3 Spring has sprung As we move into a new season, the accessories sector finds itself balancing optimism with reinvention. Spring traditionally signals renewal, and in this issue we spotlight the pieces and ideas set to refresh retail floors and inspire buyers in the months ahead. Our product features focus on categories that continue to demonstrate resilience and creative evolution. Clutch bags return with renewed purpose, leather accessories remain a cornerstone of the market, while in women’s jewellery, designers are embracing texture, sculptural silhouettes and layered styling to meet demand for individuality and everyday wearability. Meanwhile, spring-themed accessories offer retailers an opportunity to inject colour, lightness and seasonal storytelling into merchandising – a timely mood lift for consumers eager to embrace change. Beyond product, this issue examines the forces reshaping how our industry operates. Artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining research and insight, and 2026 is set to mark a turning point, while protecting that creativity is at the heart of our second business feature on the urgent need for design law reform. We also explore the shifting dynamics of marketing and influence. Is the age of influencers waning? As audiences grow more sceptical and algorithms evolve, authenticity and community engagement are emerging as more powerful drivers of trust. Nowhere is this more evident than in the jewellery sector, where our analysis reveals why celebrity endorsement no longer guarantees sales. Today’s consumers are seeking connection, meaning and craftsmanship – values that cannot be conferred by fame alone. As always, we hope this issue provides the insight and inspiration you need for the season ahead. Enjoy the issue! Editor Louise Prance @AttireAccessories @AttireAccessories @AttireAccMag www.attireaccessories.com EDITOR LOVES We adore the range from Siren Silver. Bold, beautiful and eclectic, the brand offers something for everyone. Check out their story in their company profile on page 12. www.www.sirensilver.co.uk 4 INDUSTRY NEWS All the latest from the world of accessories 9 BRAND SPANKING NEW Latest launches and brand-new products 10 ON WITH THE SHOW All the latest from the industry events 12 COMPANY PROFILE SIREN SILVER Caroline Scott, Founder of Siren Silver, gives us an insight into the company’s bestselling ranges 14 BAGS OF APPEAL The season’s chicest clutch bags 16 NEW BEGINNINGS Spring-themed products to enhance your in-store offering 18 ALL THAT GLITTERS Looking to update your in-store jewellery offering? Take a peek at the gorgeous offerings from some of the country’s best brands 22 STITCHED IN STYLE The enduring appeal of leather accessories 23 UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITY Bolt Insight predicts how AI will transform research and insight in 2026 24 DESIGN REFORM Design law reform urgently needed to protect Britain’s creators, says Dids Macdonald 25 BLOG Is the age of influencers over? Why celebrity endorsement doesn’t sell anymore in the jewellery world CONTENTS On the cover Natalia Willmott www.nataliawillmott.co.uk
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