The trends in Accessories Wholesale are always in a state of flux, but few times of year bring the sudden surge of consumer interest in buying new and updated styles, like spring does. As the weather warms up, so do the shopping patterns, as fashion accessories become hot and in demand.
Winter snow melts away, and the heat turns up, as evidence of the quickening pace for accessories can be seen readily by taking a look at active trades on the New York Stock Exchange’s floor. Trade volume increases for fashion accessories, and some of the early movers in the fashion design and retail sectors begin setting the tone for what turns out to be a very active season of buying.
Design house Kenneth Cole Productions (NYSE:KCP) fires a shot heard ’round the world, with an Earnings Yield of 3.30% to get things moving. Widely popular outdoor apparel maker and distributors Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) also comes to the table with an Earnings Yield of 3.39%. Even luxury brands like Movado (NYSE:MOV) takes their stand, in spite of having the lowest initial gains with an Earnings Yield of 0.54%.
On the other side of the business, consumers are showing their affinity for being in the pink, as the color of choice amongst many industry experts is leaning towards the rosy hue, on accessories ranging from bracelets and earrings to belts and bags.
While not entirely an accessory item, a trend to watch for I branded merchandise with celebrity names endorsing them. It is highly likely that test-bed products like fashion fragrances will lead to other forms of salable items in a short time frame, based on performance from revenue generated by the initial products to hit the market. Beyonce, the sexy starlet with an unmistakeable style, has thrown her hat in the ring with a fragrance that will prov to be a good indicator of consumer adoption attitudes towards goods with endorsements this season. The singer’s signature scent features a gold and tangerine colored bottle, to give emphasis to the warmth of the new season, and to perhaps bring a new pair of colors to the spotlight, in term of creating a signature color scheme for future product offerings, as well.
Another item to watch out for is back o school accessories, since it’s never too earl to be thinking of this category for volume sales in goods that come at a variety of price points for virtually all kinds of consumers. Toddler’s backpacks are starting to get some traction now, as well as other items that are starting to get the wheels turning, as newer items are sure to be seen in the coming weeks in larger quantities and fresher styles.
Last but not least, there will be a very focused and intense look at up and coming fashion designers who have a knack for making the accessories market sizzle, and even New York Fashion has put their own list of red-hot designers out, to announce what their impression of fashion-forward trends will be. The list gives us a taste of what’s to come, and the designers and their brands featured are:
Lizzie Fortunato – This is a family business by sisters Elizabeth and Kathryn Fortunato, with Elizabeth handling design aspects, while Kathryn guides the business end of things.
Milliner Albertus Swanepoel – With a collection of whimsical hats that have already become a regular feature in fashion shows, it looks like season, his hats will be seen at Tommy Hilfiger, Bill Blass, and Suno a well.
Joy Gryson – Has a resume that includes designing handbags and accessories for Marc Jacobs, Coach, and Calvin Klein. Now her own handbag collection this season, she’s also producing accessories to accompany Nanette Lepore’s runway show.
On top of his own collection, footwear designer Alejandro Ingelmo is continuing his partnership with Chris Benz and producing the shoes for Elise Øverland’s show-on-ice at the Standard’s rink this season.
The Accessories Wholesale market is heating up, just as the spring season gets under full swing. Watching the hottest trend-setters will give any wholesaler or retailer a chance to anticipate the changes that will be making the biggest impact on consumer buying behavior this year.