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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...

Mar 28, 2023

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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...

Mar 28, 2023

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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...

Mar 16, 2023

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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...

Mar 7, 2023

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World stands united with Turkey at Istanbul Fashion Connection

When the doors of the third Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) opened on Wednesday, 8th February 2023, visitors and exhibitors did not really have textiles and garments on their mind but were in thoughts with the victims and survivors of the terrible earthquakes that shook Turkey and Syria mere two days earlier, in the early hours of Monday, 6th...

Feb 24, 2023

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Inside the fairs of FW23, from Florence to Copenhagen to London

After the interruptions during the pandemic, fashion fairs in Europe are returning to normal operations. But the lockdowns have left their mark, brands and buyers alike were often reluctant to travel in light of the uncertain economic situation. To what extent have fairs like Pitti or Premium been able to return to their old form? FashionUnited...

Feb 20, 2023

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Pure London enjoys positive AW23 edition despite wider retail woes

Pure London returned to the English capital this week, taking place in its usual stomping ground at London Olympia from February 12 to 14, a three-day event that focused mainly on womenswear, but also featured menswear, footwear, accessories, and a dedicated, separate section for manufacturers. “I am overwhelmed by the buzz, the energy, and the...

Feb 15, 2023

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Pure London: The role of smaller businesses in pioneering sustainable fashion

As the conversation of sustainability continues to play an increasingly important role in the notoriously harmful fashion industry, the topic has taken centre stage at fashion trade shows across the world. And British fair Pure London is no exception. On Monday February 13, on the second of the three-day event, the trade fair’s sustainability...

Feb 14, 2023

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NYC trade fair Curve highlights rising menswear lingerie and online presence

New York City hosted the trade fair Curve this week, presenting the latest trends in the lingerie industry and showcasing the demand for expanding retailers’ online presence and menswear category. The event, held from February 5 to 7 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, was attended by retailers, designers, manufacturers, and industry...

Feb 10, 2023

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Pure London: Five brands attending for the first time in February

UK fashion trade fair Pure London is returning to Olympia London at the end of this week, bringing together over 250 brands showcasing their latest AW23 collections. The event, running from Sunday February 12 to Tuesday February 14, will feature trend-led catwalk shows and keynote speakers including Ed Burstell, a retail executive who served for...

Feb 7, 2023

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Beauty, an acquisition and looking ahead: Danish trade fairs are preparing for the future

Copenhagen - A few weeks before the Danish fair season was due to start, there was suddenly the announcement of the acquisition of Revolver by competitor CIFF. The two fairs, which have been taking place simultaneously in the Danish capital for several years, aim to join forces to further enhance Copenhagen's reputation as a fashion city during...

Feb 6, 2023

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Indx Kids: Indie retailers upping children’s footwear presence

Indx returned for the tenth anniversary of its Indx Kids trade show, welcoming exhibitors that spanned both independent start-ups and major brands. The AW23 event took place over two days, from January 29 to 30, and was held in the organisation’s home base of Cranmore Park Conference & Event Centre in the West Midlands. The line up, curated by...

Feb 3, 2023