Bumper show issue - Gift Focus magazine

teensteen teasersKeeping up with the teen market means keeping bang upto date with latest trends. We take at look at some hotnew lines with teen appealThink PinkFickle teens can be a hard market to crack.Today’s must-have buy can be tomorrow’sbargain bucket special. Fashion and latestcrazes are strong influences but design is alsokey with today’s style-savvy youngsters. Withinstant access to a global marketplace, they’relooking for that extra something special tostand out from the crowd.“I think teenagers’ spending habits areconstantly changing and while fast fashion andmass consumption is still a popular trend, Ithink there has been a higher demand fromteens seeking individual and unique itemsthat perhaps hit a higher price range,” saysJerry O’Sullivan of Lazy Oaf. “Our teenagecustomers seem to be willing to spend a littlebit more on our designs because of theirunique style and higher quality.”Lazy Oaf ’s latest collection has been designedexclusively for the Tate Modern. The collectionincludes T-shirts and accessories.Key piecesinclude a pencil tote bag with colouredstraps and a T-shirt and notebook featuringa handy artist’s pocket of tools. There isalso a stationery brooch set and pendantscomplemented by a colourful badge pack.Email jerry@lazyoaf.com or visit thewebsite www.lazyoaf.com for further details.Girls gift specialist Think Pink has a host ofproducts to appeal to young teens with a loveof all things girlie. All products are designedexclusively by the in-house team to stand outon the shelves.The brand new Fairy Cupcake collection ison-trend and includes trinket boxes, lip glosses,cupcake-shaped mini notebooks, bookends,moneyboxes and much more.There is also an extensive range of fairylights in the Think Pink collection with eightstyles including hot pink feather lights, feltbutterfly lights and lots of different styles andcolour choices.Telephone +44 (0)1253 831 512 or visitwww.thinkpinkblue2.com to find out more.Lazy OafLazy OafDanukThe Keep Calm and Carry On slogan hascaptured a whole new generation of fans.Teenagers are loving the nostalgic, retro appealof the product range from Danuk InnovativeGifts. With T-shirts, wristbands, button badgesand mugs available there’s plenty for all ages.Telephone +44 (0)8448 731 812 or visit thewebsite www.danuk.co.uk for details.giftfocus 117