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Scoop, Source and Spring Fair: The new landscape of the UK’s trade show scene

The trade fair season is upon us, and with it comes somewhat of a restructuring among the UK’s event landscape. With Pure London now under the wing of its Birmingham-based sister show, Spring Fair; Just Around the Corner (JATC) ceasing to exist; and both Scoop and Source on the verge of new locations, the schedule of Hyve Group is remaining...

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Munich Fabric Start & Bluezone: SS26 trends between sustainability, safety and risk

In a world full of contradictions, the trend themes of the fabric collections for spring/summer 2026 also move between extremes. On the one hand, there are classic designs that focus on security and essential basics. On the other hand, it's all about striking looks that celebrate individuality and uniqueness. In addition, another important theme...

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Salon International de la Lingerie January 2025: From seduction to objects of pleasure

The Salon International de la Lingerie (SIL), which was held from 18 to 20 January by trade fair organiser WSN Developpement, set the tone for an autumn/winter 2025/2026 lingerie trend of the 'New Sexy'. The Wellness area and its pleasure objects, meanwhile, reflected a clear wider societal trend. At Paris' Porte de Versailles, where SIL is...

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Trend: Guess Jeans and Kaporal usher in the revival of jeans at Who's Next

The January 2025 edition of the Parisian ready-to-wear show Who's Next, which has just closed its doors, has highlighted a new trend for autumn/winter 2025/2026, or rather the revival of an iconic item of women's, men's and unisex wardrobes: denim clothing, ushered in by specialists in the category like Guess Jeans, Kaporal, Wranger and Lee....

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LVMH Watch Week 2025: An edition between New York and Paris

LVMH Watch Week is back for its sixth edition. This year, the show exhibiting the luxury group's new watchmaking products is being held in two major cities: New York and Paris. After Dubai and Singapore, then Miami in 2024, LVMH has chosen New York and Paris to present the new watchmaking products of nine of its brands to the press. In New York,...

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First trade fair visit? Valuable tips for newcomers

Whether you are opening your own store, starting as a buyer in a company, or attending with colleagues, your first visit to a fashion trade show can be overwhelming. FashionUnited offers guidance for first-time attendees and provides valuable tips. Preparation Good preparation is half the battle won. Therefore, we recommend you consider the...

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Who's Next to expand into sourcing and design reflecting strong French fashion industry

The atmosphere at the Who's Next trade show at Paris’ Porte de Versailles, which ran from 18 to 20 January 2025, was one of solidarity across all generations of the French fashion industry. This unity allows its organiser, WSN Développement, to envision expanding its scope into material sourcing and design. For its January 2025 edition,...

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In Pictures: Setchu takes on Florence with debut Pitti show

On the evening of Pitti Uomo’s final day under the Florentine sun, Japanese brand Setchu welcomed guests to its debut runway show. The presence of the contemporary label underlined the Italian menswear event’s efforts to strengthen its ties with creatives, and essentially buyers, from the region, as already reflected in its new partnership with...

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Pitti: MM6 Maison Margiela sees the Florentine sun off

MM6 Maison Margiela evoked the night in Florence, showcasing the versatility of black. The avant-garde label was a guest at the ongoing edition of menswear trade show Pitti Uomo on Wednesday evening, where it presented its menswear collection. The brand focused on various shades of black, complemented by select pieces in shimmering blue and...

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Is the end near for Berlin fashion fair Seek?

Is Berlin's last remaining fashion fair, Seek, now also facing closure? After the recent resignation of the leading minds behind the fair, the event's owner, Premium Exhibitions, is vague about the future of Seek. "The desire for a uniform platform remains great - at the same time, commitment within the industry is currently extremely cautious....

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Pitti Uomo: A showcase for the merchandise mix of denim, sneakers, and some womenswear offerings

Pitti Uomo's 107th edition opened its doors yesterday in Florence. On display are the Fall/Winter 2025-26 collections from 770 brands, 45 percent of which are international. Inside the Fortezza da Basso, first-day attendance appears respectable; official numbers will be released on Friday, January 17th, the closing day of the event, but it seems...

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Specialisation and bustle on trade fair floor: Insights from men's fashion fair Preview Men

Preview Men officially marks the start of the Dutch trade show season. With its new date at the very beginning of January, the fair now even precedes its Florentine counterpart, Pitti Uomo. “This is the new Modefabriek for menswear,” is a sentiment echoed by several visitors and exhibitors, referring to the country's long-running biannual fair....