Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - Page number 123 - July/August 2021

HARROGATE FASHION WEEK PREVIEW 123 Harrogate Fashion Week opens its doors once more to showcase a plethora of fashion and accessories brands Harrogate Fashion Week is set to open at 9.30am on Sunday 1 st August at the Harrogate Convention Centre right in the heart of the town. Being the only womenswear trade show to be held during the summer months it is expected to be attended by many of the independent boutiques and stores. The exhibition will last for two days and will showcase S/S 2022 collections from brands including Ella Boo, Sahara, Jayley, Lily & Me, John Charles, Veromia, Claire Desjardins and Gabriela Sanchez, with Carol C Collections showcasing her brands including Foil, Orientique, Oopera and Tirelli. New brands to the show this season include Teresa Ripoli, Luis Civit, Beaumont Organics, Kiraku and Rupert & Buckley. Footwear brands already reserved are Legero, Caprice and Lunar plus hats from Snoxell & Gwyther and The Niche Collection. A great list of brands have already confirmed their attendance and it is growing each day. By August it’s expected to have over 100 collections exhibiting, so there will be something for every independent boutique, store and e-commerce retailer. The beautiful spa town of Harrogate is easy to travel to by rail or car, check out the website for more details. Special rates have been negotiated for exhibitors and buyers at The Hotel St George and Crown Plaza all within walking distance of the venue – so why not treat yourself and make a break of it! Join the HFW team and the exhibitors for the drinks party on the Sunday night to celebrate the first day of the show and a toast to the industry for sustaining this most difficult year. Tickets are also available for the exhibition dinner party so you can continue to socialise and meet up with friends and work colleagues. HEAD TO HARROGATE IN BRIEF When: 1-2 August, 2021, 9.30-6pm and 9.30-5pm Where: Harrogate Convention Centre Details: www.harrogatefashionweek.com