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Future Fabrics Expo heading to Brussels for 2026 edition

Future Fabrics Expo (FFE), the largest showcase dedicated to sourcing sustainably and responsibly produced, best-practice and certified materials for the fashion, footwear, home, interiors and lifestyle sectors, is heading to Brussels, Belgium, for its 2026 edition in June. The tradeshow, which has traditionally taken place in London since 2011,...

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Tech for Retail Awards 2025: Innovations revolutionising the shopping experience

At the 'Tech for Retail 2025' trade fair in Paris, Albatross, Neuralk, POWER.xyz, and Dealt were recognised for their technological innovations. The start-ups impressed with real-time AI, predictive analytics, generative 3D content and home-related services. These solutions are designed to make retail more efficient, personalised, and...

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FW26 trends: Biomimicry and radical style to redefine winter 2026

International sourcing trade show Première Vision Paris (GL events) has unveiled the two key trends set to influence fashion for autumn/winter 2026/2027. The first trend, titled “Ego-Eco”, links ecology with health. The regeneration of ecosystems is associated with physical and mental well-being, a major focus for the AW26/27 season. In textile...

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Coterie & Magic New York return this fall with new buyer and customer experience programs

Coterie and Magic, the bi-annual international trade fairs for contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories from Informa Markets, are set to return to New York City this fall, offering visitors a host of new buyer and customer experience programs. Both trade fairs will take place at the Javits Convention Center once more, running from...

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Copenhagen reimagined: Mandatory as an alternative to big trade fairs?

At a time when the landscape of fashion trade shows is evolving rapidly and many traditional formats are losing relevance, Mandatory CPH aims to establish itself as a response to the changing needs of the industry. Launched last June, the event positions itself as a more intimate, cost-efficient, and time-effective alternative to large-scale...

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Karl Lagerfeld to return to Pitti Uomo with immersive brand experience

Karl Lagerfeld has announced its upcoming return to Pitti Uomo in Florence, Italy. Taking place from January 14 to 17, 2025, Karl Lagerfeld will host a one-of-a-kind immersive presentation that invites visitors to step into the World of Karl. The presentation at Pitti Uomo aims to capture the brand’s heritage through storytelling and custom...

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Trade show Pure London to move to Birmingham NEC

Events and exhibitions company Hyve Group has confirmed that womenswear trade show Pure London will sit alongside Moda and Spring Fair at the Birmingham NEC from the February 2025 edition. The integrated trade show will now be renamed Moda x Pure. It follows the conclusion of Pure London x JATC as a standalone event at London Olympia, as Hyve...

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The Buying Show to launch new fashion trade show in Miami in 2025

The organizers behind B2B digital showroom Buying Show are set to introduce a new international fashion trade show in Miami next year. Named ‘The Show Miami,’ the debut event is set to take place from March 17 to 19, 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Approximately 200 international fashion brands and designers will showcase their...

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Iloe Studios appoints new sales directors ahead of spring event

Womenswear and accessories trade show Iloe Studios has appointed two new sales directors: Francine Rich as the director of modern womenswear sales and Karen Bennett as the director of contemporary sales. Both are widely considered to be seasoned apparel industry sales professionals. They have strong track records for elevating exhibitors'...

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Pitti Uomo Peacocks: Bold styles and business buzz

The Pitti Peacocks were out in force on the opening day of the Florentine trade show at the city’s enchanting Fortezza da Basso. Marking the official start to the men’s calendar, Pitti Uomo has, in its decades of showcasing Italy’s classic fashion brands, ensured that innovation has been at the forefront of its development and growth. It has...

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Who’s Next: What AW24/25 trends will be presented at the show?

Denim, chunky knits and uniforms are set to be strong pieces in the autumn/winter wardrobe for the coming year. In a webinar broadcast on LinkedIn on 12 December, Sylvie Pourrat, salon director at WSN, and Michaël Bonzom, creative director of ready-to-wear at consultancy agency NellyRodi, announced the AW24/25 trends and the brands that will...

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Sports fair Ispo enters into collaboration with wholesale platform Joor

A trade fair seeking cooperation with a wholesale platform: in today's fashion industry, it seems a wise move. Sports fair Ispo Munich is joining hands with wholesale platform Joor. Through the collaboration, the parties aim to broaden the sales options of ISPO brands, with the addition of a digital sales channel to the sports fair itself. "As a...