trADe sHoW UPDAte UK-based and international events for your 2021 buying calendar

Summer plans

AS BUYERS PREPARE TO VISIT TRADE SHOWS AFTER AN UNWELCOME HIATUS, HERE’S OUR PICK OF TRAVEL WORTHY FASHION EXHIBITIONS SET TO TAKE PLACE AT HOME AND ABROAD

Although international travel is still very much up in the air (or not, if you’ll excuse the pun), fashion trade events are set to take place this summer both in the UK and across Europe. e majority of shows are free to attend and – if you can get there – promise to provide endless inspiration for

WORLD EVOLUTION PARIS LE SHOWROOM

PARIS

WHEN: 5 – 9 July WHERE: Atelier Richelieu and the 5 rue du Mail, Paris KEY EXHIBITORS: TBC WHYYOUSHOULDVISIT: Organised by Messe Frankfurt Paris, the second Texworld Evolution Paris showroom will be held at two locations to o er a safer environment for exhibitors and buyers. e boutique-style event o ers a tightly edited selection of key products from textile trade shows Apparel Sourcing, Avantex, Leatherworld and Texworld Paris, which are chosen by the show’s team so buyers can curate the perfect collections for their stores. e collections for their stores. e rst edition of the show took place in February 2021 and it was a huge success with buyers and exhibitors. Visitors are provided with tablets on arrival to help with show navigation, ordering and contact with manufacturers. To help prevent overcrowding, buyers will be admitted by invitation while boutique owners in the UK can also attend a virtual version of the event. TICKETS: Pre-register for free entry to the show via texworld-paris. fr.messefrankfurt.com boutique buyers. So from INDX in Solihull to the Evening Dresses Show on the Amal Coast, here we round up some of 2021’s most exciting events…

INDX

WHEN: 27-29 July WHERE: Cranmore Park Conference and Event Centre, Solihull KEYEXHIBITORS: TBC WHYYOUSHOULDVISIT: A er a 15-month interval, INDX is combining its Womenswear and Accessories shows this summer to o er a threeday bumper buying event. Organiser Associated Independent Stores (AIS) says it is opening up all the exhibition space at Cranmore Park for one season only - meaning attendees can access both events simultaneously for the rst time. Buyers can expect to nd an “unrivalled selection of brands” at the show across clothing, footwear and accessories. Meanwhile, organisers say delivering a safe event will be its top priority and it will be closely monitoring government guidelines in the run up to the event while implementing its own safety measures to ensure the con dence of visitors and exhibitors. TICKETS: Pre-register for free entry via indxshows.co.uk

HARROGATE FASHION WEEK EVENING DRESSES SHOW

UK

WHEN: 1-2 August WHERE: Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate KEYEXHIBITORS: CotiVision, Capri Clothing, DRAPS, Kevan Jon, Funky Sta , Compli K, KT x BB, JBees Millinery, Arche Shoes and Allison Fashions (for the full brand list, visit harrogatefashionweek.com). WHYYOUSHOULDVISIT: As one of the only womenswear shows to by held during the summer months, Harrogate Fashion Week is expected to be a popular industry destination. e show will run for two days showcasing around 100

TOP DRAWER

WHEN: 12-14 September WHERE: Olympia London KEYEXHIBITORS: TBC WHYYOUSHOULDVISIT: Held in the heart of London, Top Drawer is the UK’s leading designled trade show, carefully curated with buyers in mind. e show is split into nine distinctive sectors to make product sourcing easier, with categories including homeware, gi s, fashion, cra , stationery, toys, food and wellbeing. Buyers can access a mix of new emerging talent and top names from its line-up of exhibitors, which includes 1,500 brands. It also o ers the latest trend and business insight with its new season forecasts and Retailfest and Design Talk seminar programme TICKETS: Join Top Drawer’s mailing list for updates via topdrawer.co.uk new collections from emerging and well-established womenswear and accessories labels. is season will also see the launch of a new Prom Pavilion, o ering specialist promwear brands such as Rachel Allan, Special Day, Romantica, Ellie Wilde, Simply Divine and Gino Cerruti. e beautiful spa town of Harrogate is easy to travel to by rail or car while special rates have been negotiated for visitors at e Hotel St George and the Crown Plaza, which are both located within walking distance of the venue. TICKETS:Pre-register for free entry via harrogatefashionweek.com WHEN: 1-3 September WHERE: Zaha Hadid Maritime Station, Salerno, Italy KEY EXHIBITORS: Alexandra Pellegrino, Lucia Pi, Melina Ba a, Nino Lettieri, Paolo Semeraro, Via Della Spiga Milano and You Are You. WHYYOUSHOULDVISIT: Located on Italy’s picturesque Amal Coast, the Evening Dresses Show promises to provide inspiration and top product nds for fashion buyers. Event venue the Zaha Hadid Maritime Station, which overlooks the coastal town of Salerno and sea, o ers 4,000 square metres of event-focused womenswear, menswear and accessories. ere’s also a Talk Area for interviews and webinars, a shooting area for photography and a runway area hosting live shows. Attending buyers will be able to discover some of the best MadeIn-Italy brands and textiles as the show’s organisers strive to curate the world’s leading selection. TICKETS: For more information, visit edshow.it

ITALY

HOME AND GIFT

UK

WHEN: 18-21 July WHERE: Harrogate Convention Centre and the grounds of the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa KEYEXHIBITORS: Lots of big name favourites have already signed up to exhibit at the show including Joe Davies, Bronte by Moon, Gallery Direct, Big Metal London, Accessories by Park Lane and Caroline Gardner. ere will be lots to see for those looking for new suppliers too, with Bookspeed, Captivate Brands, e Little Botanical, Blade and Rose, Toasted Crumpet and many more also showing. Meanwhile, key fashion brands include Midhaven, Swole Panda, Sadler, Suzie Blue, Vintage Child, Miss Sparrow, LOV Clothing and Envy Jewellery (for the full brand list, visit homeandgi .co.uk). WHYYOUSHOULDVISIT: Taking place in Harrogate this 18-21 July, the Home and Gi show is set to be the rst large-scale buying and selling event for the gi and interiors industry in almost 18 months. is edition will mark the show’s 60-year anniversary – meaning there will be lots of celebrations and social events taking place alongside its usual exhibitor o er.

Buyers will be able to explore products from around 650+ home and gi suppliers as well as an additional 50+ furniture exhibitors across the show’s four days. It will also host a wealth of social events including Sundowners on the Sunday, gin and tonics on the lawn, street food, and the famous Home and Gi exhibitor party. Harrogate itself will undoubtedly provide a big draw to the show’s expected 10,000+ visitors. It’s a lively town full of independent shops, wine bars, restaurants and pubs. ere’s also tourist attractions including its famous spa and Betty’s Tea Rooms. Harrogate is easily accessible - especially by train - with the service between London/Edinburgh to Leeds/York running every half hour on weekdays. ere are 12 trains from London to Harrogate every day, including direct trains. Or, if you’d rather drive, there are 200 car parking spaces available at the Harrogate Convention Centre and hundreds more at the Great Yorkshire Showground. Organisers are providing free transport from the Showground to the venue to make getting to the show as easy as possible for attendees. Visitors are encouraged to book their accommodation as early as possible, as Harrogate is expected to be busy this summer. Visit reservation-highway. co.uk/gi 21 to search for hotels. “ is is an amazing opportunity to be the rst large-scale in-person trade event o the blocks - and one that we knew we had to take,” says show director Russell Rule. “Home and Gi will be the same festival that we know and love, with a fun summery vibe and lots of opportunities for the industry to do business and to catch-up with colleagues and old friends.” TICKETS: Pre-register for a free ticket ia homeandgi .co.uk.