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Article: RITES OF SPRING; THE ECONOMIC FORECAST MAY BE GLOOMY, BUT ACCESSORIES MAKERS ARE OFFERING NOVELTY PIECES TO BRIGHTEN UP SHOPPERS' WARDROBES.
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- WWD
- Article date:
- October 2, 2001
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No doubt about it -- times are tough. But those in the accessories business are seeing things from the brighter side. "Accessories have performed phenomenally. Consumers are spending more money and time accessorizing and updating old outfits with a new bag or pair of shoes," said Kristen Harding, owner of and designer for Zoogy Inc., a high-end New York accessories manufacturer. "Fashion is relaxing and becoming more subtle, while accessories are becoming more pronounced."
Iveta Neamtu, designer for Ivaxa, a high-end accessories manufacturer specializing in day-to-evening shawls, scarves, stoles and wraps in Nashville, Tenn., agreed. "Difficult economic ...
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