Attire Accessories - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 76)

12 Industry news Find out about all the latest from the fashion accessories industry in our regular news roundup BTAA LAUNCHES FASHION ACCESSORY OF THE YEAR AWARDS The BTAA has launched the fifth round of its Fashion Accessory of the Year awards to celebrate innovation in fashion, accessories, luggage and leather goods, and it has expanded its judging panel. Categories include Fashion Accessory, Fashion Handbag, Fashion Jewellery, Luggage & Travel, Made in Britain and Small Leather Goods. As well as expanding the panel, the BTAA has added a shortlist to its judging process. Members and non-members are able to enter, with the BTAA handing out the awards at a special ceremony at Autumn Fair. Get in touch with the BTAA at btaa.org.uk SIGNET RINGS SALES SOAR, SAYS DOMINO Domino Jewellery has increased its signet ring offering following a surge in demand for the products since the launch of its wedding ring collection in January. The Birmingham-based manufacturer has witnessed strong sales among male and female consumers, with sales director Andrew Solitt and his team also noticing increased appetite from retailers for the new signet range. Andrew said, “Signet rings have always been a popular, classic piece of jewellery, but we have seen an increase in consumer interest as the trend has grown over recent years. It’s particularly encouraging to see retailers and consumers embrace a variety of styles, as well as appetite from both male and female consumers. “We have seen an uplift of more than 40 per cent in the first two months since launching our new, improved range. Another area that has been very positively received by our retailers is our engraving service, with a choice of laser, hand and seal engraving available to further personalise our pieces.” Visit dominojewellery.com