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Inside the fairs of FW23, from Florence to Copenhagen to London

After the interruptions during the pandemic, fashion fairs in Europe are returning to normal operations. But the lockdowns have left their mark, brands and buyers alike were often reluctant to travel in light of the uncertain economic situation. To what extent have fairs like Pitti or Premium been able to return to their old form? FashionUnited...

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7 Brands joining JATC London’s new beauty and lifestyle division for AW23

Following its Manchester edition, Just Around the Corner’s (JATC) London show will take place from February 8 to 9, returning to its base at the Truman Brewery, albeit in an upsized venue. Now just two days long, the event has been pushed to weekday timings, on dates that come earlier in the selling season, in line with the feedback from...

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Independents and inflation: Just Around the Corner returns to Manchester in support of the north

In a setting where the buying season is largely centred around the south of the country, Just Around the Corner (JATC) is looking to continue switching up the environment in order to allow for more accessibility for small-scale independents and local retailers. The trade show returned to Manchester, its northern hub, for the AW23 edition,...

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5 Trends at JATC that defined menswear collections

For the AW23 season, Just Around the Corner (JATC) returned to Manchester to continue in its efforts to bring the buying season closer to retailers of the north. The trade show’s menswear section, while relatively small compared to womenswear, brought a good mix of clothing categories, from sportswear to formal attire. FashionUnited has...

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5 Womenswear trends for AW23 spotted at Just Around the Corner Manchester

Over the course of January 19 and 20, a variety of brands descended upon the trade show Just Around the Corner to display their autumn/winter 2023 collections. Clothing ranges reflected the frosty weather of Manchester, where the event was held in the city’s Central Convention Centre, a new, larger location for this edition. In the womenswear...

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5 Brands joining Just Around the Corner Manchester for the first time

Trade show season came around swiftly this year, kicking off the buying period which is now already in full swing. Once again joining the ranks for AW23, Just Around the Corner (JATC) will be returning to its Manchester base, albeit in a new home – the city’s Central Convention Centre. The event is set to take place from January 19 to 20, and...

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Just Around the Corner AW23 dates announced

British fashion trade fair Just Around the Corner (JATC) has announced the dates for its two upcoming AW23 shows. The Manchester edition will take place from January 19 to 20 in a new venue, the Central Convention Centre, an exhibition and conference centre that was once the main train station for the Northern city. The industrial venue features...

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5 Footwear trends spotted at JATC Manchester

A total of 150 brands exhibited at the second edition of trade show Just Around the Corner’s (JATC) Manchester-based event, which ran from August 2 to 3. Its layout saw exhibitors placed in zones dedicated to their particular industry sector, including a new addition, The Edit, which focused on womenswear brands with a more premium price point....

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Just Around the Corner Manchester puts spotlight on Northern and indie brands

“We need support from retailers in the North to sustain a position here,” said Juls Dawson, founder and organiser of trade show Just Around the Corner (JATC), in a conversation with FashionUnited. A total of 150 brands exhibited at the event, which is now in its second season in Manchester, and was hosted from August 2 to 3, slightly ahead of...

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5 Clothing trends spotted at JATC Manchester

A total of 125 brands are showing at the second edition of trade show Just Around the Corner’s (JATC) Manchester-based event, which is running from August 2 to 3. Its layout sees each of its exhibitors placed in zones dedicated to their particular industry sector, including a new addition, The Edit, which focuses on brands that target mature...

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Just Around the Corner: Nine brands attending for the first time

UK fashion trade show Just Around the Corner (JATC) is set to return to its home cities next week, with two events on the roster for its seventh season. While the Manchester edition, located in the city’s Freight Island venue, will run from August 2 to 3, JATC’s London show, held in Truman Brewery’s T1 and T2 spaces, will take place from August...

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JATC founder talks new zones and the importance of catering to Northern brands

With trade show season fully underway, Just Around the Corner (JATC) is also preparing its locations for the return of buyers, boasting 400 brands over a combined 60,000 square foot of space for both its London and Manchester shows. This summer, its Northern trade show will kick off the calendar, from August 2 to 3, located in Manchester’s...