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Sounds from the bridalwear industry: Cautious recovery after the 2024 ‘gap year’

Anyone working in the European bridalwear industry likely traveled to Essen, Germany, last weekend for European Bridal Week, which took place from March 29 to 31. The trade show revealed an industry still recovering from the 2024 ‘gap year’ and various crises, but positivity could also be felt. “Buyers are increasing their budgets again and are...

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Magic Nashville to return this season with over 370 exhibitors

Magic, the contemporary and sportswear-focused annual fashion trade show from the MMGNET Group umbrella, is set to return to Nashville for its fifth edition this season. Running from April 16 to 17, this year’s event will showcase more than 370 established and emerging brands, including names such as Otra Eyewear, Lysse, Diff Charitable Eyewear,...

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Paraiso Miami Swim Week secures trademark rights in legal win

Paraiso Miami Swim Week, the leading organizer behind global swimwear show Miami Swim Week, has been named the victor in an ongoing legal dispute over the trademark rights of the “Miami Swim Week” name against another event producer from out of state. Now in its 21st year, the ruling cancels a trademark registration from the Miami Swim Week The...

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Mandatory moving summer edition to August

Copenhagen trade show Mandatory is moving its summer edition to August, starting with the upcoming season to coincide with Copenhagen Fashion Week. The move to August 5 to 7 will allow the trade show to “strengthen the position and relevance for both brands and buyers,” complementing Copenhagen Fashion Week and aligning with the international...

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White Milano promotes brands abroad and gives concreteness to fashion inclusion and circularity

Fairs are adapting to the crisis of consumption, fashion and luxury and to the complexity of the geopolitical situation and are transforming from a mere container of brands and their collections to large proactive showrooms, committed to promoting labels in Italy and abroad. This is the case of White Milano, a show that ended yesterday, in the...

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New ‘social fashion fair’ The Show Miami to debut in March

A new “social fashion fair” event will be making its debut in March, set to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Centre with an “unparalleled” lineup of brands to exhibit. The Show Miami will be held from March 17 to 19, and will see the likes of Nike, Lacoste, Levi’s and Perry Ellis, among others, take to the event with their own stands....

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Coterie New York's ongoing evolution under VP Purvi Kanji

With buyers and retailers on the hunt for newness and novelty in what can only be described as uncertain times, how has Coterie New York managed to evolve with the times and deliver freshness from its exhibitors to its attendees? Coterie New York returned to the Javits Center last week, welcoming a steady stream of buyers and exhibitors. Running...

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Crowds, newcomers and transformations: This was the AW25 trade fair season in Europe

In recent weeks, the fashion industry has had the opportunity to learn about new trends and get a sneak peek of AW25 collections at European trade shows. Amid the ever-changing world of fashion, trade shows are also adapting, making for an interesting ordering season. Are you curious about how the European AW25 trade show season went?...

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Source Fashion welcomes ‘record’ visitor numbers in expanded February edition

London-based sourcing fair Source Fashion has closed the doors of its February edition, which took on a shifting format for the season as it entered the larger exhibition space of Olympia London. This comes just two years on from when Source first launched in 2023, reflecting an increased demand from the side of the industry that the fair...

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IFCO: Turkish fashion scene fights to win over Europe

Istanbul - Turkey is a textile country that focuses on high-quality production. The country competes with the biggest players in the clothing industry, such as Bangladesh and China. Although Turkey has been able to defend its position for years, high inflation and the aftermath of the 2023 earthquakes still play a major role every day. The...

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Magic, Project & Sourcing at Magic return to Las Vegas with a sense of newness

Magic, Project, and Sourcing at Magic, bi-annual fashion trade shows organized by Informa Markets, return to Las Vegas this month with a new offering of event experiences. Taking place from February 10 to 12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Magic Las Vegas brings together leading brands, retailers, and manufacturers to showcase their latest...

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Coterie New York returns with new programs & experiences to strengthen global presence

Coterie New York is set to return once more for a new season, featuring a new section and FIT exhibit as the international bi-annual trade show for contemporary women’s apparel, footwear, and accessories continues to evolve, placing a focus on new experiences while expanding its global presence. Taking place from February 18 to 20, 2025, at the...