Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - Page number 89 - May/June 2021

89 Time to shine T here’s no denying that the fashion industry has been hit hard over the past year. While we have had periods of coming together, on the whole the ongoing lockdown measures have undeniably thrown accessories’ brands and retailers under the bus. The opportunities to dress up and show off the latest outfit have diminished almost to a point of standstill. However, at the time of writing the tide is turning, the road map out of lockdown in the UK is coming into force and we are gearing up to resume normal life – or the new normal as we now know it. And in further good news, accessories have a similar pattern to the lipstick effect – in the time of crisis, smaller pick-up purchases continue, and we predict strong sales in the coming months as consumers ramp up their spending patterns as they enter back into society. This issue we have a focus on watches, which will finally be back en vogue as people fill up dates in their diary, gold and silver jewellery, and handbags. We also throw the spotlight on jewellery gifting brand Life Charms. Enjoy the issue! Editor Louise Prance @AttireAccessories @AttireAccessories @AttireAccMag www.attireaccessories.com On the cover CME Jewellery www.cmejewellery.com EDITOR LOVES… The second I heard the timeline out of lockdown, I had a table booked at our local village pub. And I’m sure I wasn’t alone. I also quickly started looking for new handbags to show off as I ventured out of my bubble, and this floral number will be the perfect complement to any outfit. Visit www.brandwellgroup.com