Attire Accessories - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 81)

ON WITH THE SHOW 17 HARROGATE FASHION WEEK RECEIVES HIGH PRAISE Harrogate Fashion Week, on 26 th - 27 th January, was pronounced a great success by both exhibiting brands and visitors alike. It’s biggest edition to date, the event hosted over 100 brands, making the show 65 percent bigger than its first edition in July 2018. Director Sarah Moody reported, “We are hugely encouraged that the majority have rebooked for our next show in July, which we hope will be bigger and better again.” Harrogate holds a special place in the fashion industry, with the spa town becoming known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. First time exhibitor Nick Williams from Marble said, “The show has been brilliant for us; we will be back in July. We loved the friendly atmosphere from the security team when we arrived, the free tea and coffee for us on set up and the complimentary steamers to use. All these added touches make our lives easier.” The show’s visitor numbers continue to grow, with many exhibitors gaining new accounts and renewing relationships with previous stockists. Exhibitor Ian Campbell Smith from Rino & Pelle said, “It was a great show, we loved being in Harrogate and are really pleased with our results. We picked up both new customers and some boutiques that we had lost some time ago.” Director Wendy Adams commented, “Our visitors numbers saw a big increase with some great independents attending, all of whom gave us lovely feedback about the show.” The organisers were also delighted to have quality shops attend from all parts of the country, Marian Mckenna from La Creme Boutique, Ireland said, “Absolutely loved the show, lovely stand sizes, easy to navigate. Heating is comfortable. A relaxed environment that allows me to spend more time buying. Great hotels all within walking distance.” Harrogate Fashion Week takes place between 26 th -27 th July, 2020. Visit harrogatefashionweek.com LEADING TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES TO BE RECOGNISED AT THE CREATIVE RETAIL AWARDS The Creative Retail Awards is one of the most distinguished accolades within the design and display industry and recognise projects and products that have demonstrated the very highest level of innovation and excellence. Alongside Technology, the 2020 Awards have introduced new categories, including Omni- Channel Experience. As retail embraces transformation, technology plays a key role in store. Entries to these Awards will demonstrate how technology should enhance the retail store and the overall customer experience. The awards ceremony will take place on 4 th June, 2020. Visit creativeretailawards.com GALLERY FASHION REPORTS STELLAR SHOW Dussledorf-show Gallery Fashion took place on 25 th -28 th January, 2020, with post- event feedback highlighting a successful show. Ulrike Kähler, managing director of Igedo Company, says, “With five ordering days in total, including the Showroom Concept, Gallery Fashion at the Areal Böhler went very well. Like in previous years, the flow of visitors was steady; and the Sunday was even noticeably busier. There was a lot of praise for the well-considered positioning of the brands’ booths within the ‘Alte Schmiedehallen’. For the Showroom Concept area we have already received requests from big new agencies for the July 2020 edition and see a lot of further expansion potential here.” He continued, “The constantly developing line-up of side events featuring partners like Style in Progress, TM Textilmitteilungen, Fashion Trend Pool, Scalerion, Fashion Cloud, NRW.International and the VDMD, underline the importance of our independent platform at the Areal Böhler during Düsseldorf’s CPD Order Days.” The next event will take place on 25 th -27 th July, 2020. Visit gallery-duesseldorf.com