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Kingpins Amsterdam renews: From sourcing to knowledge sharing

The fashion sector is in motion, and Kingpins is moving with it. Under the leadership of the new chief executive officer, Vivian Wang, the trade fair showed on April 16 and 17 in the Sugarfactory in Halfweg (near Amsterdam) that the denim platform is more than a sourcing event. During the second day, it became clear that knowledge and technology...

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Kingpins Amsterdam returns with new CEO: Five questions about what to expect

Denim fair Kingpins returns to the Amsterdam region for a new edition on 16 and 17 of April. Amongst the changes are a new Made in Japan section, a Jeanius Hub and a new CEO. Fashion United speaks to CEO Vivian Wang about all the newness. Kingpins is getting some new features this april. Why was it important to implement Newness? We want both...

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Miami Swim Week - The Shows files lawsuit to protect trademark

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...

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In Hong Kong, Fashion InStyle is preparing to welcome the fashion world

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...

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Sounds from the bridalwear industry: Cautious recovery after the 2024 ‘gap year’

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...

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Magic Nashville to return this season with over 370 exhibitors

Magic, the contemporary and sportswear-focused annual fashion trade show from the MMGNET Group umbrella, is set to return to Nashville for its fifth edition this season. Running from April 16 to 17, this year’s event will showcase more than 370 established and emerging brands, including names such as Otra Eyewear, Lysse, Diff Charitable Eyewear,...

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Paraiso Miami Swim Week secures 'victory' in trademark dispute over event name

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...

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Mandatory moving summer edition to August

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...

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Showcasing Bangladeshi Excellence at Best of Bangladesh in Europe on 17th & 18th April 2025

The "Best of Bangladesh in Europe" -A nation-branding initiative is a testament to Bangladesh's remarkable progress & future potential. This event brings together exhibitions, networking, & discussions that highlight the transformative impact of emerging industries on our economy. We are solidifying Bangladesh's position as a promising...

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White Milano promotes brands abroad and gives concreteness to fashion inclusion and circularity

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...

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New ‘social fashion fair’ The Show Miami to debut in March

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....

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Coterie New York's ongoing evolution under VP Purvi Kanji

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...