Events

The two-day Kingpins Amsterdam show on 23–24 October was special as it observed its 10th anniversary in the vibrant city. For the global denim community this is one event to get inspired and inspire others. A texfash look back through the eyes of two key participants.

The domain of sourcing was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic three summers ago, and the dust has not yet settled. There are trade wars, the ongoing Europe conflict, and rising inflation. As all and sundry scurry to sort out matters, keeping the slew of upcoming EU legislations and regulations in mind, it perhaps makes sense to feel the pulse of what’s going on. The ground here is Munich Fabric Start (MFS) that will throw its doors open come 18 July.

Innovations, business, and lots more — Munich Fabric Start gets going on 18 July as the fash frat descends on the Bavarian city to source collections for Autumn/Winter 2024/25. Participating in these events is not just about showcasing something new each time; it's about fostering an environment of growth, exploration, and staying at the forefront of positive change. 

What does it take to stay relevant in this ever-changing world? From a business standpoint, this may well be the central question of our time. Relevance versus redundancy seems to be the modern-day dichotomy, as if there is no room left for naive yet stable growth with the aim of becoming relevant, or as if there is no forgiveness for recognizing and reversing obsolescence early enough.

Outdoor footwear major, Timberland, has won the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Award 2022 for the Circular Economy category for doing outstanding work demonstrating principles of the circular economy.

The Autumn edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo, one of the biggest trade events in this part of the globe, has now been merged with the spring edition next year because of the pandemic situation in China. Wilmet Shea, Deputy General Manager of fair organiser Messe Frankfurt HK, talks threadbare about how trade event organisers are operating in these trying times and, of course, Intertextile Shanghai.

In a bid to establish a closely-knit system that keeps the market evolutions and buyers’ needs into account, a total of seven fashion trade show organisers have joined hands under the #finallytogether hashtag in Italy for events to be organised throughout September.

The View Premium Selection of Munich Fabric Start stands for the latest developments, first colour and material trends and the presentation of a selected, high-quality product portfolio.

The last two years have been challenging for industry. Première Vision Paris, in its hybrid format, was a good occasion for a quick dip-stick survey to feel the pulse of industry.