Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - September/October 2024

MILANO FASHION&JEWELS FOCUSES ON ARTISAN INTELLIGENCE In an era dominated by artificial intelligence, Milano Fashion & Jewels, organised by Fiera Milano, celebrates ‘artisan’ intelligence: the wisdom of the handmade turns out to be fundamental in creating proposals with a unique history and identity. An original range of fashion accessories, jewellery and apparel will be on display as well as many training opportunities. The event, which is preparing for the next edition scheduled from 14th – 17th September at Fieramilano (Rho), hosts some 600 brands, 48 percent of which are from overseas. A unique event distinguished by a wide and comprehensive proposal of collections, ranging from fashion accessories to handicrafts, and embracing a plurality of cultures and traditions. On the strength of its two annual appointments held in a city with an international outlook, Milano Fashion&Jewels confirms itself as a point of reference for the pursuit of distinctive and high quality creations, thanks to a proposal reflecting the hard work that enhances the creativity of its protagonists. The concept behind the theme is not the rejection of modernity, but a desire to turn the spotlight more on the ‘manual skill’, the ‘creative genius’ that no machine can ever replace. Artisans and designers create jewellery and accessories that are authentic expressions of art: a celebration of originality, where each product tells a story and expresses the identity and vision of its creator. From classic to more avant-garde lines, but always with a common denominator: attention to detail and quality, without compromise. Artisans who will be exhibiting at Milano Fashion&Jewels include the Milanese brand Make Your Jewel, which creates unique and customised jewellery with thousands of possible combinations; the brand Francesca Bianchi Design from Arezzo which, starting from the family goldsmith tradition, rediscovers the basics of creative craftsmanship, giving life to jewellery skilfully painted piece by piece and shaped by the capable hands of expert goldsmiths. There will also be a rich calendar of events, including talks, workshops and master classes, with the aim of promoting discussion and debate on the issues most relevant to the community and offering tools for growth and innovation. Everything from social platforms to new marketing strategies will be discussed, including the main web stars and the topic of armouring, and there will even be a Master Class dedicated to the most popular F/W 2024 jewellery and fashion accessory trends. Visit www.fieramilano.it HARROGATE FASHION WEEK ANNOUNCES 2025 DATES With the largest ever edition of Harrogate Fashion Week running this August, the organisers are delighted to announce confirmed dates for both 2025 editions of the show, the dates are as follows: 2nd – 4th February 2025 and 3th – 5th August 2025. This popular event in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate has been growing season on season and is now a firm fixture on all buyer’s calendars, with hotels being booked fully over the course of the show, it’s time to mark these 2025 dates in your diaries and plan your trip! With four halls of fashion covering all categories – daywear, eveningwear, occasionwear, footwear and accessories, this is a one stop shop where you can complete your season’s buying in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy time socialising with friends and colleagues. Following the addition of many new brands joining HFW for the first time this August, including Coster Copenhagen, Big Metal, HV Society, InWear, Fransa, Numph, b.young, Pulz Jeans, Brakeburn, Betty Barclay, Peter Kaiser, Blueberry, Soya Concept and Joe Browns, spaces for February 2025 are already booking very quickly, so if you are interested in joining us, please contact us as soon as possible on Georgia@harrogatefashionweek.com or 01423 627 301. Please visit www.harrogatefashionweek.com for all the latest news and latest exhibitor bookings for February 2025. ON WITH THE SHOW 11

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