Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - September/October 2022

5 CONTENTS SHOWS 55 Autumn Fair Autumn Fair returns with a spotlight on sustainability and newness 64 Top Drawer Autumn Held in the heart of London, Top Drawer is the UK’s leading design-led trade show, carefully curated with buyers in mind 71 GLEE Garden centre trade exhibition GLEE has closed its doors on a successful show. Here, show organisers round-up the event and look ahead to next year’s show 72 Brand Licensing Europe Brand Licensing Europe is Europe’s leading event for licensing and brand extension, and the place to discover the hottest and newest brands ready for license 128 INDX Attendees to INDX Accessories will discover an inspirational product showcase including a host of collection launches from an enticing mix of leading brands and new labels 137 MODA Moda returns this September as a mecca of womenswear, footwear, fashion accessories, and Jewellery & Watch 139 127 ATT I RE ACCESSOR I ES 121 Editor’s Letter 122 Industry news All the latest from the world of accessories 127 Brand spanking new Latest launches and brand-new products 131 All wrapped up Autumn/winter fashion is all about wrapping up warm in the latest, fashion forward and classic hats, gloves and scarves… 139 Company Profile Anna Falcke has a bevvy of loyal customers, which kept the company going during the pandemic. Offering GOTS certified ranges, the Anna is now focused on delivering new lines with an eco focus 146 Blog As the cost of living continues to increase, and consumers rein in their spending, Gift Focus Editor Louise Prance looks at ways retailers can continue to encourage spending BUSINESS ADVICE 91 ACID Dids Macdonald, CEO of Anti Copying in Design (ACID), explains to SME designs that taking legal action against copyists doesn’t have to cost the earth 95 FSB Martin McTague, National Chair, Federation of Small Businesses, looks at building resilience in the face of adversity and accessing affordable insurance 97 Capturing youth Tiendeo, a platform that collects digital offers and promotions from retailers, has identified the 10 most popular trends used by brands to persuade and drive Gen Y to buy 99 Careful costings Catherine Erdly, owner of The Resilient Retail Club discusses the rising costs we are facing and how to manage pricing and profitability 131 128 55

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