TREND: FASHION FOCUS TALBOT FASHIONS www.talbotfashions.co.uk Talbot Fashions is a leading UK-based wholesaler of gift boxed natural paua shell jewellery. The Tide Jewellery collection includes necklaces, pendants, earrings, brooches and bracelets, certain designs are available in assorted colours of paua shell. Paua shell is still as popular as ever, with exclusive designs proving to be hot sellers. Designs include the Fox, Badger, Highland Cow, Kingfisher, Moon Gazing Hare, Daffodils, Forget Me Nots, Harvest Mouse and Good Luck Pixie, all supplied in an elegantly branded gift box. The Wish brand, which is also gift boxed, is a diverse collection of fashion jewellery and encompasses pendants, bracelets and earrings in varied materials; themes include Cats & Dogs, Celestial, and Angels. See the entire collections at www.talbotfashions.co.uk where you can place and pay for your order online. TREND: STRONG PRINTS MISS MILLY T: +44 (0)1905 622 509 www.missmilly.co.uk Sarah Watmore, Miss Milly Founder, says: “Animal print is now a fashion staple and had a bit of a resurgence in 2024 but 2025 looks set to see it being even more popular. We have incorporated it into our new recycled leather handbags and purses with some designs having a painted animal print section along with the bold colour pops, creating visually stunning pieces. It’s also a great way to enliven a brown leather bag but maintain its neutral colour for co-ordinating with outfits. “Our scarf designs for SS25 have a gentler array of patterns and soft, feminine colours perfect for spring and summer alongside muted neutrals. Created using a water-based printing system rather than chemicals, the dyes soak fully into the fabric and the final print quality is sharper, and the surface much smoother and softer. The prints include natural delights such as delicate sunflowers, gingko and fern leaves, and watercolour florals in pale pinks, sky blues and soft greens. And abstract patterns, such as blurred chevrons and retro circles add a ‘70s vibe. There is a good smattering of turquoise throughout the collection, fitting with the aquatic trend, and the whole range feels light and bright.” TREND FOCUS: PERSONALISED GIFTS PERSONALISED MEMENTO COMPANY E: sales@personalisedmemento.co.uk www.personalisedmemento.co.uk This adorable dog breed range from Personalised Memento Company (PMC) makes an excellent gift for any dog lover. Choose from 16 popular breeds and add your own personalisation to create the perfect gift. Brighten up your desk with a personalised mug or add a playful touch to your Christmas tree with a ceramic bauble. Head over to the company’s website to register for free and see the full range of products. TREND: SCREEN-FREE ACTIVITIES CLOCKWORK SOLDIER www.clockworksoldier.co.uk In an increasingly digital world Clockwork Soldier is championing a bit of nostalgic creativity with its screenfree activity kits. Founder, Rob Dakin is a firm believer that beautifully designed, fun and educational products can compete with the shift to screens. Each Clockwork Soldier kit contains a model to build and activity sheet to encourage learning and play. From chomping sharks to enchanting unicorn puppets, the kits provide a range of educational benefits including fine-motor skills, imagination and interactive play. Alongside that, each kit is fully recyclable and designed for minimal waste. Founder Rob explains why designing screen-free sustainable alternatives are so important to Clockwork Soldier: “A few years ago, Lily my daughter was at an age where she has started to go to a lot of birthday parties and have birthday parties of her own. When planning these parties, we found it was very hard to find stocking and party bag fillers that were environmentally kind. So, we decided that we could do something about it! Our pocket money range is designed to produce minimal waste. The product and packaging are made from a single sheet of FSC certified, fully recyclable card.” 79 GIFT TRENDS
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