Attire Accessories - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 74)

CONTENTS 5 CONTENTS FEATURES 77 A place in the sun Footwear for the summer months 80 ACID Dids Macdonald discusses post-Brexit intellectual property rights 109 Web watch Attire Accessories is at the heart of the online accessories community. Here’s a quick update on what’s been happening… 110 TH March Neil Macfarlane, chartered insurance broker and CEO of TH March, answers questions about exhibition insurance 113 Speech therapy David Fairhurst gives us a crash course in voice search engine optimisation 116 Fly me to the moon Essential travel accessories 122 Aisle style Louise Prance gets to grips with just why trade shows are so important for your business – and how wine and cake can help with the long days… REGULARS 9 Editor’s letter What to look out for in this issue 10 Industry news Get the lowdown on the latest happenings in accessories retail 18 On with the show Trade show news, dates and developments 21 Competition Win products worth £888 RRP, courtesy of Owen Barry 23 Brand spanking new The hottest new products to hit the market 73 31 Big is beautiful Louise Prance looks at how you can make Spring Fair 2019 work for your business 43 Fashion foot forward Pure London is the go-to buying location for the fashion trade, with a host of trend-led brands showcasing their wares 53 This Is Me Moda’s This Is Me theme aims to celebrate real people, with the topic set to run across all sectors of the show 60 Artisan futures Experience all the latest industry trends and worldwide developments firsthand at Ambiente, located in beautiful Frankfurt 63 A sparkling start Jewellery & Watch is back at NEC Birmingham, with a host of exhibitors in the specialist jewellery sector. Here we preview what to expect from the Spring Fair co-located show 70 A work of art Scoop International offers visitors a curated collection of brands located within the stunning Saatchi Gallery 73 Global appeal With the 2019 London Fashion Week fast approaching, we look back at the success of September’s programme SHOWS