Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 79)

INDUSTRY NEWS 13 LUCY QUARTERMAINE RECEIVES TWO AWARDS AT INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY LONDON Lucy Quartermaine is celebrating achieving two awards at International Jewellery London (IJL) 2019. The company won International Jeweller of the Year at an awards ceremony held at Olympia, London, as well as Designer of the Year 2019 at a prestigious awards ceremony with Professional Jeweller. Lucy said, ‘To win two awards in one weekend was an absolute honour and accolade in my career as a designer. Achieving International Jeweller of the Year was an amazing achievement but to then go on and win Designer of the Year 2019 just topped off the whole show for me. As a team we are elated and feel so privileged to achieve two such prestigious titles.” Visit lucyqdesigns.co.uk CLASSIC CANES LAUNCES NEW EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS Walking cane specialist Classic Canes has launched a collection of adjustable walking sticks and folding canes in a range of exclusive new patterns. The Derby-handled canes will feature colourful Animal Friends patterns including cats, flamingoes and butterflies. The new folding canes will be available in ‘contemporary chic’ patterns of skulls, bats at night and swallows. Managing director Charlotte Gillan says, “Fashions change in walking sticks as with most accessories and it is important Classic Canes remains at the forefront of walking stick design. “Younger walking stick users are demanding more contemporary patterns, often with a sense of fun to them, and it is important that our stockists have products to offer that are different to the standard walking stick patterns seen everywhere. Visit classiccanes.co.uk “We have designed patterns that people will find charming and enjoy giving as gifts as well as adding to their own cane collections. A stylish cane is a great morale boost and something no walking stick user should have to be without.”