Attire Accessories - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 77)

SPONSORED EDITORIAL 45 Who: Who’s Next, whosnext.com/en What: International fashion trade show for womenswear and accessories Where: Porte de Versailles When: 6 th –9 th September, 2019 // 17 th –20 th January, 2020 Show stats: 1,500 ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and lifestyle brands 50,000 visitors Which are next year’s stand out newcomers for the accessories sector? With 25 years’ experience, Who’s Next is the leading international trade show that showcases the best of ready-to-wear, fashion accessories, beauty and lifestyle trends. Each year in January and September, Who’s Next brings together the whole fashion community for four days of networking, workshops, conferences and parties. With 50,000 visitors expected to attend its upcoming edition, the show is an unmissable opportunity for brands to gain visibility among an international audience. Who’s Next is the largest concept store in the world, and is more than just a trade show, Who’s Next is an invaluable source of information on the latest trends and retail business models, allowing buyers and retail owners to grow and increase their sales. Main sectors : Women’s and unisex ready-to-wear, accessories, jewellery, leather goods & footwear, beachwear, lifestyle and beauty. Why visit: With a varied selection of 1,500 French and international brands (800 accessories, 700 ready-to-wear), Who’s Next is an unmissable event for independent retailers and buyers who want to enrich their offers. For this edition, Who’s Next will take visitors on a road trip to American grandeur with its Paris to Texas theme. There are 10 key accessories brands: EPICE, Muhlbauer, Lovat & Green, Spektre, Kennel und Schmenger, Patricia Blanchet, Bobbies, Les Tropeziennes par M. Belarbi, Loxwood, Secrid, Save My Bag, Nat & Nin, Sans Arcidet and Mercules. What’s new? The upcoming Who’s Next shows will showcase a Paris to Texas road trip theme; think Route 66, motels, cowboys, Tarantino, denim and snake print This edition Who’s Next is hosting the first edition of IMPACT, the new sustainable fashion event in Paris. IMPACT aims to build the future of the clothing industry with the entire fashion community, from manufacturers to retailers and consumers. It’s a true meeting place, where conversation is encouraged so that each person can adopt a more responsible and conscious approach to fashion. IMPACT is organised around four main themes for an unique fashion experience: second hand, upcycling and eco-design; locally produced and handmade products; craftsmanship of the world; and green technology. Created with a festival spirit in mind, IMPACT is collaborating with committed media and event organisers to offer its visitors an engaging programme, complete with demonstrations, workshops and conferences on environmental and social issues. “My parents were retailers, so growing up I saw the effects of overproduction”, explains Frédéric Maus, general director of WSN. “The fashion industry poses many questions. Our industry is shifting; there are many solutions and alternatives that can be adopted. It is our responsibility to support this movement.” ROAD TRIP 0 - 105 Soko