shoemaker and I had to cover a career and achievements.” pair of shoes in fabric to match the dress I designed so he’s especially proud of me, and my mum’s over the moon too.” (cid:36)(cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:28)(cid:28)(cid:183) (cid:64)(cid:547)(cid:552)(cid:565)(cid:565)(cid:552)(cid:585)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:604)(cid:580)(cid:573)(cid:528)(cid:593)(cid:3)(cid:604)(cid:547)(cid:528)(cid:3)(cid:40)(cid:528)(cid:620)(cid:528)(cid:565)(cid:565)(cid:528)(cid:593)(cid:3)(cid:528)(cid:624)(cid:585)(cid:504)(cid:573)(cid:519)(cid:597)(cid:3)(cid:620)(cid:552)(cid:604)(cid:547)(cid:3)(cid:1094)(cid:504)(cid:541)(cid:597)(cid:547)(cid:552)(cid:585)(cid:3) (cid:52)(cid:504)(cid:573)(cid:515)(cid:547)(cid:528)(cid:597)(cid:604)(cid:528)(cid:593)(cid:3)(cid:597)(cid:604)(cid:580)(cid:593)(cid:528) Phillip Stoner the Jeweller, a prominent diamond and platinum specialist in the North, has launched a new flagship store in Manchester’s luxury shopping quarter, The Avenue, Spinningfields. The shop, which opened in December, 2010, brings new designs not seen anywhere else in the city. The store was four months in planning, designing and fitting and the finished result is a beautiful, contemporary boutique store with a fresh and welcoming feel. The company’s interior design team took inspiration from the finest jewellers in London’s Bond Street and has achieved a lifestyle designed store which is a great space for displaying jewellery. “We were approached to open a store on The Avenue as the management company wanted a boutique jeweller which would sit amongst high profile luxury brands such as Mulberry, Armani and Nicky Clarke,” says managing director, Jonathan Stoner. “Our current business is going strong, despite the difficult trading times, and we decided to seize the opportunity to be amongst such prestigious international brands.” For more information on Phillip Stoner the Jeweller, visit the website at www.phillipstoner.com. Ethical fashion and accessories (cid:36)(cid:573)(cid:3)(cid:510)(cid:593)(cid:552)(cid:528)(cid:536) brand Trash-D is launched The latest indie brand to hit the web is Trash-D which offers ethical fashion and accessories for both men and women. The range incorporates all things green – absolutely everything comes from both verifiable and 20THANNIVESARY sustainable sources. DRAPERS AWARDS The look is an intelligent take on American classics with a backbone of practical styling The winners of the 20th anniversary running through the collection. The emphasis Drapers Awards were announced on is on well-cut investment pieces that, when 17th November, 2010, at Grosvenor combined with an array of interesting upcycled, House, London. The event, presented fair trade and innovative accessories, results in by model Lisa Snowdon, was attended a versatile and hard-working wardrobe. by key industry figures and celebrities to “We’ve tried to make the collection good celebrate and commend the very best value for money as well as being fun to wear,” in fashion. comments founder, Kristian Mackie. “Comfort is also really high on our agenda because John Lewis scooped three wins – Best we don’t believe anyone should suffer in order to look good.” Department Store of the Year, Best New With a range of brightly coloured hoodies, tees and sweatpants, combined with simply Store/Department of the Year for its cut jackets and dresses, the appeal is in providing a genuine eco alternative to high Cardiff branch, and Best Larger Etailer street brands. of the Year for www.johnlewis.com. For more information visit the website at www.trash-d.com. Young entrepreneur businesses, A Suit That Fits and Lewis Yates of Billericay in Essex were also pleased to FASHION STUDENTS TAKE TOP take home awards. A Suit That Fits was presented with TITLE IN NATIONAL DESIGN the title Smaller Etailer of the Year, and COMPETITION retailer Lewis Yates of Billericay in Essex Nottingham Trent University is celebrating after won the Best New Business award. receiving an award for the best overall quality of work in a national fashion design competition. Fashion Gant UK announce new recruit students from across the country were tasked with Gant UK has announced the appointment of producing work which illustrated what they felt Peter Jenkins as commercial director. This is a made Britain truly great as part of the Association of new role in which Peter will be responsible for Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) wholesale, retail and visual merchandising. Student Design Award, sponsored by New Look. Peter joins from Value Retail where he was A number of students from the university’s fashion been responsible for Kildare Village. Prior to design, fashion knitwear design and knitted textiles this, Peter has worked for Fat Face, Selfridges, courses entered the True Brit Challenge, with three Pret a Manger and the Arcadia Group. – Sara Whitney, Ellie Marston and Louise Howell – He joined in mid January 2011 and will be making the final 13, and Louise going on to receive reporting to managing director, Tracy Stone. second prize for her Beside the Seaside theme. In addition, Dan Shaw has been appointed as Anna Andrews, head of trends at New Look, and head of retail, with Oli Strickland as senior judging panel member, said: “Nottingham Trent University students are to be commended for sales manager for wholesale. producing such a realistic selection of work – the overall technical ability was outstanding and they are worthy winners of this award.” (cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:55)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:40)