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In Hong Kong, Fashion InStyle is preparing to welcome the fashion world

Beyond its established status as a shopping destination, Hong Kong is also a hub for textile innovation, with advancements set to be showcased at Fashion InStyle, from April 27 to 30. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year's trade show will feature a new area called Next@Fashion InStyle, with a decidedly...

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Sounds from the bridalwear industry: Cautious recovery after the 2024 ‘gap year’

Anyone working in the European bridalwear industry likely traveled to Essen, Germany, last weekend for European Bridal Week, which took place from March 29 to 31. The trade show revealed an industry still recovering from the 2024 ‘gap year’ and various crises, but positivity could also be felt. “Buyers are increasing their budgets again and are...

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New ‘social fashion fair’ The Show Miami to debut in March

A new “social fashion fair” event will be making its debut in March, set to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Centre with an “unparalleled” lineup of brands to exhibit. The Show Miami will be held from March 17 to 19, and will see the likes of Nike, Lacoste, Levi’s and Perry Ellis, among others, take to the event with their own stands....

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Icebug co-founder named president of European Outdoor Group

David Ekelund, the founder of Swedish footwear brand Icebug, has been appointed president of the European Outdoor Group (EOG). He joins the trade show organisation firm alongside a slew of other new executives and board members, marking a shift in leadership as EOG undergoes notable changes. Andrew Shand of outerwear brand Helinox has been named...

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Crowds, newcomers and transformations: This was the AW25 trade fair season in Europe

In recent weeks, the fashion industry has had the opportunity to learn about new trends and get a sneak peek of AW25 collections at European trade shows. Amid the ever-changing world of fashion, trade shows are also adapting, making for an interesting ordering season. Are you curious about how the European AW25 trade show season went?...

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Source Fashion welcomes ‘record’ visitor numbers in expanded February edition

London-based sourcing fair Source Fashion has closed the doors of its February edition, which took on a shifting format for the season as it entered the larger exhibition space of Olympia London. This comes just two years on from when Source first launched in 2023, reflecting an increased demand from the side of the industry that the fair...

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Spring Fair enjoys ‘buzzing’ new edition as Moda x Pure settle in

Retail trade show Spring Fair took to Birmingham NEC this week, the first edition to house the combined Moda x Pure category since the shuttering of the once standalone fashion event, Pure London. Organisers celebrated growth in both visitor and exhibitor numbers for this season, a “testament to the show’s community, its reach and its ability to...

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Modefabriek: Positivity about new location outweighs concerns about layout

Over the past two days, fashion professionals immersed themselves in new trends, caught a sneak peek of AW25 collections, and drew inspiration from trend forecasters and fashion experts. This all took place at Dutch trade show Modefabriek in Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen. For this edition, the womenswear trade show relocated to a new...

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Hyve Group portfolio director on the evolution of trade shows and what to expect for AW25

Towards the end of 2024, Hyve Group shook up the UK industry when it announced that its once prevalent fashion fair, Pure London, was to no longer be a standalone event. Instead, the fashion-focused show was to come under the umbrella of its sister brand, Spring Fair, in what was to be a “strategic refocus” that aligned with the evolving needs...

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Scoop, Source and Spring Fair: The new landscape of the UK’s trade show scene

The trade fair season is upon us, and with it comes somewhat of a restructuring among the UK’s event landscape. With Pure London now under the wing of its Birmingham-based sister show, Spring Fair; Just Around the Corner (JATC) ceasing to exist; and both Scoop and Source on the verge of new locations, the schedule of Hyve Group is remaining...

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Munich Fabric Start & Bluezone: SS26 trends between sustainability, safety and risk

In a world full of contradictions, the trend themes of the fabric collections for spring/summer 2026 also move between extremes. On the one hand, there are classic designs that focus on security and essential basics. On the other hand, it's all about striking looks that celebrate individuality and uniqueness. In addition, another important theme...

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Salon International de la Lingerie January 2025: From seduction to objects of pleasure

The Salon International de la Lingerie (SIL), which was held from 18 to 20 January by trade fair organiser WSN Developpement, set the tone for an autumn/winter 2025/2026 lingerie trend of the 'New Sexy'. The Wellness area and its pleasure objects, meanwhile, reflected a clear wider societal trend. At Paris' Porte de Versailles, where SIL is...