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  Newsletter  Edition 3 January 2004  Quarter 1  
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Trend Bright is back
Earth tones are a thing of the past this year. Fashion trends point to a full range of bright candy tone and neon colors in apparel and accessories in 2004. This opens up a lot of possibilities for jewelry designers to work in sections of the color palette that have been washed over for quite some time. Enjoy!

Trend Monogram mania
Personalized apparel, luggage, desk sets, accessories etc are everywhere. Look for individual’s names and initials to reach a crescendo in fashion this year. Name bracelets and necklaces should continue to do very well. Also experiment with single initials as an alternative.

Trend Election year
2004 is a presidential election year. We notice increased sales in patriotic colors, elephant and donkey designs every election year. Many people wish to express their political affiliations and candidate support with accessories, shirts, bumper stickers and more. Consider this sales opportunity for your 2004 designs.
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