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Manchester Made & Regions debuts, putting UK manufacturing in the spotlight as industry calls for action

The future of UK fashion manufacturing took centre stage at Manchester Made & Regions last week, as industry representatives, manufacturers, retailers and emerging brands gathered to discuss how domestic production could become a more commercially viable option for the industry. Held at Manchester Hall on November 4, the event was organised by...

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CIFF previews AW27 edition with expanded brand line-up and new collaborations

Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) has unveiled further details of its AW27 edition, highlighting an expanded brand line-up, new retail concepts and collaborations ahead of its return during Copenhagen Fashion Week from February 2 to 4, 2027. Returning exhibitors will include S.N.S. Herning, Rains, Halo, 66°North, Palmes, Stella Nova,...

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Kidswear: How Playtime established itself as leading European trade show

Launched in Paris with 45 brands and a then-unprecedented concept blending fashion, home decor, design and childcare, Playtime quickly expanded to Tokyo and then New York. Today, its directors have made a clear choice: to stop expanding its floor space. Instead, they are focusing on curation, personalized relationships with brands and buyers,...

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Fresh start: Inside the first Ispo in Amsterdam

After more than 55 years in Munich, the first edition of the Ispo sports trade fair took place in Amsterdam this week. While international sporting goods companies from Northern Europe, the UK and the US were receptive to the new location, German businesses in particular seemed to hold back and wait out the inaugural edition. Parts of the German...

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Mare di Moda 2026: Between ongoing crisis and optimism

At first glance, there was little sign of a crisis at the Mare di Moda trade show in Cannes. Outside the Palais des Festivals, the coast looked its best. Even the cost-of-living protests that had gripped France and Italy in previous weeks were only hinted at by the boarded-up windows of luxury boutiques along the promenade. Inside the exhibition...

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ISPO unveils ISPO Sports Week, expanding to Dubai, China and the US

ISPO is reshaping its trade fair model into a series of week-long events that mix business meetings with consumer and community activity. Under the new ISPO Sports Week banner, Amsterdam will remain as the main hub, with additional editions rolling out in Dubai, China and, from 2028, the US. The move reflects a shift in where demand for sports...

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Kartik Research to show at Pitti Uomo on January 13

Kartik Research will be a guest designer at the upcoming edition of Pitti Uomo, the trade show scheduled to take place from January 12 to 15 in Florence. Indian designer Kartik Kumra, founder of the brand, will present his vision through a special event on Wednesday, January 13. The trade show organisers recently announced that Dunhill will also...

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Performance Days: More halls, bio-based fibres and new market demands

With three exhibition halls for the first time and more than 590 exhibitors, Performance Days in Munich reached a new scale on October 13 and 14, 2026, continuing its success story. As always, the focus was on innovative material concepts and, this time, particularly on bio-based fibres. Spanning around 27,500 square metres and three exhibition...

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Futurmoda brings together 171 exhibitors and nearly 3,800 visitors in its latest edition

Spanish suppliers to the footwear and leather goods industry showcased their collections for autumn/winter 2027/2028 in Elche. The 56th edition of Futurmoda brought together nearly 3,800 people over its two days of activity. The trade show was held on October 14 and 15 at the IFA-Fira Alacant venue. A total of 171 companies exhibited at this...

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WatchTime New York on staging a uniquely American watch show: 'Less pretense and more fun'

WatchTime New York returns to Gotham Hall in Manhattan from Friday to Sunday with a record 48 exhibiting watch brands. For the event’s publisher Sara Orlando, what sets the event apart from its European counterparts is its American character: “less pretense and more fun.” “Most of our American guests did not grow up going to watch shows with...

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New York Men’s Day opens applications for fall/winter 2027 season

New York Men’s Day (NYMD) is accepting applications from emerging menswear and genderless designers for its 27th season, which will open New York Fashion Week in February 2027. Designers can apply through an online form at newyorkmensday.com until Friday, November 6, 2026. The event is a platform dedicated exclusively to emerging men’s and...

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Dunhill to be guest designer at next Pitti Uomo

Dunhill will be the guest designer at the next edition of Pitti Uomo, which will take place in Florence from January 12 to 15. The British luxury menswear house, led by creative director Simon Holloway since 2023, will host a presentation in Florence on the evening of Thursday, January 14. “Florence has long held a special place in the English...