Dates have been revised for Munich Fabric Start’s Keyhouse, Source and Bluezone exhibitions to 18–20 July.
- With a booking level of almost 90%, Munich Fabric Start is set to start the new season for Autumn-Winter 24/25 on a strong footing.
- The main reason for the high level of acceptance from internationally important fabric and trim exhibitors, renowned agencies, top European weavers and textile designers is the rebalancing of the July dates.
- Previously, the View Premium Selection was held at the end of June/beginning of July with a selective choice of high-quality fabric and accessories collections.
The dates: The fabric trade show Munich Fabric Start is from 18–20 July. The innovation hub Keyhouse, the one-stop sourcing platform The Source, and the international denim trade show Bluezone will be held on 18–19 July.
- Bluezone, the denim dedicated trade show, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Important exhibitors: Among those who have already confirmed their participation include: Ballesio, Cadica, Discovery Denim, East & Silk, Fauck, Lanificio Campore, Mapel, Naveena Denim, Pricoh’s, Sintopel, Sourcetextile, Studio 9, Taiwan Textile Federation and YKK as well as new entries like Esdigital, IBERIS Lda, Jeanius, Jersey Print Factory, Lucky Textile Group, Marjomotex, Neelams Itl, Splash by Lo, Victor Texteis or Wouters.
What's new: The Munich location will be strengthened by the relocation of the DMI Fashion Day from Düsseldorf to the Bavarian capital.
- In order to create maximum synergies in terms of travel times and travel costs, the first DMI Fashion Day Live after the pandemic-related interruption will take place the day before the next Munich Fabric Start at the MOC.
- The course will also be set anew in September: the date, which remains important for the industry, will in future be occupied by reVIEW.
- Spread over an area of 2,500 sq m, the first reVIEW Autumn–Winter 24/25 will be held on 13–14 September 2023 on the Zenith grounds in Motorworld.
What they said:
Trends are short-term and more fast-moving than ever. The presentation and ordering rhythms are constantly shifting. There is no one right time. With two highly relevant dates in July and September, we offer the market security and reliability on the one hand and full flexibility on the other.
— Sebastian Klinder
Managing Director
Munich Fabric Start
The feedback from the textile industry as well as from international brands confirms that we have placed the right offer. Both events have great potential and complement each other perfectly. We support the market by offering the right platform at the right time to bring the relevant players together. And we do this without overlapping with other international trade show formats of the fashion business.
— Frank Junker
Partner & Creative Director
Munich Fabric Start
The strongest and most professional trade show for our segment clearly accommodates our development traits with its date. This date is much closer to our rhythms and, with its strong exhibitor portfolio, MFS has considerably more influence on the creation of our collections. Especially for Bluezone - a unique, creative and inspiring space for us every time - the date is very convenient as it offers more time for washing developments and creative elaborations.
— Michael Seiter
Head of Product Division Denim & Chino
Holy Fashion Group
The Munich Fabric Start is of great importance for our work - to be more precise, it is indispensable! The earlier the deadline, the first input for the new collection, the more precise and pointed the result. The reVIEW also remains relevant at the new, later date and supports our dynamic design process.
— Katerina Grigoriadis
Head of Design DayDream
MAC Mode GmbH & Co KGaA
The exchange with producers and exhibitors is also indispensable and both, MFS and View are a great platform to do so. We discuss new themes but also previous orders. Meeting everyone at the same time and place in person is a great added value for our cooperation. In the past, we did this in Paris at PV, however this has been completely replaced by MFS.
— Tülay Önder
Head of Product Design
Hallhuber
The earlier date suits us very well. As knitters we already start with the new colours mid-May so the new date actually fits better into our schedule. A visit to the VIEW is a must in any development process. Since it will now take place in September, we will definitely visit this small and fine group of exhibitors for a bit of cherry picking and to find new highlights for the last winter delivery date.
— Melanie Geyer
Senior Designer Knitwear
Maerz München
The early date is a meaningful step. I am pleased about the early overview & choice of collections. I also welcome the fact that flat weave and denim suppliers are brought together at this time. The September event has to prove itself and depends on the new & further developments of the collections. We appreciate both events to date and will continue to use them in the future.
— Michael Willems
Product Manager
Alberto GmbH & Co KG
