Trend hunting A fashion magazine is probably the first thing one would consult for the latest trends. But to a manufacturer, an accessory featured in a magazine is simply something that has already been done. The majority of the manufacturers at the trade fair were from Cebu. According to Butch Carungay of Avatar Accessories, manufacturers must begin to create products at least six months in advance in order to have enough time to exhibit and receive product orders from different retail stores and importers. Timing is definitely a big factor in manufacturing.
Designs don t happen overnight and inspiration doesn t necessarily just come from within either.
Even after a necklace or handbag has been created, it still might have to be toned down to suit the general public s taste. Manufacturers sell their products to importers, who then market products to stores, where we can buy them and add them to our own collection of, say, funky accent pieces. There really isn t one in particular since there are different types of styles for those who want to look classic and those who want to look cutting edge and so on. What is currently grabbing the attention of buyers are accessories in summer colors, bright and bold, full of oranges and other Caribbean shades. And these aren t just for summer either.