3 A year of fashion Welcome to the final issue of the year! Looking back over the past 12 months, Attire Accessories has been a true celebration of style – from belts, bags, and jewellery to hats, wallets, purses, shoes, boots, eyewear, and even a few treats for babies and pets. You name it, we’ve featured it. What continues to inspire me most is the sheer creativity of this industry. Every issue reminds me just how much passion and innovation drives fashion forward. If I’m ever in doubt about how lucky I am to spend my days surrounded by such originality, that feeling disappears the moment I complete another edition of this great magazine. Speaking of innovation, don’t miss our exclusive preview of Fashion at Spring Fair – an exciting new concept created in direct response to buyer demand. This fashion-first showcase promises to bring together creativity, community, and commerce under one vibrant roof. It’s a bold shakeup of the show’s accessories offering, and we can’t wait to see it come to life. As we head into 2026, this issue shines a spotlight on accessory trends for the year ahead, alongside dedicated features on wallets and purses, ethical accessories, and the latest from Harrogate Fashion Week and beyond. All that’s left to say is – have a wonderful festive season, and here’s to another fabulous year of fashion to come. Happy holidays, and see you in the new year! Editor Louise Prance @AttireAccessories @AttireAccessories @AttireAccMag www.attireaccessories.com EDITOR LOVES Sleek, smart and functional, these wallets from Opticaid are pocket-sized statements combining practicality and style. www.opticaid.net 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 10 COMPANY PROFILE THE ORIGINAL MUCK BOOT COMPANY Such is the quality of The Original Muck Boot Company’s product, it has evolved outside of its core farming, gardening and construction audience and is making waves in the wider market. Here, Pete Russell, Sales & Product Manager, tells us more 12 WHAT’S HOT On-trend fashion accessories to stock in 2026 14 THE CONSCIOUS COLLECTION In a market where transparency and authenticity matter more than ever, ethical accessories are standing out for all the right reasons 15 POCKET MONEY Always a best-seller and a gifting go-to, wallets and purses remain a must-stock category for retailers 16 FASHION AT SPRING FAIR Spring Fair 2026 is set to redefine fashion sourcing with its all-new destination, Fashion at Spring Fair 19 HARROGATE FASHION WEEK Visit Harrogate Fashion Week to discover the very best in womenswear, footwear, lingerie and accessories, all under one roof 20 ENCOURAGING INCLUSIVITY Access BDD explains asks, how can businesses adapt to suit workers in an ever-increasing ageing population? 22 BLOG To reduce cart abandonment, focus on these pre-purchase optimization tips to boost Peak Season revenue, says Alessandro Artibello from Loo CONTENTS On the cover The Original Muck Book Company www.muckbootcompany.co.uk
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