The DC Swim Week (DCSW) Group, parent company of Miami Swim Week - The Shows, has filed a lawsuit against its competitor, Paraiso Miami Swim Week, as it seeks to protect its claim of the ‘Miami Swim Week’ trademark. The move comes after the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ruled that DCSW had “improperly registered” the trademark and that its...
8 Apr 2025
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...
7 Apr 2025
UK fashion and lifestyle fair Scoop is preparing for a relocation for its spring/summer 2026 edition, set to take place July 13 to 15. The trade show will now be housed in Olympia National Kensington, a larger space compared to its former home in Olympia London West. Its shift comes as Scoop continues to expand its offering of emerging and...
4 Apr 2025
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...
Paraiso Miami Swim Week, the leading organiser behind global swimwear show Miami Swim Week, has said that it has secured a “major legal victory” in an ongoing legal dispute over the trademark rights of the ‘Miami Swim Week’ name against another event producer from out of state. According to the event’s parent company, Funkshion Productions, the...
27 Mar 2025
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...
6 Mar 2025
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...
3 Mar 2025
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....
28 Feb 2025
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...
25 Feb 2025
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?...
24 Feb 2025
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...
21 Feb 2025
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...
10 Feb 2025