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TEXTAILOR EXPO 2022 - International exhibition for textile and fashion
Within three days, 27-29 October 2022 TexTailor Expo 2022 will be held. Bulgarian and international companies will exhibit their products and services in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in the following categories:
7 Accessories to Elevate a Groom's Wedding Day Look
Whenever you talk about wedding day accessories, the assumption is that you’re referring to the bride to be. Talk about wedding hair pins, wedding flower crowns, wedding hair combs, wedding corsages, jewelry, bridal clutches, tiara, veil, headbands and shoes, just to name a few. This is understandable because it takes a lot of work to achieve that final bridal look.
At Milano Unica Sitip presents COSMOPOLITAN Fashion-tech fabrics
A new way of conceiving tailoring, which becomes “Techno Sartorial”: impeccable cuts and exceptional fabric performance
Milano Unica is taking place in February
The 34th edition of Milano Unica is scheduled for 1-2 February 2022, from 9.00 to 18.30, Halls 12, 16 and 20, Rho Fiera Milano, with access from Hall 12. The best Spring / Summer 2023 collections of textile and clothing accessories are waiting forbuyers, fashion professionals and journalists for two days.
h+h cologne turns again Cologne into the international meeting point of the textile handicraft industry
Practical knowledge from professionals for professionals: Trade fair excels with a first-class workshop and event programme.
S|Style sustainable style at Pitti Uomo 101
The special project presenting some of the most exciting emerging sustainable menswear brands on the global scene returns to the Fortezza da Basso, in a dedicated area within the Superstyling exhibition path, and online on Pitti Connect.
Asahi Kasei is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its Bemberg™ cupro fiber business
Bemberg™ is the brand name of the world’s only cupro fiber, which is manufactured by Asahi Kasei in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. It is used around the world in various applications such as linings, ethnic garments, outerwear, and innerwear.
Sustainability and long life from the first benefit tannery Conceria Nuvolari
The Nature-L® and Graphene Leather® tanning systems designed by Conceria Nuvolari evolve in the name of environment respect, enhancing the quality of the leather. New governance actions have been adopted by the company. Sustainability and long life are the keywords on which the success of Nature-L® and Graphene Leather® is based. These two revolutionary projects are developed by Conceria Nuvolari, based in Monte Urano (Fermo province), specialized in the production of sheep and goatskins and other top-quality hides, used mainly in the footwear, leatherware and apparel sectors.
Metalloplastic yarns with GRS certification from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester by Marchi & Fildi Group
With the goal to expand the offer of yarns coming from recycled raw materials for a textile more attentive to the consumption of resources, the MFT division of the Marchi & Fildi Group completes the range of metalloplastic yarns of its Gleaming collection with the insertion of 100% recycled polyester yarns coming from post-consumer material and with the GRS (Global Recycle Standard) certification.
Tips And Tricks To Avoid Your Shoes From Creasing
If you’ve worn any pair of shoes out, you probably know what creasing we’re talking about today, especially if they were sneakers. As you apply pressure to your shoes over a long enough period, it’s natural for the material to warp and become more malleable. If this happens against the structure of your shoe, you can get unsightly creases.
Poland Shoes Expo fair presents more than 500 brands
Poland Shoes Expo fair opens on 14-16 October 2021. Ptak Warsaw Expo Centre hosts the most special event in the country's footwear and leather industry. The deadline for companies that want to participate in the fair is 30 September 2021.
4 Accessories That Men Love
You want to always be looking your best, and besides what you are wearing, you want to have the best accessories to make you stand out for all the right reasons. Choosing the right accessories can be a bit of trial and error and hours standing in front of a mirror trying to work out if something suits you or not. Do you buy a brown or black belt? Would a flat cap look good with your new jeans? Are you afraid to use a vaporizer as you think it takes away from your look? They’re all valid questions so listen up, as we’re about to run through five essential accessories that men like you love.
White Label World Expo Masterclasses
There are just 4 weeks until the White Label World Expo, therefore get your tickets in quick! Taking place on the 13th & 14th of October 2021, at Messe Frankfurt, the event will feature 200 speakers, 8,000 visitors and 350 exhibitors. You do not want to miss out on being a part of the World’s largest Online Retail Sourcing Show!
White Label World Expo will take place on 13th & 14th October 2021 at Messe Frankfurt
The White Label World Expo is the EU’s largest event for professional online sellers to meet cutting edge white label goods suppliers. Taking place on the 13th & 14th October 2021 at Messe, Frankfurt, the event is unmissable for all white label manufacturers and business owners who would like to discover the newest products and stay far ahead of the curve!
Photo Shoot in Dubai: Best locations
Every time we travel, we take a huge number of pictures. Photos and videos are an integral part of any journey. We always want to capture the brightest moments. To make nice photos and make them look like a cover of a fashion magazine, we are presenting you with top locations for a photoshoot in Dubai.
The complete report of Pitti Uomo 100
The 100th edition of Pitti Uomo was held from 30 June to 2 July 2021 in the Fortezza da Basso, Florence. Following two exclusively digital editions, our fair was the first big international men’s fashion rendezvous to reopen. The Fortezza was a physical space as well as a place that symbolized a new beginning characterized by enthusiasm and a desire to react on the part of fashion system players.
h+h trade fair is coming to North America
New trade fair for textile handicrafts to be held in Chicago in June 2022. First international offspring of the world's leading trade fair h+h cologne. Uniting the soft crafts industries in North America.
12 sustainable innovations that are about to change the fashion industry
Technologies are advancing, and new concepts are emerging every day. It is likely that the shirt you are wearing right now will be an example of outdated technology in a while as we get used to clothing, textiles and interiors made entirely from plants and recycled materials. Here's a list of 12 innovations from the sustainable textile industry that will revolutionize the way we look at fashion.
Pitti 100 is coming with fantastic classic, dynamic attitude and sustainable style
The 100th edition of Pitti Uomo will take place from June 30th to July 2nd 2021, at the Fortezza da Basso. This reference fair of men's fashion will gather again this year brands from all over the world that have come to express their vision of today's and tomorrow's fashion. This edition will be exceptional: return in physical despite distancing rules to follow, 100th edition, new features, ... we will explain everything.
Milano Unica: Trends, sustainable and digital creativity for a new restart of the industry
The 33rd edition of Milano Unica will present the Autumn/Winter 2022-2023 collections.
Munich Fabric Start will take place from 31 August to 2 September
While recent projects like the newly developed BLUEZONE Living Page as well as the DIGITAL TREND SPACE offer urgently needed information and inspiration for the development of Spring-Summer 2022 collections, the MUNICH FABRIC START team announced that it is highly motivated and planning is now underway for the Autumn-Winter 2022/2023 season. Especially in the fashion industry, personal exchange and the tactile experience of materials is essential - which is why the organisers are looking forward to realise physical events for the industry soon and to answer the wish and market need for physical events again.
Carnet by Ratti Group teams up with Bemberg for its responsible lining fabrics
Bemberg™ smart-tech fibers interweave circular economy into the new ‘bunch’ of lining textiles by the renowned fabric manufacturer which partners with tailors, designers and brands to bring style and responsibility in the made-to-measure menswear and womenswear contemporary wardrobe.
Digital and creative: h+h cologne @home presents professional knowledge for the handmade business
Good products and competent consulting are a prerequisite for companies that want to convince their customers on a day-to-day basis. What brick-and-mortar retailers can do beyond this to survive in these especially complicated times, reinforce their customer relations and reach new target groups - this will once again be the focus of the h+h cologne workshops in 2021. Because even if h+h cologne is exclusively taking place as a digital format this year: Nobody has to do without the successful and interesting workshops of the international trade fair for handicraft & hobby supplies!
New Filidea sustainable knitwear collection Spring/Summer 2022
The Spring-Summer 2022 Flat Knitting collection demonstrates the results of the intense repositioning and research work carried out over the last year by the Filidea brand, which is part of the Marchi & Fildi - Filidea Group.
Men’s Boots - A Guide to Choose Correctly
The most serious matter for men regarding fashion is choosing the right kind of shoes. Gone are the days when shoes were only worn for their functional properties. Today they also need to look awesome and complement the outfit. Men’s boots are one of the trendy shoes that are suitable for winters. It can be difficult to decide on how to wear them according to your outfit. So here are some tips on how to wear boots.
Visit free of charge the Virtual Forum of Pure London - Fashion Together
Following the successful launch of Fashion Together in September 2020, discover a new and evolved digital experience, designed to bring the industry together, even when we remain apart. Fashion Together will provide key industry insights, as well as a first-hand look at the latest styles, trends and collections through product showcases and our all-encompassing Pure London Virtual Showroom. Tune in on 23rd February 2021 to access it all.
Organic textile sector has a significant progress in testing for genetically modified (GMO) cotton
A significant milestone is reached in testing for genetically modified (GMO) cotton - fourteen laboratories from China, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and Portugal have successfully passed the proficiency test. An overview of the laboratories that can currently conduct GMO testing as per the ISO IWA 32:2019 method has now been jointly published by GOTS, OCA and Textile Exchange, which constitutes an important milestone on the journey towards the widespread use of this standardized protocol.
Collection Premiére Moscow will be held at the Expocentre Fairgrounds
The organizer of the largest business exhibition platform in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia CPM - Collection Première Moscow - Messe Düsseldorf Moscow OOO - announced the details of the forthcoming event. By longstanding tradition it is opening the business season of the fashion industry in Moscow at the Expocentre Fairgrounds. February 22-25, 2021 the manufacturers of designer clothes, fashion lingerie, and accessories will present their new Fall-Winter 2021/2022 collections to buyers from Russia.
Gallery FASHION & Shoes digital from 28 January to 15 February 2021
On 28 January 2021: at 9:30 am (CET), Gallery FASHION & Shoes opened the digital portals to its digital event, which has the same authentic look and feel as the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf. From 28 January until 15 February 2021, exhibitors, visitors and other key industry players will have 19 whole days to make the most of the digital order and information platform and its extended dates.
Gallery SHOES & Fashion is postponed to 18-20 April 2021
Originally scheduled for 7-9 March 2021, Gallery SHOES & Fashion will now be taking place after Easter, from 18-20 April 2021, at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf. The corresponding Showroom Concept has been moved to 16 – 20 April 2021.
Gallery FASHION & Shoes from 30 January - 1 February 2021
Gallery FASHION & Shoes will take place from 30 January – 1 February 2021. But plans are currently still underway for the upcoming order event at the end of January 2021 in Düsseldorf, which will form a ‘fashion bridge’ between Gallery FASHION & Shoes and Supreme Women & Men.
h+h cologne is planning a purely digital event for 2021
First registrations for the digital format "h+h cologne @home" are already received as the physical event is not possible due to the pandemic situation. Preparations for the new digital event platform are already in full swing.
FABRIC DAYS Spring-Summer 2022 postponed to 2 – 4 March 2021
With the goal to realise a physical event for the textile industry for the upcoming Spring-Summer 2022 season, the team at Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH is undergoing plans for the second edition of FABRIC DAYS. With this, the organisers are eager to offer a platform for those manufacturers and suppliers who can and want to present their collections in Munich. What has been successfully realised in September with FABRIC DAYS shall be repeated: that a trade fair is possible under the new conditions with Covid-19.
THE Laser is the new innovative, revolutionary laser line by Tonello
The big turning point that the denim world has been waiting for has finally arrived: after a long period of research, refinement, and fine tuning, Tonello is launching THE Laser on the market, the range that is destined to represent the new benchmark for the entire sector.
How clusters can strengthen the European economy in the textile sector
The first fully virtual European Cluster Conference brought together more than 900 stakeholders, policymakers, cluster managers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to discuss and share current and future priorities for cluster policies and developments to support sustainable industry development and interregional cooperation, and to build connections between Europe’s value chains, clusters and ecosystems. Silvia Kabaivanova, Chairman of Bulgarian Fashion Association and editor-in-chief of Be Global Fashion Network, made a speech about How clusters can strengthen the European economy in the textile sector.
A revolutionary and sustainable digital textile dying machine NEXTIL
The commitment to sustainability is a reality for the textile world. The conversion of the production lines and the constant demand for green solutions, as well as the investment in the development of technologies that allow the implementation of sustainable methods and simultaneously follow the needs of the industrial world, is an integral part of the daily lives of many companies. This commitment is where NEXTIL and MTEX NS intersect. Positioned at the forefront of the digital printing industry, MTEX NS were chosen to develop NEXTIL digital textile dying machine because of its continuous innovation of key solutions in-house.
The German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research to develop reusable medical face masks of precision woven fabric
The German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research are launching a project to develop reusable medical face masks based on high-precision air jet weaving technology. The project is initiated by weaving machine manufacturer Lindauer DORNIER.
Bemberg™ with Istituto Secoli for Milan Fashion Week
The Secoli Fashion Show was live this year on the Camera Moda digital platform. The show staged the projects of 19 students, which were supported by exceptional companies such as Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei, which supplied its precious and contemporary materials for the creation of some pieces of the collections.
Pitti Immagine Uomo 99 returns to the Fortezza in January
Pitti Immagine Uomo will be back at the Fortezza da Basso, from January 12 to January 14, with its 99th edition, which returns to physical spaces and places safety as the top priority.
Futurum Moscow: Fashion shows of emerging designers on October 3
Futurum Moscow will take place in the capital of Russia on October 3. The event is an online exhibition-presentation of emerging designers and artists ant it is powered by Russian Fashion Council and supported by the Fashion Fund and the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of Moscow.
s’elections moscow 2020 presented collections for Spring/Summer 2021
On September 16th, the new international business platform for the fashion industry “s’elections moscow 2020”, made its successful start on the premise of New Fashion Hall Main Stage in Moscow. The platform has a gallery of show rooms for fashion brands presenting their collections for Spring/Summer 2021.
First digital show by Premiére Vision Paris
The first digital show by Premiere Vision Paris marked a strong performance, reflecting the industry’s accelerating digitization. On 15 and 16 September, Premiere Vision held its first DIGITAL SHOW, inviting the creative fashion industry to come together on its online Marketplace to develop their activities, exchange ideas, get inspired and create their Autumn/Winter 2021-2022 collections. Initiated several months ago as a means of reinforcing and supplementing the physical edition of Premiere Vision Paris, the DIGITAL SHOW took over the full reins of the September edition, which had been suspended due to government restrictions prohibiting events of more than 5,000 people.
Day of Moscow-based brands has opened Global Talents Digital
Day of Moscow-based brands under the Global Talents Digital initiative has already got 600,000+ views in VK, Russia’s and the CIS’s major social media (https://vk.com/mbfwrussia). Global Talents Digital is also being streamed at 100+ media portals and social media. Shows and presentations delivered by designers from 34 countries and areas of the world are being covered by the largest Russian and international publications, concept stores, showrooms, and others. Global Talents Digital participants present top regional fashion weeks from Moscow-based Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia to Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO.
Fabric days from 1 - 3 September 2020
New materials and inspiration is expected by the textile industry at FABRIC DAYS from 1 - 3 September 2020 at MOC, Munich. This condensed trade fair is organized to satisfy the noticeable need and enthusiasm of the industry to meet and the chance to experience fabrics and accessories in real life again.
BORIS BECKER collection to be presented at Gallery FASHION & SHOES
A casual, refined collection inspired both by tennis legend Boris Becker and other male icons will be presented at Gallery FASHION & SHOES. The BORISBECKER collection promises a unique style experience for confident, sophisticated, urban men. Here the emphasis is on head-to-toe looks made up of coats, jackets, leather jackets, sporty blazers, jeans, chinos, trousers, shirts, knitwear, leather accessories and a small capsule collection of sportswear.
Why Vintage sunglasses are back on trend
Retro vintage glasses are back in fashion. It has its benefits in the contemporary world of sunglasses. Retro glasses aren’t just used for specs but also shade as well. This indicates that not only it’s designed to protect and enhance your eyesight, but glasses of such design have also been a fashion statement.
Gallery FASHION & SHOES is bringing the industry back together in person
With FASHION, SHOES and the SHOWROOM CONCEPT, Gallery is one of the first tradeshow events to be going ahead.
FABRIC DAYS will take place from 1 - 3 September 2020 in Munich
As this year demands the highest flexibility and creativity from the whole fashion and textile industry, the Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH team has taken up the challenge to offer a creative environment for efficient work and inspiration also this season, adapted to the new circumstances: The focussed business event FABRIC DAYS.
Pitti Connect - the digital platform that will host the Pitti summer fairs starts on 16 July
16 July 2020 is the official release of the new Pitti Immagine website and debut of PITTI CONNECT - the digital platform that will host the Pitti summer fairs until October 9 - Pitti Uomo 98, Pitti Bimbo 91 and Pitti Filati 87. Expect three months of events, special projects, conversations, fashion feeds and new scenarios, announced the organizers of the popular trade fair.
Gallery FASHION and Gallery SHOES - 30 August - 01 September 2020
German kick-off for the European fashion and shoe industry in the end of August. Gallery FASHION and Gallery SHOES, together with their accompanying five-day SHOWROOM CONCEPT coinciding with Supreme Düsseldorf from 28 August 2020, will be offering the first opportunity for the sector to get together in Germany from 30 August until 1 September 2020.