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INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS Managing the Downturn French fairs look to value-added services to help weather the fi nancial storm.
By Ellen Groves son, brands are being trimmed from 160 to around 120 next season to offer space only to AS THEY PREPARE FOR WHAT SOME designers who have a solid business setup. fear may be the most difficult times since “We always try and push new talent but we the last war, European trade show organiz- have to give the market what it wants, con- ers are readying their battle plans. temporary fashion with an economic logic,” “Everyone is going to suffer, includ- said Jones. ing Première Vision,” declared Philippe Boutique show Tranoï, on the other hand, Pasquet, chief executive offi cer of Europe’s will move to a new central location from biggest textiles fair. The show’s anticri- March 5 to 8 to offer more designers. Interest sis strategy is to maintain investments on from potential exhibitors has risen for next promotion, trend forums and the quality season. “When there’s a crisis, business of exhibitors at this year’s levels. “Anyone for trade shows gets bigger,” said organizer who says they are investing more in 2009 Michael Hadida. “When everything is okay, a is a liar,” he said. The show will run at the young designer is going to put a fl ag on the Villepinte exhibit halls from Feb. 10 to 13, other side of Paris and people are going to all alongside Paris Indigo, the Expofi l yarn go over there and spend a lot of money on this fair, the Mod-Amont trimmings show, Zoom guy that no one’s heard about. Unfortunately by Fatex manufacturing sector and Le Cuir The fl oor at the latest edition of Who’s Next. that’s not the case now so they need to recruit à Paris leather fair. and be part of a trade show like us.” Textile fairs already felt the slowdown Budding talents though seem to be de- in September. Attendance at Texworld, terred from going it alone. CPH Vision, one of which next runs Feb. 9 to 12, fell 10 percent Scandinavia’s largest fashion fairs and home and Première Vision declined 6 percent. to Designer’s Nest, a space dedicated to new However, many companies sent smaller designers, has seen a marked decrease in fi rst- teams as opposed to not attending at all, time exhibitors applying for stands during its according to Pasquet, who lauded a 32 per- three-day run, scheduled for Feb. 5 to 8. cent jump in Russian attendees. With signs To boost its competitiveness in the denim that growth in emerging markets is slowing, and streetwear categories, CPH Vision will Pasquet acknowledged it will be a while take over a former Danish railway building before the Russian market catches up with to showcase 200 jeans and streetwear labels, the U.S. Proving to exhibitors the fair can between 20 and 30 more than in the past. open new markets is crucial, he said, add- Another center, within walking distance, will ing that a promotional operation began in showcase some 170 up-and-coming designers. Turkey this month. To better drive traffi c to its emerging Though consolidation among Italian categories, Prêt à Porter Paris, which runs mills, which make up half of Première at the Porte de Versailles from Jan. 30 to Vision’s exhibitors, underscores the fi nan- Feb. 2, is redesigning its layout, moving the cial diffi culties facing many, the February eco-themed section So Ethic, along with its show is nearly 70 percent complete, rough- street fashion area Shibuya, whose visitor ly comparable with the same time last sea- numbers suffered thanks to their third fl oor son, Pasquet said, adding that some former Designers browse at Première Vision. location in Hall Seven, to the second fl oor. exhibitors have even returned. It will also take over Hall Three for both Fifteen new denim companies, meanwhile, have which will include new designers from Italy, India Atmosphere, which will focus on Russian design- signed up for the third edition of Denim by Première and China not shown in Paris, is intended to raise ers next season, and the Box, which will increase to Vision, which will be held in the Paris suburbs of Who’s Next’s profi le and attract business from the 100 accessories designers from 80 last season. Link, Saint-Denis from Dec. 3 to 4, bringing the exhibitors Middle East region to the Paris shows, which next run meanwhile, a fast-fashion service offering brands total to 62. Newcomers include Turkish launderer at Porte de Versailles from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. that deliver within 60 days, will grow to around 30 Yilteks Group plus Japanese weaver Nihonmenpu Rendez-Vous, meanwhile, the contemporary fair exhibitors. Refl ecting their growing importance, ac- Textile, which specializes in organic and naturally founded by French design collective Surface to Air cessories will no longer be showcased separately, dyed materials. in 2004, is opening a New York edition. The show, aside from at the Box, but will be integrated into Among other positive signs is the dollar’s gains from Feb. 20 to 22, is a collaboration with Joshua the different universes. over recent months, which could prove a boon for Safalow, director of the showroom Mexico and head The key, said organizers, is improving the buying mills in the Eurozone, Pasquet said. The falling pric- buyer of BBlessing boutique. It will feature 75 ex- experience. Tranoi’s organizers, for instance, are es of raw materials, while yet to trickle down to man- hibitors, mostly European and American women’s la- helping designers to better edit their selection rather ufacturers, provides further cause for optimism. bels, selected for the market. “There’ll be an accent than packing stands full, so that retailers can under- To boost attendance by international buyers, which on maybe slightly commercial brands — in a posi- stand the brand’s philosophy at a glance. “Buyers are fell 7 percent at the October shows, Who’s Next con- tive way,” said organizer Nic Jones. Acknowledging already feeling threatened,” Hadida said. “People temporary ready-to-wear and Premiere Classe ac- the timing isn’t perfect to launch a new event, Jones want to sell more, while buyers are spending less. We cessories shows will launch their fi rst international pointed out that many European brands are still need to seduce them, talk to them differently.” editions, showcasing some 250 brands in Dubai in doing well in the U.S. and that, despite the slowdown, Attendance grew 12 percent in October thanks to a November. “We need to increase our international it remains a huge market. “Obviously for European rise in Russian, Eastern European and Middle Eastern visibility to encourage more visitors from overseas,” designers, this will help as less American buyers are retailers. “When people have to prioritize, most of them said organizer Xavier Clergerie, noting that Dubai is traveling,” he said. skip New York, London and Milan, but they all make it a platform for India, Pakistan and Russia. The move, At its Paris edition, which saw traffi c fall last sea- to Paris,” said Hadida. “We’re very lucky.”
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS Moda In will run Feb. 3 to 6. Shoring Up Services Italian shows seek to offer attendees the best bang for their buck.
By Luisa Zargani said Menarin. “Otherwise, it would be a huge damage for the system. It is essential ITALIAN TRADE SHOW ORGANIZERS ARE SET ON to invest and put our maximum effort into staying the course, despite a rocky economy. the project, so that it becomes an event you Because of the uncertain future, most associa- simply can’t miss.” tions are working on upgrading and expanding their Fiera di Vicenza organizes fi ne jewelry locations and improving service and facilities, with shows Vicenzaoro First, running Jan. 11 to a chin-up attitude. A number of organizers are even 18, and Vicenzaoro Charm, scheduled for upbeat and optimistic about the upcoming events. May 16 to 20. The organization is working working on a “shop-sharing project” in the Corso Como “Trade shows always work well in troubled times on refi ning services, including parking and transporta- shopping area to present spring collections by members — they are anticyclical,” said Raffaello Napoleone, tion and improving the shows’ layout. Visibility will in- of AIMPES and to bring added visibility to Mipel. chief executive officer of Pitti Immagine. crease for many stands, as additional space has been Massimo Mosiello, general director of giant textile Napoleone conceded that fewer people per compa- recovered from a nearby former hotel that was torn show Milano Unica, running Feb. 3 to 6, also pointed ny will attend the shows in order to contain costs, but down. Fiera di Vicenza also organizes annual high-end to emerging markets as tipping the scale — Eastern said there is no significant change in the number of ex- jewelry exhibition About J, running Feb. 22 to 24. European ones in particular. Mosiello, however, said hibitors. Also, Napoleone was particularly pleased with Mauro Muzzolon, general secretary of AIMPES, the he expects “a slight” drop in exhibitors compared with the choice of launching Pitti W Women’s Precollection Italian leather goods association that organizes Mipel, previous editions because organizers are set on a high- in January. “This exhibition has given us a lot of sat- the industry’s exhibition, echoed Menarin’s efforts to end positioning of Unica. The executive said Milano isfaction, and it’s balanced and well-aimed,” said create key, leading events and to uniquely impact the Unica will continue to bank on the “innovative layout” Napoleone, adding that designer Giambattista Valli will industry. In 2009, Mipel, footwear show Micam, fur with a larger women’s sector that was conceived for show at the upcoming Pitti W, slated for Jan. 13 to 16, at and leather exhibition Mifur and eyewear show Mido the last edition and was particularly successful. the same time as men’s exhibition Pitti Uomo. will join forces and show together in early March at Given its new timing, Mido will be relocated Napoleone said Pitti Immagine also “continues to Milan’s Rho-Pero fairgrounds. Micam and Mipel will and allotted the western part of the Rho-Pero fair- believe” in women’s ready-to-wear and accessories run March 4 to 7, Mifur and Mido are scheduled for grounds, over six pavilions. After showing in May for shows Touch, Neozone and Cloudnine and pointed to March 4 to 8 and March 6 to 9, respectively. They fol- 38 years, the shift to March marks a signifi cant align- their “strong identity and careful brand selection,” as low Milan Fashion Week, running Feb. 25 to March 4, ment with the rtw and accessories industries and re- keys to their success. “They should become even stron- and rtw show Milanovendemoda, Feb. 27 to March 2. fl ects the fact that eyewear is now seen as a veritable ger and more important,” said Napoleone. Running “Travel is more diffi cult for retailers at the moment, fashion accessory. Feb. 27 to March 2, these shows will take place at but, [with this schedule], they can have a global vision of A handful of new shows are lined up for the fi rst half Milan’s trendy NHow Hotel, among other venues. products,” said Muzzolon, adding that Mipel is expect- of next year, to balance the canceling of Exit and W Lo Dino Menarin, chairman of Fiera di Vicenza, was ing the same number of exhibitors, despite the econo- Spazio. A new rtw show called Link.it Bologna will take also confi dent about the future. “We must respond in a my. A new area will be dedicated to Russian retailers, place in that Italian city, running Jan. 15 to 18. Link.it positive way to this diffi cult moment and work toward as the association already relies heavily on this mar- is organized by M. Seventy, which also produces Milan- maintaining our position as a leading exhibition, at the ket, and Mifur is expected to draw a signifi cant number based women’s rtw exhibition White, slated to run Feb. same level as the Las Vegas, Basel or Hong Kong shows,” of Russians to the fairgrounds. The association is also 27 to March 2 and White Homme, Jan. 18 to 20.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS Not Standing Pat New offerings have organizers feeling hopeful for 2009.
By Louise Bartlett their collections,” said Odysseas Constantine, director of the directional streetwear show Margin. SEISMIC SHIFTS ARE TAKING PLACE AT U.K. TRADE SHOWS IN RESPONSE Margin’s Feb. 8 to 9 show plans to tempt buyers with an increased ethical offering. to the economic crisis, which has already claimed one casualty and forced other “Ethical lines don’t all look like knitted muesli — lumpy and brown — as one might events to downsize. expect, and they fi t in well with other streetwear labels,” said Constantine. The trade Web site overhauls and new areas devoted to future trends, such as eco-friendly show’s Selvage area will feature denim labels such as Trousers London, Chance and apparel, are just a few of the measures that show organizers are introducing in Nu, all of which sport green credentials. “With French brand Nu everything is ethi- order to beat the credit crunch. cally sourced down to the rivets, which are antinickel,” added Constantine. Despite the turmoil, trade show organizers said they are optimistic about the Margin will be changing venue due to building work at the Vinyl Factory — its 2009 shows. “For all the doom and gloom in the media, touch wood it should be a usual site — to The Music Rooms in London’s West End. “The new venue offers a great show and I’ve been approached by lots of new designers who want to launch clean gallery space. We’ll only be able to house 70 labels instead of 90, so we are hav- ing to edit more tightly,” he said. Pure, the women’s fashion and accessory show, plans to launch Ethical Pure at its Feb. 8 to 10 show, after learning that 10 percent of visitors who attended their last show plan to stock more ethical brands in the future and that retailers already stocking ethical brands had risen, from 11 to 15 percent year-on-year. Organizers are expanding the exhibition space by 8 percent to accommodate the new concept. Ethical Pure will showcase on- trend labels in a dedicated area, with clothing on the ground fl oor, and footwear and accessories on the upper level. “Ethical Pure is launching in response to demand from buyers for more fashion with a conscience,” said organizer Kate Stafford. Joining forc- es with the Ethical Fashion Forum, all labels exhibiting in Ethical Pure must adhere to recognized criteria without compromising on style. Furthermore, Pure’s Spirit section, featuring denim, urban and streetwear labels is set to expand this season. The in- creased fl oor space will house more premium labels such as Hudson Jeans, as buyers rec- ognize that consumers are in- creasingly trading up and mak- ing investment purchases as the credit crunch bites. The show’s organizers are also planning to grow the main accessories and footwear sections for spring. In the past year, Pure has at- tracted more than 20,000 buyers.
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“We are confi dent that even in a downturn Pure London will still deliver our exhibi- tors this important audience,” said Stafford. For Textile Forum, the U.K.’s only fabric trade show, organizer Linda Laderman’s fi ght not fl ight approach to the fi nancial downturn appears to be paying off. “At the last show we were up on the two previous shows in terms of numbers,” said Laderman, who added, “We held lots of events like an afternoon champagne tea party at times when it usually slips off.” Laderman has given the Textile Forum Web site a major overhaul, turning it into a functional resource for buyers rather than merely a marketing tool. “It’s now a fab- ric resource center and not just something to promote the show,” said Laderman. In the face of the harsh economic climate, trade show organizers realize they need to offer more than simply the brands they exhibit. Stafford claims that Pure “is not just a sourcing ground.” Trend presentations, catwalk shows offering fash- ion forecasts and buy advice are just some of the extras buyers can expect. The London Fashion Week exhibition will return to the Natural History Museum on Feb. 21 to 24 with a facelift. A reformatted venue will result in just one tented structure instead of two like in previous seasons. The decision for a change was partly “driven by the economy,” said Simon Ward, head of operations for the British Fashion Council, adding, “The space will become slightly smaller.” Despite this Ward remains optimistic: “Next year we are celebrating 25 years of British Fashion. We see this as an opportunity to create an even stronger platform for growth. The positive change of reformatting is that it will make the exhibition Eco collections are increasingly popular offerings. space more accessible for those attending the catwalk shows.” Ethical Pure is“ launching in response to demand from buyers for more fashion with a conscience. — Kate Stafford,” Pure
TBC, London’s casualwear show, which took on a new orga- nizer last year in IDEX Media, canceled the last show only months prior to opening its doors. TBC’s organizer did not return phone calls, but it is like- ly the fi nancial downturn played a hand in the proceedings. On another down note, in pre- vious seasons organizers looked to emerging markets to buoy visitor numbers, but such points were moot this season. “Over the past two years China as a market for the U.K. has grown,” said Ward. “This growth now seems to have lev- eled.” In terms of increased at- tendance from emerging markets, Carole Hunter, managing direc- tor of alternative clubwear show LondonEdge, said, “I have not no- ticed a signifi cant change either up or down.”
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS Forging Ahead Organizers say that tough times make trade shows more important than ever. By Damien McGuinness “There is a sense in Germany of needing the big in- ternational names to attract attention, though I think FACED WITH THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS, internationally what people are most interested in is Looks by Vivienne fashion show organizers in Germany are bracing them- discovering German talent and designers.” Westwood at selves for a challenging season. Consumer spending is Eichman admitted that, due to the economic down- Berlin’s fashion already stagnant, and there is a surplus in retail space turn, attracting sponsorship dollars has been a strug- week. across the country. So the credit crunch can only exac- gle this season and could have an impact on the com- erbate the existing tough market conditions for retail- ing event. However both Mercedes-Benz and the city from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 and aims to cater primarily to ers. Many industry observers predict tighter budgets of Berlin remain committed, so he aims to keep any Germany and nearby regional markets. “We felt there for 2009 and a shakedown of the German retail sec- cost-cutting “behind the scenes.” was a niche in the market for a regional jeans show,” tor. Labels, on the other hand, given the uncertainties Organizers at Berlin’s luxury brand trade show said the show’s founder, Sebastian Klinder. on the financial markets, are increasingly wary about Premium, which runs alongside IMG from Jan. 29 to 31, Klinder could be right. By the end of October, the committing themselves for next year’s shows. feel even more bullish about the next season. “Well, yes, coming show was already almost fully booked. But why But it’s not all bad news. Last season’s Mercedes-Benz consumers may spend less because they are afraid. But on Cologne? The high concentration of smaller retailers IMG runway event in Berlin was the most convincing to the other hand, if you think you’re money’s not going to be in northwest Germany and across the border in the date, giving a well-deserved boost to the German capi- worth much, it doesn’t make sense to hang on to it, either,” neighboring Benelux countries was the main attrac- tal’s fashion scene. Trade show organizers argue that it is said Premium’s co-founder Anita Tillmann. tion, as well as the 1,500 brands represented in show- particularly in lean times that retailers and labels need Premium’s upcoming event will be about the same rooms in nearby Düsseldorf. “Berlin wouldn’t have well-organized events to effectively fi nd new buyers. size as the prior show, with around 800 labels. The show worked because…there’s absolutely nothing in the 200 IMG Fashion is all too aware that many designers will will, however, expand the luxury and premium denim kilometers surrounding Berlin. be hit hard by the economic crisis, and some may not even section, with top-notch jeans brands including Nudie Women’s wear giant CPD, held in Düsseldorf Feb. be able to show at all. However, organizers of the next Jeans, Replay, Diesel and G-Star. The halls will also be 1 to 3, is determined to ride out the upcoming season, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, to be held from Jan. reorganized, shifting accessories upstairs and the main albeit with a slight change of focus. “All the big names 28 to 31, are determined to keep the upcoming event on theme of the entire event will be art-meets-fashion. are now in showrooms, so we have to work out what our par with last season — both as far as the number and qual- Premium will be organizing art exhibitions, cooperations role is,” said Frank Hartmann, chief executive offi cer ity of designers go. No names have yet been confi rmed, with artists and events, such as dinners in galleries. of Igedo Fashion Fairs, which runs CPD. He believes and the organizers are still in fi nal negotiations about Elsewhere in Germany, trade show organizers are that CPD’s relevance lies in presenting new, individual whether to hold the event in last season’s Bebelplatz loca- just as determined not to let doom-laden headlines collections, which have something original to say, thus tion or the Postbahnhof venue of the season before. drag them down. The ill-fated Düsseldorf jeans show allowing independent retailers to focus more easily. Nevertheless, Zach Eichman, director of commu- WEARe vanished after just one outing last year. But To achieve this, the Fashion Gallery will be re- nications for IMG Fashion, is confi dent that the event that hasn’t stopped the organizers of Munich Fabric named the Avant-garde Gallery, and will feature quirky can continue to enjoy modest growth and attract more Start from pushing forward with the fourth edition of designers, such as Anja Gockel. And CPD will focus designers. “I think the event [last season] matured in their own denim show, JAM, in Cologne. more on smaller, less well known brands and new in- the eyes of the German media and also fulfi lled a more Presenting around 300 mainstream jeans labels, ternational designers from further afi eld, such as fresh realistic vision of a fashion week in Berlin,” he said. such as Chevignon or Alpha Industries, the show runs talent from Thailand, Brazil, Bulgaria and Romania.
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WWD.COM Feeling the Pinch As the global economy slows, Turkish fashion makers experience effects.
By Robert Murphy ticularly for cotton and denim items, concentrated ef- forts have been made to build brands. Turkey exported ALREADY UNDER PRESSURE FROM CHINESE ITKIB has been instrumental in these efforts by or- $13.69 billion in and Indian manufacturing power, Turkey’s trade show ganizing fashion shows for young designers and spon- clothing in 2006. organizers are bracing for tougher times ahead as the soring designer contests. global economic crisis stiffens. ITKIB also runs the Turquality project aimed at tions to value-added Turkish products,” said Unal. Signs that growth may skid to a halt are already start- promoting Turkish brands in international markets. Upcoming fashion and textile fairs in Turkey in- ing to accumulate. Turkish exports dropped 1.8 percent Designers from Hussein Chalayan to Dice Kayek have clude the IF International Fashion Fair in Istanbul in October after rising 31 percent in the same month benefi ted from the program. Feb. 5 to 7 and the Istanbul Leather Fair, Dec. 4 to 6. a year ago, according to Turkey’s Exporters’ Assembly. “Turquality has the vocation of being a support pro- Tuyap, which organizes the IF show, said it expects For the year, exports from Turkey still increased almost gram that provides fi nancial and managerial contribu- about 300 exhibitors and as many as 10,000 visitors. 29 percent to $132.4 billion. In September, exports from Turkey grew 42 percent. With the dramatic downtick in October, some businesses are wor- rying that the worst is still to come. “We cannot expect Turkey to remain completely unaffected by global economic crisis because our country is considerably inte- grated with the global economy,” said Hikmet Tanriverdi, the chair- man of ITKIB, a government-spon- sored organization that sponsors Turkish fashion and textiles. “Turkey faced a very severe national crisis in 2001,” said Gul Orundas, manager of internation- al visitor promotion at fair orga- nizer CNR. “There are precau- tions being taken and companies are focused on cost cutting.” Even as the outlook is sure to be tough, Turkish manufacturers feel that they can benefi t from the continuing acceleration of the fashion system, which de- mands brands to be more nimble and quicker to react to consum- er buying trends. “Today’s highly fashion-con- scious consumer needs fashion items that follow the changing trends,” said Tanriverdi. “With Turkey’s close location advan- tage to Europe, we have the op- portunity to give quick deliver- ies with high-quality fashion in small quantities. Many chains, in order to be more fashionable and competitive in their own markets, [are moving away from] ordering big volumes to be stored in their warehouses. This is a big advantage for Turkey, whereas in China they still need to give long- term orders with big quantities.” In 2006, Turkey exported $13.69 billion in clothing, accord- ing to ITKIB. About 75 percent of that production is earmarked for European countries, accord- ing to Bulent Unal, chairman of the Turkish Fair Organizers Association and Tuyap, which organizes fairs for clothing and furniture. “Being close to [our main market]…is a signifi cant advantage,” said Unal. Equally important, Turkish firms hope that offering more service will keep clients faith- ful. “Research and development activities, cooperation between universities and industry and governmental institutions are the important instruments for the in- dustry in order to stay competi- tive,” said Tanriverdi. “We have improved to now offer full pack- age services, including designs. As a next step, our aim should be increasing our potential by worldwide Turkish brands.” Though Turkey is best known as a location for sourcing, par- 10 WWD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS Downward Trend The economic slump takes a big bite out of Spanish trade shows.
By Barbara Barker B&BB’s The Source, a new format that bowed in July made up of about 80 inter- national fabric and denim producers, suppliers, laundry and fi nishing companies, WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, SPAIN’S FASHION-RELATED TRADE FAIRS ARE is seen as an area with great potential, according to an organizer. For the January facing steep declines in vendor participation and attendance. edition, exhibitors are expected to total 120, “with maximum space and capacity for Taking the gentlest hit is Bread & Butter Barcelona, held this past July 2 to 4. about 150 vendors.” Exhibitors trimmed down to 893 brands — or 60 fewer than the January edition — To combat today’s fi nancial woes, vendors at the Madrid-based Modacalzado shoe and on day one, visitors dipped to 30,500, about 500 less than a year ago. For the show said they are working up strategies to grow market share through strength- fi rst time since the Berlin-organized sportswear and contemporary apparel show ened distribution channels and new product categories. took root in Barcelona three years ago, attendance decreased compared to the prior Modacalzado director Pola Iglesias said the upcoming March 17 to 19 edition will year, down to 2.5 percent to 89,168. pare down exhibition space — from fi ve to four halls at the Madrid fairgrounds — “We want to grow but not at the expense of creativity,” said founder and manag- “to offer a more concentrated product mix.” ing director Karl-Heinz Müller, adding that the number of exhibitors at the next At the Sept. 25 to 27 edition, the number of exhibitors dipped by 163 compared edition, Jan. 21 to 23, will not exceed 800. with the year prior, to 427. Müller said exhibition space at the July edition increased approximately 21,500 Dropouts included high-end iconic brands such as Pedro Garcia and Castañer, square feet without the much-ballyhooed use of the neighboring Palau which showed stripes and a washed-out denim espadrille series in its downtown Nacional for daily catwalk presentations, a move that had turned out to be Madrid shop. A spokesman for Garcia, the Elda, Spain-based women’s label, said, “not the best idea,” he said. “[The Palau] was costly. I’m talking hun- “The Madrid fair’s attraction for an international buyer is absolutely nil. The envi- dreds of thousands of euros and it didn’t really function,” he said. ronment is not luxurious enough; the show is too middle-of-the-road.” According to offi cial fi gures, Modacalzado and Iberpiel leather goods fair, which traditionally run in tandem, drew 13,312 trade visitors, down 3,900 over September 2007. Foreigner attendees totalled 2,580, a drop of 20.5 percent. Laura Schumacher, American owner of Espadrillesetc.com, an Alicante, Spain- based site that sells hand-stitched espadrille styles, said, “I’m looking for basics and some fun things. The fair was worth the trip but my market is the U.S., and I’m playing it safe this year.” Iglesias said, “The show was soft as far as traffi c is concerned but strong in quality of visitors and retailers. As organizers, we weren’t necessarily expecting a great fair but it was better than expected and, in general, exhibitors were happy with the results. Hopefully the bad news has bottomed out and we’ll have similar vendor participation next year.”
CUSTO BARCELONA PHOTOS BY MATTI HILLIG MATTI PHOTOS BY CUSTO BARCELONA Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week — formerly Pasarela Cibeles — has a new name and a new venue in the fairgrounds’ recently introduced Hall 14, but the runway shows, held Sept. 15 to 19, attracted little foreign interest. Referring to the present economic turmoil and weak consumer spending on the home front, director Cuca Solana suggested, “In moments of crisis, if you don’t make changes, you go under.” With triple the space and two catwalks, the event brought in 40,000 visitors, a 20 percent increase over last February’s edi- tion, organizers said, including a group of 60 foreign journalists invited by the organization; scattered local retailers; special guests, and a few celebrities. Principally a domestic women’s ready-to-wear platform, Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week featured 36 designers and a lively group of young talents. Under the moniker El Ego, they showcased their wares on and off the catwalk during the fi ve- day run. Next February’s roster has yet to be fi nalized but shows will again be held on two catwalks in Hall 14, with a similar number of vet- eran designers and newcomers, sources confi rmed. For the fi rst time in recent years, there was no trade event running in tandem with Cibeles because SIMM, the biannual apparel fair, moved up its dates — and it got clobbered as a result. According to offi cial fi gures, SIMM, which ran July 17 to 19, drew 6,598 visi- tors, down a staggering 60 percent compared with a year ago. Foreign attendance slid to 973 from 2,010. In addition, exhibitor participation dropped almost 30 per- cent, from 811 to 571, over last September’s spring-summer edition. Earlier dates and a sharp decline in consumer confi dence — reportedly at its lowest level since 2004 — were blamed for the fair’s poor showing. “Because of the early dates, fabrics are missing and most of the factories aren’t ready. It’s just not a convenient time for the Spanish market because everyone is on vacation,” commented an Athens-based retailer. Clockwise from left: Looks by Custo Barcelona; Custo Barcelona; Agatha For next season, SIMM will run Feb. 12 to 14 and Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week Ruiz de la Prada; Backstage at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. one week later, Feb. 20 to 24. WWD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 11
WWD.COM Hoping for the Best Despite recession fears, organizers expect decent turnout at upcoming fairs.
By Patty Huntington From March 8 to 10, the same venue will show- case AEC’s Spring-Summer 2009-2010 edition of CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM BEST SUMS UP THE Fashion Exposed. Around 550 exhibitors are ex- THE FAMOUS WORLD mood of the Australian trade show sector as or- pected to occupy approximately 242,000 square ganizers hold firm, consolidate and value-add to feet of space, both slight increases over last year. their offerings in the face of the global econom- Included within Fashion Exposed are two OF INTIMATES ic crisis and the weak Australian dollar, which spin-off minishows: the high-end designer show- reached a five-year low in early October. case Preview (70 to 80 exhibitors, including men’s Some analysts have predicted that Australia wear for the fi rst time) and The Leather Bags & will be facing a “shallow” recession in the fi rst Accessories Fair (200 exhibitors). In addition, the quarter of 2009, despite the best efforts of the successful Streetlab streetwear section will ex- Reserve Bank of Australia, which has cut rates by pand to cover approximately 10,800 square feet. 200 basis points in the past three months, and a “We’re being fairly conservative, but we haven’t SUN.18 - WED.21 10.4 billion Australian dollar, or $6.63 billion, eco- seen a signifi cant downturn in bookings, we seem nomic stimulus package announced last month by to be on track, meeting our targets,” said Marie the new Labour government. Kinsella, managing director AEC, which stages 11 JANUARY 2009 The latter may help boost consumer confi dence shows across a number of industry sectors. “I’ve in the short term, however the prognosis for the been through a number of downturns before in Australian dollar is poor. Having already declined the exhibition industry and traditionally, fairs and PARIS EXPO 31 percent against the U.S. dollar since it reached exhibitions fare quite well, because suppliers are a 25-year high of 98.49 cents on July 16, some have looking to get that immediate impact of orders or PORTE DE VERSAILLES predicted the currency could fall to a record low income into their business and they can see that of 40 cents in 2009. “We’re all working through the dollar issue at the moment” said Omer Soker, exhibition director PAVILLON1 of Reed Gift Fairs. Up to 25 percent of the atten- dance of the shows is comprised of fashion, jew- elry and accessories retailers. Added Soker, “I think companies who are im- porting, who have not hedged, are going to have some issues. Companies that have hedged curren- cies will be fi rm. I think we could be looking at a bit of shake-up next year really, depending what PRE-REGISTRATION happens at Christmas. Two thousand and nine is going to be a year of strength and consolidation.” www.lingerie-paris.com Reed has two Gift Fairs scheduled for the fi rst half of 2009: The Melbourne Gift Trade Fair will take place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 at the Melbourne Tel: +1 (212)957 0932 Exhibition and Convention Centre at Southbank, with anticipated size and attendance equitable to E-mail: [email protected] the February 2008 show — approximately 65,000 square feet and 8,257 visitors. The Sydney Gift Trade Fair will run Feb. 21 to 25 over 170,000 square feet of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour. Reed had been planning to expand the February 2009 event with a spin-off showcase called Designer, housing 50 to 60 high-end exhibitors at Australian Technology Park near Darling Harbour, however, the company re- cently announced that it Left and above: Looks by Easton Pearson has postponed the expan- at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. sion until 2010. Australian Exhibitions trade fairs provide a positive op- and Conferences said portunity to have an injection of that it is “holding fi rm,” income. That was the case certainly with exhibitors commit- during the early 1990s.” ting to booking space for While the low dollar might be the company’s four fash- bad news for importers, it’s very ion shows that are due good news for exporters, and the to take place in the fi rst organizer of Australia’s best-known half of 2009. fashion trade event believes the cur- The organizer was sur- rency situation should work not only prised to learn that, al- in Rosemount Australian Fashion though less business was Week’s favor, but also that of the com- written on-site at the most pany’s brand new Australian Swim recent Melbourne edition Fashion Week showcase, which will of Fashion Exposed, Australia’s biggest apparel trade run Feb. 25 to 28 at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove show, more business was in fact written afterwards. on Queensland’s Gold Coast. According to an independent audit by Having previously come under fi re for a lack of Micromex Research, attendance was up by 12 per- established brands on its 2007 runways, RAFW re- cent on visits and 16 percent on visitors compared turned in 2008 with a packed event that some buy- with September 2007, with visitors expecting to ers called the “best ever.” The event was buoyed by place orders averaging 11,578 Australian dollars, an upbeat mood, a busier-than-usual schedule and or $7,380, after the fair — compared with 8,386 the return of several leading local brands, which Australian dollars, or $5,343, in September 2007. had skipped the Australian runway for as many as The Australian Shoe Fair will run from Feb. 13 to fi ve years while they concentrated their market- 15 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. ing efforts offshore, including Sass & Bide, Easton Some 2,600 visitors are expected, which represents Pearson, Michelle Jank and Akira Isogawa. no change from February 2007, but the projected size The next edition of Rosemount Australian Fashion and exhibitor numbers are slightly down compared Week will run from April 27 to May 1 at Sydney’s with last year’s 54,000 square feet and 140 exhibitors. 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INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS Facing Challenges Chinese trade shows faced a tough year in 2008 and expect more difficulty to come.
By Kathleen E. McLaughlin With the U.S. credit crunch squeezing demand to growth, but it will be growth,” said Perrine Ardoin, se- even smaller levels, Chinese producers are hoping to nior event manager for APLF. ALREADY REELING FROM A TOUGH YEAR OF RIS- attract more business from the domestic market and Italian and French pavilions will be present at the ing costs and slowing customer demand, China’s belea- other emerging markets, like the Middle East. But no fair, as well as manufacturers from Eastern Europe, guered textile and apparel makers are hoping to put single regional market, even China’s own domestic notably Hungary and Romania. “They see themselves their best feet forward for the latest round of trade market, can make up for the lack of sales coming in rightly as an alternative to manufacturing in Asia. shows coming up this winter and spring. from the United States, analysts said. Eastern Europeans can offer competitive prices and Yet despite the overwhelming sense that the shows “There’s not enough new demand from both China proximity in Europe — it makes a lot of sense,” said must go on in the face of tough times, the prevailing at- and the world,” said Li Zhixian, a textile industry ana- Ardoin, who added that the fair will also feature tex- titude in the industry is one resigned to declining sales lyst with Guotai Jun’an Securities. “The world is hav- tile garments for the fi rst time. and thinning profi t margins. Trade show executives ing a global slowdown in demand this year. We are try- Fashion Access runs concurrently with two say producers are still trying to regain some ground, ing to encourage domestic demand, but it’s not easy to other major events — the 25th edition of APLF but the outlook has grown even more grim in the wake drive domestic either.” Manufacturing, Materials & Technology and Prime of the global economic downturn. They are looking for A spokesman for the 2008 International Expo for Source Forum, at which major industry players dis- creative solutions to bring buyers and sellers together, Textile, Fabric and Accessories in Hangzhou from cuss challenges and opportunities throughout the sup- but the future is uncertain. ply chain. The 2009 edition is set to kick off “It’s very bad right now,” said Liu Feng, with workshops centered around the issue marketing manager for the International Expo of sustainability. Central Textiles’ director for Textile, Fabric and Accessories, slated for Pat Nie Woo, who leads a major sustain- Beijing from Dec. 10 to 12. “Our attendance ability consortium of Hong Kong manufac- this year was about half of what it was last turers, looks to be heavily involved. Other year, and I think the situation will be more or participants and topics will be confi rmed less the same for the next six months.” closer to date so as to maximize the timeli- For the textile and apparel industries, ness of the topics. 2008 likely will go down in history as the Interstoff Asia Essential, to be held in year that the big production boom started Hong Kong March 18 to 20, is expected to to bust. The year got off to a rocky start in feature about 225 exhibitors and draw some January with a new labor law that raised 8,000 visitors. The fair, which places empha- costs on manufacturers exponentially. As the sis on innovative, multifunctional and eco- months rolled by, infl ation rose by record friendly textiles, has become very focused levels, taking up the prices of raw materials and has developed a strong program of and further cutting into already narrowing seminars and labeling geared toward mak- profi t margins. ing environmental issues understandable Trade shows in particular took another for buyers and suppliers alike. Although the hit with the Beijing Olympics in August. autumn 2008 edition suffered in the wake of In the lead-up to the Games, public secu- economic upheaval in the U.S. and Europe, rity offi cials tightened China’s visa policies organizers are confi dent the event is on the and limited the number of foreign visitors right track. “The feedback from the exhibi- allowed in. In response, some trade show tors and visitors [in October] proved that our organizers moved their shows from the intention to develop Interstoff Asia Essential Mainland to Hong Kong and other spots not The show fl oor at the latest edition of Interstoff Asia Essential. into a specialized event for cutting-edge fab- subject to the visa crackdown. rics and eco-textiles is correct,” said Wendy Now that the visa situation seems to have re- Dec. 5 to 7 said business and fair attendance numbers Wen, director of trade fairs for Messe Frankfurt HK, sumed to normal, a full slate of trade shows is set for will defi nitely decline this year, but the outlook isn’t which organizes the fair. Mainland China for the next several months. Beijing, entirely bleak. Exhibitors are looking for new and cre- CMP Asia has announced that it has renamed its Shanghai and Guangzhou all have large trade fairs ative ways to market their products, including more Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair. The event, which on their schedules. Canton Fair, China’s largest trade emphasis on specialty products and creations. More takes place in both June and September, will now be show, begins its 105th show in January, with the tex- companies are apt to move toward greater specializa- known as the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair. tiles cycle scheduled for the end of the year. tion in general, the spokesman said. In addition, “We Organizers believe the new name better refl ects the Canton Fair, whose organizers declined interview set up offi ces in Italy and Korea this year to help at- scope of the fairs. “The exhibit profi le of the fair is very requests, seems to be a good gauge for the trends and tract more business.” different from 26 years ago when it started with the potential successes of smaller fairs across the China In Hong Kong, meanwhile, APLF Fashion Access September edition,” said Celine Lau, director of jew- region. The number of American importing customers will run from March 31 to April 2. The fair, showcasing elry fairs for CMP Asia. “Materials like diamonds, gem- involved in Canton Fair has declined this year from 22 leather garments, shoes, handbags, accessories and stones and pearls are of increasing importance along- to four, local media reported, while overall sales were luggage, has been steadily increasing its fashion and side fi ne jewelry, so it is time to change the name.” down by 30 percent this year. From the fi rst phase of footwear components and has been drawing greater The September fair is the largest international jew- the fair to the second, the number of overseas buyers participation from European exhibitors. “We are see- elry fair in Asia and one of the top three in the world, declined by 47 percent, local media reported. ing a lot of interest from Europe. French companies, drawing 37,000 visitors. Its last edition featured 2,630 Yang Hongnan, director of the U.S.-China Export for example, never considered Asia a number-one exhibitors from 44 countries and regions and was held Association, told a Guangzhou newspaper: “It’s very market priority, but they see it’s the only place with po- in Hong Kong’s two major convention centers. diffi cult to attract U.S. companies.” tential growth in the coming years — it might be slow — With contributions from Constance Haisma-Kwok WWD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 13
WWD.COM Changing Focus Japanese shows concentrate on the quality of buyers rather than numbers.
By Koji Hirano JAPAN’S TRADE SHOW ORGANIZERS ARE FACING TOUGH TIMES IN THE current macroeconomic crisis, but they are hoping that high-quality products and unique presentations will continue to lure buyers. Recent trade events in Japan have seen declining numbers of visitors. The last edition of the textile show JFW Japan Creation in October saw a 15 percent drop in visitors to 32,354, compared with a year ago, although the number of exhibitors increased to 394 from last year’s fi gure of 270. Another October show, apparel exhi- bition Plug In, saw its visitors drop to 1,568 from 1,900 in April. But organizers and exhibitors aren’t fazed by this downward trend. JFW Japan Creation, for one, attributed much of the drop in visitor traffi c to fewer students and people from the general public attending its show — a factor that doesn’t affect business at the event. While trade shows used to focus on attaining large numbers of visitors, it now appears they are favoring quality buyers over quantity. “Buyers are spending more time at the show than they did in the past,” said Daisuke Yamamoto, who works for Senken, the organizer behind JFW International Fashion Fair and niche trade event Plug In. “In a recession, buyers need something new. They are more serious about fi nding interesting goods.” Rooms will run Feb. 17 to 19. To that end, it’s important for organizers to focus, said Mika Sato, director of fashion and accessories trade show Rooms. “What is important now is whether it is easy for buyers to fi nd what they want, whether the venue and the whole presenta- challenging exhibitors in the fair is critical to vitalize the whole atmosphere.” tion are exciting, and whether the quality of products is high,” Sato said. At the next Plug In, which focuses on high-end offerings from between 50 and 60 Next year’s Japanese trade show calendar kicks off with JFW International exhibitors, more deals are expected to be made at the show than in past editions. Fashion Fair, Japan’s biggest integrated show of apparel and accessories, which Buyers trust our lineup of the exhibitors and like the not-too-crowded atmosphere, runs Jan. 14 to 16 at Tokyo Big Sight. Other signifi cant events for the season in- where they can concentrate on negotiation,” Yamamoto added. clude the creative fashion fair Rooms, which runs Feb. 17 to 19 at Yoyogi National The number of visitors has grown steadily at Rooms. Only 800 visitors came Stadium and Japan Fashion Week, which runs from March 23 to 29, at different to the fi rst show in 2000, but 14,200 visitors attended the 17th edition of the show venues throughout the city. last September. For the next Rooms, organizers are going to reach out to general At the last show in July, JFW IFF gathered 163 buyers from overseas, making up consumers with satellite exhibitions at Tokyo malls Omotesando Hills and Parco, 12.4 percent of the total buyer numbers. More foreign buyers as well as domestic where fashion companies can sell their products on the spot. ones are expected to attend, said Yamamoto. “Trade fairs are limited to people in the fashion industry, but to make a fashion “The same number of exhibitors as last year is expected for Creator’s Village,” statement in Japan, attendance of end consumers is critical. Having a project re- which is dedicated to fashion entrepreneurs, said Yamamoto. “Having young and lated to retail space is one of the solutions,” Sato said.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS Money Troubles The fluctuating value of the Canadian dollar versus the greenback makes upcoming shows difficult to gauge.
By Brian Dunn A new initiative that MFW plans to expand in March is an on-site show- room that featured 100 apparel and accessories companies. WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES. TWELVE MONTHS AGO, THE “A lot of designers don’t want to be part of the fashion shows, and this Canadian dollar was worth about $1.05, due mainly to the strength of gives them a nice alternative,” explained Daviau. Canada’s resource sector, particularly oil and gas and metals. LFW draws bigger crowds than its Montreal rival, mainly because But with the current economic slowdown bordering on a recession, its fashion shows are open to the public and it is the media capital of demand for those products is down and so is the Canuck buck, which has Canada, which draws some Montreal designers to Toronto. been trading around 80 cents for most of the fourth quarter of this year. It also includes non-Canadian companies, such as Spanish retailer As a result, cross-border shopping in the U.S. has come to a Mango, which put on a fashion show at its October event, at which model “screeching halt,” according to the Consumers Association of Canada, and actress Mónica Cruz, Penélope’s sister, made an appearance. and is making things interesting for the trade show sector, especially “There will be signifi cant growth in the number and international when the precipitous dive in the U.S. economy is factored in. range of designers as well as continued sponsor growth” in March, ac- “Last year, exhibitors were concerned because our dollar was so cording to Megan Loach, communications coordinator of the Fashion strong, making their products so expensive. Now, the reverse is true,” Design Council of Canada, which organizes LFW. said Alice Chee, organizer of the Mode Accessories Show being held With its new Beautifully Canadian branding campaign unveiled at Toronto’s Doubletree International Plaza Jan. 25 to 27. The show in Russia in September and China this month, the Fur Council will feature a capacity 220 exhibitors and is expected to attract around of Canada is optimistic that its North American Fur and Fashion 4,000 buyers. Exhibition being held May 3 to 6 at Place Bonaventure in Montreal will “But there’s concern about what’s happening with the U.S. economy. generate big numbers, both in sales and attendance from overseas. Although our economy is on a more stable footing, we will still experi- “We felt a bit of a weakening last year, and whether it will affect ence some volatility. It may even streamline our industry, which would our show in May is tough to say at this point,” said Alan Herscovici, be positive,” said Chee. executive vice president of the Fur Council of Canada, which organizes Both Montreal Fashion Week and L’Oréal Fashion Week in Toronto, NAFFEM. “On the bright side, the weaker Canadian dollar will make taking place March 9 to 13 and March 16 to 20, respectively, continue to Canadian furs more attractive for U.S. buyers.” vie to be the number-one fashion week in Canada. Attendance at last year’s show was down slightly at 3,300 buyers, about half Jean-François Daviau, president of Sensation Mode, which produces from the U.S. Herscovici hopes the Beautifully Canadian campaign will attract MFW, said the October edition of MFW was the best to date, both in terms of more buyers from Russia, which reached 30 last year, as well as China. the quality of designers and the number of buyers and media. There was one casualty on the trade show circuit. After combining its “We brought in 50 media and buyers from Toronto and our major sponsor, men’s wear and women’s wear shows last year, FashionNorth has dropped its Procter & Gamble, brought in 15 more media. We also had about 30 internation- women’s wear portion of the show due to a lack of support, and al buyers, including 18 from the U.S. and eight from Japan, a fi rst for us. One of ▼ A fur coat by might even cancel its men’s wear edition in February for the the Japanese buyers was from Itochu, a major department store in Japan.” Dino Gaspari. same reason, according to show organizer Ralph Weil. WWD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 15
WWD.COM Optimism Reigns A strong domestic economy has Brazilian fairs feeling fine.
By Michael Kepp that our other foreign fashion markets, the Mideast and to a lesser extent Japan, will be more resilient.” BRAZILIAN FASHION SHOW ORGANIZERS BELIEVE THAT A STRONG The Jan. 12 to 17 edition of Fashion Rio, held at the Gloria Marina, will domestic market will maintain local buyer turnout at January events, despite attract local and foreign buyers looking for more affordable mainstream the global financial crisis. They are also expecting no drop in foreign buyer collections. The event, expected to draw 80,000 visitors and more than turnout thanks to more price-competitive apparel, even though this ad- 100 foreign buyers, will feature around 44 designers and the Fashion vantage could be offset by looming recessions in buyers’ home countries. Business tent, a salon shared by 150 exhibitors. Organizers said domestic sales at fashion fairs in January should Show organizers do not, however, know if this edition’s salon will gen- stay strong because Brazil is, unlike many countries, not in a recession. erate the $205 million worth of domestic orders and $15.5 million worth Because of controlled infl ation, rising employment and a healthy trade of foreign orders placed last January. balance, the economy is expected to grow by 3 percent in 2009, eco- “At the next Fashion Rio, we are hoping domestic orders stay nomic analysts said. This is less than the 4.5 percent growth predicted strong…but we’re still in the middle of the turbulence caused by the before the global economic slowdown. global fi nancial crisis and it’s hard to predict the extent to which it Foreign sales at fashion fairs in January are harder to predict, orga- will affect us,” said João Paulo Alcantara, a Fashion Rio organizer. nizers said. Between September, when the global fi nancial crisis began, “Foreign orders at Fashion Rio are also hard to predict. ” and November, the remittance of dollars from Brazil to cover losses The annual Jan. 12 to 15 Couromoda footwear fair at São Paulo’s elsewhere caused the greenback, in shorter supply, to appreciate 28 per- Anhembi Park will feature 1,200 exhibitors, including more athletic cent against the real. This has made dollar-based Brazilian exports more footwear and sportswear exhibitors. Some 77,000 local visitors and competitive abroad. But because the United States is on the brink of a 3,000 foreign ones from 70 countries are expected to attend. recession, which also looms over Europe, this could limit the purchases “The global fi nancial crisis is not expected to greatly affect orders of U.S. and European foreign buyers at fashion fairs here, organizers said. at the Couromoda because it is mainly a domestic fair and local shoe re- The Jan. 18 to 23 edition of São Paulo Fashion Week, held at the Bienal tailers will, after the Christmas season, be very low on stock,” said Jefferson Cultural Center in Ibirapuera Park, will feature up-market, fashion-for- Santos, the general director of the Couromoda. ward winter 2009 collections from 40 stylists, about the same number as the Rafael Cervone Neto, an executive director of the Brazilian Association of 39 designers at its year-earlier event. Some 70,000 visitors and 30 foreign Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industries, was more optimistic than fashion buyers are expected, similar to last January. show organizers about local and foreign business at the upcoming events. “Because of a still-strong domestic market, we expect robust local sales “Brazil has a very strong domestic market for textiles and clothing, one at SPFW, and are less worried about the export market because it represents which does $43 billion in business a year, and is not overly reliant either on a small percent of Brazil’s total fashion market,” said show organizer Graça credit or on exports, which only accounts for $2.3 billion of that ▼ Cabral. “Export sales at the SPFW will depend on whether the dollar’s appre- A runway look annual total. That’s why, with the economy expected to grow by ciation [against the real] remains stable, favoring dollar-based exports…and from the last at least 3 percent next year, I expect local fashion sales at the the likely recessions in the United States and Europe. We are more hopeful Fashion Rio. next SPFW and Fashion Rio to be strong,” he said. PHOTO BY MARCIO MADEIRA MARCIO PHOTO BY
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All listings were accurate at press time. Calendar Please contact individual shows to confirm.
DECEMBER Tel.: 39-02-485-501. Fax: 39-02-4800-4423. 22-24, Pitti Bimbo (children’s wear), Fortezza 4-6, Istanbul Leather Fair, Istanbul, Turkey. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: macef.it. da Basso, Florence. Contact: Pitti Immagine. Web: tuyap.co.tr or istanbulleather.com. 17-18, I.L.M., International Leather Goods Fair, Tel.: 39-02-863-462 or 39-055-369-31. Fax: 29-Jan. 1, Modaprima, Fieramilanocity, Milan. Kaiserstrasse 108-112, Offenbach, Germany. 39-02-876-792 or 39-055-369-3200. Contact: Pitti Immagine. Tel.: 39-02-863-462 Contact: Offenbacher Messe Gesellschaft. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: or 39-05-536-931. Fax: 39-02-876-792 or Tel.: 49-69-829-7550. Fax: 49-69-829-75-560. pittimmagine.com. 39-055-369-3200. Web: messe-offenbach.de. 22-25, Men’s Fashion Collections, Various E-mail: [email protected]. 17-20, ExpoRivaSchuh (footwear), Riva Locations, Paris. Contact: Fédération Web: pittimmagine.com. del Garda, Italy. Contact: Riva del Garda Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à- Fierecongressi. Tel.: 39-046-457-0153. Porter des Courturiers et des Créateurs JANUARY Fax: 39-046-457-0130. de Mode. Tel.: 33-1-42-66-94-63. 9-11, Canada’s Bridal Show, Metro E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 33-1-42-66-94-63. E-mail: info@ Toronto Convention Center, Toronto. Web: exporivaschuh.it. modeaparis.com. Web: modeaparis.com. Tel.: 905-264-7000. Fax: 905-264-7300. 17-21, Milano Moda Uomo, various locations, 22-25, Tranoi Homme, Palais de E-mail: [email protected]. Milan. Contact: Camera Nazionale della Moda. la Bourse, Paris. Contact: Tranoï. Web: canadasbridalshow.com. Tel.: 39-02-777-1081. Fax: 39-02-7771-0850. Tel.: 33-1-53-01-84-96. Fax: 11-12, Kleine Fabriek (children’s wear), E-mail: [email protected]. 33-1-42-71-07-03. E-mail: info@ Parkhal, RAI, Amsterdam. Contact: Merel Web: cameramoda.it. tranoi.com. Web: tranoi.com. Bunnik. Tel.: 00-31-20-442-1960. 18-20, White Homme, Via Tortona 27, Milan. 22-25, Rendez-vous Homme Fax: 00-31-20-442-1961. Contact: M. Seventy. Tel.: 39-02-3459-2785. Collections, Espace Evolution, 5 E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 39-02-3459-2809. rue Saint-Merri, Paris and Espace Web: modefabriek.nl. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: whitehomme.it. Commines, 17 rue Commines, 11-18, Vicenzaoro First (jewelry), Vicenza 18-20, Salon International Interfi liere (fabrics Paris. Contact: Rendez-Vous. fairgrounds, Vicenza, Italy. Contact: Fiera and accessories for lingerie and swimwear), Tel.: 33-1-47-03-45-06. Fax: di Vicenza. Tel.: 39-044-496-9111. Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, Paris. 33-1-44-61-70-27. E-mail: fl ora@ Fax: 39-044-496-9000. Contact: Eurovet. Tel.: 33-1-47-56-32-32. rendez-vous-paris.com. Web: rendez- E-mail: info@vicenzafi era.it. Web: fi rstevent.it or Fax: 33-1-47-56-32-99. E-mail: ifl @eurovet.fr. vous-paris.com. vicenzaoro.org. Web: interfi liere.com. 22-26, Meuble Paris, Paris Le 12-17, Fashion Rio, Marina da Gloria, Rio de 18-20, Top Drawer, Earls Court One, London. Bourget, Paris. Contact: SESMP. Janeiro, Brazil. Tel.: 55-21-2537-7122. Contact: Julia Galbraith, Clarion Events. Tel.: 33-1-44-29-02-00. Fax: Web: fashionrio.org.br. Tel.: 44-020-7370-8051. 33-1-44-29-02-01. E-mail: info@ 13-16, Pitti Uomo, Fortezza da Basso, E-mail: [email protected]. safi salons.fr. Web: meuble-paris.net. Florence. Contact: Pitti Immagine. Web: topdrawerspring.com. 23-25, Spirit of Fashion, Arena, Tel.: 39-02-863-462 or 39-05-536-931. 18-20, Collections, Earls Court, London. Eichenstrasse 4, Kreuzberg-Treptow, Fax: 39-02-876-792 or 39-055-369-3200. Contact: Clarion Events. Tel.: 44-020-7370-8043. Berlin. Tel.: 49-40-357-16-548. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 49-40-357-16-428. Web: pittimmagine.com. Web: collections-london.com. Web: spirit-of-fashion.com. 13-16, Pitti W – Women’s Precollection, 18-21, Showcase Ireland, RDS, Ballsbridge, 23-27, Maison et Objet, Paris Nord Villepinte, Dogana di Via Valfonda, Florence. Dublin. Contact: Expo Events. Tel.: 353- Paris. Contact: SAFI. Tel.: 33-1- Contact: Pitti Immagine. Tel.: 39-02-863-462 1-295-8185. E-mail: [email protected]. 44-29-02-00. Fax: 33-1-44-29-02-01. or 39-05-536-931. Fax: 39-02-876-792 or Web: expo-events.com or showcaseireland.com. E-mail: info@safi salons.fr. Web: maison-objet.com. 39-055-369-3200. 18-21, Salon International de la Lingerie, 25-26, Mode Fabriek (shoes and accessories), E-mail: [email protected]. Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, Paris. Gedempt Hamerkanaal 29, 1021 KL, Web: pittimmagine.com. Contact: Eurovet. Tel.: 33-1-47-56-32-32. Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Contact: Stichting 14-16, JFW International Fashion Fair, Tokyo Big Fax: 33-1-47-56-32-99. E-mail: [email protected]. Modefabriek. Tel.: 31-20-442-1960. Sight, Tokyo. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: lingerie-paris.com. Fax: 31-20-442-1961. Web: modefabriek.nl. Web: senken.co.jp/exhibition/index.htm. 18-23, São Paulo Fashion Week, Parque 25-27, Mode Accessories Show, Double 14-18, International Gift & Jewelry Week Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Tel.: 55-11- Tree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto. Contact: including Intergift (gifts); Iberjoya (fi ne jewelry 3094-2882. Web: saopaulofashionweek.com.br. Alice Chee. Tel.: 416-510-0114. and watches), and Bisutex (costume jewelry), 20-21, Tracht & Country Classics (country Fax: 416-510-0165. Juan Carlos I fairgrounds, Madrid. Contact: Pola and folkloric apparel), Salzburg fairgrounds, E-mail: [email protected]. Iglesias, IFEMA. Tel.: 34-91-722-3000. Salzburg, Austria. Contact: Reed Messe Web: mode-accessories.com. Fax: 34-91-722-5787. E-mail: [email protected]. Salzburg. Tel.: 43-662-44-77-0. 26-29, Paris Haute Couture Collections, Various Web: semanaregalo.ifema.es. Fax: 43-662-44-77-161. Web: reedexpo.at. Locations, Paris. Contact: Fédération Française 15-18, Link.it Bologna, Bologna fairgrounds, 21-22, Tissu Premier (textiles), Lille Grand de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Courturiers Bologna, Italy. Contact: M. Seventy. Tel.: Palais, Lille, France. Contact: Eurovet. et des Créateurs de Mode. 39-02-3459-2785. Fax: 39-02-3459-2809. Tel.: 33-1-41-41-07-54. Fax: 33-1-46- Tel.: 33-1-42-66-94-63. Fax: 33-1-42- E-mail: [email protected]. Web: linkitbologna.com. 10-07-08. E-mail: [email protected]. 66-94-63. E-mail: [email protected]. 16-18, Total Wedding Show, International Web: tissu-premiere.com. Web: modeaparis.com. Center, Toronto. Tel.: 905-845-2644. 21-23, Bread & Butter Barcelona, Fira 28-30, Pitti Filati (yarns), Fortezza da Basso, Fax: 905-845-8050. Web: totalweddingshow.com. Barcelona-Montjuïc fairgrounds, Barcelona, Florence. Contact: Pitti Immagine. E-mail: [email protected]. Spain. Contact: Karl-Heinz Müller. Tel.: Tel.: 39-02-863-462 or 39-055-369-31. A look by Kiluk. 16-19, Macef (housewares, tabletop, jewelry 49-0-30-400-44-0. Fax: 49-0-30-400-44-101. Fax: 39-02-876-792 or 39-055-3693-200. and fashion accessories), Fieramilano, Milan. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: fi [email protected]. Contact: Fiera Milano International. Web: breadandbutter.com. Web: pittimmagine.com.
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29-31, Premium, The Old Postal Train Contact: Igedo International Modemesse Messe München. Tel.: 49-89-94-9-20-611. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: intertexmilano.it. Station, Luckenwalder Strasse Berlin, Düsseldorf. Tel.: 49-211-43-96-01. Fax: 49-89-94-9-9720-611. In the U.S., 4-6, Ready to Show, Palazzo delle Germany. Contact: Premium Exhibitions Fax: 49-211-43-96-345. Web: igedo.com. contact: Dieter Trimp, ISPO USA. Tel.: 415- Stelline, Milan. Contact: T.D.F. Tel.: GmbH. Tel.: 49-30-629-0850. 1-3, Bodylook (body-, beach- and legwear), 868-8882. Web: ispo.com. 39-02-4801-5026. Fax: 39-02-481-5339. Web: premiumexhibitions.com. Düsseldorf fairgrounds, Düsseldorf, Germany. 3-5, Munich Fabric Start, International E-mail: [email protected]. Web: readytoshow.it. 29-Feb. 1, Premiere Classe (accessories), Contact: Igedo International Modemesse Preview Fabric Fair, MOC Sports and Fashion 5-8, Copenhagen International Fashion Fair, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris. Contact: Düsseldorf. Tel.: 49-211-43-96-01. Center, Lilienthalallee 40, Munich, Germany. Bella Center, Copenhagen. Contact: Dansk Johnathan Beur. Tel.: 33-1-40-13-74-70. Fax: 49-211-43-96-345. Web: igedo.com. Contact: MOC. Tel.: 49-89-452-2470. Textil & Beklædning. Tel.: 45-97-11-72-00. Fax: 33-1-40-13-74-80. 1-3, Premier Kids, NEC, Hall 16, Fax: 49-89-4522-4722. Fax: 45-97-11-72-15. Web: ciff.dk. E-mail: [email protected]. Birmingham, England. Contact Bettina Web: munichfabricstart.de. 5-8, Gallery Int. Fashion Fair CPH, Web: premiere-classe.com. Odum. Tel.: 44-7900-938-274. 3-6, MilanoUnica (Ideabiella, Ideacomo, Forum Copenhagen, Julius Thomsens Plads 29-Feb. 1, Who’s Next, Paris Expo, Porte E-mail: [email protected]. Moda In, Prato Expo, Shirt Avenue), 1, Denmark. Contact: Christian Gregersen. de Versailles, Hall 1, Paris. Contact: Who’s Web: premierkids.co.uk. Fieramilanocity, Milan. Contact: MilanoUnica. Tel.: 45-33-12-09-30. Next. Tel.: 33-1-40-13-74-74. 1-3, London Edge, Olympia 2, Hammersmith Tel.: 39-02-6610-1105. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 33-1-40-13-74-84. Road, London. Tel.: 44-116-289-8249. Fax: 39-02-6611-1335. Web: forumcopenhagen.dk. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: whosnext.com. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. 5-8, CPH Vision, Oksnehallen, Halmtorvet 29-Feb. 1, IMG Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Web: londonedge.com. Web: milanounica.it. 11, 1700 Copenhagen. Contact: Sophie Berlin, Location TBD. Contact: IMG. 1-4, ISPO International Fair for Sporting 4-6, Intertex (textiles), Palazzo delle Laraignou. Tel.: 45-39-64-85-86. Tel.: 49-30-889-2289-0. Goods and Sports Fashion & Ispo Vision, New Stelline, Milan. Contact: T.D.F. Tel.: Fax: 45-39-64-85-87. Web: mercedes-benzfashionweek.com. Munich Trade Fair Centre, Germany. Contact: 39-02-4801-5026. Fax: 39-02-481-5339. Continued on page 18 29-Feb. 1, Stark Women, Wallstraße 16, Berlin. Contact: Modeagentur Klauser. Tel.: 49-30-47-03-60-26. Web: modeagentur-klauser.de. 30-Feb. 1, JAM Jeans Affair Cologne, Rheinparkhallen, Messeplatz 1, Cologne, Germany. Contact: MOC. Tel.: 49-89-452-2470. Fax: 49-89-452-24722. Web: jamcologne.com. 30-Feb. 2, Atmosphere d’Hiver, Paris Expos Porte de Versailles Hall 7 & Hall 3, Paris. Contact: Prêt à Porter Paris. Tel.: 33-1-44-94-70-05. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: pretparis.com. 30-Feb. 2, The Box, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris. Contact: Muriel Plaser. Tel.: 33-1-44-94-70-54. Fax: 33-1-44-94-70-04. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: pretparis.com. 30-Feb. 2, Prêt à Porter Paris, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 7, Paris. Contact: Prêt à Porter Paris. Tel.: 33-1-44-94-70-05. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: pretparis.com. 30-Feb. 2, Bijorhca Eclat de Mode, Porte de Versailles, Hall 5, Paris. Contact: Reed Expositions. Tel.: 33-1-47-56-52-82. Fax: 33-1-47-56-24-92. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: bijorhca.com. 30-Feb. 2, MIDEC International Shoe Fair, Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris. Contact: Michelle Chervel. Tel.: 33-1-47-41-24-17. Fax: 33-1-47-41-24-17. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: ccessoireavenue.com. 31-Feb. 2, Playtime (children’s wear), Parc Florale de Paris, Paris. Contact: Picafl or. Tel.: 33-1-43-72-75-37. Fax: 33-1-43-73-28-42. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: playtimeparis.com. 31-Feb. 2, Accessoire Avenue, Le salon de la Maroquinerie et le salon de la Chaussure MIDEC, Porte de Versailles, Paris. Contact: Anne Duget. Tel.: 33-1-42-44-22-44. Fax: 33-1-42-44-22-45. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: accessoiravenue.com. 31-Feb. 3, AltaRomAltaModa, Auditorium Photo C. Chaize Parco della Musica, Rome. Contact: Alta Roma. Tel.: 39-06-678-1313. Fax: 39-06-6920-0303. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: altaroma.it. 31-Feb. 3, The Melbourne Gift Trade Fair, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, 2 Clarendon Street Southbank, Melbourne Victoria, Australia. Contact: Reed Exhibitions. Tel.: 61-2-9422-2500. Web: reedgiftfairs.com.au. TBD, Projekt Galerie Showrooms, multiple locations, Berlin. Contact: Sven Krueger, Projekt Galerie. Tel.: 49-30-675-189-59. Web: projektgalerie.net.
FEBRUARY 1-3, CPD Global Fashion, Düsseldorf The World’s Premier Fabric Show™/ Parc d’Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte - France fairgrounds, Düsseldorf, Germany. From Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 February 2009 - Première Vision c/o France Ligne Inc. Tel.: (1) 203 698 7460 / [email protected] / www.premierevision.fr
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Rooms will run Feb. 17 to 19 inin Tokyo.Tokyo.
Continued from page 17 Tel.: 415-868-8882. Web: ispo.com. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: cphvision.dk. 20-24, Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week, Juan Carlos I 8-9, Antwerp Fashion Fair, Antwerp Expo, Jan Van fairgrounds, Madrid. Contact: Leonor Pérez Pita, IFEMA. Rijswijcklaan 191, Antwerp. Contact: AFair. Tel.: 34-91-722-5083. Fax: 34-91-722-5164. Tel.: 32-23-70-60-21. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: cibeles.ifema.es. Web: afair.be. 21-24, London Fashion Week, Natural History 8-9, Margin London, The Music Rooms, South Museum, London. Tel.: 44-020-7636-7788. Molton Lane, London. Contact: Odyssas Constantine. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel.: 44- 077-1033-0805. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: londonfashionweek.co.uk. Web: margin.tv.com. 21-24, Gift & Homewares Australia (GHA) Home & Giving 8-10, Pure London, Grand Hall, Olympia, Kensington, Fair, Sydney Showground & Exhibition Complex, Sydney London. Contact: E-Map Retail. Tel.: 44-207-728-5000. Olympic Park, Sydney. Contact: The Australian Gift & Web: purewomenswear.co.uk. Homewares Association. Tel.: 61-2-9763-3222. 8-10, NSIA Snow Show (outdoor equipment and apparel), Web: agha.com.au. Palais des Congrès, Montreal. Contact: Anna Di Meglio. 21-25, The Sydney Gift Trade Fair, Sydney Convention Tel.: 514-939-7370. Fax: 514-939-7371. & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: nsia.ca. Contact: Reed Exhibitions. Tel.: 61-2-9422-2500. 9-12, Texworld, Paris Le Bourget, Paris, France. Web: reedgiftfairs.com.au. Contact: Messe Frankfurt. Tel.: 49-69-75-75-66-19. 22-24, Harrogate Lingerie and Swimwear Exhibition, Fax: 49-69-75-75-64-33. Web: messefrankfurt.com. Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate, England. 10-13, ModAmont, Paris Nord Villepinte Hall 3, Paris. Contact: Jane Lu. Tel.: 44-020-7973-4603. Contact: Aimeline Marsura. Tel.: 33-1-41-18-60-55. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: lingerie-show.com. Fax: 33-1-47-72-93-38. E-mail: [email protected]. 22-24, Munichfashion.women, Halle 1+2, MOC Sports Web: modamont.com. and Fashion Center, Lilienthalallee 40, Munich, 10-13, Expofi l, Parc des Expositions, Paris Germany. Contact: Munichfashion.company. Villepinte, Paris. Contact: Marie-Odile Verrier. Tel.: 49-8106-9940-330. Fax: 49-8106-9940-337. Tel.: 33-1-70-38-70-00. Fax: 33-1-70-38-70-01. Web: munichfashioncompany.com. E-mail: expofi l@expofi l.com. Web: expofi l.fr. 22-24, About J (jewelry), Superstudio Più, Via Tortona 10-13, Le Cuir a Paris, Parc des Expositions, Paris 27, Milan. Contact: Fiera di Vicenza. Villepinte, Paris. Contact: Beatrice Rousseau. Tel.: 39-044-496-9960. Fax: 39-044-496-9444. Tel.: 33-1-43-59-89-31. Fax: 33-1-43-59-30-02. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: aboutjevent.com. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: lecuiraparis.com. 24-27, CPM Collections Premiere Moscow 10-13, Paris Indigo Mode, Parc des Expositions, International Fashion Fair, Expocentr, Moscow. Paris Villepinte, Paris. Contact: Virgine Raluy. Contact: Igedo International Modemesse Düsseldorf. Tel.: 33-1-70-38-70-10. Fax: 33-1-70-38-70-11. Tel.: 49-211-43-96-484. Fax: 49-211-43-96-345. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: indigo-salon.com. Web: igedo.com. 10-13, Première Vision, Parc d’Expositions, Paris- 25-28, Australian Swim Fashion Week, Hyatt Regency Nord Villepinte, Paris. Contact: Christiane Sanctuary Cove and Manor Circle Sanctuary Cove Resort de Claviere. Tel.: 203-698-7460. Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Contact: IMG Fashion E-mail: [email protected]. Asia Pacifi c. Tel.: 61-2-9285-8000. Web: rafw.com.au. Web: premierevision.fr. 25-March 4, Milano Moda Donna, multiple locations, 12-14, SIMM (Salón Internacional de la Moda de Milan. Contact: Camera Nazionale della Moda. Madrid), Juan Carlos I fairgrounds, Madrid. Tel.: 39-02-777-1081. Fax: 39-02-7771-0850. Contact: Pola Iglesias, IFEMA. Tel.: 34-91-722-3000. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: cameramoda.it. Fax: 34-91-722-5787. E-mail: [email protected]. 26-March 3, Chic International Clothing & Accessories Web: semanamoda.ifema.es. Fair, Beijing. Tel.: 86-10-6505-0546. 13-15, The Australian Shoe Fair, Sydney Convention E-mail: [email protected]. Web: chiconline.com.cn. & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney. 27-March 2, Milanovendemoda, Fieramilanocity, Contact: Australian Exhibitions & Conferences. Milan. Contact: Fiera Milano Expocts. Tel.: 61-3-9654-7773. Web: australianshoefair.com. Tel.: 39-02-3498-4405. Fax: 39-02-3498-4439. 15-17, Moda, NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, England. E-mail: expo@fi eramilanoexpocts.it. Contact: ITE Group. Tel.: 44-020-7596-5000. Web: milanovendemoda.fi eramilanoexpocts.it. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: Moda-uk.co.uk. 27-March 2, Touch!, Via Tortona 27, Milan. Contact: Pitti 17-19, Frontier, Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo. Immagine. Tel.: 39-02-863-462 or 39-055-369-31. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: frontier-j.co.jp. Fax: 39-02-876-792 or 39-055-3693-200. 17-19, Rooms, Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: pittimmagine.com. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: roomsroom.com. 27-March 2, Neozone, Via Tortona 27, Milan. 19-21, Ispo China, CIEC China International Contact: Pitti Immagine. Tel.: 39-02-863-462 Exhibition Center, Beijing. Contact: Messe München. or 39-055-369-31. Fax: 39-02-876-792 or Tel.: 49-89-94-90-1. Fax: 49-89-94-92-07-29. 39-055-3693-200. E-mail: [email protected]. ART DIRECTOR: KAMEL YAHIMI ART In the U.S., contact: Dieter Trimp, IPSO USA. Web: pittimmagine.com. WWD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 19
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27-March 2, Cloudnine (accessories), Via Tortona 27, 5-9, Trends the Apparel Show, Northlands Agricom, Milan. Contact: Pitti Immagine. Tel.: 39-02-863-462 Edmonton, Alberta. Tel.: 780-455-1881. or 39-055-369-31. Fax: 39-02-876-792 or Fax: 780-455-3969. E-mail: [email protected]. 39-055-3693-200. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: trendsapparel.com. Web: pittimmagine.com. 5-12, Women’s Ready to Wear fall-winter 2009-2010, 27-March 2, White, Via Tortona 27, Milan. multiple locations, Paris. Contact: Fédération Française Contact: M. Seventy. Tel.: 39-02-3459-2785. de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Courturiers et des Fax: 39-02-3459-2809. E-mail: [email protected]. Créateurs de Mode. Tel.: 33-1-42-66-66-44. Web: whiteshow.it. Fax: 33-1-42-66-94-63. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: modeaparis.com. MARCH 6-9, The Box, Location TBD, Paris. Contact: Muriel 1-2, ABC Salon (bridal, cocktail and eveningwear), Plaser. Tel.: 33-1-44-94-70-54. Fax: 33-1-44-94-70-04. MOC Sports and Fashion Center, Munich, Germany. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: pretparis.com. Contact: MOC. Tel.: 49-89-323-53-185. 6-9, Premiere Classe, 27-29 rue Guénégaud, Paris. Fax: 49-89-323-53-197. Web: abc-salon.de. Contact: Premiere Classe. Tel.: 33-1-40-13-74-70. Fax: 1-2, Moda-Tex Budapest (industrial garments), SYMA 33-1-40-13-74-80. E-mail: [email protected]. Hall, Budapest XIV. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: premiere-classe.com. Web: bcefair.hu. 6-9, Mido (eyewear), Fieramilano, Milan. Contact: Mido. 1-3, Professional Beauty London, Excel Centre, London. Tel.: 39-02-3267-3673. Fax: 39-02-324-233. Contact: Caroline Impett. Tel.: 44-020-7728-4232. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: mido.it. E-mail: [email protected]. 8-10, British Bridal Exhibition, Harrogate International Web: professionalbeauty.co.uk/london. Centre, England. Contact: Alexandra Campos. 2-6, Rendez-Vous Femme Collections, Espace Pierre Tel.: 44-020-7772-8316. E-mail: Alexandra.campos@ Cardin, Avenue Gabriel, Paris. Contact: Nic Jones. oceanmedia.co.uk. Web: bbeh.co.uk. Tel.: 33-1-47-03-45-06. E-mail: [email protected]. 8-10, Autumn Gift Fair, ASB Showgrounds Greenlane, Web: rendez-vous-paris.com. Auckland, New Zealand. Contact: DMG World Media. 3-4, Anteprima, Fieramilanocity, Milan. Contact: Tel.: 64-9-976-8300. Web: giftfairs.co.nz. Anteprima Trendselection. Tel.: 39-02-880-7711. 8-10, Fashion Exposed, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Fax: 39-02-860-032. E-mail: [email protected]. Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney. Contact: Australian Web: trendselection.com. Exhibitions & Conferences. Tel.: 61-3-9654-7773. 4-7, Micam (footwear), Fieramilano, Milan. Contact: Anci Web: fashionexposed.com. Servizi. Tel.: 39-02-438-291. Fax: 39-02-4382-9233. 8-10, Preview, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, E-mail: [email protected]. Darling Harbour, Sydney. Contact: Australian Exhibitions & Web: micamonline.com. Conferences. Tel.: 61-3-9654-7773. Web: preview.net.au. 4-7, Mipel (leather accessories), Fieramilano, 8-10, The Leather Bags & Accessories Fair, Sydney Milan. Contact: Mipel. Tel.: 39-02-584-511. Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney. Fax: 39-02-5845-1320. E-mail: [email protected]. Contact: Australian Exhibitions & Conferences. Web: mipel.it. Tel.: 61-3-9654-7773. Web: lbafair.com. 4-8, Mifur (fur and leather), Fieramilano, Milan. 9-13, Montreal Fashion Week, Marché Bonsecours, Contact: Ente Fieristico Mifur. Tel.: 39-02-7600-3315. Montreal. Contact: Sophie Des Marais. Fax: 39-02-7602-2024. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel.: 514-234-4736. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: mifur.com. Web: sensationmode.com. 4-8, Le Showroom, 60 rue Richelieu, Paris. 12-19, Western Apparel Markets (B.C.), multiple Contact: LeShowroom. Tel.: 33-1-43-72-75-37. locations, Vancouver. Tel.: 604-682-5719. Fax: 33-1-43-73-28-42. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: passporttofashion.com. Web: leshowroom.fr. 13-15, GDS International Shoe Fair, Düsseldorf 5-8, Paris sur Mode, Tuileries Gardens and Westin Hotel, fairgrounds, Düsseldorf, Germany. Contact: Messe 3 rue de Castiglione, Paris. Contact: Muriel Guyot. Düsseldorf. Tel.: 49-211-45-60-900. Tel.: 33-6-07-05-40-05. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 49-211-45-60-668. Web: gds-online.de. Web: parissurmode.com. 14-16, Fur & Fashion, Frankfurt fairgrounds, Frankfurt, 5-8, Tranoi Femme, Location TBD, Paris. Contact: Tranoi. Germany. Contact: Messe Frankfurt. Tel.: 49-69-75-75-0. Tel.: 33-1-53-01-84-96. Fax: 33-1-42-71-07-03. Fax: 49-69-75-75-64-33. Web: fur-fashion-frankfurt.de. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: tranoi.com. 14-17, Ontario Fashion Exhibitors Market and 100% 5-8, Vendome Luxury Tradeshow, Hotel Meurice, Park Fresh, Toronto Congress Center, Toronto. Contact: Serge Hyatt, Pavillon Ledoyen, Paris. Contact: Studio XXb. Micheli. Tel.: 416-596-2401. Fax: 416-596-1808. Tel.: 33-1-42-86-98-28. Fax: 33-1-42-86-98-27. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: ontariofashionexhibitors.ca. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: vendomeluxurytradeshow.com. 15-16, JAA Australian Jewellery Fair, Brisbane 5-8, Workshop Paris, Cercle Républicain and Hôtel Jewellery Fair, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Régina, Paris. Contact: Workshop Salons. Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Tel.: 33-1-44-54-10-90. Fax: 33-1-44-54-09-48. Contact: Expertise Events. Tel.: 61-2-9452-7575. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: australianjewelleryfair.com.au/brisbane09.php. ART DIRECTOR: KAMEL YAHIMI ART Web: workshopfashionagency.com. Continued on page 20 20 WWD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008
SECTION II WWD.COM
INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS
Continued from page 19 E-mail: [email protected]. MAY Fiera di Vicenza. Tel.: 39-044-496-9111. 15-22, L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Web: primesourceforum.com. 3-6, North American Fur & Fashion Exhibition, Fax: 39-044-496-9000. multiple locations, Melbourne, Australia. TBD, Centre International de Mode de Place Bonaventure, Montreal. Contact: Teresa E-mail: info@vicenzafi era.it. Contact: L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Montréal (CIMM) Montreal Fashion Eloy. Tel.: 514-844-1945. Fax: 514-844-8593. Web: charmevent.it or vicenzaoro.org. Festival offi ce. Tel.: 61-3-9654-5599. Mart, Place Bonaventure. Contact: Eyal E-mail: [email protected]. Web: naffem.com. 23-25, ModaPrima, Fieramilanocity, Web: lmff.com.au. Cohen. Tel.: 514-381-5921. 15-18, Chibidue (costume jewelry and Milan. Contact: Pitti Immagine. 16-20, L’Oréal Fashion Week, Toronto. E-mail: [email protected]. accessories), Fieramilanocity, Milan. Tel.: 39-02-863-462 or 39-055-369-31. Contact: Robin Kay. Tel.: 416-922-3322. Web: montrealfashionmart.com. Contact: Fiera Milano International. Tel.: Fax: 39-02-876-792 or 39-055-3693-200. Fax: 416-922-4292. E-mail: [email protected]. TBD, Vancouver Fashion Week, 39-02-4855-0301. Fax: 39-02-4855-0367. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: lorealfashionweek.ca. multiple locations, Vancouver. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: chibidue.biz. Web: pittimmagine.com. 17-19, Modacalzado + Iberpiel E-mail: [email protected]. 15-18, Chibimart (costume jewelry, 25-27, Western Apparel Markets (B.C.), international leather week, including Web: vanfashionweek.com. gifts, beauty), Fieramilanocity, Milan. multiple locations, Vancouver. Tel.: Modacalzado (footwear) and Iberpiel (small TBD, Poznan Fashion Days, Poznan Contact: Fiera Milano International. Tel.: 604-682-5719. Web: passporttofashion.com. leather goods and machinery), Juan Carlos I fairgrounds, Poznan, Poland. 39-02-4855-0301. Fax: 39-02-4855-0367. 31-June 2, Pulse, Earls Court, London. fairgrounds, Madrid. Contact: Pola Tel.: 48-61-869-2340. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: chibimart.it. Contact: Lisa Ellis at Clarion Events. Iglesias, IFEMA. Tel.: 34-91-722-3000. Fax: 48-61-866-5827. Web: mtp.pl. 16-20, Vicenzaoro Charm (jewelry), Vicenza Tel.: 44-020-7370-8208. E-mail: pulse@ Fax: 34-91-722-5787. fairgrounds, Vicenza, Italy. Contact: clarionevents.com. Web: pulse-london.com. E-mail: [email protected]. APRIL Web: semanapiel.ifema.es. 3-5, Moda Made in Italy (footwear), M.O.C. 17-19, Ambiance, Aoyama Bell Commons, Sports and Fashion Center, Munich, Germany. Rosemount Australian Tokyo. E-mail: [email protected]. Contact: MOC. Tel.: 49-89-32-035-30. Fashion Week will run Web: ambiance-lesinsectes.com. Fax: 49-89-94-92-07-29. April 27 to May 1 in Sydney. 18-19, Filo (yarn and fi bers), Centro Web: moc-muenchen.de. Congressi Stelline, Milan. Contact: Asso 3-6, Cosmoprof (cosmetics and perfume), Servizi Biella. Tel.: 39-015-848-3271. Bologna fairgrounds, Bologna, Italy. Fax: 39-015-403-978. Contact: SoGeCos. Tel.: 39-02-796-420. E-mail: info@fi lofair.com. Web: fi lo.it. Fax: 39-02-795-036. E-mail: sogecos@ 18-19, Textile Forum, The Music Rooms, cosmoprof.it. Web: cosmoprof.it. London. Contact: Linda Laderman PR. 4-5, Melbourne International Beauty Tel.: 44-020-7436-6676. Expo & Conference, Melbourne E-mail: [email protected]. Exhibition & Convention Centre, Web: textileforum.co.uk. Melbourne, Australia. Contact: Reed 18-20, Interstoff Asia Essential, Hong Exhibitions. Tel.: 61-2-9422-2917. Web: Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, internationalbeautyexpo.com.au/melbourne. Hall 1, Hong Kong, China. Contact: 4-5, Sydney Bridal Expo, Sydney Convention Messe Frankfurt. Tel.: 49-69-75-75-0. and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Fax: 49-69-75-75-64-33. Sydney. Contact: Graham Stroud Events & Web: messefrankfurt.com. Marketing. Tel.: 61-2-9362-0278. 21-24, Oroarezzo (jewelry), Centro Web: sydneybridalexpo.com.au. Affari e Convegni, Arezzo, Italy. Contact: 4-11, BC Fashion Week, Vancouver. Centro Promozioni e Servizi. Tel: 604-688-8741. Tel.: 39-05-759-361. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 39-05-7538-3028. Web: bcfashionweek.com. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: oroarezzo.it. 6-8, Intersélection (children’s wear), 23-29, JFW Japan Fashion Week, multiple Parc des Expositions de la Porte de locations, Tokyo. E-mail: [email protected]. Versailles, Paris. Contact: Isabelle Web: jfw.jp. Vermeulen. Tel.: 33-1-47-56-32-32. 24-25, Pirmasenser International Leather Fax: 33-1-47-56-32-99. Week/Salon Euro-shoe Design, Pirmasens E-mail: [email protected]. fairgrounds, Pirmasens, Germany. Web: interselection.net. Contact: Pirmarsenser Messe GmbH. 8-10, JFW Japan Creation (textiles), Tel.: 49-6331-55-33-00. Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo. E-mail: info@ Fax: 49-6331-65758. japancreation.com. Web: japancreation.com. Web: messe-pirmasens.de. 14-16, Plug In, EBIS 303, Tokyo. 28-30, Can-Am Western Apparel Trade E-mail: [email protected]. Show, Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex, Web: senken-ex.com/plugin/index.html. Calgary, Alberta. Tel.: 403-995-1003. 15-17, Lineapelle (leather and accessories), E-mail: [email protected]. Bologna fairgrounds, Bologna, Italy. Web: canammarket.ca. Contact: Lineapelle. Tel.: 39-02-880-7711. 29-31, Intertextile Beijing Spring, Fax: 39-02-860-032. Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing. E-mail: [email protected]. Contact: Messe Frankfurt. Tel.: 49-69-75-75-0. Web: lineapelle-fair.com. Fax: 49-69-75-75-64-33. 19-21, Luggage, Leather goods, Handbags Web: messefrankfurt.com. & Accessories Show, Toronto Congress 30-31, Comocrea (textile design), Villa Center, Toronto. Tel.: 416-229-9919. Erba, Cernobbio, Italy. Contact: Comocrea. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel.: 39-031-3161. Fax: Web: llhashows.com. 39-031-278-342. E-mail: fi ere@apacomo. 27-May 1, Rosemount Australian Fashion it. Web: apacomo.it. Week, Overseas Passenger Terminal, 31-April 2, Fashion Access, Prime Source Sydney. Contact: IMG Fashion Asia Pacifi c. Forum Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Tel.: 61-2-9285-8000. Centre, Hong Kong. Tel.: 852-2516-2195. Web: rafw.com.au.