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Source Fashion to move into larger venue for July 2025 show

Hyve Group’s Source Fashion is set to return from July 8 to 10 this year, at what will be a larger venue for the sourcing trade show. The event is moving to The Grand Hall at Olympia London, aligning with what organisers say is “season-on-season growth”. According to Hyve, the show, now only in its third year, has grown by 30 percent each...

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In Hong Kong, Fashion InStyle is preparing to welcome the fashion world

Beyond its established status as a shopping destination, Hong Kong is also a hub for textile innovation, with advancements set to be showcased at Fashion InStyle, from April 27 to 30. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year's trade show will feature a new area called Next@Fashion InStyle, with a decidedly...

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Scoop to change location for SS26 show

UK fashion and lifestyle fair Scoop is preparing for a relocation for its spring/summer 2026 edition, set to take place July 13 to 15. The trade show will now be housed in Olympia National Kensington, a larger space compared to its former home in Olympia London West. Its shift comes as Scoop continues to expand its offering of emerging and...

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Sounds from the bridalwear industry: Cautious recovery after the 2024 ‘gap year’

Anyone working in the European bridalwear industry likely traveled to Essen, Germany, last weekend for European Bridal Week, which took place from March 29 to 31. The trade show revealed an industry still recovering from the 2024 ‘gap year’ and various crises, but positivity could also be felt. “Buyers are increasing their budgets again and are...

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The Show Miami Kicks Off Next Monday: A Game-Changer for Fashion, Community and Commerce

The Show Miami, the city’s first-ever social fashion fair, is set to start next Monday, bringing together top brands, industry leaders, and fashion enthusiasts for an immersive experience that blends commerce, creativity, entertainment, and community. Taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from March 17 to 19, The Show Miami is more...

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New ‘social fashion fair’ The Show Miami to debut in March

A new “social fashion fair” event will be making its debut in March, set to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Centre with an “unparalleled” lineup of brands to exhibit. The Show Miami will be held from March 17 to 19, and will see the likes of Nike, Lacoste, Levi’s and Perry Ellis, among others, take to the event with their own stands....

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Icebug co-founder named president of European Outdoor Group

David Ekelund, the founder of Swedish footwear brand Icebug, has been appointed president of the European Outdoor Group (EOG). He joins the trade show organisation firm alongside a slew of other new executives and board members, marking a shift in leadership as EOG undergoes notable changes. Andrew Shand of outerwear brand Helinox has been named...

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Crowds, newcomers and transformations: This was the AW25 trade fair season in Europe

In recent weeks, the fashion industry has had the opportunity to learn about new trends and get a sneak peek of AW25 collections at European trade shows. Amid the ever-changing world of fashion, trade shows are also adapting, making for an interesting ordering season. Are you curious about how the European AW25 trade show season went?...

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Source Fashion welcomes ‘record’ visitor numbers in expanded February edition

London-based sourcing fair Source Fashion has closed the doors of its February edition, which took on a shifting format for the season as it entered the larger exhibition space of Olympia London. This comes just two years on from when Source first launched in 2023, reflecting an increased demand from the side of the industry that the fair...

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Coterie New York returns with new programs & experiences to strengthen global presence

Coterie New York is set to return once more for a new season, featuring a new section and FIT exhibit as the international bi-annual trade show for contemporary women’s apparel, footwear, and accessories continues to evolve, placing a focus on new experiences while expanding its global presence. Taking place from February 18 to 20, 2025, at the...

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Spring Fair enjoys ‘buzzing’ new edition as Moda x Pure settle in

Retail trade show Spring Fair took to Birmingham NEC this week, the first edition to house the combined Moda x Pure category since the shuttering of the once standalone fashion event, Pure London. Organisers celebrated growth in both visitor and exhibitor numbers for this season, a “testament to the show’s community, its reach and its ability to...

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Modefabriek: Positivity about new location outweighs concerns about layout

Over the past two days, fashion professionals immersed themselves in new trends, caught a sneak peek of AW25 collections, and drew inspiration from trend forecasters and fashion experts. This all took place at Dutch trade show Modefabriek in Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen. For this edition, the womenswear trade show relocated to a new...