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FOOTWEAR—31 UPDATE —32 STYLE FILE—33 ON TREND—34 REVIEW —36 RETAIL—38 PRODUCT—40 PRODUCT—42 PRODUCT—

ACCESSORIES—17 UPDATE—18 STYLE FILE —19 ON TREND—21 PRODUCT—26 INTERVIEW—28 BTAA—

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REGULARS & FEATURES—05 EDITOR’S COMMENT—06 NEWS—10 THE EDGE—12 INTERVIEW —14 REVIEW—44 THE INSIDER—46 IN THEIR SHOES—

GRASS ROOTS RISINGAS UNIVERSITY DEGREES GIVE WAY TO APPRENTICESHIPS,

AND THE POPULARITY OF DOMESTIC MANUFACTUREINCREASES, SOMEWHAT OF A REVOLUTION IS TAKING PLACE

IN THE BRITISH FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES SECTORS.

NEW FOCUSON RETAIL CRIMEAhead of the first elections for police and

crime commissioners next month, retailersnationwide are turning their attention toretail crime, and how best to prevent it.

IN BRIEF

w h E r E F a s h i o N C o m E s T o g E T h E r

accessories + footwear + woman + lingerie & swimwear + gent

17-19 February 2013, NEC Birmingham

To reserve a stand call +44 (0)1484 846069

Find out more and register for your visit at moda-uk.co.uk

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FIVE STEPS TO: MAXIMISING THE POTENTIAL OF PINTEREST.by Sarah-Jane White

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ADVICE

RESOURCINGFOR A VERY MERRYCHRISTMAS

DONNA OBSTFELD RUNS DOHR, A HR PRACTICE INHERTFORDSHIRE PROVIDING COMPANIES WITH TAILOR-MADE HR SOLUTIONS, AND CAN BE CONTACTEDAT ENQUIRIES@DOHR.CO.UK.

RETAIL VIEW

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Julian Whitehead and Debra Hepburn, founders of Young British Designers, the one-stop-shop for up-and-coming fashion labels, give FE the lowdown on their rise to notoriety through risk-taking and savvy use of online platforms. Testament to how much the pair enjoy conversing about emerging British design talent, the website is currently undergoing a redesign with customer

and designer commentary at its heart.

JULIAN WHITEHEADAND DEBRA HEPBURN

FOUNDERS,YOUNGBRITISHDESIGNERS.COM

“We have been surprised andgratified at the opportunities

we’ve had to support andmentor new designers; we

receive over 1,000 approachesfrom new designers per year”

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

Úna Burke

Tatty Devine

Maria Francesca Pepe

Atelier Swarovski

Joanne Stoker

Lola Rose

Acessories By VkooWholesale Jewellery and Scarves

23B Derby Street, Manchester, M8 8HW Tel: 0800 689 9686Minimum Order £30

Buy 24/7 www.Vkoo.co.uk

POLOOPPOSITES

ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES COLLECTION NEWS

STATEMENT RINGS

ACCESSORIES LABELS MADE IN

THE UK

STYLESIGHT’S EURYDICE SANCHEZ

BTAA

Combining the quintessentialheritage of polo culture withcontemporary style and design,accessories label Pampeanobreaks into the fashionaccessories sector this seasonwith a range influenced by aspectrum of inspirations.

Photograph by Caroline Sm

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HARBOURINGPOTENTIALA year on from its launch,handbag label Harboursidereturns with a new collection fors/s 13, comprising four key linesfor the contemporary femaleconsumer. Offering both day andevening styles, the brand buildson the initial success of its debutrange with the launch of its latestseasonal designs.

RING-A-DINGBig and bold statement rings are still going strong, offering a

suitable dose of bling to any outfit. FE picks some of ourfavourite styles, available to get in-store now.

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THE ENGLISH GLOVE MAKER

Dents, Furnax Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, England BA12 8PE

Telephone: +44 (0) 1985 212291 Fax: +44 (0) 1985 216435 Email: sales@dents.co.uk

www.dents.co.uk

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Meet your makersAmid a marketplace where outsourcing is prevalent and imports are

commonplace, the brands still manufacturing in the UK are operatingin a niche sector. Christina Williams caught up with four such

accessories labels to find out what keeps them so committed toproducing their goods on UK soil.

TUSTINGOlney Road, Lavendon, BuckinghamshireEstablished: 1985

MARLBOROUGHCorporation Street West,Walsall, West MidlandsEstablished: 1972

DENTSFurnax Lane, Warminster, WiltshireEstablished: 1777

THE CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL COMPANYCambridge Road, Babraham, CambridgeEstablished: 2008

ChapmanTannery Road, Carlisle, CumbriaEstablished: 1984

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Following iconic fashion weeks on both sides of the Atlantic,trend forecaster Stylesight is delivering its analysis of nextseason’s key styles to a global audience from its New YorkHQ and, for accessories & footwear senior editor EurydiceSanchez, the forthcoming season is all about the detailing.

EURYDICE SANCHEZ

“A trend becomes a trend whenit is prevalent in three distinctareas. For example, in festival

culture, on the runway or on thestreet. It’s how we loosely define

a trend”

BTAA NEWSwww.btaa.org.uk

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

w h E r E F a s h i o N C o m E s T o g E T h E r

footwear + accessories + woman + lingerie & swimwear + gent

17-19 February 2013, NEC Birmingham

To reserve a stand call +44 (0)1484 846069

Find out more and register for your visit at moda-uk.co.uk

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FOOTWEAR COLLECTION NEWS

MEN’S HI-TOPS

GDS, DUSSELDORF

DORIS & DAISY, WIMBORNE, DORSET

GERMAN COMFORT FOOTWEAR

WELLINGTON BOOTS

KIDS’ WINTER BOOTS

ON THEROAD

FOOTWEAR

This season sees men’s footwearlabel Bugatti launch into the UK,revealing a range of businessand casual styles inspired byEuropean design and craftedwith traditional workmanshipvalues at their core.

SUMMERCOMPANIONFocusing on the combination ofstyle and comfort, which is vitalfor long summer days, Spanishfootwear label Unisa unveils anew collection for spring, aimingto be as dependable to its weareras it is aesthetically beautiful.

TRAINING DAYMen’s trainers have taken on a wintery feel this season, with hi-tops in an earthy palette featuring technical fabrics, thick

rubber soles and fur or sheepskin linings.—

MEN’S

AS SEENAT GDS

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

MESSE DUSSELDORF.

Bright young thingsPrimary shades and bold brights were keyacross the full spectrum of men’s styles for the new season.

Wear like you Mini-me styling came into itsown for children’s footwear, with little hi-tops, mini metallicsand miniature deck shoestaking their place in the sectorthis season.

Top deckThe deck shoe trendevolves for s/s 13 as arange of styles in pastelshades and brightfinishes emerged acrossthe sector.

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Shine onMetallic uppers are in the spotlightfor spring, with high-shine finishestaking their place as a key look towatch for the new season.

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

Flat out The flatform emerged as a keytrend to watch for s/s 13, withsandal, sneaker and slingbacksilhouettes combining heightand wearability through thetowering sole.

Higher and higherThe hi-top trend hastranscended into the women’ssector for spring as wedge andflat hi-top silhouettes prevail across the industry.

WOMEN’S

BUILT IN ADORIS DAY—A hunch that there was a footwear-shaped gapon Wimborne’s high street led Maria Leese toembark on her retail venture and, just twoyears on, Doris & Daisy has bloomed into athriving empire. Christina Williams foundout more.

“Although I’m happy to have expandedthe business, I am aware it takes an ageto build your reputation and a moment

to lose it”

SITTINGCOMFORTABLY

In an ongoing tough economic climate, wellness labelsare holding their own in the footwear sector and, forGerman labels in particular, comfort is key when it comesto converting shoes to sales. Christina Williams rounds upthree of Germany’s most successful footwear exports todiscover the secrets to their success.

PETER KAISEREstablished: 1838, Pirmasens, south-west Germany

CAPRICEEstablished: 1990 in Pirmasens, south-west Germany

TAMARISEstablished: 1970 in Detmold, north-west Germany

COME RAINOR SHINEAhead of a potentially wet and snowywinter, wellies are an essential stockitem to get in-store now.

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

Briers Ltd57 The Tythings Commercial Centre, Southgate Road,

Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RZTel: 01666 511457 Fax: 01963 402060

www.briersltd.co.uk

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

STYLES, AVAILABLE FORDELIVERY NOW.

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Photography: steven visneau, swvphoto.com

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A great mix of children’s productsA unique buying experience

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TO DIE FOR—

Javier Guerra, co-founder ofwatch brand LTD Watch, selects

his favourite things that hecannot live without.

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IN RESPONSE

CORE OF THE BUSINESS

RISING STAR

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

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

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR STAND-OUT MOMENT OF

THE SEASON?

OPEN FORBUSINESS

THE BIG QUESTION

We reveal the personality behind the industry

SHOP ADDICT— REID’S OF MILNGAVIE —

My magic moment was the Olympicclosing party at Moda; great weather(for a change), great company and a

great night.

We have just ventured into accessoriesand, when I opened the box of the first

samples, the smell and feel of theleather and seeing an idea for the firsttime as a product was a feeling I will

never forget.

Being opposite garden ornamentsupplier A Bit Quackers at the

Manchester Gift Show and receivingour fabulous gift of an ornamental

cockerel.

Having the opportunity to chat withSasha Wilkins, creator of the utterlystylish and fabulous Liberty London

Girl blog.

Established in 1994, Reid’s of Milngavie is anindependent store, retailing a range of accessoriesand luggage labels including Fossil, Kipling,Fiorelli, Radley, Quindici, Antler and Modalu.

A/w 12 sees Rachel Stevenscollaborate with children’sfootwear label Step2wo as partof the brand’s Mending BrokenHearts Appeal in support of theBritish Heart Foundation(BHF). Stevens is one of threecelebrity mums to havedesigned a range of kids’footwear for the label, theprofits for which will bedonated directly to the BHF.

RACHELSTEVENS

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