Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 79)

ATTIRE TALK 65 ATTIRE TALK We put the spotlight on the companies making their marks on the fashion accessories industry, finding out how they got to where they are today Dream Choice Jewelry pg 67 Editor says: Changing jobs is scary, let alone a move into a completely new industry, which is why Dream Choice founder Swapna Pinnamaneni’s leap from the software market to jewellery making is all the more impressive. Her story is inspiring, and the product beautiful. Chelsea Noir pg 74 Editor says: Chelsea Noir’s collection belies its relative infancy in the handbag market. Handmade and British-created, the company is keen to develop a positive relationship with manufacturers in order to uphold its high standard of production – and it shows. Unisa pg 70 Editor says: I have featured Unisa shoes for a long time, and for good reason. The footwear options are on-trend, classic and fashion-forward all at the same time. So it was a pleasure to read about the company’s Spanish beginnings and evolution into a global brand. Soul Analyse pg 79 Editor says: Marketing itself as a “self-help organisation,” I met Soul Analyse founder Stephanie Dunleavy at a recent show and was instantly inspired by her desire to create a lifestyle brand, with the company’s affirmation bracelets being an extension of this mission. The Dressing Room pg 83 Editor says: I’ve known about St Albans-based fashion retailer The Dressing Room for some time so was eager to learn about its story. Owner Deryane Tadd tells me about how she knows her customer inside and out and how hair accessories are so in right now.