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CONTENTS Contents 79 REGULARS 9 Editor’s letter What to look out for this issue 10 Industry news Get the lowdown on the latest happenings in accessories retail 14 On with the show All of the latest trade show news, dates and developments 16 BTAA News Paul Yates brings us a round-up of the association’s current news 19 Competition Win products worth £500 RRP courtesy of Roods & Perches 50 62 PROFILES 50 Face values Timesource’s Creative Director Jo Banner explains how the brand’s quintessentially British approach to quality, design and pricing has ensured its strong foothold in both timepiece and handbag markets 62 Trooping the colours Allen Burns, founder of bag and luggage brand Troop London, reveals how the gender divide and a passion for creating accessories for consumers who enjoy outdoor pursuits 79 On our watch O.W.L Watches’ UK Sales Manager Charlie Gumley discusses how the brand found a gap in the jewellery and accessories market for a British, heritage-inspired watch label with a strong fashion identity 20 Brand spanking new The hottest new products to hit the fashion accessories market 86 Way out west Founder Nicola Payne invites us into her colourful lifestyle store, Oklahoma 88 All the answers Our industry experts answer your retail queries 19 98 No hands Designer Lisa Robertson tells us why she decided to turn around the reputation of the much-maligned ’90s bumbag with chic Italian leather and stylish trims 86 ATTIRE 5