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TOP PICKS 2017 It’s time to find out what the brands are predicting will be this year’s big sellers, from mini bags and stripy tees to lightweight jackets and fashionable tanks

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BagBase has responded to both the growing mini bag trend and vast demand for barrel bags, with the introduction of the Mini Barrel Bag (BG140S) [ 1 ]. The brand calls this on-trend fashion piece “the ultimate statement bag”, adding: “Its stylish exterior blends perfectly with its practical features, which include a zip- pered pouch pocket and detachable adjusta- ble shoulder strap. The sleek, simplistic styling of the BG140S enhances its marketable quality and appeal as a fashionable accessory.” w www.bagbase.com For 2017, Ralawise is introducing the new Classic Fit Performance Polo [ 2 ] from Asquith & Fox, which it says is “crafted with the same exceptional quality and timeless style as the original” with the addition of technical wicking fabric to help regulate body temperature. The 65% polyester/35% cotton polo is available in both women’s (AQ025) and men’s (AQ015) styles, and in 25 colourways. “The athleisure trend is going from strength to strength and for 2017, we see the trend moving into the corporatewear sector,” says Ralawise. w www.ralawise.com Kustom Kit’s new Fashion Fit T-Shirts [ 3 ] are set to be this year’s hottest new products,

according to the brand. “The superior print surface has been developed to showcase your design to perfection whatever your decora- tion method–sublimation, DTG, transfer films, screen printing or laser transfer.” Kustom Kit’s designers’ research of current trends has allowed them to cherry-pick key fashion col- ours for the retail-inspired tee in modern marl effects, without forgetting the core workwear colours. The women’s style (KK754) comes in sizes 8-18, and the men’s (KK504) in XS-3XL. w www.kustomkit.com Tombo’s Top Pick for 2017 is the ¼ Zip Top (TL555) with reflective shoulder panels [ 4 ]. This innovative style is made from a polyes- ter French Terry with inserted mesh panels on the shoulders revealing a reflective panel underneath, making it ideal for high visibility at night. It is available in black or heather grey and sizes XS-2XL, and Tombo says it matches perfectly with the other trend-led styles in its collection. w www.tomboclothing.co.uk Fruit of the Loom nominated its trendy new Lightweight Baseball Sweat Jacket [ 5 ] as its Top Pick for 2017. Made from the brand’s lightweight unbrushed fleece, it features

raglan sleeves, two front pockets and a cot- ton/Lycra rib neck, waist and cuff, and has a slimmer silhouette. Available in sizes S-2XL, it comes as standard in black, heather grey and deep navy. Bespoke jackets in different colours – for either the entire jacket or sleeves only – are also available on request. w www.fruitoftheloom.co.uk The Adult Tee (1717) [ 6 ] from Comfort Colors is, like the other garments in the collection, garment-dyed using a unique process which gives a finish that’s comparable to the effect of 50 wash cycles for a relaxed, vintage look. The Adult Tee is made from 207 gsm, 100% cotton in ultra-soft ringspun yarns. This classic tee is available in sizes S-2XL, and in a range of 39 earthy colours from neutrals to cool hues and warm brights. w www.comfortcolors.com/eu Larkwood’s Top Pick for 2017 is a cute, short sleeved Stripe T-shirt (LW027) available in a navy and white and suitable for both boys and girls [ 7 ]. Using the finest of fabrics, this 100% cotton T-shirt is left blank for customers to decorate or embellish as desired. Available for

age 0/6 months to 3/4 years. w www.larkwoodclothing.com

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