Industry news Find out about all the latest from the fashion accessories industry in our regular news roundup OWEN BARRY LAUNCHES WHOLESALE TRADE WEBSITE Owen Barry has recently launched a wholesale website. The company has designed the trade side exclusively for its valued customers, making it easy and convenient to use anywhere and anytime. Once signed up, you will be able to see offers, new season collections, new colours, prices, real stock availability, forward ordering, tracking orders, and overall ease of use. Showcasing sheepskin, leather and cowhide interiors, handbags, outerwear, and accessories. Owen Barry Ltd, is a renowned manufacturer based in Street, Somerset, celebrating 75 years of heritage, craftsmanship, and commitment to sustainable practices. Founded by Owen Barry in 1948, the company has remained a beacon of quality and tradition in the sheepskin, leather, and cowhide industry. www.owenbarry.com/trade THE ROCK HOUND SHORTLISTED FOR CREATIVE JEWELLERY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR Susi Smither, Founder of The Rock Hound, has been announced as shortlisted among six other designers for the prestigious title of Creative Jewellery Designer of The Year at the UK Jewellery Awards Shortlist Party. This is the second time Susi has been shortlisted and she went on to win New Designer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards back in 2017 just two years after launching The Rock Hound. Now in its 32nd year, the UK Jewellery Awards is the longest-standing and one of the most-prestigious jewellery and watch trade awards event. Attracting almost 600 people each year, the Awards will return to Old Billingsgate on Wednesday 26th June, where the winner of this among other categories will be announced. There were a record number of entries received for this year’s awards, which recognise and reward excellence across all areas of the industry spanning everything from design and retail excellence through to digital innovation and marketing. These were then reviewed to come up with the final category shortlists. The Awards are independently and impartially judged by a carefully selected panel of industry experts. 4
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