Attire Accessories - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 81)

9 D espite having been in publishing for 16 years and, I’d like to think, being an expert in my field, there are still times I have those all-consuming, ‘what am I doing here?’ moments. It’s a feeling to which I think we can all relate and, actually, has it’s own name – the dreaded Imposter Syndrome. Having listened to a recent talk by Holly Cooper, founder of Not On The High Street, I discuss this in more detail over on my blog on page 90. And it’s not the only big topic we’re tackling this issue; as ever we have business advice galore. Dids Macdonald, CEO of ACID, looks at the myriad problems related to cyber-crime, while Martin McTague, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), discusses how small businesses can survive on the high street while at the same time embracing the many benefits of online. Check it out on page 20. As always, I’m showcasing the best of what’s on the market, and we have a stellar line up for you in our Clutch Bags, Summer Shoes, Leather, Beach and Eyewear features. We also shine the spotlight on BCTF and INDX Accessories shows. I think it’s time for a coffee break, don’t you! Enjoy the issue, EDITOR Louise Prance +44 (0)1376 535 613 louisep@attireaccessories.com ACCOUNT MANAGER Lauren Wright +44 (0)1376 535 600 EDITORIAL MANAGER Danielle Harvey 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