Attire Accessories - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 75)

ATTIRE TALK 53 ATTIRE TALK We put the spotlight on the companies making their marks on the fashion accessories industry, finding out how they got to where they are today Brit-Stitch pg 54 Editor says: I love a brand with a story, one that has proved its mettle in many tough economic climates, and this is Brit-Stitch in a nutshell. The company gives us an insight into what it takes to become an industry stalwart in these fast-paced times. Alice Acreman Silks pg 63 Editor says: With slow fashion being a core principle of the Alice Acreman Silks brand, it immediately piqued my interest. Read Alice’s inspirational story on how she went from being a frustrated employee working in the U.S. to becoming a creative sustainable brand owner. Taylor Morris pg 59 Editor says: Taylor Morris is the new designer sunglasses brand on the block. And the company’s rising-star status has little to do with celebrity co-founder Hugo Taylor’s fame and everything to do with the quality, bohemian-cool product offering. They’re on my summer wish list for sure. Spill The Tea pg 67 Editor says: A breath of fresh air in the sea of trend-led accessories offerings, new vegan brand Spill The Tea’s playful nod to teen subcultures of decades gone by give this company a distinctive edge. Check out our interview with the co-founders for more on the company’s interesting back story.