107 Bulking up The fashion accessories market is vast and widespread, with buyers and boutique owners having a plethora of product to choose from to create an eye-catching and lucrative in-store offering. To this end, we’ve bumped up the amount of features in Attire Accessories in order to bring you the most vast and varied showcase of what the industry greats have created and to get your order books filled up! With a jewellery focus we look at classic silver items and, as the weather starts to switch to cooler months, we also turn our attention to hats, gloves & scarves that are sure to be snapped up as winter draw in. We love nothing more than a bright and funky wardrobe, so on page 11 we highlight some funky pattern and print products. And, as ever, we’re excited to attend some wonderful shows. Check out our Top Drawer focus on page 8! Enjoy the issue, Editor Louise Prance @AttireAccessories @AttireAccessories @AttireAccMag www.attireaccessories.com EDITOR LOVES Ready to stock your shelves with fashion accessories for the winter months? Heather Fashions offers a stylish twist on the traditional hat, which will see consumers clamouring to snap up this gorgeous gift. www.heather-fashions.com 4 INDUSTRY NEWS All the latest from the world of accessories 7 BRAND SPANKING NEW Latest launches and brand-new products 8 PRODUCT DISCOVERY A destination for product discovery, sourcing, networking and learning, Top Drawer A/W23 is set to inspire professional buyers and store owners 11 DRAMATIC DESIGN Looking to liven up your in-store product offering? This eye-catching array of accessories in patterns and prints will do just that.. 13 SHINE ON SILVER Silver jewellery continues to compete with its gold counterpart for the most soughtafter jewellery option from consumers. Check out this array of beautiful options 17 COMPANY PROFILE Find out more about Eastern Counties Leather’s journey 20 CHRISTMAS GIFTING Get equipped for the golden quarter with the prime Christmas buying opportunity Top Drawer presents, offering accessories and lifestyle gifts galore 23 COSY CLOTHING As we look ahead to the winter months, it’s the perfect time to stock up on hats, gloves and scarves… 26 BLOG Do you worry about your employees’ use of social media? Guest blogger Sue Tumelty from Hr Dept looks at the benefits of implementing a social media policy CONTENTS
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