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7 Brands joining JATC London’s new beauty and lifestyle division for AW23

Following its Manchester edition, Just Around the Corner’s (JATC) London show will take place from February 8 to 9, returning to its base at the Truman Brewery, albeit in an upsized venue. Now just two days long, the event has been pushed to weekday timings, on dates that come earlier in the selling season, in line with the feedback from...

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Childrenswear returns to Modefabriek in a mature form

It's the first time after the closure of Market by Kleine Fabriek in 2017, that the Modefabriek fashion fair has returned to children's fashion. This year, the shift happened in collaboration with Drive Inn Junior, a company that has been around since 2018 and is operated by M-Agency and Hop Agenturen. Twenty children's fashion brands were...

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Collaboration, craft and inflation dictate January edition of Modefabriek

It is early Sunday morning at the entrance to the trade fair Modefabriek and the atmosphere is exuberant. Most visitors are happy to have stepped out of the chilly winter morning, into the heated hall, where they are welcomed by a wall of colour. From the ceiling of Amsterdam RAI, hundreds of coloured ribbons hang down to the concrete exhibition...

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5 Trends at JATC that defined menswear collections

For the AW23 season, Just Around the Corner (JATC) returned to Manchester to continue in its efforts to bring the buying season closer to retailers of the north. The trade show’s menswear section, while relatively small compared to womenswear, brought a good mix of clothing categories, from sportswear to formal attire. FashionUnited has...

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5 Womenswear trends for AW23 spotted at Just Around the Corner Manchester

Over the course of January 19 and 20, a variety of brands descended upon the trade show Just Around the Corner to display their autumn/winter 2023 collections. Clothing ranges reflected the frosty weather of Manchester, where the event was held in the city’s Central Convention Centre, a new, larger location for this edition. In the womenswear...

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Pitti Uomo: An animalistic mood in Florence

Pitti Uomo ushered in the autumn/winter 2023 season this week. With a few rays of sunshine, the mood at the men's fashion fair was generally quite positive. Yet, of course, the fashion industry in Florence was fairly preoccupied with the overall economic situation. Nevertheless, trade fair organiser Pitti Immagine is looking to the future with...

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5 Brands joining Just Around the Corner Manchester for the first time

Trade show season came around swiftly this year, kicking off the buying period which is now already in full swing. Once again joining the ranks for AW23, Just Around the Corner (JATC) will be returning to its Manchester base, albeit in a new home – the city’s Central Convention Centre. The event is set to take place from January 19 to 20, and...

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Pure London publishes report on EU and UK trading

Fashion trade fair Pure London has published a new report providing its exhibitors with insight and advice into trading, showing and selling in the UK post-Brexit. Ahead of its 2023 event on February 12 to 14, the organisation has partnered with Export Angels to release the report, which has been written by the marketing agency’s co-founder and...

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CIFF announces acquisition of Revolver

Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) has announced the acquisition of competitor Revolver Copenhagen Int. Fashion Trade Show. From Summer 2023 on, the two leading fashion trade fairs band together and strengthen the image of the Scandinavian fashion industry. Copenhagen is thereby perceived as the region's fashion capital even more. Over...

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Scoop unveils cohort of lingerie and swimwear designers joining upcoming show

Trade show Scoop has revealed an extensive line-up of lingerie and swimwear designers that are set to be showcased at its upcoming event, taking place from January 29 to 31, 2023. Located in the Saatchi Gallery, London, this season’s edition will display a wide range of lingerie, swimwear, nightwear and loungewear collections, with a large...

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Scoop unveils key names for upcoming show

Trade show Scoop has unveiled its line-up of designers for its upcoming event in London’s Saatchi Gallery, set to take place January 29 to 31. A range of men’s and womenswear designers will be taking to the fair under the creative direction of its founder Karen Radley, including the likes of Gaston Luga, Chelsey Greene, Flower Mountain, Tandem...

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What is the function of fashion trade shows and when do they take place?

Trade shows are important events in the fashion industry that kick off the new season for brands and retailers. In this article, we’ll tell you all you need to know about fashion trade shows: What exactly are they? Who are the visitors and exhibitors? And why are they so important? We’ll also include some examples of some of the biggest trade...