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  ISSUE 75

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OCtober/November 2012 — Issue 75 — fashionextras-online.co.uk

FOOTWEAR AND FASHION EXTRAS fashionextras-online.co.uk

— ENGLISH EXQUISITES THE ACCESSORIES LABELS COMMITTED TO UK MANUFACTURE

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        

  

        

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REGULARS & FEATURES — 05 EDITOR’S COMMENT  — 06 NEWS  — 10 THE EDGE  — 12 INTERVIEW    — 14 REVIEW   — 44 THE INSIDER  — 46 IN THEIR SHOES  —

 

ACCESSORIES — 17 UPDATE  — 18 STYLE FILE  — 19 ON TREND  — 21 PRODUCT  — 26 INTERVIEW  — 28 BTAA  —

FOOTWEAR — 31 UPDATE  — 32 STYLE FILE  — 33 ON TREND  — 34 REVIEW  — 36 RETAIL  — 38 PRODUCT  — 40 PRODUCT  — 42 PRODUCT  —

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GRASS ROOTS RISING AS UNIVERSITY DEGREES GIVE WAY TO APPRENTICESHIPS, AND THE POPULARITY OF DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE INCREASES, SOMEWHAT OF A REVOLUTION IS TAKING PLACE IN THE BRITISH FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES SECTORS.

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                                 

NEW FOCUS ON RETAIL CRIME Ahead of the first elections for police and crime commissioners next month, retailers nationwide are turning their attention to retail crime, and how best to prevent it.

                                                            

IN BRIEF              

         

         

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                               

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                     

                             

                           

                            

                                 

                            

 

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  

   

                       

                            

                 

            

                     

                       

                 

           

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          

                 

                

         

                          

                        

FIVE STEPS TO: MAXIMISING THE POTENTIAL OF PINTEREST.

by Sarah-Jane White         

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       

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           

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JULIAN WHITEHEAD AND DEBRA HEPBURN FOUNDERS, YOUNGBRITISHDESIGNERS.COM

Julian Whitehead and Debra Hepburn, founders of Young British Designers, the one-stop-shop for up-and-coming fashion labels, give FE the lowdown on their rise to notoriety through risk-taking and savvy use of online platforms.

Testament to how much the pair enjoy conversing about emerging British design talent, the website is currently undergoing a redesign with customer and designer commentary at its heart.  

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                  

                               

                                                            

                            “We have been surprised and       gratified at the opportunities        we’ve had to support and         mentor new designers; we       receive over 1,000 approaches        from new designers per year”                                                                                                 

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The Exhibition at London Fashion Week The Exhibition, held at Somerset House during London Fashion Week, provided plenty of eye-catching footwear and accessories to inspire new season buying.

Atelier Swarovski

Joanne Stoker

Lola Rose

                 

                

                   

Maria Francesca Pepe

Tatty Devine

Úna Burke

              

             

                   

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ACCESSORIES POLO OPPOSITES Combining the quintessential heritage of polo culture with contemporary style and design, accessories label Pampeano breaks into the fashion accessories sector this season with a range influenced by a spectrum of inspirations.                                   

  ACCESSORIES COLLECTION NEWS   STATEMENT RINGS   ACCESSORIES LABELS MADE IN THE UK

Photograph by Caroline Smith

                            

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               

                         

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                       

HARBOURING POTENTIAL A year on from its launch, handbag label Harbourside returns with a new collection for s/s 13, comprising four key lines for the contemporary female consumer. Offering both day and evening styles, the brand builds on the initial success of its debut range with the launch of its latest seasonal designs.

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RING-A-DING Big and bold statement rings are still going strong, offering a suitable dose of bling to any outfit. FE picks some of our favourite styles, available to get in-store now.

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THE ENGLISH GLOVE MAKER Dents, Furnax Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, England BA12 8PE Telephone: +44 (0) 1985 212291 Fax: +44 (0) 1985 216435 Email: sales@dents.co.uk

www.dents.co.uk

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Meet your makers Amid a marketplace where outsourcing is prevalent and imports are commonplace, the brands still manufacturing in the UK are operating in a niche sector. Christina Williams caught up with four such accessories labels to find out what keeps them so committed to producing their goods on UK soil.

TUSTING Olney Road, Lavendon, Buckinghamshire Established: 1985                                                                            

                                                                           

                                                                                                       

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MARLBOROUGH Corporation Street West, Walsall, West Midlands Established: 1972                                           

DENTS Furnax Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Established: 1777                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                         

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                                                                                                                                          

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                                                                                   

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Chapman Tannery Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Established: 1984                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                

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                                

                                         

                                                           “A trend becomes a trend when    it is prevalent in three distinct        areas. For example, in festival    culture, on the runway or on the   street. It’s how we loosely define            a trend”                                                                                                                                                   

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BTAA NEWS   www.btaa.org.uk  

Children’s luggage label Playaway Case was awarded first prize in the BTAA Awards last month, organised in conjunction with accessories trade show Autumn Fair. Commended for its design and commercial viability, Playaway Case impressed the judges with its innovative construction, comprising a children’s activity case within a suitcase. The brand’s founder, Jo Kerley (pictured right with the BTAA’s Diana Fiveash), collected the award at Autumn Fair, which took place at Birmingham’s NEC. Accessories label Mala Leather and jewellery brand Accessories by Park Lane were also awarded prizes as runners up in the competition. www.playawaycase.com

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                                                      

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                     

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                       

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                    

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                             

whErE FashioN ComEs TogEThEr

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lingerie & swimwear

17-19 February 2013, NEC Birmingham To reserve a stand call +44 (0)1484 846069 Find out more and register for your visit at moda-uk.co.uk

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FOOTWEAR ON THE ROAD This season sees men’s footwear label Bugatti launch into the UK, revealing a range of business and casual styles inspired by European design and crafted with traditional workmanship values at their core.                        

  FOOTWEAR COLLECTION NEWS   MEN’S HI-TOPS   GDS, DUSSELDORF

  DORIS & DAISY, WIMBORNE, DORSET   GERMAN COMFORT FOOTWEAR   WELLINGTON BOOTS

  KIDS’ WINTER BOOTS

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                                

                                                     

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                                  

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                                            

SUMMER COMPANION Focusing on the combination of style and comfort, which is vital for long summer days, Spanish footwear label Unisa unveils a new collection for spring, aiming to be as dependable to its wearer as it is aesthetically beautiful.

                           

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TRAINING DAY Men’s trainers have taken on a wintery feel this season, with hi-tops in an earthy palette featuring technical fabrics, thick rubber soles and fur or sheepskin linings.

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         

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AS SEEN AT GDS FE SELECTS THE KEY STYLES FROM LAST MONTH’S GDS EXHIBITION, WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER 1,200 FOOTWEAR BRANDS AT GERMANY’S MESSE DUSSELDORF.

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Top deck

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The deck shoe trend evolves for s/s 13 as a range of styles in pastel shades and bright finishes emerged across the sector.

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Bright young things Primary shades and bold brights were key across the full spectrum of men’s styles for the new season.

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MEN’S

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Wear like you 

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Mini-me styling came into its own for children’s footwear, with little hi-tops, mini metallics and miniature deck shoes taking their place in the sector this season.

KIDS’

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

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Higher and higher The hi-top trend has transcended into the women’s sector for spring as wedge and flat hi-top silhouettes prevail across the industry.  

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WOMEN’S

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Flat out

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The flatform emerged as a key trend to watch for s/s 13, with sandal, sneaker and slingback silhouettes combining height and wearability through the towering sole.

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Candy girls 

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Pastel shades and candy hues dominated the summer footwear palette across the full spectrum of styles, from comfort to high-fashion.

Shine on Metallic uppers are in the spotlight for spring, with high-shine finishes taking their place as a key look to watch for the new season.  

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BUILT IN A DORIS DAY    — A hunch that there was a footwear-shaped gap on Wimborne’s high street led Maria Leese to embark on her retail venture and, just two years on, Doris & Daisy has bloomed into a thriving empire. Christina Williams found out more.

                                                                                                                   

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                              

                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                 “Although I’m happy to have expanded      the business, I am aware it takes an age               to build your reputation and a moment                                    to lose it”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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SITTING COMFORTABLY In an ongoing tough economic climate, wellness labels are holding their own in the footwear sector and, for German labels in particular, comfort is key when it comes to converting shoes to sales. Christina Williams rounds up three of Germany’s most successful footwear exports to discover the secrets to their success.

PETER KAISER Established: 1838, Pirmasens, south-west Germany                                                                                                                                                                                                            

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CAPRICE Established: 1990 in Pirmasens, south-west Germany                                                                                                                

          

                   

                                       

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TAMARIS Established: 1970 in Detmold, north-west Germany                                                                                                       

                                        

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    

COME RAIN OR SHINE

Unless otherwise stated, all prices are wholesale

Ahead of a potentially wet and snowy winter, wellies are an essential stock item to get in-store now.

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Stardust Wellington Boots

Briers is a specialist gardening gloves and footwear designer, distributer and manufacturer.

Briers Ltd 57 The Tythings Commercial Centre, Southgate Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RZ Tel: 01666 511457 Fax: 01963 402060 www.briersltd.co.uk

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Little boots

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COME SNOW OR RAIN, ALL-TERRAIN FOOTWEAR IS A MUST FOR WINTER. FE ROUNDS UP SOME OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S STYLES, AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY NOW.

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IN RESPONSE RESPONDING TO RENTAL ADVICE Matthew Mitchell's refreshing advice in his article, Understanding Rent and Rates in the Current Climate (Fashion Extras, August 2012), highlighted the importance of agreeing terms to limit liability for the state of repair and condition in which leasehold premises must be returned to the landlord at the expiry of the contractual term. However, even better practice is to ensure that a reference to the schedule of condition is included in the clause in the tenancy agreement obliging the tenant to redecorate the premises at the end of the term. In this way, tenants can avoid the trap of neatly escaping the obligation to repair only to be caught out by an obligation to redecorate at the end of the term.

TO DIE FOR — Javier Guerra, co-founder of watch brand LTD Watch, selects his favourite things that he cannot live without.

Elizabeth Ruff, head of real estate, for and on behalf of business law firm Fox Williams LLP.

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CORE OF THE BUSINESS                                                                     

RISING STAR                                                         

    

     

      

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SHOP ADDICT — REID’S OF MILNGAVIE —

THE BIG QUESTION We reveal the personality behind the industry

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WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR STAND-OUT MOMENT OF THE SEASON?        My magic moment was the Olympic closing party at Moda; great weather (for a change), great company and a great night.

      We have just ventured into accessories and, when I opened the box of the first samples, the smell and feel of the leather and seeing an idea for the first time as a product was a feeling I will never forget.

Established in 1994, Reid’s of Milngavie is an independent store, retailing a range of accessories and luggage labels including Fossil, Kipling, Fiorelli, Radley, Quindici, Antler and Modalu.                                                                                                       

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    Being opposite garden ornament supplier A Bit Quackers at the Manchester Gift Show and receiving our fabulous gift of an ornamental cockerel.

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                                                                        

      Having the opportunity to chat with Sasha Wilkins, creator of the utterly stylish and fabulous Liberty London Girl blog.

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RACHEL STEVENS Singer and model —       

A/w 12 sees Rachel Stevens collaborate with children’s footwear label Step2wo as part of the brand’s Mending Broken Hearts Appeal in support of the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Stevens is one of three celebrity mums to have designed a range of kids’ footwear for the label, the profits for which will be donated directly to the BHF.

                      

                    

         

    

  

 

    

         

    

    

  

  

  

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  

     

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