Attire Accessories - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 77)

CONTENTS 5 CONTENTS FEATURES 23 ACID In the first of a two-part series, Dids Macdonald examines why IP matters 81 A head for heights Hats and fascinators for all occasions 109 Fly me to the moon Whether it’s an overnighter at Soho Farmhouse or a weekend break in Nice, your customers will love this selection of holdalls 113 Bridal accessories Leading suppliers reveal the hottest market trends to help you make informed buying decisions 119 Cash facts Dave Stallon, commercial director at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), looks at the changing payment landscape 125 On the web We take a look at what’s happening on social media and chat to byEloise London about its online presence 126 TH March Neil McFarlane, chartered insurance broker and CEO of TH March, explains how sharing a holiday selfie could open the door to criminals 129 Mind does matter In a one-off guest blog, editor of Attire Accessories sister title Attire Bridal Demelza Rayner discusses wellbeing in the workplace and how supporting your own and your employees’ needs can benefit your business REGULARS 9 Editor’s letter What to look out for in this issue 11 Industry news Get the lowdown on the latest happenings in accessories retail 16 On with the show Trade show news, dates and developments 19 Competition Win products worth £880RRP, courtesy of Boing Jewellery 20 Brand spanking new The hottest new products to hit the market 19 29 Date night An industry favourite, this year’s Home & Gift show has exciting new initiatives such as Match, which aims to introduce the best suppliers to the relevant retailers 47 Fashion, darling HOMI Fashion & Jewels is set to take place in September – check out our show preview to see what’s coming up 49 New beginnings With a new event director at the helm, Moda 2019 looks set to be the show’s best offering yet 61 Pure gold Not one to rest on its laurels, Pure London is due to showcase a bolstered offering, with new accessories brands aplenty available to view at the show 71 All that sparkles We take a first look at what will be on offer at International Jewellery London this year 73 A work of art Scoop International once again takes place at the inimitable Saatchi Gallery, where buyers head to discover an array of distinctive and quality products that are perfect for accessory boutiques and stores 78 Fashion Focus Harrogate Fashion Week promises to be an essential buying date on the calendar SHOWS