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Indx outlines buying trends set to dominate upcoming trade shows

Following what Associated Independent Stores (AIS) said was a “successful Q1 of trading”, the firm has now outlined the buying trends that it is expecting to witness during its upcoming Indx trade shows for this year. According to AIS, attendance to the events so far have been “strong”, despite the current economic climate, with exhibitor income...

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CMAI FAB reflects optimistic Indian garment industry

For the third time, the Fabrics, Accessories & Beyond trade show (FAB 2023) took place in Mumbai from 26th to 28th April 2023 and generated about 20 billion rupees (around 194 million British pounds / almost 245 million US dollars) in business. The fair is organised twice a year by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) and took...

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CIFF and Revolver announce first combined show for August

Fashion trade shows Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) and Revolver have confirmed that they are consolidating and streamlining operations under one roof under a new vision of 'One Copenhagen'. The move follows CIFF’s acquisition of Revolver earlier this year and will see both tradeshows coming together at the Bella Center Copenhagen...

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Moda to launch footwear boutique initiative at September show

British trade fair Moda is to introduce a new footwear boutique initiative at its upcoming show taking place between September 3 and 6 at NEC Birmingham. The ‘Moda Footwear Boutique’ will offer “a curated selection of footwear brands a cost-effective platform to launch their collections”. Moda owner Hyve Group said the initiative is designed “to...

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Is Berlin the summer fashion capital with trade fairs Premium and Seek?

Berlin's fashion industry is gearing up for the latest edition of the Premium and Seek events, organised by the Premium Group. Taking place on July 11 and 12, the two-day event will be held at Station-Berlin, located in the heart of the city. This year's event promises to offer a range of surprises and innovations, following 20 years of growth...

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The pursuit of sustainability takes on new forms at Kingpins

For those who visited denim fair Kingpins for the first time this week, the entrance to the fair was easy to find from the nearby train station. A zipline of denim-clad people streamed in the same direction and even before the fair opened, a queue formed in front of the event venue SugarCity in Amsterdam. Again this year, visitors came from all...

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Sourcing fair Texhibition aims to put Istanbul in the global spotlight

Can the Turkish textile industry become the focal point of the European textile market? If the organisers of the Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair have their way, the sourcing fair and thus the country's textile production is to move further into the global spotlight. Just two weeks prior to the event, which took place in...

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CHIC Shanghai: China’s doors have opened but localisation is top priority

From early January of this year, the Chinese government began dismantling its restrictions on foreign visitors, first authorising business-related entries and later widening its scope to include tourists. It marked a significant step for the country, opening up its borders for unrestricted entry for the first time again since the beginning of...

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Chic Shanghai: 3 Youth trends prevailing in the Chinese fashion industry

From Shanghai Fashion Week to Chic Shanghai, the Chinese fashion industry is getting back into the swing of things just weeks after it opened its borders again for foreign visitors. The city itself is currently leading the way as well, championing local design and leaving a strong influence on the rest of the country’s fashion scene. Both events...

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Geneva watch show opens in throes of banking turmoil

The Geneva watch fair opened Monday buoyed by booming growth in the watchmaking industry, but insiders warily eyed the banking sector turmoil, evoking painful memories of the 2008 financial crisis. Industry professionals were upbeat on the first day of the Watches and Wonders annual fair, where 48 prestigious brands including Rolex, Patek...

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Fendi revealed as next guest brand for Pitti Uomo

Italy’s own Fendi will be stepping up to the Pitti plate next season, with the luxury label revealed to be the trade show’s next guest brand taking part in the upcoming edition between June 13 and 16. For Pitti Immagine Uomo 104, Fendi is set to present its men’s spring/summer 2024 collection on June 15 in its recently inaugurated Fendi Factory...

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Fashion fair CIFF to expand beauty range next edition

Danish fashion trade show CIFF introduced a beauty department for the first time during its event last February and the fair has now reported that it was a success. It is for this reason that the segment is set to be expanded for its upcoming edition, according to a LinkedIn post. Last February, only Scandinavian beauty brands were present at...