Shrieking Violet’s flower jewellery and Maia Leather’s Tudor backpack were among the winners of the recent BTAA Fashion Accessory of the Year awards which celebrated the best in functional fashion and design across fashion accessories, travel goods and the handbag industry.
The competition, now in its eighth year, attracted a wide variety of products across Made in Britain, Fashion Jewellery, Fashion Handbags, Luggage and Travel and Small Leathergoods.
For the first time, the Awards were organised by The Giftware Association which recently took over the administration of the BTAA. Commenting on the entries, the GA’s Luke Palmer said:“Several companies incorporated technology into their products, such as RFID protectors in wallets and purses. Others focused on eye catching designs that included quirky patterns, animal prints and statement gems.”
The winners in each category will receive £500 towards exhibiting at Autumn Fair 2018, together with a Fashion Accessory of the Year engraved award. Highly commended companies will receive £100 towards exhibiting at Autumn Fair 2018 and an engraved award.
Among the judges this year was GiftsandHome.net’s editor Sue Marks.
Top: The GA’s ceo Sarah Ward is shown at the recent BTAA Fashion Accessory of the Year awards.
