Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 79)

INDUSTRY NEWS 9 Industry news Find out about all the latest from the fashion accessories industry in our regular news roundup BOUTIQUE STAR AWARDS HONOURS INDUSTRY LEADING INDEPENDENT FASHION RETAILERS AND BRANDS The inaugural Boutique Star Awards has honoured the industry’s leading independent fashion retailers and brands. Held at the The Deck, inside London’s National Theatre, there were 12 categories including the British Brand of the Year and Lifetime Achievement. Some of the biggest winners included Derbyshire indie group Young Ideas, which won a total of three accolades for Womenswear Independent of the Year and Independent Group of the Year while countrywear specialist Henmores was named Multi-Channel Independent of the Year. Danish footwear designer Lofina won International Brand of the Year while James Lakeland achieved the Lifetime Achieved award. SCOTT WALKER ASSUMES CHAIRMAN ROLE FOR EDINBURGH ASSAY OFFICE The Edinburgh Assay Office has announced that Scott Walter, chief executive and master, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Convention on the Control & Marking of Articles of Precious Metals (CCMAPM). Scott has recently completed a five- year term as chairman of the International Association of Assay Offices, which culminated in its merger with the CCMAPM, and has held previous roles within the Convention, sitting on the Standing Technical committee and the Vision and Strategy Working group. Mr Walter said, “The hallmarking convention was a bold and ambitious project when it was founded in the 1970s and I am delighted to be taking up the role of chairman. Since its inception, the hallmarking convention has continued to provide certainty for manufacturers and retailers ever since by giving them the confidence and stability that is essential when trading across different countries. “As we face the unknowns of a post- Brexit regulatory framework, the convention provides both continuity and certainty for both importers and exporters. As an industry, we are fortunate to have an established trade treaty in place and its importance, in that respect, cannot be understated.” Visit edinburghassayoffice.co.uk ITE GROUP PLC REBRANDS TO HYVE GROUP PLC  ITE Group, owners of the UK’s leading trade shows such as Spring Fair, Autumn Fair, Pure London, Jacket Required, Moda and Scoop, has announced a change of name and new brand identity to Hyve Group plc. The rebrand reflects the evolution of the Group’s business resulting from its Transformation and Growth programme (TAG) announced in May 2017, which is now nearing completion. The Group’s vision, enabled through the TAG programme, is to create the world’s leading portfolio of content-driven, must-attend events delivering an outstanding experience and ROI for customers. Through the TAG investment, the business has built a dynamic scalable platform, improved processes and enhanced systems, and completed the acquisition of Ascential Events last year. Martin Arnold, Hyve Group Fashion Portfolio Director, says, “We have a very clear vision and strategy, and the right people in place to deliver it. Creating a new identity for the Group enables us to reflect on everything that has been achieved so far and to look confidently ahead to a future as one of the world’s leading event organisers. The Hyve Fashion Portfolio will benefit from the global centralised operating systems designed to deliver the best experience and ROI, while ensuring they maintain their market-leading individuality and passion.” Unveiling Hyve Group plc, Mark Shashoua, CEO, said, “We launch our new brand identity, Hyve, to move us into the future, with a clear vision, well defined strategy and a renewed energy. We have transformed the Group into a next generation global events business, and our new name is a better reflection of who we are now and captures our ambitions for our future. Visit hyve.group