Pure London, the UK's largest Festival of Fashion, has announced that from February 2024 Just Around The Corner (JATC) will unite with Pure London to create Pure London x JATC, sitting under Hyve's retail division umbrella.
The first combined show will take place on the 11th – 13th February 2024 at Olympia London and will offer buyers a transformed show with an increased number of inspirational fashion designers and brands.
Posted: 16 August 2023
Inspired by the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, the new handbags and key rings launching for Autumn from Cambridge Satchel Company, boast a selection of soft and versatile colourways including salmon pink, heather green and French grey with Lochcarron of Scotland tartan. Buyers can personalise their bags with a highland-inspired key ring including, the Highland Cow, Loch Ness Monster, Scottish Thistle and two-finger Shortbread.
Posted: 11 August 2023
Launching at Autumn Fair 2023 is Connect @ Autumn Fair, a new way for the retail community to connect and collaborate. Making history, the new connections programme will give exhibitors more visibility than ever before, and buyers the opportunity to plan and pre-schedule double opt-in meetings before the show opens. Harvey Nichols, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, Blue Diamond, Hillier Garden Centres, Card Factory, Coney's, Robert Dyas, Walt Disney Co., Holland & Barrett, Wilkies, Artistic Gift Boutique, Avon Cosmetics, Sterling Home, and Moonpig are amongst the thousands of leading retailers who have already registered.
Posted: 9 August 2023
Hoop earrings are a timeless classic that work whatever the occasion; a fashion staple that can elevate any outfit in an instant, hoops are the wear-with-everything accessory that work harder than anything else. Meet The Hoop Station, the female-founded, British brand is the ultimate go-to for perfect hoops. From modern, chunky huggies to elegant, embellished designs, The Hoop Station has got all of your jewellery needs covered with its stylish collection of exceptional quality, sustainable, made-to-last earrings.
Posted: 7 August 2023
The ultimate fashion destination Moda, an integral part of Autumn Fair with the next edition taking place from 3rd -6th September 2023 at NEC Birmingham, will offer visitors a focus on new and international across the four clearly defined sectors, Clothing, Footwear, Fashion Accessories and Jewellery & Watch, in a curated space designed to make buying for the new season accessible and inspiring. Moda is the place to discover the latest trends, new designers and must-have looks that will adorn the season. The 200 strong showcase of fashion brands will include over 40 new and 20 international brands as well as the new jewellery collection by Dame Prue Leith for Zsiska, who all choose Moda as the platform to launch their new season collections. Islander UK, Coastal UK, Elizabeth James, Elegxnt Clothing, Miss Sparrow, From the Source, and Tales From The Earth are just some of the names that will be joining Moda for the first time to present their latest designs to retailers and buyers from the UK and overseas.
Posted: 5 August 2023
It's easy to accidentally damage your glasses or sunnies, especially when most traditional storage cases are too bulky and inconvenient to have on the go. That's why Not An Ordinary Accessory (NAOA) came up with its Apple-Leather Slim Glasses Case, the perfect solution for keeping your glasses clean and safe that won't take up precious real estate in your bag or jacket pocket when out and about. NAOA's slimline glasses cases aren't just any glasses cases, they are specially designed to keep your glasses safe without taking up too much room. No more struggling with what bag to pack or what jacket to wear, this case can fit into even the smallest of handbags or pockets with its compact and lightweight design perfect for popping in a shirt pocket or a tiny bag when on the go.
Posted: 4 August 2023
Moda, the ultimate fashion destination at Autumn Fair taking place on the 3rd – 6th September, is the perfect hunting ground for lifestyle and fashion buyers to discover next season's highly coveted and on-trend clothing, fashion accessories, jewellery, footwear and more, and this Autumn visitors will be treated to new designs and collections from footwear favourite Lunar. Martin Rye, Managing Director at Lunar says, "Following an exceptional Summer 2023, Lunar is thrilled to announce that Summer 2024 is shaping up to be another strong season. Our in-house design team have been carefully working to perfect new styles and enhance our bestsellers to enable customers to both indulge in their favourite styles once and try the exciting new introductions."
Posted: 2 August 2023
Harrogate Fashion Week opened its doors to buyers queuing around the building to gain access to the first day of the biggest edition of Harrogate Fashion Week to date. Now expanding across four halls, this established show is seen by the fashion industry as a must visit exhibition in the calendar, with many brands choosing HFW as the only trade show they support each season.
Posted: 31 July 2023
Just Around the Corner (JATC) SS24 saw the show's debut in Wapping's Tobacco Dock event space. The new venue received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from attendees, and the show organisers couldn't be happier. The venue's stunning aesthetics, a series of stunning wood beamed halls with oodles of natural light with excellent accessibility for both buyers and brands all connected with an outdoor courtyard housing JATC's baristas serving up their complimentary delectable treats for everyone to savour throughout the day. Footflow was in line with last season, whilst remaining consistent, many exhibitors commented on quality over quantity. Buyers from independents and keys alike came out in force and perused the products on show, which included over X40 brands new to JATC which included Mitchell and Ness, Beaumont Organic, Milly Grace, Face Junkie, Margaret Dabbs, Great Plains London, Miss Sixty, P448, Mou, Nine West, Scholl, Sloggi, Free People.
Posted: 27 July 2023
The Creative Retail Awards are delighted to announce the Shortlist for the 2023 Awards. The Shortlist presents some of the very best in global retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display with projects including Flannels, Gaucho, Selfridges, Myriam K, Hamleys, Nike and many more. The panel of Judges found it even tougher than usual this year to Shortlist the entries, with exceptional quality submitted from all corners of the globe, from North America, across Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East. As physical retail evolves, design and experience have become more influential tools than ever. The Creative Retail Awards have recognised the industry's best companies and talent since 2018. With categories including sustainability, omni-channel, technology, VM schemes, POP/POS, shopfitting, store design, experience, and innovation, the Awards recognise talent across the full spectrum of design and display.
Posted: 27 July 2023