Attire Accessories - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 75)

6 54 The test of time From a milkman’s cash bag to on-trend festival offerings, Bek Brooks of Brit-Stitch tells of the company’s longstanding success 59 Eyes on the prize Hugo Taylor, co-founder of up-and-coming British eyewear brand Taylor Morris, talks us through the company’s inception and why he has global domination in his sights 63 Sustainable silks Alice Acreman, namesake of her Alice Acreman Silks brand, tells us how her range of sustainable silk scarves is continually evolving and how its environmental footprint is a core consideration 67 Youthful irreverence The latest clothing and accessories brand to hit the scene, Spill The Tea is different to the norm. Co-founder Toby Benjamin explains the vegan-friendly brand’s ’80s and ’90s teen subculture inspiration and celebration of individuality PROFILES 54 Cover image courtesy of Sence Copenhagen Digitalisation has enabled the fashion industry to expand and evolve quickly, bringing new technology and innovative design processes. YKK Digital technology enables buyers to design every detail of the zipper, creating fashion excellence in an innovative and modern way. YKK Prifa ® is a zipper with colourful inkjet printed on the tape or/and elements, which can be personalised by using logos, patterns, and gradations, to ensure that even the smallest detail of a garment reflects the brand’s vision. Prifa ® enables creativity in luxury luggage and garment design. Fashion designers can create their own individual designs using any design software, bringing originality to their design. YKK’s Prifa ® customisable zipper can be incorporated into a number applications and designed items, including luggage, jackets, sport wear, casual wear clothing and shoes. The choice of fastening product has the potential to enhance to any accessory or garment, adding creativity to a piece. YKK continues to innovate new technology and collections to serve the global fashion industry. 154 COMMERCIAL STREET, SHOREDITCH, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, E1 6NU YKK PRESENTS PERSONALISED PRIFA ® PRINTED ZIPPER /ykklondonshowroom /ykk-london-showroom /ykkeurope ykklondonshowroom.com