Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 79)

SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR SPRING 43 Earth Squared, +44 (0)1620 892 289, fairtradewholesale.co.uk The new Spring/Summer collection from Earth Squared will be on show at Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring. An ethical accessory’s brand, Earth Squared will have on display a range of gorgeous new styles in a soft summery palette for the warmer months. Highlights to look out for include new tweeds in three attractive colours with a bright and breezy feel. The range includes new styles and old favourites with some quirky additions, which will appeal to those looking for something a little bit different with a tweedy twist. Oil cloths are growing in popularity right now and staple designs have been updated with four new colourways on offer. The brand will feature a stunning new colour selection including greys, powder blue and mustard in favourite styles such as back packs, messenger bags and totes. Best-selling applique animal products have been updated for the new season with tweed or plain wool backgrounds and a selection of adorable furry friends. Stand A70 Opticaid, +44 (0)113 239 1400 , opticaid.net The home of quality ready reading glasses, sunglasses and overglasses, Opticaid has collaborated with Scottish I Like Birds brand and designer Stuart Cox to create a range of eight premium ready reading glasses with matching cases. Gillian Marchbank, Opticaid buyer, says, “We started with over 200 variations and have ended up with eight frames and designs but we think we’ve got something for everyone. The range appeals to those who already love the I like bird brand, or those who need a pair of really cool or slightly quirky readers. “This is our first licensing venture and Stuart held our hand through the whole process. It really is a true collaboration between the brand and our business.” Each design is gift boxed, comes in six reading strengths and has an RRP of £23. Stock and retail display units are available from November 19. The team will also launch its new I Like Bird RFID blocking credit card wallets at the same time. The wallets protect contactless credit cards from been remotely scanned by fraudsters. They make great gifts, retail at only £7 and feature the brand’s bestselling designs. Stand F19 Jenna McDonald Jewellery, jennamcdonaldjewellery.com Stand LG18a Leather Guild, leatherguild.co.uk Stand A34 Swifty Bell Designs, swiftybelldesigns.com Stand CG58