DRAPERS SHOW CALENDAR AUTUMN 18 THE SEASON STARTS

DRAPERS SHOW CALENDAR AUTUMN 18

As we near the start of the autumn 18 buying calendar, the trade show debate rumbles on for another season. Are they outdated, unin-spiring and irrelevant? Or are they still the best one-stop-shop to connect with brands

and network with the industry, while getting busi-ness done?

For some, such as Bethany Rowntree, director of womenswear etailer Studio B, trade shows are no longer important.

Rowntree does not see the need for them, and has discovered and con-nected with most of the brands she stocks via the internet: “I think trade shows seem a little outdated in both their aesthetic and agenda – I find

them pretty generic and soulless.” She also feels exhibitions have lost their industry focus and

“exclusivity”, and, by opening up to more people,

have diluted their impact.For others, such as Kyle

Stewart, co-founder of London independent Good-hood, trade shows “will never be dead”.

Stewart argues that hunting for gems at multi-

ple international events is still vital to his buying strat-egy, and, even if Goodhood only discovers one new

brand a season, trade shows are still worthwhile: “We’re product people – we need to see the product. We need to get out there and go through every single rail.”

The reality is different for each brand, buyer and busi-

ness. While the days of blockbuster events such as Berlin’s Bread &

Butter in its heyday are over, trade shows – whether they be large or small – remain a vital part of the industry, and a missed opportunity for those who totally dismiss them.

They offer a place for both established brands and, more importantly, newer labels to showcase their collections in a central, convenient location.

There is also no better place to understand the product direction of a new season than browsing a trade show’s aisles, whether it be for order writing

or simply research.And it is almost impossible to

find another occasion where so many industry insiders, from brands through to buying teams, come together in one place, offering endless networking opportunities.

Events such as Pitti Uomo are a shining example of this. The city of Florence is taken over by the menswear industry twice a year (see the sold-out flights and booked-up

hotels for proof), as the entire market – from luxury tailoring through to sportswear names, and global megabrands to artisanal newcomers – descend on one location.

The most important thing nowadays is quality.As Goodhood’s Stewart says: “Trade shows are

relevant through the curation of the brands that are showing at them. If the brands aren’t good, then the trade show is not good.” Trade shows need to maintain a curated offering to make any visit worth-while. Some would benefit from editing, and focusing on quality over quantity.

And the shows themselves need to remain fresh, whether it be through new concepts or simply reor-ganising layouts to keep both exhibitors and visitors engaged. Copenhagen’s CIFF, which continues to reinvent itself with new formats, layouts and offer-ings, is an example of a show that does this well.

Here you will find more views and opinions on trade shows, plus a list of the key dates to know for the coming buying season.

I hope to see you there.

Graeme MoranDrapers head of content –

fashion and features

There is no better place to understand a

new season than in a trade

show’s aisles

6-8 JANUARY London Fashion Week Men’sStore Studios, 180 Strand, London020 7759 1999londonfashionweekmens.comMenswear

7-9 JANUARYChildren’s ClubJavits Center, New York +1 218 740 6873ubmfashion.com Kidswear

FameJavits Center, New York +1 218 740 6873ubmfashion.com Womenswear

9-12 JANUARYPitti Immagine UomoFortezza da Basso, Florence+39 055 36931pittimmagine.comMenswear, footwear

10-11 JANUARY The London Textile FairBusiness Design Centre, London 020 8347 8145 thelondontextilefair.co.uk Textiles, accessories, prints, vintage

13-15 JANUARYWhiteVia Tortona, Milan+39 02 3459 2785whiteshow.itMenswear, womenswear

13-16 JANUARY Expo Riva SchuhRiva del Garda Fierecongressi, Trentino+39 0464 570 153exporivaschuh.itFootwear

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Coterie

BUYER’S VIEW

HAZEL CATTERALL HEAD OF WOMENSWEAR, HARVEY NICHOLS

We will be visiting the London Fashion Week Designer Showrooms, Scoop, CIFF in Copenhagen, Coterie in New York, and Tranoï and Who’s Next in Paris. We’ll also go to Splash and Salon in Paris for lingerie and swimwear.

We go to these to get a good snapshot of newer and up-and-coming brands. With the exception of lingerie and swimwear shows, we rarely place orders at shows – they are purely for research.

We don’t plan to stop going. Trade shows are a good place to start conversations and build relationships with smaller brands – it’s why international shows are still important.

SeekArena Berlin, Berlin +49 30 2088 913 400 seekexhibitions.com Womenswear, menswear

Show & OrderKühlhaus Berlin, Berlin+49 30 208 891 330showandorder.deWomenswear, menswear

16-19 JANUARYBerlin Fashion Week Venues across the city fashion-week-berlin.com Womenswear

17-21 JANUARYParis Men’s Fashion WeekVenues across the city+33 1 42 66 64 44 fhcm.parisMenswear

13-16 JANUARYMilan Men’s Fashion Week Venues across the city +39 02 7771081 milanomodauomo.it Menswear

14-16 JANUARY Top DrawerOlympia London020 7384 7734 topdrawer.co.uk Accessories, jewellery

15-17 JANUARYTransitCalifornia Market Center, Los Angeles+1 213 630 3618cmcdtla.com/transitFootwear and accessories

15-18 JANUARY Hong Kong Fashion WeekHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre+852 1830 668hktdc.comWomenswear

16-17 JANUARYFashion SVPOlympia London020 8771 3555 fashionsvp.com Womenswear, menswear, kidswear, lingerie, footwear, accessories, homeware

16-17 JANUARYPremière Vision New York Pier 94, New York+1 646 351 1942premierevision-newyork.com Yarns, fibres and textiles

16-18 JANUARY BrightArena Berlin, Berlin +49 30 208 891 36 00brighttradeshow.com Casualwear, footwear

PanoramaMesse Berlin, Berlin +49 30 27595 6040 panorama-berlin.com Menswear, womenswear, accessories

PremiumStation exhibition halls, Berlin +49 30 629 0850 premiumexhibitions.com Womenswear, menswear



MRket

18-20 JANUARYPitti Immagine BimboFortezza da Basso, Florence+39 055 369 3238pittimmagine.comKidswear

18-23 JANUARYLondon Showrooms Paris, men’s and pre collectionsVNH Gallery, Paris020 7759 1992britishfashioncouncil.co.ukMenswear, womenswear

19-21 JANUARYCapsule Paris Men’s14 rue Vertbois, Paris+1 212 206 8310capsuleshow.comMenswear

19-21 JANUARY Man ParisPlace Vendôme,Parismanwomanshows.comMenswear

19-21 JANUARYTranoï Paris: Men’sCarreau du Temple, Palais de la Bourse, Paris+33 1 53 01 84 90tranoi.comMenswear

Tranoï Paris: Womenswear Pre-CollectionsCarreau du Temple, Palais de la Bourse, Paris+33 1 53 01 84 90tranoi.comWomenswear

19-22 JANUARYPremiere Classe Porte de Versailles, Paris +33 1 40 13 74 74premiere-classe.com Fashion accessories

19-22 JANUARYWho’s NextPorte de Versailles, Paris+33 1 40 13 74 74whosnext-tradeshow.comWomenswear, urbanwear

20-22 JANUARYInterfilière ParisParis Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris +331 47 56 32 74lingerie-swimwear-paris.com Lingerie, swimwear

Salon International de la Lingerie Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris +331 47 56 32 70lingerie-swimwear-paris.com Lingerie, swimwear

21-22 JANUARYModefabriekAmsterdam RAI, Amsterdam +31 2 0442 1960 modefabriek.nl Womenswear, menswear, streetwear

21-23 JANUARYBeta InternationalNEC, Birmingham 01937 582147 beta-int.com Outdoorwear, equestrian clothing

21-23 JANUARYMRket Javits Center, New York+1 218 740 6873 ubmfashion.comMenswear

21-23 JANUARYProject Javits Center, New York+1 218 740 6873 ubmfashion.comMenswear

21-23 JANUARYPrintwear and Promotion LiveNEC Birminghamprintwearandpromotionlive.co.ukAccessories, womenswear, menswear

21-23 JANUARYStockholm Fashion Week Venues TBC +46 70 752 49 58 fashionweek.se Womenswear

21-24 JANUARYShowcase IrelandRDS, Dublin +353 1 295 8185 showcaseireland.com Jewellery, lifestyle, home, accessories

22-25 JANUARYParis Haute CoutureVenues across the city+33 1 42 66 64 44 fhcm.parisWomenswear

23-25 JANUARYCapsule New York Men’sPier 94, New York+1 212 206 8310capsuleshow.comMenswear

23-25 JANUARYLiberty New YorkPier 94, New York+1 212 473 4523libertyfairs.comMenswear



31 JANUARY-2 FEBRUARYCIFFBella Center, Copenhagen +45 5060 4527 ciff.dk Womenswear, menswear, footwear

CIFF KidsBella Center, Copenhagen +45 5060 4527 ciff.dk Kidswear

CIFF Kids

23-25 JANUARYMan New YorkSpring Studios, New Yorkmanwomanshows.com Menswear

24-25 JANUARY Jacket RequiredOld Truman Brewery, London01484 848313jacket-required.comMenswear, womenswear

24-26 JANUARY Pitti Immagine FilatiFortezza da Basso, Florence+39 055 369 3238pittimmagine.comYarns

27-29 JANUARYGalleryAreal Böhler, Düsseldorf +49 211 43 96 01 gallery-duesseldorf.com Eveningwear, occasionwear

28-29 JANUARYBubble London Business Design Centre, London 01484 846069 bubblelondon.comKidswear

28-30 JANUARYINDX MenswearCranmore Park,Solihull 0121 683 1417 indxshow.co.uk Menswear

28-30 JANUARYScoopSaatchi Gallery, London 020 7596 5154 scoop-international.com Womenswear, accessories, lifestyle, fragrance

30 JANUARY-1 FEBRUARYMunich Fabric StartMunich Order Center, Munich +49 89 45 22 47 0 munichfabricstart.com Textiles

30 JANUARY-2 FEBRUARYCopenhagen Fashion WeekVenues across the city+45 70 20 30 68 copenhagenfashionweek.com Womenswear, menswear

CIFF



Pure London

RAVI GREWAL DIRECTOR, STUARTS LONDON

I will be visiting Pitti Uomo in Florence, both Man and Capsule in Paris, and Jacket Required in London.

I go to these shows to try to get some of my ordering done with certain brands. You never know when something new will be showcased, and it helps to save time back in the UK during buying season.

Trade shows still matter, as it’s important to network and in general see fashion in one huge place. A lot can be learnt from this.

11-12 FEBRUARYINDX KidswearCranmore Park, Solihull 0121 683 1415 indxshow.co.uk/kidswear Kidswear 11-12 FEBRUARYLondon EdgeBusiness Design Centre, London 0116 279 5179 londonedge.com Streetwear

11-13 FEBRUARYPure LondonOlympia London 020 3033 2397 purelondon.com Womenswear, menswear, footwear, lingerie, accessories, sourcing

31 JANUARY-2 FEBRUARYCIFF RavenBella Center, Copenhagen +45 5060 4527 ciff.dk Womenswear, menswear, footwear

Revolver Øksnehallen, Copenhagen+45 3964 8586 revolver.dk Womenswear, menswear

1-3 FEBRUARYAsia Expo and Asian Premium Fair LondonOlympia London+852 2700 6726asianpremiumfair.comFashion accessories 5-7 FEBRUARYNew York Fashion Week Men’sVenues across the city+1 212 302 1821 cfda.com Menswear

6-7 FEBRUARY SpinExpo 3rd Session ParisCité de la Mode et du Design, Paris 020 3417 4939spinexpo.com Fibres, yarns, knitwear

6-8 FEBRUARYINDX Womenswear and Footwear Cranmore Park, Solihull 0121 713 4453 indxshow.co.uk Womenswear, footwear 6-8 FEBRUARYMilano UnicaFiera Milano, Milan +39 02 6610 1105 milanounica.it Textiles

8-16 FEBRUARY New York Fashion Week Venues across the citynyfw.com Womenswear

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11-14 FEBRUARYApparel Sourcing ParisLe Bourget Exhibition Centre, Paris +33 155 268 989apparelsourcing.fr.messefrankfurt.com Apparel, textiles, accessories

Avantex Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, Paris +33 155 268 989avantex-paris.com Apparel, textiles, accessories

Shawls & Scarves Paris – the accessories showcase Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, Paris +33 155 268 989shawlsandscarves.fr.messefrankfurt.com Apparel, textiles, accessories

Texworld and Texworld DenimLe Bourget Exhibition Centre, Paris +33 155 268 989texworld.fr.messefrankfurt.com Textiles

11-14 FEBRUARYMicamFiera Milano, Milan +39 0243 8291 www.themicam.com Footwear, accessories

MipelFiera Milano, Milan +39 0062 5813mipel.comFootwear, accessories

11-14 FEBRUARYSourcing at MagicLas Vegas Convention Center +1 218 740 6873 ubmfashion.com Womenswear, menswear, textiles

12-14 FEBRUARYCapsule Las Vegas Men’s and Women’s Sands Expo Center, Hall B, Las Vegas+1 212 473 4523capsuleshow.comMenswear, womenswear

Liberty Las VegasSands Expo, Las Vegas+1 212 473 4523libertyfairs.comMenswear

12-14 FEBRUARYOn Point Las Vegas (formerly WSA@Magic)Las Vegas Convention Center +1 218 740 6873 ubmfashion.com Footwear

PoolMandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas +1 218 740 6873 ubmfashion.com Menswear, womenswear, accessories

Project Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas +1 218 740 6873 ubmfashion.com Menswear, womenswear


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BUYER’S VIEW

DEBRA MCCANN OWNER, THE MERCANTILE LONDON

I will go to Seek and Premium in Berlin; Man, Woman and Who’s Next in Paris; Mode Fabriek in Amsterdam; Pitti Uomo in Florence; Scoop and Pure in London; and Revolver and CIFF in Copenhagen.

We go to these shows as we’re always looking for new brands, and sometimes we buy from trade shows instead of showrooms. We also like to view the full collections, and can compare brands more easily in a short space of time.

I’d like to go back to the US trade shows, in New York and Los Angeles, but the dollar makes it impossible at the minute. Trade shows are definitely worth visiting still, but I would like to see more variety and local talent rather than the same big players.

12-14 FEBRUARYLiberty Las Vegas Sands Expo, Venetian, Las Vegas +1 212 473 4523 libertyfairs.com Menswear

13-15 FEBRUARYPremière Vision Paris Parc des Expositions, Paris +33 4 72 60 65 55premierevision.com Yarns, fibres and textiles

16-20 FEBRUARYLondon Fashion WeekStore Studios, 180 Strand, London 020 7759 1999 londonfashionweek.co.uk Womenswear

LFW Designer Showrooms Store Studios, 180 Strand, London020 7759 1963 londonfashionweek.co.ukWomenswear, menswear

18-20 FEBRUARY CHSI StitchesNEC, Birmingham 01425 277988 chsi.co.uk Craft, textiles

18-20 FEBRUARY ModaNEC Birmingham01484 846069 moda-uk.co.uk Womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories

18-20 FEBRUARYINDX Intimate ApparelCranmore Park, Solihull 0121 713 4453indxshow.co.uk/intimate-apparel Lingerie

19-22 FEBRUARYCollection Première MoscowExpocenter Moscow +49 211 439 601 cpm-moscow.com Womenswear, menswear, kidswear, lingerie

19-22 FEBRUARYMode Lingerie and SwimExpocenter Moscow+33 1 47 56 32 93eurovet.com/enLingerie, swimwear

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21-27 FEBRUARY Milan Fashion WeekVenues across the city+39 0 2777 1081 milanomodadonna.it Womenswear

22-24 FEBRUARYAsia Apparel Expo BerlinMesse Berlin, Berlin +852 2700 6726 asiaapparelexpo.com Footwear, womenswear, menswear, kidswear, textiles

22-25 FEBRUARYLondon Fashion Week FestivalStore Studios, 180 Strand, London 020 7759 1999londonfashionweekfestival.comWomenswear, menswear

24-26 FEBRUARYCapsule New York Women’s RTW and AccessoriesPier 94, New York+1 212 206 8310capsuleshow.comWomenswear, accessories

24-26 FEBRUARY Pitti Immagine SuperThe Mall, Port Nuova Varesine, Milan +39 055 369 3238 pittimmagine.com Womenswear, accessories

26-28 FEBRUARYCoterieJavits Center, New York +1 218 740 6873ubmfashion.com Womenswear

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BUYER’S VIEW

EMMA HOLLANDDIRECTOR, VICTORIA BEAU

This season we will do Tranoï in Paris, and Scoop, Pure and London Fashion Week Designer Showrooms In London. We like to offer a selection of price ranges, so by visiting a good mix we can find these. I would also like to visit the Copenhagen shows, and I will do Tranoï New York soon.

I went through a stage of feeling that trade shows were the same things over and over, and quite uninspiring. I found it easier to discover something more unique and fresh on Instagram.

Recently I have noticed great smaller independent brands at shows such as Scoop. It’s important to visit to keep on track with them.

I like the buzz at trade shows. They enable brands to make a personal impact on the buyer, and I get excited to find the next new thing.

Fashion Access, Hong Kong

26 FEBRUARY – 6 MARCH Paris Fashion WeekVenues across the city+33 1 42 66 64 44 fhcm.parisWomenswear 1-4 MARCH Paris sur Mode Tuileries Place de la Concorde, Paris +33 1 40 13 74 70parissurmode.com Womenswear

Premiere Classe Tuileries Jardin des Tuileries, Paris +33 1 40 13 74 74premiere-classe.comAccessories

2-4 MARCHWoman ParisPavilion Vendôme, Paris manwomanshows.com Womenswear

2-5 MARCH Tranoï Paris: Women’sCarrousel du Louvre and Palais de la Bourse +33 1 53 01 84 90tranoi.com Womenswear

7-9 MARCH Première Vision Istanbul Istanbul Congress Center+33 4 72 60 65 55premierevision-istanbul.com Yarns, fibres and textiles

11-12 MARCHStockXChange by Off-Price ILEC Conference Centre, London020 8771 3555offpriceshow.co.ukWomenswear, menswear, kidswear, lingerie, footwear, accessories

11-13 MARCH Gallery ShoesAreal Böhler, Düsseldorf +49 211 4396 318gallery-shoes.comFootwear and accessories

13-15 MARCH SpinExpo 31st Session ShanghaiShanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center020 3417 4939spinexpo.com Fibres, yarns, knitwear 14-15 MARCH Textile Forum One Marylebone, London 07878 764645 textileforum.org.uk Textiles

14-16 MARCH Fashion Access, Hong Kong Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre +852 2827 6211www.fashionaccess.aplf.com/en-us/Accessories, footwear

14-16 MARCH Intertextile Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai +852 2802 7728 intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-spring.hk.messefrankfurt.com Textiles

20-21 MARCH London Print Design FairBusiness Design Centre, London 020 8347 8145 thelondonprintdesignfair.co.uk Print design, knits, vintage

Texfusion – the London World Textile FairBusiness Design Centre, London 020 8347 8145 texfusion.co.uk Textiles, accessories, denim, garments

28-29 MARCHMade in France Première VisionLe Carreau du Temple, Paris+33 1 70 60 73 70salonmadeinfrance.comClothing, textiles, finishing, manufacturing

4-7 APRIL AymodCNR Expo, Istanbul +90 212 465 7474 cnraymod.com Footwear

10-11 APRILPremière Vision New York Designs Metropolitan Pavilion, New York+33 4 72 60 65 55premierevision-newyork.com Design studios, textiles, prints, knits



BUYER’S VIEW

STAVROS KARELIS FOUNDER AND BUYING DIRECTOR, MACHINE-A

What is important to us as a store is to always visit trade shows that have enough emerging designers represented. They are the best way to learn about the local talents, as well as international guest designers.

One of the main shows we are focusing on right now is CIFF in Copenhagen. I visited it for the first time last August, and I can tell how interesting and important a job the creative director Kristian Andersen is doing with his team. CIFF has a perfect balance between local emerging designers, but also invites many British and international designers to showcase there. It is very well organised, and very much up to date with what is current and cool. There are beautiful spaces and installations where we can see the collections, meet the designers and place orders.

In the past we have visited Pitti Uomo, Seoul Fashion Week and Shanghai Fashion Week as well as CIFF.

Trade shows are a great platform to not only learn about the local talent but also to see how each city interacts with fashion.

For us, they are still important. They are a great

way to discover emerging designers

and get to know the

environment where they function, and see

how a store such as ours can help in promoting

and supporting these new names on an

international level.

Première Vision

8-9 AUGUSTThe Print and Design Fair – New York EditionStudio Arte, New York020 8347 8145thelondonprintdesignfair.co.ukPrint design, embroidery, knits, garments

SEPTEMBERInterfilière New YorkThe Tunnel, New York+1 212 993 4298eurovet.comTextiles

OCTOBERInterfilière ShanghaiShanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai+33 1 47 56 32 74eurovet.comTextiles

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCEDThe Stitching, Sewing, and Hobbycrafts ShowEventcity, Manchester01425 272711stitchandhobby.co.uk Textiles

Resident ShowroomParisresidentshowroom.comMenswear

Woman New YorkSpring Studios, New Yorkmanwomanshows.comWomenswear

23-25 JUNE Splash ParisPorte des Champs-Elysées, Parissplashparis.comSwimwear, resortwear

JULYBlossom Première VisionPalais Brongniart, Place de la Bourse, Paris+33 4 7260 6555blossompremierevision.com Luxury textiles, accessories, leather

7-9 JULY Mode CityParis Expo, Porte de Versailles+331 47 56 32 70eurovet.comSwimwear, lingerie

17-19 JULYSpinExpo 10th Session New YorkBrooklyn Expo Center, New York020 3417 4939 spinexpo.comTextiles

10-12 APRIL INDX AccessoriesCranmore Park, Solihull 0121 713 4453indxshow.co.uk Accessories

7-9 MAYIntermezzo CollectionsJavits Center, New York+1 218 740 6873ubmfashion.comWomenswear

23-24 MAYMeet the ManufacturerThe Old Truman Brewery, London01372 610808meetthemanufacturer.co.ukApparel, accessories, textiles

23-24 MAYDenim Première VisionParc Floral de Paris, Paris+33 4 72 60 65 55 denimpremierevision.comTextiles, accessories

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