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The Association for Manufacturers, Suppliers &
Retailers of Travelgoods, Handbags, and Accessories

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 Welcome to the BTAA

The British Travelgoods and Accessories Association (BTAA), previously known as the BLLA, is committed to promoting the growth and image of the accessories, handbags, leathergoods and travelgoods industry.

 

The BTAA prides itself on being the first point of contact for our industry; providing advice and guidance for companies and offer an Advisory service for overseas companies. We offer many benefits and savings which can help you save money and compete.  We also send out regular member 'e' updates with guidance on industry legislation and information. 

 

The BTAA depends on membership subscriptions alone, and work tirelessly on behalf of its members.

 

BTAA members retail, design, manufacture, supply, and repair everything from handbags, travelgoods, luggage to specialist leather gifts. Whether you are a buyer, supplier, retailer, manufacturer, agent, designer or consumer this is the site for all your enquiries.

 

Contact us on info@btaa.org.uk for more information about membership or go to the 'Why Join' on this website, alternatively Join On-line NOW Click here

We can help you network with others in the industry.

 

We look forward to working with you.  Please see News and Diary dates below.

    

 

 DATES FOR DIARY

 LATEST NEWS

   

MEMBER DAYS

 BJGF AGM 2008 Info

UK Trade shows UK Listing 08

TRADE FAIR (Website clicks)

The Torquay Fair -

Chic Fashion Acces.Fair 

Spring Fair, NEC  

MODA Spring 

Pure Fashion Fair 

The Bag Show - Birmingham

Pulse/Top Drawer

Trade Expo 

Summer Fair London (Excell)

Autumn Chic 

MODA Autumn 

Autumn Fair, NEC 

NEW SHOW - Boutique by Chic - October

26 - 28th  (Info to follow)

Other Fairs - under ‘Events’ listing

 

 

  • Official Trade Journal FASHION EXTRAS click website
  • Bolla Bags launches 'Crystabelle'. a new designer patch Website
  • Ettinger new 'purple range' for 2008 Click here
  • New Qombi Luggage for Holidays CLick
  • Summer Fair PR 2008 - Click
  • NEW SHOW COMING- Boutique by Chic - info to follow...
  • Daines and Hathaway take on new staff  -Click
  • Carlton opens Bull Ring Birmingham Store - B'ham Post reports
  • Knomo shortlisted for UK Fashion Export awards- click here
  • 5 Aside football for members of the BJGF Click
  • Travelgoods Show USA - 2009 Prospectus -Click
  • Le Tanneur - UK Agent Lawman Agencies Click
  • BJGF AGM - Don Maclean - Speaker - Click here
  • The Healthy Back Bag - UK Sales Manager click
  • Swiss Travel Products - World Adaptor - View
  • From Beauty to Beast - Conference
  • BTAA Chairman report March 2008
  • Balanzza launch Digital Luggage Scale PR 2.08
  • Spring Fair Awards - PR Click
  • Saddler new range 2008 - Press release
  • Rainbow colours for Spring - Healthy Back Bag Click
  • REACH Legislation update and flowchart - Click info
  • Source Leather with Confidence with the BLC Click
  • Fashion Access PR - Let Go Summer 08 click 
  • Lawman Agency - Le Tanneur brand -click
  • Corum 'testing ' Factory in China press
  • Changes in Business Regulations - click
  • Packaging Waste - Booklet - Knowledge is best
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