Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - January/February 2023

JEWELLERY & WATCH RETURNS TO BIRMINGHAM NEC With over 100 exhibitors, Jewellery & Watch (J&W) is the biggest returning jewellery showcase in the UK bringing together the best in fine jewellery, silver jewellery, fashion jewellery, and jewellery designers. Perfectly timed with the international calendar and buying cycle, J&W will be located in Moda at Spring Fair from the 5th – 8th February at NEC Birmingham, presenting new collections and a sparkling line-up of designers including Breuning, Gecko, Sea Gems, D&X London, Herbert Marx, MG Diamonds, London Pearl, Scream Pretty, Jackie Brazil, Kali Ma Designs, Perfection Jewellery, Love Kiki, and Reeves & Reeves. Alejandra Campos, Event Director, Moda says, “I am delighted to announce that Jewellery & Watch is back. The beginning of a new journey offering all the vital ingredients to fully support this exciting industry. Working closely with key stakeholders – from associations such as NAJ and key media to clients and buying groups – we are, together, building a strong international platform. With Birmingham’s history and heritage in the jewellery sector, there is no better place to host it than Moda @ Spring Fair 2023.” For further information please visit www.moda-uk. co.uk and www.springfair.com Harrogate Fashion Week to be the largest show to date On Sunday 5th February at 9am the doors to Harrogate Fashion Week will open for the eight edition. Once again organisers Sarah and Wendy are delighted to announce it will be the largest show to date. The show is held over three halls at the Harrogate Convention Centre, which is set right in the heart of the beautiful spa town with hotels, guest houses, restaurants and bars all on its doorstep. Harrogate has a reputation as a great place to do business and network after hours. The town is centrally situated in the heart of the UK with easy access by road, rail or air. Leeds/Bradford Airport is only a 20-minute taxi ride and has regular flights from Heathrow, Dublin and Belfast. LNER has direct trains from London or connect via York or Leeds to cover the whole of the country. For 25% discount with LNER see the HFW website. For those choosing to drive, all the hotels offer ample parking along with a large number of spaces at the Convention Centre itself. Come and be inspired with a fabulous selection of brands showcasing womenswear, accessories, lingerie and footwear attracting buyers from across the country eager to buy A/W 23 collections from current suppliers and more importantly to browse new labels to refresh your offering and beat the competition. Brands returning after a great show in July include Dolcezza, Tinta, Taifun, Carla Ruiz, Pomodoro, Smith & Soul, Rino & Pelle, Marble, Tilly and Grace, Alison Sheri, Alice Collins, Elisa Cavelleti, Saint james, Alquema and Hatley. New collections joining the show for February include Sahara, SMF, Nomads, Geox, Access, Gabrielle Parker, Aggel Knitwear, Bibi Bijoux Jewellery, Capuccino, Kate and Pippa, Nila Rubia, Pia Rossini, Christine Felix, This Girls Curiosity and Nissa. The latest category to join this fast-growing show is lingerie with the following brands signing up – Maison Lejaby, Chantal Thomass, Lingadore, Iconique, Blackspade, Miraclesuit and Secret weapons. So now even more of your buying needs can be catered for. The footwear offering at the show keeps growing, with new signings for the February event from EMIS, Geox and Brenda Zara, joining our regular shoe brands of Lotus, Bagatt, Capollini, Carmela and XTI. To register for your free fast track entry go to www. harrogatefashionweek.com where you can also see a full list of brands showing. For special accommodation rates go to the website as above and click through to Visit Us where you will find a link to our official agents NuBreed Hotels for availability and discounted rates negotiated. www.harrogatefashionweek.com 17 NEWS & EVENTS

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