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Coterie & Magic New York return this fall with new buyer and customer experience programs

Coterie and Magic, the bi-annual international trade fairs for contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories from Informa Markets, are set to return to New York City this fall, offering visitors a host of new buyer and customer experience programs. Both trade fairs will take place at the Javits Convention Center once more, running from...

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Copenhagen reimagined: Mandatory as an alternative to big trade fairs?

At a time when the landscape of fashion trade shows is evolving rapidly and many traditional formats are losing relevance, Mandatory CPH aims to establish itself as a response to the changing needs of the industry. Launched last June, the event positions itself as a more intimate, cost-efficient, and time-effective alternative to large-scale...

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Karl Lagerfeld to return to Pitti Uomo with immersive brand experience

Karl Lagerfeld has announced its upcoming return to Pitti Uomo in Florence, Italy. Taking place from January 14 to 17, 2025, Karl Lagerfeld will host a one-of-a-kind immersive presentation that invites visitors to step into the World of Karl. The presentation at Pitti Uomo aims to capture the brand’s heritage through storytelling and custom...

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Trade show Pure London to move to Birmingham NEC

Events and exhibitions company Hyve Group has confirmed that womenswear trade show Pure London will sit alongside Moda and Spring Fair at the Birmingham NEC from the February 2025 edition. The integrated trade show will now be renamed Moda x Pure. It follows the conclusion of Pure London x JATC as a standalone event at London Olympia, as Hyve...

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The Buying Show to launch new fashion trade show in Miami in 2025

The organizers behind B2B digital showroom Buying Show are set to introduce a new international fashion trade show in Miami next year. Named ‘The Show Miami,’ the debut event is set to take place from March 17 to 19, 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Approximately 200 international fashion brands and designers will showcase their...

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Iloe Studios appoints new sales directors ahead of spring event

Womenswear and accessories trade show Iloe Studios has appointed two new sales directors: Francine Rich as the director of modern womenswear sales and Karen Bennett as the director of contemporary sales. Both are widely considered to be seasoned apparel industry sales professionals. They have strong track records for elevating exhibitors'...

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Pitti Uomo Peacocks: Bold styles and business buzz

The Pitti Peacocks were out in force on the opening day of the Florentine trade show at the city’s enchanting Fortezza da Basso. Marking the official start to the men’s calendar, Pitti Uomo has, in its decades of showcasing Italy’s classic fashion brands, ensured that innovation has been at the forefront of its development and growth. It has...

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Who’s Next: What AW24/25 trends will be presented at the show?

Denim, chunky knits and uniforms are set to be strong pieces in the autumn/winter wardrobe for the coming year. In a webinar broadcast on LinkedIn on 12 December, Sylvie Pourrat, salon director at WSN, and Michaël Bonzom, creative director of ready-to-wear at consultancy agency NellyRodi, announced the AW24/25 trends and the brands that will...

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Sports fair Ispo enters into collaboration with wholesale platform Joor

A trade fair seeking cooperation with a wholesale platform: in today's fashion industry, it seems a wise move. Sports fair Ispo Munich is joining hands with wholesale platform Joor. Through the collaboration, the parties aim to broaden the sales options of ISPO brands, with the addition of a digital sales channel to the sports fair itself. "As a...

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Source Fashion to double in size for July return

The UK-based textile sourcing show Source Fashion returns to London Olympia in July, expanding its size by more than double. The fair supports decision-makers in the areas of buying, sourcing and procurement with audited exhibitors that ensure “sustainability and transparency”, as stated in the official press release. Offered are products like...

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Eli Russell Linnetz to be next guest designer at Pitti Uomo

ERL, the California label founded by Eli Russell Linnetz, will be the next guest designer at Pitti Uomo’s 104th edition. The multihyphenate artist, who began his career in screenwriting and film-making, has previously collaborated with Dior, Kanye West and Lady Gaga. A look from his 2021 menswear collection was featured at the Metropolitan...

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A “strong start” as in-person trade shows resume in New York

Despite Omicron upending holiday travel, New Years plans, and the Paris edition of the trade show the week before, Man/Woman carried on with their New York men’s event at the end of January, shuffling exhibitors around at the last minute to accommodate what the variant had planned for all involved. On the third and final day of the event, the...