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FOOTWEAR—27 UPDATE —28 STYLE FILE—29 ON TREND —30 PREVIEW —32 INTERVIEW —34 FIT FOR PURPOSE—

ACCESSORIES—37 UPDATE—38 STYLE FILE —39 ON TREND —40 AHEAD OF THE PACK—42 INTERVIEW —44 BTAA—

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REGULARS & FEATURES—05 EDITOR’S COMMENT—06 NEWS—10 THE EDGE—15 EXHIBITION CALENDAR—22 THE YEAR THAT WAS—24 TIME TO GIVE—48 THE INSIDER—50 IN THEIR SHOES—

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SHELVES AND THE SHOEMAKERS

FROM EXHIBITION STANDS TO SHOP SHELVES, MOST OF US IN THEFOOTWEAR INDUSTRY ONLY SEE THE FINISHED PRODUCT, SO IT WASA FANTASIC INSIGHT TO ATTEND THE COUNTRY’S ONLY FOOTWEAR

DESIGN COURSE TO MEET THE DESIGNERS OF THE FUTURE.

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TILL BELLSRINGING

Amid predictions that seasonal sales will bethree per cent up on last year, retailers

are looking ahead to a lucrative Christmas season.

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


FIVE STEPS TO: USING SCENT TO ENHANCE THE RETAIL EXPERIENCEby Christopher Pratt

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THE YEAR

“THINGSAREGETTINGBETTER”

“WE’RESTILLSMILING”

“INTERNETIS THEMAINGROWTH”

It was the year that saw the UK host the Olympics and celebrate the Queen’s Diam independent retail sector? Christina Williams asked six

THAT WAS

“WECAPITALISEDON ANEARLYSUMMER”

“I’M EVERTHEOPTIMIST”

“OLYMPICTOURISMHAD APOSITIVEEFFECT”

m ond Jubilee but, amid all the patriotism of 2012, how was business for those in the store owners to take a look back over their year in retail.

A TIME TO GIVEWith the festive season upon us, FE caught up with some of the industry’s key suppliers to find out how they are helping retailers to maximise their

Christmas potential.


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


FOOTWEAR COLLECTION NEWS

SPARKLY HEELS

BREAD & BUTTER BERLIN

IAN PAVER

THE SOCIETY OF SHOE FITTERS

EVOLUTIONOF BALLET

FOOTWEAR

Tipped as the hottest trend of theseason, the smoking slipper is theballet pump’s more sophisticatedcousin, and the sole focus of thedebut collection from newfootwear label Jemima Vine.

NO BUSINESSLIKE ITCombining a background inshow business with a debut in shoe business, ChristopherCiccone – brother of Madonna –makes his footwear design debutin February at Moda Footwear.

GLITTER BUGGet the glitter bug from our pick of the season’s most sparkly

heels, ranging from platforms to stilettos, in medal-worthy goldand silver.

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BREAD & BUTTERBERLIN

A year on from its launch, Lacoste Live footwearreturns to Bread & Butter Berlin with a newportfolio of styles targeting the 18-30 year oldconsumer. Echoing the style hallmarks of the Liveapparel collection – which launched in 2011 – theLive footwear range adds a more contemporaryand trend-driven approach to Lacoste’straditional design hallmarks. Carryover styles for a/w 13 include the Croxton (pictured) and theLacoste Live’s casual dress shoe, Torpel.www.lacoste.com/live

Owned by Spanish footwear manufacturerMascaro, Pretty Ballerinas draws on a heritagestretching over 95 years while remaining at theforefront of contemporary footwear trends withits ballerina silhouettes. This season specificallysees the brand build on its recent colour palettediversification, with pastel shades and neonbrights taking centre stage alongside strikingprints. The label also debuts its new collection of shopper bags, designed to coordinate with its bestselling ballerina styles.www.prettyballerinas.com

The a/w 13 offer from Wolverine 1000 Milesintroduces a collection of boots inspired by patternsfrom the Wolverine archive. Introducing threenew styles for men – the Loomis brogue oxfordboot, the Pierson six-inch boot and the Morleyeight-inch boot – the designs are handcrafted inthe US from leather originating from Chicago’sHorween tannery. For women, meanwhile, thereare five new styles in the autumn collection,including the Dorthea – a 12 inch lace-up boot –and its six-inch counterpart, the Winnie.www.wolverine1000mile.com

Australia Luxe launches its new, exclusivepremium line at Bread & Butter Berlin, pushing theboundaries of its signature sheepskin classics withSwarovski trims and flocked fabrics. Targetingthe luxury sector, the new line also features non-sheepskin styles such as handmade leatherboots. The brand’s mainline range, meanwhile,focuses on deep hues of plum, nude pink and bluewith colour pops of on-trend neons. New silhouettesinclude sheepskin-lined wedge boots and trainers. www.australialuxeco.com

Dutch footwear label Floris van Bommel takes the next step in its progressive journey this seasonwith a new collection that aims to test the limits offashion affinity in the men’s footwear market.Having previously experimented with colouraccents, the brand introduces coloured suedes,pastel leather uppers and vivid pops of red,orange and blue across its range, complementedby the label’s signature lightweight soles.www.vanbommel.com

Kangaroos presents its classic Combat style(pictured) in a range of new colours and materialsfor a/w 13, celebrating the heritage of one of its mostpopular designs. Introduced in 1979, the Combatbecame Kangaroos’ signature style, establishingitself as the brand’s hallmark lightweight sneaker,featuring pocket detailing. Now firmly establishedas the brand behind the “shoes with pockets”ethos, Kangaroos has established a globalpresence over the past three decades.www.kangaroos.com

BREAD & BUTTER RETURNS TO BERLIN’S TEMPELHOFAIRPORT ON 15-17 JANUARY, BRINGING TOGETHER ASELECTION OF CONTEMPORARY URBAN LABELS ACROSSTHE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SECTORS. FE LOOKS AHEAD TO SOME OF THE FOOTWEAR BRANDS EXHIBITING AT THE EVENT.

With over 100 stores nationwide, an own-label collection and a home shopping television channel, Pavers is the independent footwear retail success

story of the industry.

IAN PAVERBUYING DIRECTOR, PAVERS

“It was beyond me as a teenagerwhy I wasn’t allowed a pair ofDr Martens, even though the

house was full of them”

FIT FOR PURPOSEAmid the news that The Society of Shoe Fitters is planning to organise a national shoe-fitting week nextyear, can a shoe-fitting qualification really give independents the edge over their high street competition?

Christina Williams investigates.

“The great feedback I have had fromcustomers is a reflection of the knowledge

and skills I have gained from The Society of Shoe Fitters, and my

membership has been worth every penny”



BACK IN THE SADDLE

ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES COLLECTION NEWS

IPAD AND LAPTOP CASES

LUGGAGE STYLES FOR S/S 13

PAUL’S BOUTIQUE’S PAUL SLADE

BTAA

A year on from its inception,classic British handbag labelAubrey returns with a newseasonal offer designed toaccompany women throughoutthe spring months.

WOULDN’TYOU AGREE...?Inspired by hits of 1988,including Phil Collins’ Groovy Kind of Love, each stylein Fiorelli’s spring collection isnamed after the tunes of thebrand’s year of inception.

CASE IN POINTTrendy iPad and laptop cases are the perfect accessories for themodern woman on the move. Check out FE’s selection of luxe

styles available for short order now.—

AHEAD OFTHE PACK

COMBINING STYLE WITHPRACTICALITY, THE LUGGAGESECTOR IS TASKED WITH PACKINGFEATURES AND FASHION INTO ITSLATEST DESIGNS. FE ROUNDS UPSOME OF THE KEY STYLESAVAILABLE FOR S/S 13.

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TEN YEARS AGO, QUIRKYDESIGNER BRAND PAUL’S BOUTIQUE STARTED OUT WITH A SMALL STALL ON LONDON’S PORTOBELLO MARKET. FAST FORWARD TO 2012 AND THE LABEL ISPREPARING FOR THE NEXT PHASEIN ITS DEVELOPMENT. ISABELLA GRIFFITHS GOT THEFULL STORY FROM FOUNDER PAUL SLADE.

GLOBALGATHERING

“We’ve talked about opening a flagship store, but have decided to

focus on the website. There is too much risk in bricks and mortar”

BTAA NEWS www.btaa.org.uk

Following its achievement of being awarded the runner-up prize in the BTAA Awards lastmonth, jewellery label Accessories by Park Lane has unveiled a collection for the new seasoncomprising striking designs in both gold and silver finishes. Since its inception in 1994, thebrand has established a nationwide presence with its contemporary designs and, havingoutgrown its previous premises in Knaresborough, moved its showroom to a location justminutes from Harrogate town centre earlier this year. www.parklaneonline.com


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TO DIE FOR—

Justin Taggart, productmanager for footwear labels

Chipmunks, Free Step and Pajar,selects his favourite things that

he cannot live without.

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STRESS RELIEF

BEST OF THE WEST

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TOFIND IN YOUR CHRISTMAS

STOCKING?

OPEN FORBUSINESS

THE BIG QUESTION

We reveal the personality behind the industry

SHOP ADDICT— EC ONE —

Halle Berry, please. Failing that, analliance between the correct seasonal

weather and the time of year.

A partridge, a pear tree and thewinning Euromillions numbers.

A Kindle Fire, and the gorgeous

Levant dress in turquoise from Lagomif Santa’s feeling generous.

A crystal ball to tell me where NorwichCity will finish in the Premier League,and how many of Delia Smith’s pieswill appear in my stocking; the bestranges in the world always come to life

after a pie from Delia.

Celebrating its 15th anniversary this month,jewellery retailer EC One has evolved into one of the capital’s key destination stores forcontemporary jewellery labels.

Red or Dead founder Wayne Hemingway iscurrently at the helm ofHemingway Design, a multi-design agency with aconscience, and the organiserof Vintage Festival, anannual event celebratingseven decades of British cool.

WAYNEHEMINGWAY

Designer—


Meredyth Sparks, Roxy, 2008, Digital print on Sintra, 27 pieces, 182 x 171 x 231 cm,(c) Meredyth Sparks, 2008 Image courtesy of the Saatchi Gallery, London

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