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SMI roundtable event wraps, progress updates relayed to King Charles III

The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s (SMI) Roundtable & Exhibition event wrapped yesterday, bringing to an end two days of keynotes, panel sessions and discussions all with the goal of accelerating the rollout of a circular fashion ecosystem. On the second day, members of the organisation’s Fashion Task Force convened at Buckingham Palace to...

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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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SMI readies annual roundtable event: What to know

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is preparing for its annual SMI Roundtables & Exhibition event, set to take place over two days at Hampton Court Palace. From March 11, the organisation, founded by King Charles III, is bringing together “hundreds of global CEOs, international delegations and innovators” with the goal of accelerating the...

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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...

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The London Textile Fair changes date to July

The London Textile Fair (TLTF) has changed the date of its upcoming edition to July to better cater to evolving sourcing calendars. Previously held in September, the autumn/winter event will now take place between July 14 and 15, yet will remain at the Business Design Centre in London. According to organisers, the change in timing intends to “...

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Sneak peek of Shift Frankfurt: Insights from the Organisers

The launch of Shift Frankfurt is approaching. With a sneak peek at the Fredenhagen industrial location in Offenbach, Shift Frankfurt is today offering a first taste of Germany's new fashion trade show. Fashion professionals, brands and agencies have the chance to experience the ambience of the venue in advance and discover initial stand and...

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Sustainable design, craftsmanship, heritage brands and innovative international labels at White Milano

Finding solutions to the crisis, focusing on internationalisation and providing opportunities for all companies in the sector, including small ones, were key themes at the latest edition of White Milano. At the opening of the event last Thursday, the president of the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), Matteo Zoppas, explained the agency's efforts. The...

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Crecendo 2026: a resilient agent trade show in a weakened footwear market

The Crecendo shoe trade show, taking place on March 1 and 2, 2026 at the Parc Floral in Paris, brings together 56 exhibitors for the autumn/winter 2026/2027 collections. In a contracting market, it remains one of the few specialised French events where independent retailers can discover trends, establish business contacts and maintain a...

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Fair Labor Association to host inaugural flagship summit

The Fair Labor Association (FLA) is set to host its first flagship event, where brands, unions, civil society organisations, and universities will be brought together to address working conditions in global supply chains. Dubbed ‘Fair Labor Global Summit’, the event will take place in Washington, DC, from March 10 to 12, 2026, and intends to...

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EuroShop trends: from natural wallpaper to AI-powered real-time analysis

1,800 exhibitors, 18 exhibition halls and countless innovations for the retail of tomorrow. Anyone wanting to keep track at EuroShop needs a trained eye. This is exactly what trend scout Alex Gehle and retail expert Chris Zorn from the interior design company Knoblauch offered with their expo tour, “Spotting the bold”, at the Düsseldorf trade...

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White Milano opens on February 26 with over 300 brands

Fashion is entering a renaissance—a period of renewal where the next chapters of the industry are still being written. In today’s shifting landscape, success depends on a razor-sharp focus on market shifts, consumer demands, and the emergence of fresh talent. “Thanks to our global scouting efforts, we have brought 130 new brands to the show, all...

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At Scoop, Printemps buyers talk balancing creativity and commercialty in fashion retail

Within Scoop’s new Fireside Chat programme, buyers shared insights into the inner workings of their evolving roles among leading fashion retailers. The schedule was a newly introduced feature for the trade show’s February 2026, intended to expand the event beyond simply serving as a buying platform to encourage reflection and meaningful industry...