Scoop record season for trade show

Having caught up with Scoop founder Karen Radley before this year's  S/S 2013 event at London's Saatchi Gallery, and learnt more about the new Royal College of Art graduate show, Scoop is proud to announce a spectacular season

with an ever increased number of visitors, buyers and retail presence.

Scoop International Fashion Show, Europe’s most dynamic and creative fashion industry event revealed over 240 UK and International premium, directional and contemporary labels at its fourth edition at the iconic Saatchi Gallery between 8 – 10 July 2012.

The move to an earlier date has proven to be a successful move, putting Scoop International firmly at the forefront of the industry fashion tradeshow calendar with buyer footfall numbers up by 10% from  the last edition in February 2012. The fact that the show was the first on the UK fashion calendar was seen as a positive by both buyers and exhibitors, with many designer labels opening a large number of  new accounts at the show from both the UK and overseas.

Karen Radley, Founder and Managing Director of Scoop International says, “the fourth edition of Scoop International has been the busiest yet, with an increase of over 240 labels showcasing, proving that Scoop International is firmly on the International fashion industry’s calendar.  Visitor numbers have risen year on year with buyer attendance from department stores, multi-brand and independent boutiques. We hope to see you at Scoop International for the fifth edition on 10-12th February 2013”.

Premium retailers visited the show included; Harrods, Matches, Browns, Fenwick Stores, Fortnum & Mason, Liberty, House of Fraser, Urban Outfitters, Harvey Nichols, Net-A-Porter and ASOS, to view the industry’s best directional and contemporary womenswear, footwear,  jewellery and lifestyle collections.

Simon Burnstein, CEO of Browns comments, “Scoop International continues to surprise with new designers and fresh ideas in a very comfortable and inspiring setting”.

Lucy Wernick, representing Mother Denim, Rebecca Taylor and Velvet by Graham & Spencer at Scoop International, adds “Scoop International was a huge success from many angles, stunning venue, beautiful brands, great organization and a draw from all the best shops! Good business was done there”.

Chiltern Street Studios who represent Odd Molly and Rose & Rose; owner Denise Tavernier comments, “Scoop was a joy to exhibit at, the perfect environment with fantastic buyer attendance from the likes of Feathers, Matches, Browns, Bernards, Emporio in Worchester, Foundation.