Attire Accessories - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 77)

SCOOP INTERNATIONAL 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 Contemporary womenswear show Scoop is internationally renowned for its exclusive presentation and expertly put-together edit of fashion designers and labels from Britain and the rest of the world, many of whom select the show as their launch pad. Scoop welcomes premium department stores from across the globe, including Harvey Nichols, Brown Thomas, John Lewis, Voisins, Galeries Lafayette, Beymen and Le Bon Marche, as well as independent boutiques such as Aria Boutique, Found, Iris Fashion, Jules B and Sue Parkinson. Karen Radley, founder and managing director of Scoop, says, “I am extremely proud to offer an inspiring platform for designers to launch and showcase their new collections in London. Scoop is a wonderful show and offers leading retailers a beautifully curated edit of the very best new designer collections.” With an impressive lineup of the finest premium collections, Scoop is famed for its distinctive aesthetic. Carefully bringing together more than 250 designer labels around outstanding works of contemporary art, Scoop offers visitors a rare and bespoke buying environment in which to discover a host of the new season collections from brands such as Hayley Menzies, Goat, Wyse London, Izipizi and Chie Mihara, as well as exciting designer labels Transit, Leather’s Valley, Untitled Barcelona and Angela Caputi. Who: Scoop International, scoop-international.com Where: Saatchi Gallery, London When: 21 st – 23 rd July, 2019 Louise Prance, editor of Attire Accessories, talks about her Scoop experience: As show season takes hold, it can be daunting to know which one to attend. Well, let me tell you, clear a space in the diary for Scoop. Held on the same days as Pure London, it’s easy to go to both, with the show organisers making it even easier, with taxis waiting outside to ferry you between the two. Located at the Saatchi Gallery, there is no finer setting to go about your buying business, and as soon as you enter the doors, you can feel the fashion oozing out of every nook and cranny of the building. Scoop felt like a break from the norm for me, with lots of exhibitors there that aren’t often seen at the other shows, and it was refreshing. A lot of the product on show may be of a higher price point, but there are a wide range of brands exhibiting – and the fashion accessories were a delightful showcase of the trend-led, artistic, free-thinking goods our industry has to offer. So if you fancy opting for something off the beaten track, as well as getting a taste for some classic, en vogue and out-there pieces, visiting Scoop is a must. Plus, there’s that glass of wine waiting for you on King’s Road after. What’s not to love?