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accessories corner 6 insight insight Host of CTV's FashionTelevision Jeanne Beker is one of the most iconic and influential women in the fashion industry, both here in Canada and around the world. Beker is host of CTV's FashionTelevision, accessories Canada's leading fashion series, which also airs on FashionTelevisionChannel - Canada's first and only 24-hour channel dedicated to fashion, beauty and design. Jeanne Beker Jeanne is also a regular contributor for The Globe and Mail, a published author of five books (the latest two released in Spring 2011 - Finding Myself in Fashion and Strutting It: The Grit Behind The Glamour) and a regular style correspondent for Canada AM and etalk. Last year, Jeanne added a dose of style to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics with regular fashion segments for CTV and launched an exclusive clothing line titled "Edit by Jeanne Beker" available at The Bay stores across Canada. 2 www.llanda.com

for Fall 1. simon chang # 9503. Audrey Hepburn Clutch. PVC. Colours: white, pink, yellow, blue, beige. SRP $88.00. Sayan. www.sayanbags.com 514-725-1118 2. miss caprice # 774. PVC. Colours: gold, pewter, white. SRP $88.00. Sayan. www.sayanbags.com 514-725-1118 3. JaK's Left: # 200-413. Suede. SRP $65.00. Right: # 200-414. Norvège. SRP $75.00. Coated nylon and woollen material. Colours available: black, black and red, brown, burgundy. Importations JAK'S. www.jak-s.com 418-527-4666 4. JaK's Left # 200-417. Islande. Colours available: black and red. SRP $65.00. Right # 200-418. Groenland. SRP $70.00. Coated nylon and woollen material. Colours available: black, black and red, brown, burgundy. Importations JAK'S. www.jak-s.com 418-527-4666 5. cherry Berry # 17838. Vegan leather. Colours: black combo. SRP $130.00. www.cherryberry.ca Please email a2zglobaltrade@gmail.com What are some key fall trends you have seen on the runway? And what specific accessories are winning the day? Eclecticism has been in fashion for some time now, with accessories getting a lot of attention. There are those that are pushing the minimalist edge while others evoke a celebratory feel reminiscent of the 70s spirit. Even though clunky is still in for handbags and shoes, collections are showing sleeker, finer bags too and very understated shoes like the new mule from Chanel. What colours, materials and embellishments are you seeing on accessories? There is a lot of colour for fall: burgundy, crimson red, rust. And a tribal feel is being thrown into some prints and blanket coats. American Indian motifs are making a big comeback. Expect to see plenty of velvet for 3 1 Continued from pg. 6 4 shoes and handbags. These rich warm colours that not only make us feel positive but secure and powerful. Do accessory trends in Canada differ from trends in the United States, europe or Asia? No, not at all. As a society, we may be more conservative, but with so many levels of fashion available to us, the kids on the streets here are every bit as hip as kids on the streets of Hong Kong. International borders have dissipated and fashion has become a universal language. Every day consumers around the globe are digesting the same fashion information, reading all the same magazines and getting the same style message and aspiring to great style, available at every price point. What we are witnessing is the democratization of fashion. LUGGAGE LEATHERGOODS AND ACCESSORIES | spring2011 5 Please visit your local retailers for all these products and more or visit websites listed for product inquiries. SRP = Suggested Retail Price. Prices may vary. 7 Continued on pg. 9

accessories corner 2 for Fall 1. nicole miller # 3170. Latigo contour with ring and hook tab closure. Colours; black, olive. One size fits all. SRP $135.00. Only Accessories. www.onlyaccessories.net 416-504-7070 insight insight 8 LUGGAGE LEATHERGOODS AND ACCESSORIES | spring2011 1 2. nicole miller # 3168. 1 3/4" haircalf contour with ring and hook tab closure. Colour: jaguar tan. One size fits all. SRP $155.00. Only Accessories. www.onlyaccessories.net 416-504-7070 The Layla Collection A Palette of Expression AVAILABLE AT MOST RETAILERS ACROSS CANADA 4 5 5. Essential by ABS # ESL2622L, # ESL2623L. Patched leather. Colours: black, brown, metallic. SRP $75.00. Sasha Canada Handbags. www.sashacanada.com 1-866-538-8555 3 3. galleria handbags. Printed on one side, black interior lining, Zip pocket, inside cell closure. 80%/20% polyester. SRP $27.00 USD. www.galleria-us.com 646-416-6683 4. la diva # 4572. Leather handbag. Colours: black, white/black, red, navy, green. SRP $135.00. Papillon Intl. www.ladiva.ca 514-272-1919 Please visit your local retailers for all these products and more or visit websites listed for product inquiries. SRP = Suggested Retail Price. Prices may vary. www.llanda.com

for spring Continued from pg. 7 1 Have you noticed any fashion accessory trends for work or play? Designers are focussing on fabrication and technology as the final frontier. There is a generous showing of new and innovative rendering of textures. For example, Marc Jacobs is using a wide range of textures, from latex to lace to pony skin fur that has a great sheen. Luxe is big because designers know they are talking to a sophisticated customer. Everyone loves the idea of exotic luxury leathers such as alligator or crocodile - but these are unaffordable for most people. So designers have responded with affordable luxe like faux croc and faux alligator. Luxe bags are getting smaller - though the tote is still holding its own - and I've seen elegant waist bags that let you move about hands free. Bag sizes are also adjusting to smaller mobile electronics but still roomy enough for your iPad and iPhone. Description on pg.10 Continued on pg. 10 1. Jeanne lottie # E715RS. Chiffon handbag. Colour: fuchsia. 3 SRP $45.00. www.jeannelottie.com 416-968-2299 2. cherry Berry # 17167. Stud-Villa. Vegan leather. Colour: blue combo. SRP $120.00. A2Z / Cherry accessories Berry. www.cherryberry.ca Please email a2zglobaltrade@gmail.com 3. sisley # S40424. Kinsey Collection. PU with studs. Colours: black, grey. SRP $70.00. Fashion Import. www.fashion-import.com 514-270-6540 4 www.llanda.com 9 2 LUGGAGE LEATHERGOODS AND ACCESSORIES | spring2011

accessories corner 5 Continued from pg. 9 Are you seeing different trends emerging for different age categories? Not so much. In fact, women are increasingly dressing to body type and attitude, not chronological age. Older gals sometimes feel less is more but this is no longer necessarily the rule. The trend is all about self- expression - it depends on your spirit and what whimsy you want to subscribe to. Continued on pg. 12 insight insight michique Fuchsia Glamour (medium). Engineered leather. Colours: black, white, fuchsia, green, yellow. SRP $248.00. Michique Fine Apparel Inc. www.michiqueonline.com 902-563-6666 michique Green Hills (large). Engineered leather. Colours) black, white, fuchsia, green, yellow. SRP $264.00. Michique Fine Apparel Inc. www.michiqueonline.com 902-563-6666 maTT & naT # F11Goldfrp. Japanese Paper. Colours: bordeaux, black, cognac. SRP $150.00. www.mattandnat.com 1-888-304-2334 10 LUGGAGE LEATHERGOODS AND ACCESSORIES | spring2011 4. united colors of Benetton # B70115. Rumer Collection. Vinyl. Colours: black, chocolate, yellow, taupe. SRP $90.00. Fashion Import. www.fashion-import.com 514-270-6540 6 5. Jeanne lottie # T608PA. Faux patent leather handbag. Colours: white, black, red. SRP $95.00. www.jeannelottie.com accessories 416-968-2299 6. Foxy # FXY463. Laptop Top. 600D. Colours: black/purple, white/brown. SRP $30.00. Holiday Group. www.holiday.ca 514-325-0660 7. Foxy # FXY413. Cooler bag. 600D. Colours: black/purple, white/brown. SRP $17.00. Holiday Group. www.holiday.ca 514-325-0660 Eco Please visit your local retailers for all these products and more or visit websites listed for product inquiries. SRP = Suggested Retail Price. Prices may vary. Echoes in the attic Zipster. Vegan material on bag with cut velvet. Colours: grey, chartreuse. SRP $69.00 - $75.00. www.echoesintheattic.com 905-775-4656 www.llanda.com 7