Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2018 (Issue 73)

10 Industry news Find out about all the latest from the fashion accessories industry in our regular news roundup ATTIRE ACCESSORIES SCOOPS BEST FASHION ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE TITLE AT THE LUX LIFE FASHION & LIFESTYLE AWARDS! We are proud to announce that Attire Accessories magazine – sister title to Attire Bridal and Craft Focus – has scooped the Best Fashion Accessories Magazine award at the Lux Life Fashion & Lifestyle Awards, organised by Lux Magazine. The awards recognise the “accomplishments made by the most talented, innovative and dedicated firms of the industry.” It also celebrates the achievements of those within the lifestyle markets by “providing readers of Lux Magazine with the chance to see the leading lights of this innovative and dynamic market.” Sophie Milner, awards coordinator, said, “As a unique form of self-expression, the fashion and lifestyle space has become a pillar of the luxury market. Customers are always seeking new ways to show their individuality, whether it be through their clothes, the objects they keep in their homes or the experiences they share with others. As such, it is with immeasurable pleasure that I wish my extraordinary winners congratulations and the best of luck for the future.” Editor Louise Prance has worked tirelessly over the past year to refresh the magazine and offer the most up-to-date trends, information and business advice, all with the aim of enabling buyers and retailers to make the most informed choices regarding the best independent brands on the market. Louise says, “This is such a great achievement for our excellent magazine. It makes all the hard work worthwhile and is fantastic recognition of what we do. We are now looking ahead to 2019 and will continue to keep you one step ahead of the market.” HEADWEAR BRAND KEMPADOO MILLAR REPORTS SALES BOOM FOLLOWING ANTHONY JOSHUA COMMISSION Leeds-based designer Kempadoo Millar has reported a year-on-year sales boom after it designed a bespoke flat cap for British boxing champion Anthony Joshua. The designer was commissioned by DAZN US to design the cap, which Joshua wore during filming for an American TV sports channel. For his personalised hat, Joshua chose a blend of the British and Nigerian flags digitally printed on the lining and had his AJBXNG logo embroidered on the back. The hat was presented to him before his fight against Alexander Povetkin on 22 nd September, 2018. Designer Rhian Kempadoo-Millar said, “It was such an honour to be approached by DAZN to work with them for the filming ahead of Anthony Joshua’s most recent fight. Of course, we’re absolutely thrilled to make Anthony his own custom-made hat, as this is one of the unique elements of a Kempadoo Millar cap. We love to design the hats to fit the individual’s personality and style. “Anthony absolutely loved his and we had a real blast making it for him.” Visit kempadoo.com