TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board crystal bling flower power For resort and eveningwear, crystal earrings in floating globes sparkle with crystal pavé casting a lovely glow all around. Spring brings flowers and Athra s pressed flower collection from Taxco, Mexico fits the bill. Each design features real flowers to wear all year round. TURQUOISE TREASURE A leader in the opaque stone category, turquoise comes to life in globally bohemianthemed designs. Rings continue to be an important part of this collection. ATHRA Athra NJ Inc. is a family-owned design importer and distributor of fine sterling silver and high fashion jewelry. Established in the 980s by Afram and Amena Koumi, Athra works with skilled artisans from around the world to create unique, finely crafted jewelry to satisfy a broad and diverse customer base. In-house designers are constantly on the lookout for emerging trends on the runway, city streets and social media and are quick to interpret these ideas in the showroom. While trends are important, classic product lines are the backbone of the business. With timeless tailored looks, manipulated and opaque stones, and original artisan collections from Mexico and Bali, Athra provides both department stores and boutique clients with a breadth of products to fulfill their customers needs. It is Athra s commitment to building relationships and partnering with clients to support their current and future business that truly sets them apart. Their mission is to provide their customers with the best possible product and service. For Spring 07, Athra has spent significant time designing and creating lifestyle collections, featuring an array of current trends and timeless pieces. Concentration has been on taking trends and expressing them in a way that will create a timeless piece a jewelry that she will want to wear every day and maybe even pass down to the next generation. ACCESSORIES NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board TS H G I N HAVANA Jewelry gets an electric dose of Lite-Brite, capturing the vibrant flavor of this Cuban capital. The statement earring continues to turn heads, and these silver dangles have just the right dose of ancient/ethnic appeal. WE RE ALL EARS CAROL DAUPLASE Jewelry and ready-to-wear play with color, patterns, lengths and layers for a uniquely boho mashup. LAYERED M IXES 4 ACCESSORIES Carol Dauplaise Ltd. is proud to call itself one of a handful of family-owned companies in the fashion jewelry business. Based in New York City, the team of merchandisers and designers translates the most current and future trends to fit all their customers needs. Whether under the Carol Dauplaise brand or private label names, the company works extremely closely with all of its accounts. An exciting and growing portion of our business has been coming from all the different long and layered necklaces, as well as our new Accessory PLAYS division, says Richard Dauplaise, president. Since the jewelry industry has been so difficult, buyers have been chasing new trends trying to attract new customers and getting the customers excited about this product category again. The strongest and most exciting new trend for spring 07 is definitely Havana. These bright colors mixed with fun materials, like pom poms and fringe, are introducing a whole new series of new silhouettes to the customer. The second trend is Mix it Up. This category has been very strong and will continue to be the biggest money maker. It includes chokers, new layered looks and fringe/charm tassels. These looks are designed for all different customers from the young contemporary clean simple metals with leather to the more vibrant colorful seed beads, wrapping details, fabrics and tassels. The other three trends for spring are statement earrings they will be coming in all shapes and sizes. Also Maritime/Nautical, and Pretty Girlie/Florals are the remaining trends. NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM 9 W 6th Street th floor NYC 008.564.70 sales@dauplaisejewelry.com sales@accessoryplays.com
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board From cascading metal chain fringe to metallic ready-to-wear, fashion has a new love affair: metals that move. tags l a c i trop Bag Tags are accessorizing the accessory, adding color and whimsy to the hot Havana/Tropical trend. eart wild at h Rocker chic goes boho and a bit Western with chokers, embellished bandanas and fringe. 6 ACCESSORIES NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM metals th at move CATHERINE STEIN DESIGNS/F.A.F. INC. Catherine Stein Designs, a division of F.A.F. Inc., has been designing trend-right fashion jewelry for over 45 years. The company s team of the industry s top design and merchandising talent is on the pulse of the fashion world s emerging trends. They combine innovative design and unsurpassed customer service with decades of execution experience. From international travel, runway, street style, blogs and Instagram, Catherine Stein Designs is continuously inspired by the world around it. With resources all over the world dedicated to research and design, Catherine Stein Designs meets its customers varied needs by offering them innovative products and price points to help drive their respective businesses. For Spring 07, Catherine Stein Designs is focused not only on important trends and key colors for the season but also on key items. Fringe statement necklaces are essential, especially when translated into a fun and modern metal trend. Chokers are merged with bandanas to combine two hot items into one edgy and sophisticated statement. Bag tags continue to evolve to include pom poms, fringe and tassels adding color and whimsy to this hot trend.
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board tassel ties turquoise tales Chiffon ties tipped with tassels offer versatility. Tie them as a choker, lariat, hair tie, bracelet or even as a belt. LOS ANGELES NEW YORK.64.0856.98.6 www.chanluu.com Leather chokers with semiprecious stone centers and sterling silver accents add a touch of boho elegance. This ancient blue stone tells a story no matter how it s used, from leather wrap bracelets to insets in golden jewelry. all choked up CHAN LUU For 0 years, Chan Luu, the Los Angeles-based jewelry and lifestyle brand, has offered handcrafted jewelry, scarves and apparel products. Chan Luu designs combine cultural elements found worldwide with a modern California influence to create the signature Chan Luu style. All products are made with high-quality materials handcrafted to achieve a natural look and feel. To celebrate two decades of quality design, the brand has introduced its limited-edition 0th Anniversary capsule collection, comprised of two styles a five-wrap and single-wrap bracelet modeled after its signature iconic wrap bracelets. These styles incorporate sterling silver nuggets, genuine leather and are modernized with handcrafted sterling silver cabochon framed semiprecious stones. The collection was designed in the company s Los Angeles studio and is handcrafted in Chan Luu s (founder and creative director) birth country of Vietnam, using distinctive weaving techniques for which the popular wrap bracelet is known. In addition to the capsule collection, the 07 Resort line embodies the feel of a relaxing vacation sunbathing and lounging under a shadow casted umbrella. Core details such as raw-cut leathers, tassels and hand-wrapped cabochon frames create a collection that is refreshing and naturally vibrant. LOS ANGELES SHOW- NEW YORK SHOW- 8 ACCESSORIES NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM 7 East 9th Street, Suite 07 Los Angeles, CA 9005.64.0856 www.chanluu. 44 Broadway, Penthouse New York, NY 008.98.6
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board ern t s e w psy y g f r su primal pa tterns Handmade exotic primal patterns are one of the season s hottest looks. This beautiful handwoven pattern floppy hat with a tribal-inspired color palette brings the perfect touch of the primal pattern trend to any outfit. The shore lifestyle blends perfectly with the look and feel of exotic destinations. Hand-painted straw gives the look of a well-traveled hat with exotic spice tone tassel trim that gives it a touch of surf gypsy whimsy. DORFMAN PACIFIC beach boh o This Bangkok straw beach boho floppy with braided suede and feather trim is the ultimate accessory to pair with your favorite boho-chic beach cover or the perfect boho bikini this summer. 0 ACCESSORIES With over 95 years in the business, Dorfman Pacific is proud to call itself one of the largest, full-line, in-stock, headwear and handbag companies in the world, utilizing a 85,000-square-foot facility in California to offer deliveries within 4 hours. The company s varied labels and licenses cover a broad spectrum of materials, including straw, cloth and felts, and are sold to both the women s, men s and children s market. Dorfman Pacific features an impressive roster of more than 0 proprietary licensed and acquired brands. Licenses include Stetson Cloth Hats and Caps, Santana and Carlos by Carlos Santana, Stacy Adams, Indiana Jones, Tommy Bahama, Panama Jack, Mossy Oak and Woolrich. Proprietary brands include Aegean, Biltmore, Scala, Callanan, Cappelli Straworld, Inc., DPC, Tropical Trends and Scala Kids. Dorfman Pacific s SCALA brand has also partnered with the Skin Cancer Foundation to offer a broad selection of UPF 50+ headwear styles. Each collection is designed with fashion and function in mind, ensuring the latest trends are available each season in wearable and relevant silhouettes all at very competitive prices. For Spring 07 the Scala brand is focusing on boho and earthy looks, featuring hats with larger brims. The fedora is updated with denim bands that capture one of the season s hottest trends. NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM dorfman-pacific.com 800 67-66
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board Statement necklaces adorned with red, black and white feathers and beads celebrate cultures from the past. Stacks of bangles, some with charms, logos and elements like tassels, take groups of bracelets to the next level. armed & c harmed nes o t l a trib K&M ACCESSORIES Designers have opened fashion s pearly gates and the results are dazzling, with mixed media keeping things interesting. ACCESSORIES es t i h w pearly NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM In business for more than 50 years with headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island, and a showroom in New York, K&M Accessories sells branded and private label jewelry and other accessories to the nation s best department stores, mass merchants and specialty chains. Anchored by GUESS?, T Tahari, Jessica McClintock, Marc Ecko, and the recently launched V9.69 Italia Brand from Versace Abbigliamento Sportivo SLR, K&M s Vendôme Division specializes in branded products design and distribution. The well-established Scorpio Division is known for their high-quality/low-cost junior and novelty products and exciting on-trend styling. Dynamic and talented, the K&M Accessories creative staff constantly travels across Europe, the U.S. and Asia, updating styles and interpreting trends and searching for new accessories to bring to market. K&M s expertise extends beyond just jewelry product to include packaging and fixture development to attract customers and sales planning and analysis. Additional strong points for this full-service company include: an A rating for shipments; a founding member of FJATA (Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association); Full EDI capability, CTPAT (Customs & Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) certified by the U.S. Customs, and numerous quality control and operational locations in Asia, Canada and the U.S.
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board The glowing pinks and oranges of a desert or tropical sunset cast palm trees in sharp relief. sunset palms Fashion wraps itself up in cozy color combos from the American Southwest. From blackand-white checked sunglasses to pops of red, it s time to revisit the 80s and its stark contrasts. 80s pop blanket statment K. BELL K. Bell offers a wide range of branded and licensed legwear for all retailers. Known for designing creative and on-trend styles, K. Bell foresees big opportunities across all categories of business for men, women and kids. Under the direction of chief design officer Karen Bell, the company has put a renewed focus on its own brand, including fashion and basic socks, tights, knee-highs, novelty socks, sport socks, and more. Brands include K. Bell, K. Bell Men s, K. Bell Sport, K. Bell Kids (boys and girls) and KurB (young adult). For Spring 07, K. Bell is focusing on colorful and high-impact designs for all genders. Licenses include Laurel Burch, The Girls, Sperry Top-Sider, Keds and Grumpy Cat. New for 07 is a line of socks inspired by the artist Shag. K. Bell was founded in 979 and in 00 the company was acquired by Renfro Corporation. Located in North Carolina, Renfro ranks as one of the largest global sock companies in the world. K. Bell s corporate offices and distribution center are located near LAX in Southern California. The main sales office is located in the Empire State Building in New York City. At K. Bell, Fun is Always in Fashion. kbellsocks.com P: 800.969.55 #kbellsocks 4 ACCESSORIES NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM A Divison of Renfro Corporation
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board ring things Bold pendants with a single faceted stone make a strong statement on their own. rock stars Groups of complementary rings, worn as stacks or grouped on a hand, make a strong statement without too much bulk. Mixes of silver and gold add subtle differentiation and dimension. Natural stones have a calming, healing quality, and when strung with beads knotted with a tassel, they take on a prayer quality as well. healing stones LA ROCKS With an emphasis on sterling silver, this Los Angeles-based bridge jewelry company continues to shine brightly. With a focus on the mid-tier retail segment, LA Rocks produces a variety of private brands for retailers that dominate bridge jewelry departments. The company features stones like diamond or CZ usually in white for a clean look. Two-tone metals and pops of stones add touches of color. While the company initially started as an innovator of trendy bridge jewelry when it launched in 00, LA Rocks mix now also includes updated classics. Today, 60% of the company s focus is on giftable jewelry, usually boxed, retailing from $4.99 to $4.99. Today, LA Rocks is focusing on licensed products as a growth area, including lines like Disney, American Greetings, lovethislife plus more coming soon. Key silhouettes include expandable bangle bracelets with charms, healing stone necklaces, bracelets and rings, as well as messaged giftable jewelry. 6 ACCESSORIES NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board bolo bracelets Beaded charm bracelets with adjustable bolo ties are always snug, on-trend and perfectly stackable. new romantics Marcasite jewelry with bold blue stones puts a modern spin on the classic romantic trend. mixed metals This modern, tri-color openwork ring captures the mixed metal and stackable trend in a minimal yet striking way. MARSALA Marsala Manufacturing was established in 977 as a sterling silver jewelry company in Columbus, Ohio. Today, the company is still owned by its employees. Over the past 0 years, Marsala has established itself as a leading business partner in sterling silver, marcasite, fine jewelry, silver plated jewelry and sterling and diamond jewelry. Marsala continues to refresh its assortments depending on metal and diamond markets and offers diverse and trend-right collections in all of the above jewelry categories. The company s LeVieux Marcasite contains Swarovski marcasite and claims itself as some of the best collections in the industry. For Spring 07, Marsala sees a continued emphasis on bracelets, stackables in both rings and bracelets, rose and yellow plating, micropavé look of real and romanticism. The company will also be launching a Bridal gift collection as well as a Heart, Mind, Body, Soul collection. 8 ACCESSORIES NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board Sheer Dam ask A classical weaving pattern, colored damask is lightened up with transparent monofiliment. Fluttering their pretty wings, dragonflies are a fierce yet delicate motif in fashion. ams e r d y fl dragon MEMOI Designers are having fun with this tropical fruit, infusing pops of pink into the mix as a complementary hue. pink pine apples 40 ACCESSORIES MeMoí is a global manufacturer and distributer of legwear for women, men and kids. Joe Steinberg is the proprietor and president of this third-generation hosiery business, which falls under the company Infinity Classics International. The company has built many brands and is globally recognized as a leader in the legwear industry, supplying all channels of distribution. Through an understanding of quality and service, MeMoí always stays a step ahead, bringing newness, innovation and up-to-date fashion to the market. Proprietary brands include: MeMoí (legwear, ladies, men s and kid s collections), SlimMe by MeMoí (shapewear), Melas (legwear), SlimLux (shapewear), SlimChic (shapewear), JustMe (legwear) and Legmogu e (legwear). There is always a lot of excitement and action going on at the company, most recently the launch of a Natori legwear collection. This high-end luxurious line steps beyond style into life and it has been very well received. The company has also expanded its Private Label portfolio, and with that has broadened its sales and design teams to help keep up with the company s growth. For Spring 07, lightweight crews, white grounds and sheers with pops of brightly colored novelty motifs become important wardrobe staples. NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board Frontal hoops, embellished and larger in scale, are punched up with interesting details. romantic collars Romantic pearls and collars continue into Spring 07, with delicate silver giving it a vintage look. hoop dreams modern metals Like a modern art sculpture, modern metals float on the neck with interesting shapes and pops of color. NADRI Nadri is a leading manufacturer of high quality fashion and bridge jewelry and was established years ago by founder and CEO Y.T. Choi. Nadri creates affordable luxury by taking the same careful craftsmanship of fine jewelry and incorporating these features into the creation of its fashion and bridge pieces. This includes careful hand polishing and hand setting of each tiny crystal pavé, CZ and genuine stone. Nadri uses precious metals in all plating finishes. Nadri-owned brands include Nadri, Nadri Sterling, Adriana Orsini, Eliot Danori, Ava Nadri, Lora Paolo, The Jewelry Collection by Nadri and Napoli. Nadri is 00% vertical, including ownership of overseas manufacturing facilities. These factors help the company react quickly and efficiently to the newest trend and design directions that attract consumers worldwide. For Spring 07, Nadri is focusing on a return to the romantic, with an emphasis on chokers and collars. The evolution of hoops will be a key earring trend, and its casual look-of-real approach continues in 8K gold plating updated with color accents. 4 ACCESSORIES NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board Edgy natural elements like bone, horn, fossils, raffia, beads, leathers and more combine for a tribal effect. Artistic and playful blends of beads, pom poms and fabrics evoke colorful Miami days and energetic Havana nights. tropical zest bal i r t y ll natura TRESKA tubular c raft With their DIY attitude, these crafty necklaces capture a raw, organic and home-spun feel. 44 ACCESSORIES As a full-service fashion accessories company, Treska continues to create high-quality, handcrafted fashion jewelry featuring unique beads from around the world. Throughout four decades, Treska has never lost sight of its core customer, satisfying their thirst by creating and launching 6 to 0 collections each year. Treska also produces a broad range of accessories including handbags, scarves and tops. Treska operates two fully automated corporate showrooms located in both the AmericasMart (Atlanta) and the World Trade Center (Dallas). With a third corporate showroom on 85 Fifth Avenue in New York, Treska works side by side with many major retailers. From concept design and sample development that leads to approval and mass production, Treska delivers many customized private label brands to key accounts. Operating as an employee-owned business, Treska is in a great position to carry out the vision that its original owner, Kay Pile, set forth back in 978: to be the industry leader in unique fashion-driven jewelry and accessories. For just a hint of Spring 07, Treska is developing jewelry collections with fun vibrant elements and colors, as well as naturals with an organic, raw look. With the explosion of success in Treska s new handbag line, look for subtle modifications of the classics, brand new silhouettes and new colors for the Spring 07. NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM
TOP 00 / Spring 07 Trend Board tie-dyed denim Softly washed denim gets a tie-dyed effect, offering multiple hues of this popular material. Black on black is anything but plain with nylon quilts that yield visual and textural interest. quilted nylon FOCUSED SPACE THE GENERAL BACKPACK Perforated vegan leather $80.00 MSRP Natural stones have a calming, healing quality, and when strung with beads knotted with a tassel, they take on a prayer quality as well. color blocking Simple color blocking offers a bold yet simple accent to athletic wear. UNITED LEGWEAR & APPAREL CO. United Wheat Accessories (UWA), a subsidiary of United Legwear & Apparel Co., is home to a full range of sport bags, backpacks, caps, cold-weather accessories and more. Using the latest color, silhouette and trend information in the market and combining those elements with the direction of our partners/licensors at PUMA and Skechers, UWA manufactures and distributes sport and leisure bags, headwear and gear that is as functional as it is stylish and relevant. The company s proprietary label, Focused Space, The Fine Products of Efficiency, was created to elevate the travel experience and how technology is organized. With product ranges that meet the specific needs of adults, teens and children, UWA is a dynamic resource that offers best-in-class products to retail partners at all tiers of distribution. For Spring 07, highlights include tiedyed denim, quilted nylon and stark color blocking, particularly in black and white. 48 West 8th Street, New York N.Y. 008 sales@unitedlegwear.com -9-44 46 ACCESSORIES NOVEMBER 06 FIND MORE AT ACCESSORIESMAGAZINE.COM