EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT
FLAIR’S BESTSELLING GLASSWARE RANGES
Australian Wholesaler
Flair Gifts & & Home
Returns With Exciting New Designs
NATURAL WOOD ELEMENTS
Flair Gifts and Home began in 1992. The business was launched by former senior buyer for the Coles Myer Group, John Doyle, who had many years’ experience travelling globally to source the most successful gift and homewares products. In establishing Flair, John saw an opportunity in the market for decorative items to be imported to Australia. NEW BRIGHT POPS OF COLOUR
He was joined by his daughter Amanda Brandt, who has taken over the management of Flair Gifts and Home since John’s passing earlier this year, and who is continuing his love of the business and industry. AGHA caught up with Amanda to discuss Flair’s enduring popularity with retailers and what’s to come in 2021. HOW DO YOU FORECAST FLAIR’S PRODUCT RANGE FOR THE SEASON? We come to know our retailers and their customers. This knowledge doesn’t just come
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Designing remotely has inspired and excited us, and really driven us to produce new ideas from a spreadsheet of sales, it comes from spending time and conversing with our retailers, which is the most important part for us. Designing remotely has inspired and excited us, and really driven us to produce new ideas and work with solid sellers and to improve on current designs. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE TRENDS YOU SEE FOR CHRISTMAS 2021? With our country locked down and our population living far more at home, high-end luxury looks, texture, gold and marble are still prominent. Our acrylic glassware range in beautiful summer colours and a massive array of gorgeous picture frames and silver or stainless steel finishes never wavers in its clean and fresh popularity.
