Attire Accessories - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 76)

CONTENTS 7 CONTENTS FEATURES 27 A classic case Stand the test of time with these dreamy gold and silver jewellery options 35 Man about town Men’s accessories to stock 39 Party people Celebrate in style with these pick-up items 43 Arm candy Roundup of handbag styles 47 How to succeed on the high street Dave Stallon, commercial director at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), discusses how small businesses are integral to the fabric of a community 70 ACID Image ownership is a complex minefield. Dids Macdonald explains the rules 86 TH March Neil McFarlane, chartered insurance broker and CEO of TH March, discusses why insurance is imperative for new small business start-ups 89 Time check On-trend watch roundup REGULARS 11 Editor’s letter What to look out for in this issue 12 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 £500 RRP, courtesy of Cavendish French 23 Brand spanking new The hottest new products to hit the market 95 Web watch Attire Accessories is at the heart of the online accessories community. Here’s a quick update on what’s been happening… 99 Keeping in touch Holly Daulby MD of Honest Communications offers her advice on how to keep customers up to date between trade shows 101 Driving sales Emily Relph from SME Loans discusses how to improve traffic to your website 106 Keep calm and carry on Louise Prance looks at Brexit and how the industry is handling the uncertain times 21 74 Fashion focus Harrogate Fashion Week promises to be an essential buying date on the calendar 79 Manufacturing capabilities The June edition of Fashion SVP continues to offer buyers sourcing, networking and buying opportunities aplenty 84 Green ideals Alongside its usual myriad buying opportunities, Pure London’s February event held sustainability at its core, with many fashion shows and talks focused on this concept SHOWS