Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 79)

CONTENTS 3 CONTENTS FEATURES 23 Money matters The industry’s much-loved brands showcase their wallet and purse offerings 27 Flood risk As we bed in for winter, its time to start thinking about managing your flood risk, as Neil McFarlane, chartered insurance broker and CEO of TH March tells us 57 Best foot forward On trend shoe styles 61 Green fashion Sustainable and ethically-produced products are in high demand across all industries, including fashion. Here, Louise Prance chats to accessory companies with an eco-edge that are ahead of the trend 87 Hold up Belts are having a moment. Whether it’s a waist belt to jazz up a midi dress or a western-style for high waisted jeans, there’s something for everyone 90 The B-word Dids Macdonald, CEO of Anti Copying in Design (ACID) talks Brexit, intellectual property and No Deal! 93 Bags of style Bag Clasps Ltd supplies everything accessories enthusiasts need to get started. Owner Julie Reid tells us what’s in stock 94 Internet security Martin McTague, FSB chairman of policy and advocacy, looks at the rise and rise of cybercrime, and who should be helping tackle it 98 Future proofing fashion With second-hand clothes sales said to be on course to outpace fast fashion within a matter of years, Louise Prance looks at what can we do to help the environment while also future-proofing our industry REGULARS 7 Editor’s letter What to look out for this issue 9 Industry news Trade show news, dates and developments 14 On with the show Trade show news, dates and developments 19 Competition Win products worth £500RRP, courtesy of Earth Squared 20 Brand spanking new The hottest new products to hit the market 49 33 Top Drawer One of the first buying events for 2020, Top Drawer offers visitors brand new products, retail clinics and networking prospects galore 39 Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring looks set to be a successful buying event with a focus on new design talent and established brands 47 Who’s Next The latest edition of Who’s Next was a hotbed of accessory inspiration, with the launch of the new Impact section focusing on sustainable fashion 49 Harrogate Fashion Week Harrogate Fashion Week sees strong sales for January 2020 53 Fashion SVP Fashion SVP returns to Olympia where it promises to give visitors the opportunity to meet producers, develop their business strategies and the change to source up-to-date knowledge about the industry 55 International Jewellery London International Jewellery London (IJL) 2019 upheld its standard as the jewellery show to attend, focusing on business, education and networking SHOWS