Attire Accessories - Seo/Oct 2019 (Issue 78)

SPONSORED EDIT 53 ADVERTISING F ATURE WSN launches Impact, a new hybrid event dedicated to sustainable fashion IMPACT – act now for positive fashion Trade show organiser WSN has announced the launch of Impact, a new sustainable fashion event that takes place from 6 th to 9 th September, 2019, alongside Who’s Next at Parc Des Expositions, Porte De Versailles, Paris. The show will bring together the sustainable fashion industry, from manufacturers and retailers to consumers, to answer questions such as “does the rise in second hand clothing mean the end of creation?” and “can slow fashion keep up with trends?”. Together, society can act for responsible fashion and together, we can drive social and environmental change. Impact is a hybrid event open to professionals and non-professionals that want to be part of this change. The launch of impact marks the start of their mission to become the leading international sustainable fashion event, with four days of exchanges, sharing, collaboration, experiences and commitment. WHAT TO EXPECT AT IMPACT The show promises to highlight positive initiatives and bring together key industry players. The aims are to strengthen existing solutions and co-create new sustainable solutions to production, distribution and consumption. Being the first show, Impact will benefit from being co-located as a hybrid event from its proximity to and being in partnership with Who’s Next, where it will reach some of the world’s most important fashion communities, including brands, distributors, media and institutions. More than 50,000 French and international industry professionals are invited to discover the show at the entrance of Hall 2.2 alongside the public for a unique hybrid event. On the programme you will find sustainable brands, start-ups, innovative solutions, talks, pop-up stores, workshops, concerts and parties. FOUR COMMITTED THEMES AT IMPACT Made by – values responsible, transparent production and the know-how of the entire production chain, from raw materials to fabrics to the final product. Slow is beautiful – encourages controlled and responsible production, distribution and consumption. Old is the new black – promotes secondhand clothing, recycling and upcycling. The future is now – brings together Green Tech and fashion to drive change with innovation. Who: Impact, impact.wsn.community When: 6 th to 9 th September, 2019 Where: Parc Des Expositions, Porte De Versailles, Paris ENTOURE Francs Bourgeois Grand Step shoes Naona