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REGULARS & FEATURES — 05 EDITOR’S COMMENT  — 06 NEWS  — 10 THE EDGE  — 12 RETAIL    — 14 PREVIEW  — 16 PREVIEW   — 18 PREVIEW  — 60 THE INSIDER  — 62 IN THEIR SHOES  —

 

FOOTWEAR — 23 UPDATE    — 24 STYLE FILE  — 25 ON TREND  — 27 PREVIEW  —

ACCESSORIES — 47 UPDATE   — 48 STYLE FILE  — 49 ON TREND  — 51 PREVIEW  — 56 PROFILE  — 58 BTAA  —

CONTENTS FEBRUARY   

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SILVER LININGS WHEN I SPOKE TO RETAILERS AT THE START OF THE YEAR, ALL THEY WANTED WAS “SOME PROPER WINTER WEATHER” TO BOOST SALES OF A/W 12 COLLECTIONS…

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

BUYERS SEEK BRAND LOYALTY DURING SHOW SEASON Buyers preparing for exhibitions this month are putting supplier support and loyalty at the top of their shopping lists.

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

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

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

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

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

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     

     

    

            

           

                

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

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

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

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

            

  

  

 

         

      

     

     

      

                                    

                             

                       

                       

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

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WILL YOUR STAFF MAKE IT TO WORK COME FLOOD OR SNOW? JOANNA CHATTERTON IS A PARTNER AND MEMBER OF THE FASHION LAW GROUP AT FOX WILLIAMS LLP, SPECIALISING IN EMPLOYMENT LAW. FOR MORE DETAILS EMAIL JKCHATTERTON@FOXWILLIAMS.COM.                                          

                                                   

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

FIVE STEPS TO: BEING A TOP SALESPERSON by Bob Phibbs               

          

        

         

          

           

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INDIE SHOP N’ SOUL FOLLOWING THE LAUNCH OF INDEPENDENT RETAILER MONTH AND INDIE CHRISTMAS LAST YEAR, THE SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT RETAIL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES INTO 2013 WITH THE LAUNCH OF INDIE EASTER. AIMING TO REINVIGORATE THE INDEPENDENT SECTOR AS THE SOUL OF THE HIGH STREET, THE CAMPAIGN TARGETS INDEPENDENT STORES IN ALL SECTORS OF RETAIL TO JOIN FORCES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. CHRISTINA WILLIAMS INVESTIGATES.                         

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

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

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SIAN FOSTER, owner, Ella Georgia, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire                            

                  

               

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RACHEL PARKIN, owner, Reba Boutique, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

JEN GARRITY, owner, Coco Marie, Amersham, Buckinghamshire                                                   

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FLIP FE takes a look at the accessories and footwear available at urban, street, denim and lifestyle trade show Flip, taking place on 17-19 February at the NEC, Birmingham.

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                                        

                             

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                                     ▲

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                                         

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                                         

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FN PLATFORM PRESENTED AS PART OF MAGIC IN LAS VEGAS, FN PLATFORM IS NORTH AMERICA’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE FOOTWEAR TRADE FORUM, SHOWCASING THE FULL SPECTRUM OF CATEGORIES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. FE TAKES A LOOK AT SOME OF THE KEY EXHIBITORS LINED UP TO ATTEND THE NEXT EDITION, RUNNING ON 19-21 FEBRUARY. 

               ▲

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                  

                

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                 

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MICAM & MIPEL Next month sees international footwear exhibition Micam return to Milan’s Rho Fiera, playing host to footwear labels across the entire spectrum of the industry. Operating alongside sister accessories show Mipel, Micam takes place on 3-6 March.

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                    

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                            

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                         

                   

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

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                                            

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                                      

                                               

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                                               

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                              

                                       

Bags, leather accessories and more. The I.L.M Offenbach presents season novelties Autumn | Winter 2013 -14. Central topics: International lifestyle and fashion brands, young culture and sport labels, first-class offers for travel and business.

09.-11.3.2013 Here are the trends. Here is the marketplace. Messe Offenbach GmbH Kaiserstr. 108 -112 D - 63065 Offenbach am Main Fon + 49 69 829755 - 0 Fax + 49 69 829755 - 60 www.messe-offenbach.de info@messe-offenbach.de

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FOOTWEAR DUAL OPERATION Following a successful trial last year with selected UK stockists, tailored boot specialist Duo is extending its wholesale operation for a/w 13.                                                                                    

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                                 

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                            

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                             

NIGHT AND DAY Footwear label Bourne returns for a/w 13 with a glamorous range of new styles, designed to work seamlessly into a day and evening wardrobe without compromising on style.

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CLUB TROPICANA Wedge shoes pack a tropical punch this season in bright colours and stand-out prints. Update your in-store offer now with FE’s selection of spring’s hottest styles. —  

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

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Visit us at Moda to view our full range of Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footwear - Stand S9 Hall 20 on the 17th - 19th February. Enter our F1 simulator time trial at Moda The quickest around the Silverstone track wins 2 tickets to the British F1 Grand Prix. We are offering 5% discount on all orders written at Moda. For further details visit us or call the Chatham team on 0845 2700 217

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Select BRINGING TOGETHER THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY URBAN FOOTWEAR

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  Heritage boot label Palladium expands its product offer for a/w 13 with a collection featuring updated material finishes. The brand continues to grow its athletic-inspired Sport collection with a series of boots designed to protect in cooler temperatures. Palladium will also update its Original collection with the introduction of a burnished leather treatment. Stand SE03.

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  K-Swiss adds a modern twist to its classic designs for a/w 13, introducing distressed leather and suede finishes in shades inspired by a Californian autumn. Chestnut, Forest and Merlot are the key colours across the range, bringing the hallmark silhouettes of the Californian lifestyle brand bang up to date. Stand SE13.

  Danish label Jack & Jones expresses the wider industry trend of natural elements through crepe and natural rubber soles and pebble-effect leather uppers this season. A/w 13 also sees the brand bring together its smarter and casual styling, creating hybrid styles that make a statement of their own, whatever the occasion. Stand SE01.

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Moda Boutique CONTEMPORARY LABELS FOR THE DIRECTIONAL SECTOR

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                        

                              

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                        

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Moda Essential MUST-HAVE FOOTWEAR FOR EVERYDAY LIVING

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               

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            

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                  

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                 

             

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   

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    

   

   

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                   

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              

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                   

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                   

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               

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          

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          

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         

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       

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        

            

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Moda Life BRANDS DESIGNED FOR CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLES

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               

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               

                     

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                 

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Briers is a specialist gardening gloves and footwear designer, distributer and manufacturer. Featured – The Classic Wellington Boots with an adjustable strap to enable tightening around the calf area. Carefully crafted to accommodate a wider foot and ankle fitting. 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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        

           

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Moda Kids BRINGING TOGETHER FOOTWEAR WITH BIG STYLE FOR LITTLE FEET

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                 

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          

          

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING Moda Footwear continues its collaboration with Leicester’s De Montfort University this season, having challenged this year’s final-year students to design a shoe around the broad theme of heritage. Christina Williams caught up with the finalists of the History in the Making project, whose designs will be on display at the entrance to Moda Footwear, with the winning style to be announced on the catwalk on Sunday 17 February.

                                  

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

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

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

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

                             

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

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

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

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

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THE MAIN EVENT This year sees the Footwear Industry Awards once again take place during national footwear exhibition Moda Footwear. FE looks ahead to the industry event, which will be hosted at Birmingham’s National Motorcycle Museum on Sunday 17 February.

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

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WHAT’S ON AT MODA This season’s Moda is packed with live events including retail-led seminars from industry experts, inspiring catwalk shows highlighting the latest trends from across the halls and unrivalled networking opportunities, all taking place throughout the three-day show. BRAND NEW FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES SHOW.

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         

MODA COMMUNITY.  

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MONDAY NIGHT DOUBLE AT MODA.

              

BOOST YOUR BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE WITH SECTOR-SPECIFIC SEMINARS.    

       

       

     

 

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        

        

      

Free to all visitors, the seminars take place every day of the show. Other highlights include:        

          

      

          

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MODA ON THE MOVE.       

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

                    

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

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

          

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ACCESSORIES URBAN CHARM This month sees the launch of new accessories brand Golden Lane, a London label inspired by the raw utilitarian charm of the capital’s Barbican and Golden Lane areas.                                                                    

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                         

                                      

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                     

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                                

MODERN ARTISANS Iconic British handbag label Radley takes inspiration from its own heritage for s/s 13, fusing its approach to traditional craftsmanship with contemporary designs and finishes.

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FRIENDS FOREVER Friendship bracelets are getting a grown-up makeover for spring with beads, crystals and charms. FE selects our favourite in-season styles to instantly refresh your offer. —

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                  

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                 

              

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           

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                        

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           

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           

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           

          

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               

          

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      

           

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            

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THE NEVER-ENDING STORY    — Having opened the first chapter of her business with an illustration doodled by her son, Theresa Wood is now embarking upon the next phase of her retail venture with an expansion into a full lifestyle concept. Christina Williams found out more.

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

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                                                 

                  

                               “I noticed quite early on that        whenever I put a display together,   customers would buy several products   from the range”                          

                                                                      

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

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After 65 years creating innovative travel solutions that marry design and innovation, French luggage label Delsey ups its game once again this season with the introduction of its new Helium and U-Lite collections. Conceived in Paris, the Helium line (pictured) features extreme lightweight constructions in sleek designs and on-trend colour finishes, while the U-Lite range features a flexframe construction, which protects belongings while remaining ultra lightweight. www.pelhamgroup.co.uk

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

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                            

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                     

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                                     

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                                  

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NAMES & NUMBERS                                                                                                    

      

     

                

   

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

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

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KEEP ON RUNNING                                                 

FULL STEAM AHEAD                                                         

TO DIE FOR — Priscilla Chase, managing director at the Healthy Back Bag Company, selects her favourite things that she cannot live without.

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

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

ROYAL SEAL OF APPROVAL                                

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

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

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SHOP ADDICT — CRICHTON —

THE BIG QUESTION We reveal the personality behind the industry

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SHOP?

    James Lakeland on Marylebone’s New Cavendish Street. Stepping through the door I feel I've arrived in a smart store in Milan with its stylish interior and simple presentation.   — I’m not a very good shopper, so any shop where I see what I want to purchase immediately and where the staff are courteous. And, of course, any shops that buy from Hengst Footwear.

Established in 1952, family-owned business Crichton Shoes is currently in its third generation, under the ownership of Gordon Brain. Based in Hamilton, Scotland, the store retails a selection of labels including Van Dal, Gabor, Rieker, Fitflop, Geox, Ara, Barker and Padders.

  — Vivobarefoot’s standalone store on Neal Street, West London, is obviously a favourite. Besides that, Selfridges at the Bullring in Birmingham is always a fun retail experience for shopping and browsing.

              

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          

           

   Watch This Space, a boutique in Leicester showcasing the work of graduates and designers from Leicester and across the UK. You can find cutting-edge design not usually found on the high street at affordable prices.

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PIXIE LOTT Singer, songwriter, designer — Popstar Pixie Lott has teamed up with vintage jewellery and headwear brand Rock ‘N Rose to create a unique 22-piece collection, Pixie Lott for Rock ‘N Rose, at www.rocknrose.co.uk                                  

   

    

         

    

  

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      

      

 

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     

   

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                   

              

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17-19 February 2013, NEC Birmingham Find out more and register for your visit at moda-uk.co.uk

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