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Kingpins to introduce updated format at Los Angeles event

Denim trade fair Kingpins is shifting its approach to the US market with the introduction of an event in Los Angeles where it will debut an updated format. Taking place between January 12 to 13, 2027, with an exact location to be determined at a later date, the LA show will replace the January edition of Kingpins New York. The news was confirmed...

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Source Fashion refreshes advisory board reaffirming responsible sourcing focus

UK trade show Source Fashion has rejigged and expanded its advisory board as it continues to reaffirm its focus on responsible sourcing and circularity. The new appointments include Kirsty McGregor, journalist and former Vogue Business editor; Rosie Cripps, head of circularity at Vivobarefoot; Miranda Beckett, fashion project manager at the...

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Leicester Made gears up for expanded edition amid efforts to rewrite the city's manufacturing reputation

Leicester Made is gearing up for a new edition this year under an expanded banner: Leicester Made & Regions. The shift is reflective of a broader movement underway across the UK, as manufacturing hubs in Manchester, Scotland and London seek to align under a shared push for domestic production. What was once a city-specific showcase is now...

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Geneva watch fair set to show war's effect on luxury sector

The Geneva watch fair opens on Tuesday and will be taken as a barometer of how the Middle East war is affecting the luxury goods sector. The Watches and Wonders salon -- the industry's biggest annual event -- sees 65 major watch brands, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier and Bulgari, display their latest creations until April 20. Despite...

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Trade tensions and diversification: Première Vision Montréal gears up for second edition

After a successful inaugural event last year, French-founded trade fair Première Vision (PV) is returning to Montréal for a second edition to continue solidifying the union between North America and the EU. The event’s Canadian edition was developed with Montréal’s Fashion Cluster (mmode), which has been building its relationship with the fair’s...

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Fashion SVP to launch Leather Pavilion at April 2026 edition

Sourcing trade show Fashion SVP is preparing for its upcoming edition, during which it will debut a Leather Pavilion to reflect the growing demand for specialised production. The event will return to Olympia London on April 28 and 29, maintaining the mission of catering to both sides of the supply chain. While buyers will be given access to...

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French fair Première Vision returns to Montréal for second edition

Première Vision has announced it will be returning to Montréal for its second edition in the Canadian city. The French fair’s decision to set up base in Montréal again follows on from a successful inaugural edition last year, and builds on wider efforts from event organisers to establish a presence in North America. Première Vision Montréal will...

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Performance Days Munich remains a 'must' for functional textiles

Performance Days in Munich has once again shown why it is one of the most important meeting points for the international functional textiles industry. The public transport strike in the Bavarian capital did nothing to change this. “The trade fair is well attended,” said Eva Doll, brand strategy manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa...

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Paris Fashion Week: With Matter and Shape, design emerges as a growth driver for fashion

By doubling the number of visitors to the tents in the Jardin des Tuileries during the March 2026 Paris Fashion Week, the Matter and Shape trade show, organised by WSN, has demonstrated the growing porosity between fashion and design. This is not a new phenomenon. Back in 2019, for the Galerie Kreo, Virgil Abloh reinterpreted the design of the...

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Japan: A guide to spring/summer 2026 fashion and textile trade shows

Trade shows provide a unique opportunity to experience Japan's traditional techniques and craftsmanship. They also serve as a platform for connecting with domestic buyers and brands, and for building networks with industry professionals from Europe, the US, and Asia. As the season begins in earnest from March, early consideration of exhibiting...

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Jean-Pierre Blanc returns to the fashion scene with Jill, a new trade show by WSN

From October 2 to 5, 2026, Paris Fashion Week will host a new fashion and accessories trade fair dedicated to collaborations, one-of-a-kind pieces and limited editions. Artistic direction is led by Jean-Pierre Blanc, former director of the Hyères Festival, under the guidance of Frédéric Maus, chief executive officer of WSN. For Blanc, this marks...

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CHIC Shanghai to welcome over 1,000 exhibitors for Spring 2026 edition

CHIC Spring 2026 is readying itself for the upcoming edition, where 1,091 exhibitors will be taking to Shanghai’s National Exhibition & Convention Centre to display to global trade visitors. The event is due to take place March 11 to 13. Throughout the 117,200 square metres of space, the trade fair is expecting an audience of over 160,000. In...