MODA ANNOUNCES NEW FOOTWEAR BOUTIQUE INITIATIVE Moda, the ultimate fashion destination at Autumn Fair which takes place from 3rd – 6th September 2023 at NEC Birmingham, has announced the launch of the Moda Footwear Boutique. The new initiative is designed to provide the footwear industry with a place to meet and discover new collections in the heart of one of the most diverse and relevant trade shows, while offering the cost and feel benefits of a showroom. Handily located next to the excitement of the Moda Stage, where buyers come to see the latest trends and hear inspiring content on retailing, the Moda Footwear Boutique will offer a curated selection of footwear brands a cost-effective platform to launch their collections. Ciro Dunlop, Head of Moda Footwear says; “Carefully curated to inspire retailers with their buying for the season ahead, the Moda Footwear Boutique is a very exciting development in the growth of the sector. The Footwear Boutique offers the cost and feel of a showroom, however, unlike showrooms who rely on brands to invite their existing buyers to the show, Moda Footwear attracts thousands of purchase-ready buyers from across the UK and overseas, facilitating lasting connections with retailers.” From stilettos to sneakers, flats to flip-flops, Moda’s footwear sector showcases a large range of contemporary footwear brands. As the leading destination for footwear in the UK, Moda welcomes the industry’s most sought-after brands including Fly London, XTI, Refresh, Carmela, Chatham, Mustang, Alpe, Thomas Blunt, Lunar, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Anne Michelle, Top Staka, Lazy Dogz, and many more. The launch of Connect @ Autumn Fair, the new meetings programme, means buyers and exhibitors will now be able connect before the show opens to arrange onsite meetings. For more information on the Moda Footwear Boutique please visit www.moda-uk.com or email ciro.dunlop@hyve.group. Source Fashion set to double in size for July 2023 show The gateway to the UK fashion industry and Europe’s newest responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion returns to London Olympia on 16-18th July, more than doubling in size and welcoming over 300 exhibitors from around the world. Putting international manufacturers and suppliers at the fingertips of UK brands, Source Fashion offers a unique and unmissable experience for decision-makers in buying, sourcing and procurement, with the reassurance of knowing that every exhibitor has been audited to ensure sustainability and transparency remains at the heart of their business model. The February launch show welcomed over 130 manufacturers from 20 countries including the UK, Peru, Cambodia, Pakistan, Turkey, China, India, Portugal, Hong Kong, Italy, and Greece, attracting nearly 5,000 visitors from leading retailers and brands including John Lewis, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, All Saints, Asos, Ted Baker, Bella Freud, FILA, Fred Perry, Matalan, Monsoon, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Very Group, and many more. Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing of Source Fashion; “We couldn’t have asked for a better first show. Leading retailers attended keen to source new, and crucially audited, producers and manufacturers. We champion responsibility, and sustainability isn’t just an addition to our show, it is our core value. We unite manufacturers practicing environmental, transparent, and fair-trade methods, with buyers looking to source sustainably. “Our next show will be even bigger and better – we have already doubled the size of our floorplan for July and have been overwhelmed by the interest from both exhibitors and visitors. The global sustainability market is expected to grow by 24% annually in the next seven years according to Meta, which means now more than ever, brands are on the hunt for new sustainable manufacturers and suppliers to source from and the growth rate is staggering for Source Fashion. It is going to be firmly established as a significant platform for responsible sourcing by its second show.” Connecting global manufacturers and suppliers to buyers who want the security in knowing every conversation is one that could lead to a new range creation, Source Fashion is the gateway to retail for manufacturers and suppliers from across the world. From raw materials, fabrics, trims, and packaging, all the way through to contract manufacturers offering in house design services, the show brings the inspiration and tools together in one exciting destination to bring new ranges to life. Designers can delve into a world of newness, looking at the latest designs, fabrics, and accessories to draw inspiration from. Sourcing and Procurement teams can meet with international garment manufacturers and discuss how to bring their range to life. Buyers can even go into the finer details, looking at trims and fixtures for finishing touches, or start closer to the course and speak with yarn manufacturers to look at options for creating bespoke materials. Held at the iconic Kensington Olympia in the heart of London, Source Fashion is the new must-attend event for the fashion community. Source Fashion takes place on 16th-18th July 2023. Visit https://www.source-fashion.com/ for more information. 21 NEWS & EVENTS
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