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Specialisation and bustle on trade fair floor: Insights from men's fashion fair Preview Men

Preview Men officially marks the start of the Dutch trade show season. With its new date at the very beginning of January, the fair now even precedes its Florentine counterpart, Pitti Uomo. “This is the new Modefabriek for menswear,” is a sentiment echoed by several visitors and exhibitors, referring to the country's long-running biannual fair....

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From Milan to Munich: A guide to the fashion fairs of AW25/26

In a constantly changing fashion industry, trade fair formats also have to evolve or even reinvent themselves in order to not fall by the wayside. While digitalisation is accelerating many processes and visitor numbers are declining in some cases, many retailers and brands are still interested in exchanging ideas and experiencing or presenting...

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Pitti Uomo and Japan Fashion Week Organisation strike up partnership

Japan Fashion Week Organisation (JFWO), the firm behind Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, has announced a new partnership with Pitti Immagine, the parent company of Florentine menswear fair Pitti Uomo. The relationship intends to reinforce promotional activities related to Pitti Uomo towards the Japanese media and local fashion market, a press release...

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Pitti Bimbo to take on new format for January edition

The 100th edition of Italian childrenswear fair Pitti Bimbo will be held at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on January 22 and 23, in what organisers emphasised was "not just a super birthday, but a new project to experience all together". A new layout for the event will be designed by architect and interior designer Ilaria Marelli, who teaches...

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Fire and Flame: What to Expect at the 107th Pitti Uomo

The next edition of Pitti Uomo, which will take place from January 14 to 17 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, will feature 786 brands, 45 percent of which are from abroad. The theme for this winter edition is that of 'Fire', trade fair organiser Pitti Immagine announced yesterday at a press conference in Milan. Summary • Pitti Uomo 107,...

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Modefabriek reinvents itself and changes its setting: 'We have a blank canvas again'

Modefabriek is getting a revamp for the upcoming winter edition. The trade show is moving from Amsterdam to Vijfhuizen, a village in North Holland, offering space for even more innovation. FashionUnited spoke with Modefabriek CEO Caroline Krouwels about the process of change. Since its inception in 1996, Modefabriek has taken on many forms, but...

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The future of denim fits at Kingpins: 'Clothing should shape the wearer, not the other way around'

A panel discussion on the first day of denim trade fair Kingpins put forth the topic of the future of denim fits to visitors. Dubbed 'Future Fit Forum', the discussion, moderated by Michelle Branch, founder and creative director of US-based Markt & Twigs, Inc., a global creative company specialising in denim innovations, took place between Carme...

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International fashion fairs Modefabriek and Seek to get makeovers

In the ever-changing landscape of fashion trade shows, it has seemingly become imperative to continuously adapt to the rapidly changing needs of buyers and brands, as already evidenced in recent mergers and evolving setups of international fairs. The same is to remain true for the upcoming trade show season, when it will be possible to see new...

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Paris Fashion Week puts an end to the dreariness and focuses on creativity

The Paris Fashion Week in September 2024 was fully booked, showcasing an increased presence of industry professionals and fans, creating a strong connection between creativity, a sense of luxury, openness to diverse cultures, and a desire for more virtuous fashion. This season’s Paris Fashion Week, featuring the ready-to-wear collections for...

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CIFF joins forces with ISPO Munich

A new collaboration in the fashion fair landscape has risen. Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) and ISPO Munich are joining forces, with the former to take up a partner stand at the German sports fashion fair, while ISPO Munich will also visit the Danish fair. The aim of the collaboration is to unite sports and fashion. The partnership...

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How China is redefining fashion: Jiao Pei discusses CHIC, technology and market strategies

While in Shanghai for the China International Fashion Fair (CHIC), FashionUnited had the chance to hold a one-on-one conversation with Jiao Pei, the vice president of the event’s organiser China National Garments Association. He offered expert insights into China's textile industry, shedding light on current trends, market entry strategies for...

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Centrestage Hong Kong returns in full force, this time with a British twist

Hong Kong once again played host to the high-energy trade show Centrestage last week, where, despite the looming threat of Typhoon Yagi, a positive international turnout highlighted why the region deserves its place as a strong international fashion player. The fair itself, now in its ninth edition, spanned September 4 to 7, cutting short on the...