Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2018 (Issue 73)

9 O K, I’ll admit it. I am a total and utter Christmas addict. In fact, come September, when the kids go back to school, I’m pretty much on the countdown. And luckily for you retailers, I’m definitely not alone. As consumers become increasingly savvy shoppers, more and more are getting prepared for the festive season long before the clock strikes on the first day of December. With gifts often being stockpiled months in advance, you’re well on your way for a successful period. Undoubtedly, your shelves will be adorned with all the wonderful product sourced earlier in the year at the fabulous array of shows we’ve been treated to, ready and waiting for the eager festive shopper to kickstart the season. Speaking of shows, in this issue, we look ahead to Top Drawer spring/summer, taking place at the beautiful Olympia. If the previous Top Drawer is anything to go by, there will be an abundance of fashion-forward products to whet your appetite for the summer months. As always, we have lots of business advice this issue, alongside a look at the hottest new products to market, industry and show news aplenty. So I invite you to sit back, grab a mug of mulled wine and enjoy our taste of all of the above, alongside a sneak peek at what’s to come in jewellery, shoes, wallets, purses and belts for the months ahead… Undoubtedly, your shelves will be adorned with all the wonderful product sourced earlier in the year at the fabulous array of shows we’ve been treated to, ready and waiting for the eager festive shopper to kickstart the season. EDITOR Louise Prance +44 (0)1376 535 613 louisep@attireaccessories.com MARKETING MANAGER Michael Richards +44 (0)1376 514 000 ACCOUNT MANAGER Katie Taylor +44 (0)1376 535 600 PRODUCTION MANAGER Scott Brothwell +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@attireaccessories.com SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Chloe Edey, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor, Sarah Young PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Charlotte Potter Editor Louise Prance WEB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Stuart Weatherley SUBSCRIPTIONS Beth Varney +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing Limited Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP www.attireaccessories.com Attire Accessories is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Limited. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for 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. ISSN 1758-0919 EDITOR’S LETTER @AttireAccessories @AttireAccessories @AttireAccMag @AttireAccMag ATT I RE ACCESSOR I ES