Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 79)

4 67 A dream come true Moving into the jewellery-making business from the software world wasn’t easy for Dream Choice founder Swapna Pinnamaneni, but it’s clear it was a leap worth taking… 70 A seventies evolution Spanish footwear brand Unisa has developed into an industry stalwart, with founder Antonio Porta still at the helm overseeing the company’s global success, says Sam Hunt 74 Growth ambitions Meena Bhambra, founder of bag company Chelsea Noir, tells Louise Prance about the company’s rise from her initial designs and her ambitious plans for the future 79 Heart and soul It’s no secret that consumers love brands with a story, and having started as an online blog, affirmation company Soul Analyse’s launch into jewellery is an interesting one… 83 All dressed up Deryane Tadd, owner of St Albans-based The Dressing Room, tells Louise Prance that a mixture of trend-watching and number-crunching spells business success for this fashion retailer PROFILES 74 Cover image courtesy of Caliz London, calizexportation.com See us at Giving & Living Exeter Hall A Stand 505 12 th - 15 th January & Spring Fair Birmingham Hall 1 Stand H18 2 nd - 6 th February 7 Howard Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN 1 3 TR Tel: 01273 776415 Email: info@talbotfashions.com www. talbot fashions .com Call now for our catalogue or place your order online at: www.talbotfashions.com Minimum order just £25 (Ex VAT & P&P) By Talbot Fashions Beautiful Natural Paua shell Est. 1980