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“Green fashion can make a big difference”: How INNATEX takes a stand in uncertain times and why standing still is not an option

Amid economic restraint, rising costs, and societal change, INNATEX asserts itself as a stable platform for sustainable fashion. Alexander Hitzel, Project Manager of the international trade fair in Frankfurt am Main, discusses challenges and opportunities in this interview. Mr. Hitzel, what is the mood in the sustainable fashion industry? The...

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White Milano Marks the Return of Major Retailers to the Fashion Capital

White Milano finished on Sunday, September 22 with an attendance of buyers from over 100 countries. Many representatives from leading Italian boutiques and concept stores, such as Antonia, Sugar, Tiziana Fausti, Dantone, Rinascente, Franz Kraler, Spinnaker, Penelope, Bernardelli, Tessabit, Jazz Band, and Antonioli, were present. There were also...

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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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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...

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Scoop reveals tarot theme for upcoming AW23 show

Premium womenswear trade show Scoop has unveiled a tarot theme for its upcoming AW23 show, which is set to return to the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea from January 29 to 31, 2023. In a release, the British organisation said that the show will explore the journey of tarot cards, from “power and love” to the “opportunity for change and new beginnings...

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Trade fairs in Germany are starting: Industry demands maximum feasibility from politics

• Around 30 exhibitions in September • Yet 110 trade fairs until the end of the year • "The trade fair industry is eager for a new start" A new start for the German trade fair and exhibition industry after almost one year of Corona hiatus: since the beginning of September, trade fairs have been possible again in all 16 federal states. Around 30...

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Several German federal states push forward allowing exhibitions again

• AUMA: All federal states must make decisions now in favour of trade fairs • Exhibition lockdown in Germany costs 40 billion euros so far The permanent lockdown for the German exhibition industry has massive consequences for the entire economy: according to calculations by AUMA - Association of the German Trade Fair Industry based on an Ifo...

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German exhibition venues prove themselves as vaccination centres

1.7 million vaccinations carried out in the 1st quarter Around 1.7 million Corona vaccinations took place at 30 German exhibition venues in the 1st quarter of 2021. This is the result of a research by AUMA - Association of the German Trade Fair Industry. This means that of the approximately 9.8 million vaccinations in total during this period,...

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European countries show: Prospects for trade fair admission are possible

AUMA: Reopening of German exhibitions could begin with model projects at regional level The exhibition industry in Europe is starting to get off the ground or at least gaining opening prospects, for example in Spain, Great Britain and the Netherlands - but not in Germany. In Spain, a first national trade fair has taken place in Madrid under...

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German trade fair industry demands concept for re-star

· AUMA Chairman Harting: Exhibitors and organisers need a concrete perspective · Industry platforms of the companies should not be closed any longer · Tried and tested standards for health protection need to be reactivated only The trade fair industry demands a timely perspective for its new start as a result of the Conference of the Federal...

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Exhibition business in Germany slumps by 70 per cent in 2020

According to the organisers' plans from autumn 2020, around 380 exhibitions were to be held in Germany in 2021. Already, around 110 have been cancelled or postponed to 2022 due to the ongoing corona pandemic. In view of the declining number of infections, the German exhibition industry is in favour of developing a concept for the reopening of...

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Digital events: No permanent alternative for most exhibitors in Germany

• Digital events currently have an important substitute function, but significantly less benefit than real trade fairs • Survey among members of three major German industry associations For most exhibiting companies in Germany digital events are currently no or no permanent alternative to real trade fairs: 17% of the companies are currently...