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Spring Fair is expanding The Licensing Lab at February’s event

Home, gift and fashion trade show Spring Fair, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from February 1 to 4, 2026, has announced that ‘The Licensing Lab’ connecting the worlds of licensing and retail will return “bigger and better”. ‘The Licensing Lab,’ which launched at last year’s show, is being expanded to connect “brands, creativity and...

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CIFF’s 66th edition underscores collaboration and creativity

The 66th edition of the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) is almost upon us, and with it comes the fifth volume in its CIFF City series, this time a reimagining of the supermarket. The concept, dubbed ‘CIFF Super’, intends to transform commerce into culture, bringing a B2B twist to an environment that is a familiar part of everyday...

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Fashion SVP returns to London under new leadership

UK sourcing fair Fashion SVP returned to Olympia London this week, marking its 18th edition, this time under new ownership. Its revival was driven by Ark Expos Ltd, a British exhibition and events firm founded in 2025 that promised an enhanced iteration of the fair with an emphasis on international reach. Spanning November 18 to 19, the event...

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UK lingerie tradeshow Wonderland expands RTW for January 2026 edition

London-based lingerie tradeshow Wonderland is returning this coming January with a new edition boasting an expanded ready-to-wear division. Now in its third year, the event, due to take place January 25 to 27, will be hosted at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane, where a curated roster of premium and emerging brands will exhibit across lingerie,...

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From Munich to Amsterdam: An inside look at ISPO's overhaul

The German sportswear industry has seen much discussion about the domestic trade fair landscape in recent days, particularly as news spread of ISPO's plans to leave Munich. The restructuring, carried out by a newly formed joint venture between Messe München GmbH (MMG) and British trade fair organiser Raccoon Media Group, will see the sporting...

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Beauty, guest designer and 'Motion': what Pitti Uomo 109 has to offer

Following Pitti Immagine's announcement of Soshi Otsuki and Hed Mayner as the first guest designers for Pitti Uomo, the trade fair organiser is now revealing the special project and further plans for the upcoming January edition. The trade fair will take place from January 13 to 16 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. During the 109th edition...

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Driving textile innovation: Highlights from Performance Days Munich

With approximately 4,500 domestic and international visitors and 515 exhibitors, the Performance textile trade fair in Munich has once again demonstrated that its concept resonates with the industry. From October 29 to 30, the segment's leaders presented their innovations for the autumn/winter 2027 season. The positive atmosphere was remarkable,...

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Spring Fair to debut new fashion-dedicated destination at February 2026 show

UK trade show Spring Fair is set to introduce a new fashion-focused destination at its upcoming February edition as it doubles down on the apparel sector. ‘Fashion at Spring Fair’ will debut at Spring Fair’s next show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham between February 1 to 4, 2026. Its launch intends to respond to buyer demand for a...

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Mare di Moda 2025: Beachwear as a laboratory for textile innovation

In Cannes, Mare di Moda confirms that trade fairs are no longer passive venues simply attracting onlookers, but dynamic platforms for action. Here, beachwear is driving an industrial transformation where technology, sustainability and design converge. What is the purpose of trade fairs today? Conversations in the corridors of Mare di Moda 2025...

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Ispo to take place in Amsterdam in 2026

Ispo will move to Amsterdam in 2026, with the final Munich event taking place at the end of November next year. The trade fair for the sporting goods, outdoor and winter sports industry will begin a new chapter in 2026, announced the Raccoon Media Group on Tuesday. The company, responsible for trade fairs like The International Running Expo in...

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Riyadh Fashion Week: Saudi Fashion Commission announces White Milano partnership

After the conclusion of Riyadh Fashion Week on October 21, the Saudi Fashion Commission announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with White Milano. A statement noted this marks a “strategic partnership to promote the global growth and expansion of brands and open new horizons for the international fashion industry”. This...

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Pitti Uomo: Soshi Otsuki to be guest designer with his eponymous brand

Florentine trade show, Pitti Uomo, scheduled for January 13 to 16, has announced that Soshi Otsuki, designer of the eponymous Japanese brand Soshiotsuki, will be the guest designer for its 109th edition. For the occasion, the winner of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers 2025 will present his brand in Florence through a special runway...