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Attire Accessories is a bi-monthly trade magazine aimed at professional fashion accessories buyers, dealing in clothes, fashion, accessories, jewellery and shoes

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Attire Accessories magazine - Issue 81 - March/April 2020

Latest issue of Attire Accessories magazine is available now

In this issue:

  • INDX preview
  • British Craft Trade Fair
  • Beach accessories
  • Clutch bags
  • Women's jewellery
  • Leather accessories
  • Eyewear
Elizabeth Dickens
Miss Milly
Brandwell Irl Ltd
Monica Vinader selects EdApp to transform retail training

Monica Vinader selects EdApp to transform retail training

Jewellery brand Monica Vinader has announced it is joining other leading retail brands...

Home & Gift postponed – set to return for 60th anniversary show in 2021

Home & Gift postponed – set to return for 60th anniversary show in 2021

The organisers of Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2020 has announced the show...

From the editor

Louise Prance-Miles, Editor

Don't doubt yourself

Despite having been in publishing for 16 years and, I’d like to think, being an expert in my field, there are still times I have those all-consuming, ‘what am I doing here?’ moments. It’s a feeling to which I think we can all relate and, actually, has its own name – the dreaded Imposter Syndrome. Having listened to a recent talk by Holly Cooper, Founder of Not On The High Street, I discuss this in more detail over on my blog on page 90. 

And it’s not the only big topic we’re tackling this issue; as ever we have business advice galore. Dids Macdonald, CEO of ACID, looks at the myriad of problems related to cyber-crime, while Martin McTague, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), discusses how small businesses can survive on the high street while at the same time embrace the many benefits of online. Check it out on page 20. 

As always, I’m showcasing the best of what’s on the market, and we have a stellar line up for you in our Clutch Bags, Summer Shoes, Leather, Beach and Eyewear features. We also shine the spotlight on BCTF and INDX Accessories shows. 

I think it’s time for a coffee break, don’t you! 

Louise Prance-Miles, Editor

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Summer IS ON ITS way… I repeat: SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY. OK, so we're not there just yet, but now's very much the time to stock up on the goods your customers will want to buy when they first get the hint of the warmer weather. My money's on this Initially London Large Maine Boat Toat – made of heavy-weight boating canvas, it has a zip closure to keep contents secure.

 

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Readers' Poll

What does your quarantine work attire consist of?

Professional - Zoom meetings all day
 
Professional top, pyjama bottoms - Zoom can only see my top half!
 
Athleisure - keeping it casual but acceptable
 
Pyjamas - all day every day.
 

Previous Poll Results

Here's the results of our previous poll where we asked...Do you think your business will be affected by the recent Coronavirus outbreak?

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