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Pitti Uomo banks on tailwinds

Pitti Uomo has officially kicked off the SS26 season, though the outlook is far from straightforward. The season’s start unfolded against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, according to Antonio De Matteis, president of Pitti Immagine (PI), the trade show organiser. Still, the situation was not entirely bleak, with menswear remaining “healthy.”...

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From volume to value: Bangladesh's garment strategy amid trade turmoil

Bangladesh’s garment industry seeks to shed its low-cost, large quantity image as it aims to capture higher-value business. At Best of Bangladesh, a fair and conference in the heart of Amsterdam, manufacturers and government officials advertised the world’s second largest garment producer’s transition, hoping to gain more business amid global...

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BIRD: New womenswear trade fair in China

China is getting a new trade fair specialising in womenswear with the BIRD Fashion Fair. The China National Garment Association (CNGA) is hosting the first edition of BIRD in June. It is the first “international trade fair dedicated exclusively to innovations in womenswear,” the Chinese apparel association announced on Wednesday. The acronym...

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In Hong Kong, Fashion InStyle aims to make ‘Made in Asia’ rhyme with sustainability

As the global economy was disrupted by rising US tariffs, many Asian fashion players met in Hong Kong from April 27 to 30 to attend the Fashion InStyle trade show and the first edition of the Next@Fashion InStyle space. FashionUnited was on site to gauge the pulse of ‘Made in Asia’. It was crowded in late April at the huge Convention and...

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In Hong Kong, Fashion InStyle is preparing to welcome the fashion world

Beyond its established status as a shopping destination, Hong Kong is also a hub for textile innovation, with advancements set to be showcased at Fashion InStyle, from April 27 to 30. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year's trade show will feature a new area called Next@Fashion InStyle, with a decidedly...

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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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The Show Miami Kicks Off Next Monday: A Game-Changer for Fashion, Community and Commerce

The Show Miami, the city’s first-ever social fashion fair, is set to start next Monday, bringing together top brands, industry leaders, and fashion enthusiasts for an immersive experience that blends commerce, creativity, entertainment, and community. Taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from March 17 to 19, The Show Miami is more...

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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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Icebug co-founder named president of European Outdoor Group

David Ekelund, the founder of Swedish footwear brand Icebug, has been appointed president of the European Outdoor Group (EOG). He joins the trade show organisation firm alongside a slew of other new executives and board members, marking a shift in leadership as EOG undergoes notable changes. Andrew Shand of outerwear brand Helinox has been named...

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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...