3 Looking ahead Another year over and what a 12 months! While consumers get their head around soaring costs and an uncertain future, the accessories industry has remained steadfast in its offering in order to give shoppers a spot of light relief in what has otherwise been a turbulent financial year. The lipstick effect certainly applies to the fashion world, and small pick-me-up, feel-good items such as fashion accessories still factor highly on a consumer’s spend list. To this end, this issue we are focusing on putting your best foot forward, literally. Check out our round-up of some of the best footwear on the market. Likewise, wallets and purses never go out of fashion and are great, smaller in-store pick-up products to stock. We also head over to Harrogate to give the lowdown on what’s to come during Harrogate Fashion Week. Don’t forget to also check out the industry news pages as well as our new product round-up. Thank you for all your continued support over the last 12 months – we can’t wait to continue sharing what the industry has to offer over the next year and beyond! Editor Louise Prance @AttireAccessories @AttireAccessories @AttireAccMag www.attireaccessories.com On the cover TwirlySkirts www.twirlyskirts.uk EDITOR LOVES The popular Equilibrium Fashion Accessories Collection from Joe Davies has a wide selection of men’s wallets and ladies’ purses to offer. With ladies purses available in an array of sizes, styles and colours, and each piece comes complete with a branded Equilibrium gift box, what’s not to love! www.joedavies.co.uk 95 EDITOR’S LETTER 97 INDUSTRY NEWS All the latest from the world of accessories 101 BRAND SPANKING NEW Latest launches and brand-new products 103 HARROGATE FASHION WEEK Find out all the must-have details at Harrogate Fashion Week 105 JUST AROUND THE CORNER PREVIEW Discover more than 300 new and returning brands from Womenswear, Menswear, Footwear, Accessories and Sustainable at Just Around The Corner show 109 COMPANY PROFILE Alexander Thurlow 114 BEST FOOT FORWARD Shoes and trends for the year ahead 117 SMALL CHANGE Wallets and purses to stock 121 UP & COMING Lucy Bayliss launched her TwirlySkirts business after spotting a gap in the market for children’s dresses with a big twirl. With accessories and adult dresses to come, this is a new business with a big future… 125 RETAILER INTERVIEW Prior is a not-for-profit independent shop and workshop space in Bristol Founded by Beck Prior. Here, she tells us about the shop’s ethos and offering 128 JARC INTERVIEW Fast-growing fashion trade event Just Around The Corner organisers share more about what’s at the two shows in 2023… 130 BLOG In times of austerity, its more important than ever for independent retailers to work on building a community, both offline and online. Louise Prance looks at how to make your valued shoppers feel appreciated… CONTENTS
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