Attire Accessories - Seo/Oct 2019 (Issue 78)

CONTENTS 3 CONTENTS FEATURES 20 Winter warmers Our pick of the perfect hats, gloves and scarves for the colder months 25 ACID In the second of a two-part series, Dids Macdonald examines why IP matters 77 Late payments Dave Stallon, commercial director at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), looks at the effects late payments have on businesses 81 Well heeled Boots for every occasion 112 Wet, wet, wet Ideal accessories for the wetter months 114 TH March Neil McFarlane, chartered insurance broker and CEO of TH March, explains the importance of educating staff on the threat of cyberattacks 120 On the web KD Media marketing manager Michael Richards discusses the power of social media 122 The discounting dilemma Louise Prance looks at the pros and cons of discounting and whether there’s a way to bolster December sales in the face of Black Friday and Cyber Monday REGULARS 7 Editor’s letter What to look out for this issue 9 Industry news Get the lowdown on the latest happenings in accessories retail 14 On with the show Trade shows, news, dates and developments 17 Competition Win watches worth £500RRP, courtesy of Elliot Brown Watches 18 Brand spanking new The hottest products to hit the market 112 31 Shopper’s delight With a new layout and exciting up-and-coming brands to visit, Autumn Fair has upped its game for the September show 43 Diamonds are a girl’s best friend Whether you’re after fine jewellery, on-trend fashion pieces or a bit of both, International Jewellery London is the place to browse and buy 51 Trend predictions There’s no better setting to discover what’s to come in fashion for the year ahead than London Fashion Week 55 Two for the price of one Top Drawer Autumn will see the inclusion of Pulse for the first time, with the bolstered offering set to make it the show’s biggest event to date 69 Buyers’ haven INDX Accessories looks set to once again present a diverse and varied product offering and is a must-visit show on the buying calendar SHOWS 51