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Jill 2026: Jean-pierre blanc and WSN detail the programme for a new hybrid trade show

As the lines between trade shows, exhibitions and public events blur, the Jill trade show, presented by WSN and conceived by Jean-Pierre Blanc, is focusing on a cross-disciplinary model. Beyond its fashion and accessories offering, the event is supported by a cultural programme and a network of partner venues. This new trade show marks the...

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Spanish fashion showcases its strength at Milanese trade show

Madrid – Invited by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the public Italian agency responsible for promoting the internationalisation of Italian companies and their exports, the FashionUnited Spain team had the opportunity to explore the various halls of the latest September edition of Lineapelle Milan. This international trade fair specialises in...

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Make it British founder talks the fair's return and UK manufacturing challenges

Make it British Live! is set to return to the UK trade fair calendar in January 2027, seven years after its last planned edition was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But for founder Kate Hills, the timing is about more than bringing back an established industry event. It reflects a growing need to reconnect brands with a UK manufacturing...

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NRF Europe makes Paris the European hub for global and technological retail

From visitor profiles to the solutions on display, NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe aims to position the Parisian trade show within a global retail ecosystem, while asserting its unique European identity and technological focus. The NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe trade show is running until Thursday, September 17 at Porte de Versailles. It is the...

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What to know: UKFT Sustainability Conference 2026

The UK Fashion and Textile Association’s (UKFT) Sustainability Conference returns to London on September 23, where fashion and textile businesses, innovators and sustainability specialists will convene to examine how new technologies can move from development into commercial use. This year’s theme, 'Progress in Practice', focuses on a key...

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Spanish companies to present new collections at Lineapelle Milan

Madrid – As Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFW Madrid) gets underway in Madrid, the Spanish fashion industry is also focusing on Italy. The 108th edition of Lineapelle Milan kicks off there this Tuesday. The international sourcing trade show specialises in leather, materials, accessories and components for the footwear, leather goods and...

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Spanish footwear arrives at MICAM with 109 exhibiting brands

Madrid – As one of the main events in the calendar for the second half of the year, this Sunday sees the opening of a new, 102nd edition of Micam. The international footwear trade fair in Milan will run from September 13 to 15. Leading footwear firms will present their latest innovations and collections for the upcoming spring/summer 2027...

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Repositioning efforts drive success at Who's Next September 2026 edition

Paris - Des Petits Hauts, Bérénice, Stella Forest and Not Shy returned to the Who's Next trade show, which ran from 5 - 7 September 2026. Armor Lux and Von Dutch exhibited for the first time. These six brands, each with a different profile, together show how the repositioning of the Parisian trade fair Who's Next contributes to their commercial...

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British brands to join ISPO Amsterdam at new OTS Village

A cohort of British outdoor brands are set to join the upcoming edition of ISPO, a sports and outdoor lifestyle fair, which will be taking place in Amsterdam for the first time this November. A total of 11 brands will come together at the newly created OTS Village, which is being collectively organised by the Outdoor Industries Association...

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Première Vision Paris: What fabrics reveal about AW27/28 trends

According to the experts at the Première Vision trade show, innovation for autumn/winter 2027/2028 is not necessarily about inventing new materials. It is about reintroducing colour and expression into wardrobes, injecting technology into classic fabrics and reinterpreting traditional skills. For this edition, held from September 1 to 3, 2026,...

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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: India prepares for its expansion into the European market

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, which runs from August 31 to September 2, 2026, at Paris-Le Bourget, is expanding its scope with new departments. These include Outdoor and Fashion Accessories. The trade show is also opening up to new sourcing destinations: Armenia; Kyrgyzstan; Uzbekistan; and Bulgaria. Within this new landscape, India emerges...

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IFCO to shift summer edition to September from 2027

Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO), the Turkish apparel trade fair, will move its second annual edition from August to September from 2027, with the show running from September 8 to 10 at the Istanbul Expo Center. The organisers said the August slot had held back attendance from European buyers, many of whom are still on holiday when the fair...