Scoop doubles up and hosts two show per season

Scoop, the London-based premium women's wear fashion trade show has announced a new concept which will incorporate not one, but two shows per season, taking place at the Saatchi Gallery.

The event's founder and managing director Karen Radley claims that the new concept stemmed from the increasing demand from international labels as well as local labels looking to show during Scoop, but due to the timing unable to attend, therefore two shows per season seemed to be a viable solution.

"[For] the first show of each new season, Scoop International will run on our existing dateline and feature a similar label profile to the show we have now, featuring primarily international contemporary collections," explained Radley. "So the first Scoop International show for summer 2016 will take place on 2-4 August this year."

"The second show of each season will feature international designer collections, first and second lines and collections from emerging British designers, and will run during London Fashion Week. The first edition of this new show, Scoop London, will run at the Saatchi Gallery this year on 20-22 September 2015."

The managing director stresses that Scoop will remain true to its roots and continue to showcase collections for buyers which cannot be seen at other UK shows, with Scoop London and Scoop International showcasing a unique lineup of labels. "With Scoop London running during LFW, buyers won't have to add an extra date to an already packed diary, and will be able to see an even larger selection of new season’s ranges whilst they're in the capital," she adds.

"If you’re stocking the labels we have at Scoop International this season you're guaranteed to find fabulous new collections at Scoop London, including amazing labels you may never have seen before. The fact that Scoop London will be taking place during London Fashion Week will also make it easier for international buyers to come to the show, as many of the key stores from Europe, the US and further afield only make it to London once each season."

"We'll be announcing our first key names over the next few weeks, but let’s just say that my constant sourcing and overseas travelling over the past twelve months have been very productive and we're hugely excited about the new show."