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Ledge skatewear competition

On 4th September, a three day skate competition will take place during fashion trade exhibition The Ledge Show. The event is an additional feature to skatewear buyers, retailers, press and other visitors of the fair. The Ledge Show, a sister show to LondonEdge and LondonCentral, will feature around 80 key skatewear exhibitors withproduct sectors...

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Fashion and music unite

During streetwear trade fair LondonCentral fashion and music will come together with various music inspired brands from the UK and US. LondonCentral will present high street chains and small independents in September. British streetwear brand Aerosoul will debut with their range of T-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts, sweatshirts and baseball...

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Big Brother launches new label at Londoncentral

Londonedge and Londoncentral are approaching and Big Brother 10 contestant Shabby Katchadourian is set to launch her new t-shirt range, The Apocalypse Club at Londoncentral this February. The modern T’s are decorated with graphic designs printed on quality fabric. The company is launched by Shabby, director Naj (band member of Voodoo Hussy) plus...

Fashion

Londonedge sees increase in international buyers

Trade exhibitor Londonedge proved to be a footfall success as buyers’ figures rose by 5% and exhibitors were enthused by a new look venue and layout. Best known for its strong position in the alternative, club and streetwear markets, Londonedge saw overseas attendance increase by 12% compared with last year. The overall composition was 57% UK...

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New exhibitors to Londonedge

Trade show Londonedge will have a whole new look this season. The fair will feature a raft of new exhibitors for September’s show taking place at the Olympia National Hall. New London t-shirt company Cubicoola launched in January 2010 will make their trade show debut at Londonedge. Their range of tees and tote bags are decorated with surreal...

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New Brits at Londonedge

This autumn will see new brands at trade exhibition Londonedge taking place from 5-7th September at the Olympia National Hall in Kensington. A number of new British brands and labels from the US will be joining Londonedge and Londoncentral. The trade show will welcome the debut collection from a group of four new UK designers called 4.2Morrow....

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Londonedge venue change

Trade shows Londonedge and Londoncentral announced that the September 2010 shows will move from Olympia Two to the Olympia National Hall. Both shows will merge together on one floor at the National Hall with some new sub-sections and relaxation areas added to the mix. A new Rest and Relaxation area will house a massage table, tattoo painting and...

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Londonedge gains confidence

Following the upbeat spirit of Pure London, Londonedge and Londoncentral fashion fairs saw a return to pre-recession confidence. The shows returned to the levels of February 2008, indicating that buyers are climbing out of the recession. The number of visitors went up with 10 per cent from September 2009. Other notable trends include the highest...

Fashion

Londonedge sneak peek

Trade show Londonedge is showcasing several new brands and products this season. The trade fair will introduce labels such as Angels Carrying Savage Weapons, KGM Accessories, Metal Mafia and America Ground. New to Londonedge are designers Lindsay and Lee Fidler, who launched Angels Carrying Savage Weapons in 2005. Inspired by classic glamour and...

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Londonedge exhibitors number increase

The fashion industry seems to be getting back on its feet. Fashion trade exhibition Londonedge and Londoncentral have noted an 8% increase in new exhibitors signing up for the next exhibition in September 09. The number of new brands at the last show made up 10% of exhibitors but this season that number has jumped to 18%, indicating increased...

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September fashion fairs

Despite the credit crunch, new exhibitors from Japan and France to Germany and America will flock to the UK to showcase their new collections at trade fairs Londonedge and Londoncentral. Fresh at Londonedge are New Jersey label, Too Fast Clothing with a style was born from a love of punk rock. They are inspired by Rockabilly, Tattoo Kustom...

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Londoncentral To Host Catwalk Show

Londonedge, Londoncentral and Front Cover will host its first fashion show. Themes will include Vampire Ballet, Rebel Rider and Cirque Du Nuit. The three exhibitions, now in their 10th season, will occupy the ground floor and level one of Olympia. The shows take place from September 5 - 7.