Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2018 (Issue 73)

58 Ones to watch We check out some of the brands worth keeping an eye on in 2019 HOLT’S holts.store @holts.store Having launched its first shoe in October 2018, Holt’s Store is fresh out the box. And with a cruelty-free ethos, a huge and growing movement, we’d hazard a guess that success is just around the corner. The company makes it clear that its handmade footwear – detailed artisanal women’s shoes – will always remain free of animal products and skins by using superior quality alternatives, stating: “We believe that no one should suffer for fashion.” The concept was born in 2014 after the company’s 32-year-old founder Victoria Evans embraced a cruelty free lifestyle. “Leathers, furs and silks are viewed as the hallmark of quality in luxury fashion,” Victoria explains. “I believe that there are women like me who are conscious of animal rights issues; women who aren’t comfortable wearing animal skins but also enjoy owning beautifully crafted shoes.” The style is inspired by the Cymru Kenyan Starling bird with a shimmering blue synthetic velvet body and a teal ankle strap detail. A black, high quality faux suede toe vamp is embellished with individually hand stitched ‘evil eye’ beads. Further details include a stitched tan faux leather inner, embossed with the HOLT’S logo and a tan outer sole embellished with a dark metallic ‘H’ badge logo. For comfort and ease of walking, the sole is designed with a black rubber grip. SCREAM PRETTY screampretty.com @screamprettystyle Scream Pretty is a new British brand inspired by urban living and individual style. Introducing the latest jewellery trends in an accessible, wearable way, Scream Pretty’s collection of boho and luxe contemporary jewellery is versatile enough that each piece can be styled individually or layered and stacked to create a statement. Signature pieces include on-trend huggies, ear cuffs and threader earrings, edgy chokers, skinny stacking bangles, the rainbow pavé collection and mismatched studs. First launched exclusively on notonthehighstreet.com and now available at screampretty.com , the jewellery is already on the radar of fashion influencers such as Sammi Jefcoate, Dress Like a Mum and Sassy in the City – with a strong influencer following, it is the stylist’s choice for high- impact and minimalist bling. “In 2018 I handpicked a team of creatives from across the world to start developing the brand. Just six months later we chose to launch with the eye-catching STARLING stiletto sandal design.”’