Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - May/June 2025

3 Industry advice Each issue, we strive to bring you not only the best products on offer but also valuable business insights to help you understand your customers better, trade ethically, and achieve financial success. In this edition, we feature two standout industry insights. Our Editor’s Blog takeover explores how young adults are demanding greater transparency from brands regarding the potential pitfalls of credit options – an essential read that could offer valuable takeaways for your retail business. In positive news for retailers, our second insight reveals that over half of Brits are moving away from digital spending in favour of inperson shopping. A promising sign for the future of independent retail! As always, we shine a spotlight on the best brands and their latest must-stock pieces, with a focus on celestial-themed jewellery – one of today’s hottest trends – alongside gold jewellery, rings, handbags, and backpacks. Continuing with the jewellery theme, we caught up with Scream Pretty co-founder Lucy Lee to find out how the brand has earned its reputation as a go-to for the cool crowd. If your customers love a curated ear, Scream Pretty is a must-stock. Plus, don’t miss our preview of Scoop and Harrogate Fashion Week – two essential events on the retail calendar – along with the latest industry news and product highlights. Enjoy the issue! Editor Louise Prance @AttireAccessories @AttireAccessories @AttireAccMag www.attireaccessories.com EDITOR LOVES Fable England has recently teamed up with Peter Rabbit to launch this gorgeous collection. www.fableengland.com 4 INDUSTRY NEWS All the latest from the world of accessories 7 BRAND SPANKING NEW Latest launches and brand-new products 8 ON WITH THE SHOW All the latest from the industry events 11 COMPANY PROFILE SCREAM PRETTY Founder Lucy Lee, shares how edgy jewellery brand Scream Pretty has grown since its inception, bagging itself awards and accolades thanks to its stylish offerings 15 ALL OF THE STARS Celestial-themed jewellery to stock 16 PACKED UP Our showcase of handbags and backpacks 19 HEAVY METAL The best of gold jewellery 20 STATEMENT PIECES Rings that rock 22 HARROGATE FASHION WEEK Harrogate Fashion Week offers a onestop-shop for all your buying needs, with womenswear, footwear and accessories all well represented at the event 24 SCOOP Scoop is recognised by designers, fashion buyers and industry experts as one of the UK’s leading fashion and lifestyle trade shows 27 HEADING BACK TO THE HIGH STREET A study conducted by Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet has revealed 63 percent of Brits are turning their back on digital spending, favouring an in-person shopping trip instead 30 BLOG A recent survey by media agency UM, in partnership with suicide prevention charity CALM and MoneySupermarket, found that young adults want retail brands to be more transparent about the risks of credit options CONTENTS On the cover Scream Pretty www.screampretty.com

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