Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - January / February 2021

5 CONTENTS FEATURES 29 Bunny hop Easter gifts 35 Mum’s the word Mother’s Day 43 Tapletop Kitchenware goods 47 Cute and quirky Novelty gifts 50 Top trends What’s hot 2021 61 Date in the diary Anniversary gifts FOCUS ON 84 Company profile Best Kept Secrets has been a stalwart of the gifting industry since 1996 and puts its longevity down to great products and successful relationships with their clients. Vanessa Curry tells us more 89 Company profile Stockwell Ceramics supplies a range of brooches, earrings, necklaces, cufflinks and hanging decorations, and talks to Louise Prance about the company’s dedication to remaining small but successful 93 Company profile David Wilkinson from Blue Poppy Arts discusses the beauty of the company’s sculptures, it’s best sellers, and how he’s converted to the power of social media 99 Up & Coming Laura Mudie, founder of child’s toy brand Rosa & Bo, explains why health and safety is a main priority, and how there’s big things to come from the brand 152 Retailer interview Jennifer Georgeson, founder of So Just Shop, talks us through the online retailer’s dedication to ethical consumerism and how there’s space for both digital and physical shopping in a post-COVID world 128 123 133 ATT I RE ACCESSOR I ES 117 Industry news All the latest from the world of accessories 123 Brand spanking new Latest launches and brand-new products 125 Company profile Brandwell’s myriad product offerings makes it a one-stop shop for retailer’s accessory needs. Louise Prance chats to Sean Mahon, director, about the company’s journey so far 128 Company profile Accessories by Park Lane details its product and how its working to expand its offering with the prospect of good times ahead 133 Company profile Catherine Ellis, founder of Hill & Ellis, which produces a range of high quality, stylish cycle bags, explains how her brand combines both practicality and style 143 Up & Coming Yvonne Asare, founder of Yaa Yaa London, has drawn on her Ghanian heritage for the launch of her new brand, creating a bright and bold collection designed to be worn all year round 147 Step into summer We throw the spotlight on the best summer shoes 158 Blog As the world tentatively takes its first steps back to a new normal, Louise Prance looks at the importance of in-store safety measures in order to bolster consumer confidence as they head back onto the high street