Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 79)

IJL PREVIEW 53 Made to manufacture Fashion SVP returns to Olympia where it promises to give visitors the opportunity to meet producers, develop their business strategies and the change to source up-to-date knowledge about the industry Fashion SVP, the UK’s leading sourcing show, will open its doors again on 29 th -30 th January, 2020, presenting buyers with over 100 leading global apparel and accessory producers. Held at Olympia Exhibition Centre the show is a manufacturing exhibition offering free-to-attend seminar sessions, advice clinics and demonstrations featuring leading industry figures and experts, drop-in discussion sessions on the major issues affecting our industry, a jobs forum, alongside great networking opportunities. Running throughout the show this season will be a continued focus on sustainability in fashion. The show will be taking a ‘grown up’ look at the practicalities of implementing a fully sustainable strategy within a fashion business and the reality of the impact that this will have on the bottom line. According to event organisers, “Fashion SVP is specially for people wanting to meet directly with amazing producers, to discover what the world of manufacturing has to offer and to find the best partner for their brand and ethics. The idea is to offer a head start with the search process and introduce some fantastic factories with individual specialisms so that visitors can evaluate potential new suppliers on the spot. “We aim to put our audience ahead of the curve, with a fully vetted and hand-picked selection of quality manufacturers who are able to meet varied demands. You can visit Turkey, Portugal, China, India, Romania, Mauritius, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Belarus, the UK and many more countries in just one day to assess the capabilities that some of their leading suppliers are showcasing and find your best manufacturing match.” Depending on your requirements there are four key areas to suit each goal. These are: • High end luxury production and small run production – at both ends of the spectrum this sector is all about lower quantities. Couture or high-end designers with limited volume but high- quality requirements through to people just starting to build their brand for the future will find ideal partners here. • High volume – perfect for those looking for the biggest capacity manufacturers. Who: Fashion SVP, fashionsvp.com Where: Olympia, London When: 26 th -30 th January, 2020 FASHION SVP • Denim – always its own complex and focused world. Find a curated set of the very best denim fabric and garment manufacturers here. • The core middle/upper middle manufacturing section – this is where the cope show has always been focused and where the widest range of manufacturers can be found, from outerwear to underwear and everything inbetween. Likewise, there is in-house design capabilities, fabric manufacturing and printing capabilities, all sorts of dye, treatment, wash and other technical capabilities. This sectional split ensures that visitors can focus their time at the show and achieve maximum benefit, added to which the team at Fashion SVP also operates a matching service. Visitors can let them know the type of manufacturing partner that they are looking for, and they will then find the best options. WHAT’S ON? ‘Sourcing Briefing’ seminar sessions: Keep up-to-date on the latest developments in fashion and accessory sourcing, fabric development, costings and negotiation, ethical and sustainable issues, logistics, supply chain, new technology and supplier evaluation. Expert speakers from retailers, brands, and manufacturers will share knowledge, insights, advice and tips, as well as innovative ways to improve the way you work. Interactive workshops, drop-in sessions, breakfast briefings and more:  Leading social enterprises, several show partners and leading fashion and accessory media will be providing a whole range of drop- in sessions, practical workshops and interactive spaces that all visitors, regardless of experience, can engage with and receive practical advice and guidance. Visitors can also participate in a ‘talk back’ environment and voice their own opinions. The Fashion Station: Designed for up and coming new brands, fashion entrepreneurs, pop-up retailers, and new designers, The Fashion Station is a place to network and get practical insights from recognised experts on subjects such as sustainable and ethical sourcing, fashion business funding and mentoring, legal protection brands, how to further careers in the industry and much more. Fashion Enter, Fashion Angel, CO and Fashion Jobs will all contribute to this area. The Fashion SVP JobsForum in association with FashionJobs. com:  If you’re looking for a new position or looking for a new recruit this is the place to go.