Modefabriek news and archive

Inside the fairs of FW23, from Florence to Copenhagen to London

After the interruptions during the pandemic, fashion fairs in Europe are returning to normal operations. But the lockdowns have left their mark, brands and buyers alike were often reluctant to travel in light of the uncertain economic situation. To what extent have fairs like Pitti or Premium been able to return to their old form? FashionUnited...

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Childrenswear returns to Modefabriek in a mature form

It's the first time after the closure of Market by Kleine Fabriek in 2017, that the Modefabriek fashion fair has returned to children's fashion. This year, the shift happened in collaboration with Drive Inn Junior, a company that has been around since 2018 and is operated by M-Agency and Hop Agenturen. Twenty children's fashion brands were...

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Collaboration, craft and inflation dictate January edition of Modefabriek

It is early Sunday morning at the entrance to the trade fair Modefabriek and the atmosphere is exuberant. Most visitors are happy to have stepped out of the chilly winter morning, into the heated hall, where they are welcomed by a wall of colour. From the ceiling of Amsterdam RAI, hundreds of coloured ribbons hang down to the concrete exhibition...

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Sustainable jewelry Ana Dyla present at the Modefabriek

The international jewelery brand Ana Dyla will be present at the Modefabriek in the upcoming edition. On 22 & 23 January Ana Dyla will present the ICONIC collection at the fair in the RAI Amsterdam. Ana Dyla can be found at the Modefabriek with the brand's core values: diversity, sustainability and ethics. Ana Dyla works on a better and more...

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EU FashionMatch op de Modefabriek

Welcome to the EU FashionMatch Amsterdam 12.0. Following the footsteps of previously successful events, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is delighted to invite you to the 12th edition of the EU FashionMatch @ Modefabriek in Amsterdam on Sunday 22th and Monday 23th January 2023. This time the matchmaking meetings will be physical / on site at the...

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Modefabriek introduces TRENDFORUM: a colour and trend experience for Winter 23/24

At Modefabriek's TRENDFORUM, fashion professionals are briefed in one fell swoop about the 8 biggest fashion trends, colours and fabrics for Winter 23/24. Modefabriek visitors are no stranger to the name David Shah. The Talks of the trend forecaster and CEO of VIEW Publications are a very popular and well-attended part of the fashion event every...

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Modefabriek: Prepare for clash of trends says David Shah

Netherlands-based trade show Modefabriek returned in full force over July 10 and 11 and with it came a host of talks, presentations and workshops that looked to inspire visitors in the challenging current climate. Among the crammed schedule, trend expert David Shah took to the floor to offer his take on the current and future state of fashion in...

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Power line-up Modefabriek announced: More than 400 brands + on-trend program

It's almost time! On 10 and 11 July, everyone from the fashion industry will meet each other live again at the 2022 edition of Modefabriek. All brands under one roof, finally again. More than 400 fashion brands show their new collections, there is a new sustainable area The Sustainable Stop and a Young Entrepreneurs Platform. Modefabriek is also...

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Trends at Modefabriek

Modefabriek is all about seeing all new collections, discovering new brands and meeting new people and old friends. In addition to the almost 400 beautiful and contemporary fashion brands that show their collections, Modefabriek is also a large living trend monitor. At Modefabriek you will find all about the latest trends during Trend Talks &...

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Modefabriek to launch new online B2B platform in early July

The organizers of the Dutch trade fair Modefabriek have announced the launch of a new online platform featuring a B2B marketplace. Scheduled for early July, it is intended to connect the fashion industry and boost business. Previously, the organizers had already hinted that they were in the process of developing an online platform. Now, it’s...

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Modefabriek survey indicates strong investment on digital showrooming pre Covid-19

A survey amongst 216 exhibiting fashion companies at the ModeFabriek trade show in January 2020 was commissioned by Colect.io to gain insight into the use of digital solutions by the B2B sector and wholesale side of the business. This was weeks before markets went into lockdown and Covid-19 related restrictions were put in place across Europe. “...

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Growing overstock: what to do about it?

As the government called for an extension of the intelligent lockdown, the uncertainty amongst the Dutch fashion industry grows. Now that the doors of brick-and-mortar shops remain closed, the biggest hurdle is to find new solutions for the growing overstock. What this problem predominantly reveals is the need for collaboration, for creative...