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Month: December 2019

New for Spring 2020

Our spring has already sprung with occasion wear collections arriving in store. Condici, Fely Campo and new brand Ronald Joyce already on the shop floor.

Ronald Joyce has been designing and making dresses for brides, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride since the 1950s. It is another prestigious British brand that has made it’s mark in occasionwear and we are delighted to have its spring 2020 collection in store.

The designs are beautifully feminine with longer lines being a key feature of the collection this season. Cut and shaped with women in mind and taking note of all the areas we like to hide or accentuate.

With some designs already in store, if you have a wedding next year then it is definitely worth a visit.

Buyer’s Playtime

It is not all work at AF, sometimes we do get out and about to have a bit of playtime and with the festive season upon us it seemed the perfect time to check out the festive fashions in London.

Annie, Debbie, Jacky and myself (Becky) headed to London for a night out. First stop Coal Drop Yard at Kings Cross. This area is all part of the regeneration of Kings Cross and home to some fabulous retailers.

Both in the shops, and on people walking around, comfort was definitely key. Chunky sweaters, trainers and cuban heeled boots were everywhere. Wool coats in all sorts of colours probably outnumbered puffa jackets.

But glamour hadn’t disappeared all together. Sequins were teamed with jeans and statement jewellery was adorned by many. Chandelier earrings and art deco rings were noticeable.

Second stop was a glass of something fizzy and the rest, as they say, is history.