Attire Accessories - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 80)

16 Check out all the important news and dates for your business diary… ON WITH THE SHOW JACKET REQUIRED ANNOUNCES PHIL WILDBORE AS NEW SUSTAINABILITY AMBASSADOR UK trade show Jacket Required has announced the appointment of Phil Wildbore as its new sustainable ambassador in a bid to bolster the growth of the event’s sustainable offer. The contemporary menswear and streetwear show, taking place in London at the Old Truman Brewery between 22 nd - 23 rd January, 2020, will use Phil’s vast experience in sustainability and ethical fashion to help boost its eco credentials. Adam Gough, event director at Jacket Required says, “I am delighted to announce Phil as our new sustainable ambassador. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in the ethical and sustainable fashion arena and at Jacket Required we are determined to work towards creating a show that prides itself on showcasing brands with a clear conscious vision for the future and good quality product produced in the most ethical and sustainable way.” Phil past achievements include launching the conscious brand Road in the 1980s, as well as Monkee Genes – the first jeans brand to be awarded the Soil Association certification. Visit jacket-required.com PURE LONDON AND PURE ORIGIN LAUNCH AW20/21 NOMAD MANIFESTO Pure London and Pure Origin have announced the launch of their AW20/21 Nomad manifesto. According to organisers, the 2020 campaign has been developed as a ‘positive response to global and political tensions designed to spotlight the show’s creative direction for the future, and for February’s AW20/21 season the campaign manifests in a dynamic, bright and contemporary set of graphics and imagery embodying the concept of perpetual future.’ The event is set to open new doors for communication and collaboration amidst a ‘political world full of contention.’ Gloria Sandrucci, event director at Pure London and Pure Origin says, “We are heading into an exciting new decade and at Pure London and Pure Origin we continue to strive to inspire, innovate and connect at the forefront of an evolving global industry. We also have the mindset to make real changes that last, continue to advocate better practice in the fashion industry, and help deliver a better world for future generations. Visit Pure London and Pure Origin between 9-11 February, 2020 and check out the website at purelondon.com DIARY DATES Fashion SVP Olympia, London 29-30 January fashionsvp.com Maison Objet Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, Paris, 17-21 January maisonobjet.com Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring SEC, Glasgow 19-21 January spring.scotlandstradefairs.co.uk Jacket Required Old Truman Brewery, London 22-23 January jacket-required.com Harrogate Fashion Week Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate 26-27 January harrogatefashionweek.com

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