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
2023 marks the 20th Anniversary of Vendula London and, celebrating in true Vendula style, the brand has launched a new collection of stunning vegan handbags and accessories that celebrates its journey and impressive back catalogue of designs. A little love letter to the world of Vendula, the team are excited to introduce: The Vendula Emporium. Encompassing all of its most popular shapes for the range, from their classic Grace bag to the Bella crossbody bag, buyers will be in awe of the colourful artwork, reflective of its much-missed Covent Garden shop. Think: pink and white wallpaper, timeless décor and accessories in abundance.
Posted: 24 July 2023
Autumn Fair, the UK's ultimate shop for shop for wholesale Home, Gift, and Fashion taking place from the 3rd – 6th September at NEC Birmingham, has launched an inspirational new and exclusive Product Preview offering buyers the scoop on the forthcoming show. In the exclusive first look at what buyers can expect at the show, Autumn Fair has curated the most sought-after products. From gifts to greetings cards and footwear to furniture, the Autumn Fair Product Preview features the must-have products destined to be your next bestsellers.
Posted: 21 July 2023
Driving sustainability and ethical rise of emerging companies such as Pippica, zblocks, Oritain,The Natural Fibre Company, who are spearheading the transition towards ethical practices in the new economy. These companies recognise the importance of integrating ethical protocols into everyday business and are shaping the future of their respective industries. As a fashion start-up, Pippica distinguishes itself by placing a strong emphasis on transparency and ethical practices throughout its supply chain. Through strategic collaborations with trusted partners such as The Natural Fibre Company and Royal Duchy Estate,
Posted: 21 July 2023
Europe's newest responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion, closed on a high following three highly productive days combining global networking opportunities, invaluable connections, inspirational social enterprise stories, and game-changing new business opportunities. Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing, Source Fashion says, "Despite some reports that retailers are being cautious, the last three days at Source Fashion have proven the total opposite to be true. The show has welcomed so many buyers from leading retailers and brands, eager to discover new, responsible manufacturers and suppliers.
Posted: 19 July 2023
The Spring/Summer 24 edition of the UK's premium contemporary fashion and lifestyle trade show, Scoop, enjoyed a stellar first day after opening its doors at Olympia West.
Exuberant buyers from leading luxury retailers including McElhinneys, Annas, Katherine Draisey, Applause, Courtyard, 32 The Guild, Cordelia James, Sister, Moda Rosa, Lulu & M and many more flocked to the show to discover the exclusively curated edit of over 250 contemporary designers.
Posted: 17 July 2023
A trade collective of global fashion designers, brands, buyers, creative minds and inspiring trends, the next edition of Pure London will see the return of the Sustainable destination showcasing a carefully curated selection of conscious exhibitors leading the way in addressing their environmental and social impact and sponsored by #TOGETHERBAND by BOTTLETOP. Entirely unique to Pure London, the Sustainable destination uses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to assess the impact of all exhibitors, who must demonstrate that they are tackling specific key issues to exhibit within the destination. Building on the success of its launch at the February show, Sustainable will continue to raise the profile of ethical and sustainable fashion across the entire event, helping lower the industry's carbon footprint and invest in a better future.
Posted: 14 July 2023