Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 79)

7 A nd just like that, we’re at the last issue of the year. If you’re anything like me, you’ll feel like you’ve only just taken the decorations down from Christmas 2018, yet here we are again. Not only does this issue officially signal the start of the festive season, but it also marks two years of my editorship of this fabulous magazine, and I truly love being part of such a wonderful, supportive industry. What I have noticed over the past couple of years is that not only do we fly the flag for ourselves, but you lovely lot are increasingly showcasing your desire to create and stock ethical products that look fabulous but are also socially conscious, environmentally aware and ethically made too. And as consumers increasingly look to the backstory of their purchases, in my opinion, it’s a must-have business strategy. Check out my roundup of some of the best ethical brands in the market on page 61 and my view on how some people could see sustainable, second-hand fashion as a threat to their business (hint: it’s not!) on page 98. All that’s left to say from me is to have a very happy, profitable and merry Christmas! Here’s to mulled wine and mince pies. See you next year! EDITOR Louise Prance +44 (0)1376 535 613 louisep@attireaccessories.com SUB EDITOR Cal Gildart +44 (0)1376 535 613 ACCOUNT MANAGER Lauren Wright +44 (0)1376 535 600 PRODUCTION MANAGER Scott Brothwell +44 (0)1376 535 616 GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Sarah Hill, Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor, Sarah Young PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Lorna Butcher artwork@attireaccessories.com Editor Louise Prance WEB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Stuart Weatherley DIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR Katie Laley +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP attireaccessories.com Attire Accessories is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Attire Accessories is published six times a year. ISSN 1758-0919 EDITOR’S LETTER @AttireAccessories @AttireAccessories @AttireAccMag ATT I RE ACCESSOR I ES You lovely lot are increasingly showcasing your desire to create ethical products that not only look fabulous but are also socially conscious, environmentally aware and ethically made too.