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Exhibitor Preview + TraidFare + Bibico

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

BIBICO + Ethical brand Bibico return to Margin with their successful range of womenswear + Following their global debut at TraidFare in February, Bibico is proving a success with retailers, whether exclusively ethical or not. Having previously worked for companies such as Zara and El Corte Ingles, the Spanish designer of Bibico branched out on her own to create a green range of wearable, affordable, and stylish womenswear with fair trade manufacturing, conclusively proving that ethical doesn’t have to be expensive + Exhibiting in   TraidFare at Margin

Exhibitor Preview + TraidFare + Itsus

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

ITSUS ECO SYSTEM GREEN + Canadian brand Itsus return to Margin with their ethical range of mens & womenswear + As the whole range is produced using organic fabrics and eco-friendly inks, Itsus will be exhibiting their extensive range of womens and menswear in the TraidFare area of Margin, the edited selection of eco-aware brands + Taking design inspiration from nature, the entire collection is certified organic + Exhibiting in TraidFare at Margin

Dyree.com Online Fashion Calendar

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Accessories GILD London 2ND & 3RD AUGUST 2009 Accessories showcase in central London during the buyer focused market week as opposed to the press focused Fashion week. A large selection of varied accessories from jewellery to footwear, watches to lingerie & underwear, bags to headwear, Gild provides an platform for new and young exciting labels making their debut alongside established suppliers. Website: www.accessoriesgild.com
Kreateur London 2ND & 3RD AUGUST 2009 Presenting mainly Womens clothing and accessories with some mens and homewares Kreateur showcases modern tailoring creative elegance and cutting edge luxe from new and established designers. Kreateur selects exciting new and young designers to showcase their clothing, dresses and tailoring with a directional edge. Taking place alongside Margin the established upscale streetwear and casualwear event Kreateur is at The Music Rooms in Mayfair near Bond Street  Email: Website: www.Kreateur.net
TraidFare London 2ND & 3RD AUGUST 2009 Directional streetwear and designerwear for men and women, all with ethical-fashion credentials. Presenting eco-fashion with style and an edge, TraidFare rejects the notion that all organic and fair-trade clothing resembles knitted muesli and instead concentrates on presenting exciting fashion with a conscience.   Email: Website: www.TraidFare.com
Selvage London 2ND & 3RD AUGUST 2009 An edited showcase of premium denim, cutting-edge jeanswear, and directional workwear, Selvage provides new and established denim brands an opportunity to present their ranges in a stylish showroom setting to key buyers and press. Website: www.Selvagelondon.com

Feeling the Love

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

“Margin was the best ever this season, lots of top quality buyers (as usual) and the Traidfare section attracted lots of ethical boutiques. Great atmosphere and brilliant location!” + Miksa +

Feeling the Love

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

“Great event! A trade show that is cool, fresh, savvy, stylish & supports fairtrade. We got a great response and the whole experience was fuss free… what else you want in these tough days?” + Bibico +

Feeling the Love

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

“I thought it was great. Well done for flying the fair-trade flag.” Bochica +

Sportswear International Report

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

LONDON REPORT: MARGIN ABUZZ, SPIRIT DISAPPOINTS  12 Feb. 2009  London’s trade shows for the A/W 2009 season proved to be something of a desolate affair. With the absence of TBC and The Park, Margin (Feb. 8-9) and Pure’s Spirit section (Feb. 8-10) were the only haunts left showcasing young fashion.    When visiting Margin, located again at the Music Rooms in Mayfair, the prevalent tee brigade is impossible to ignore. To mention two of the most notable players, the new label Long Clothing figuratively focuses on elongated styles that can be worn as dresses or tops. Graphic prints come in two choices – faded or in full ink. Created according to an equally simplified formula, Mr Wingate’s tees feature foam prints typically applied around the neck and shoulder area – something that gives the garments a certain “angelic” touch.    On the denim front, Trousers London showed at Margin for the third consecutive season. In line with previous offerings, dry denim is the deal, allowing details such as carefully engineered seams and checked pocket linings to come into full focus.    Arms is a promising newcomer offering clean, quirky separates for men and women. Designed with practicality in mind and targeting creative, studio-based folks such as graphic designers, key elements include nifty details such as little pen loops and reinforced elbow patches.    The womenswear label Miksa is a new entry in the fair trade/organic category. Signified by a sporty aesthetic the label’s A/W 2009 range encompasses casual tops and bomber-style jackets complemented by a range of chunky, hand-knitted alpaca pieces given a romantic spin with the help of pretty ribbon detailing.    On the footwear front, hot up-and-comer Rae Jones marked her debut at Margin with a strong collection of comfy yet distinctly stylish shoes and boots; and US label 80%20 impressed with its collection of footwear featuring the celebrated signature wedge heel that is concealed to offer the wearer extra height without a spiky heel in sight.    Spirit, Pure’s showcase of young fashion, was in for a good start when it was reinvented a few seasons ago, but this season the show was overshadowed by a disappointing transformation. Presumably attempting to economize and convey a streetier edge, the show consisted of messy concrete floors and open-concept booths, which only served to jar with the brands on show, most of which specialized in neat, feminine products (with the exception of a few denim players such as Monkee Genes and Applebottoms). The disappointment among exhibitors was apparent and visitors were confused by an inconsistent, if not poorly edited, brand line-up.    There’s no doubt that the international tradeshow scene is saturated, but in London, there’s a gaping hole waiting to be filled for the market TBC once served.    —Emma Holmqvist

Exhibitor Preview + TraidFare + Noiwear

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

NOIWEAR + NOI make their UK debut at Margin + Noiwear, created by artist Stuart Semple, have selected six talents to design a ltd edition of 300 signed t-shirts for men and women, featuring Orly Orbach, Joanna Pallaris, ©opyRight, TWIY   from COLT, Kam Rehal, and Alec Doherty from Lonely Punks Prints Collective.  Each limited edition garment is hand printed by Al Dickey and Peter Mackay; famous for creating T’s for early hip hop legends such as Run DMC, Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. All t-shirts are sweatshop free and use environmentally friendly inks, free from PVC, Phthalate resins & ozone depleting chemicals + UK Debut at   Margin London 

Exhibitor Preview + TraidFare + Miksa

Friday, January 16th, 2009

Following their successful launch at Margin in August , MIKSA return to TraidFare with their Ethical womenswear + Miksa returns to Margin with their highly wearable womenswear pieces in Organic and Fair-Trade cotton jersey and alpaca wool + All aspects of the collection are environmentally friendly; from the vegetable dyes and the coconut buttons, to the recycled packaging and shipping + Simple pieces with a unique cut make for new wardrobe eco-faves + Exhibiting in the Ethical Clothing Area TRAIDFARE at Margin

Exhibitor Preview + TraidFare + Credau

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

CREDAU + Ethical Mens Tailoring and casualwear from label Credau at Margin in Feb 09 + Believing in integrity and longevity through quality work and recycling, Credau uses local industry and environmentally sustainable production logistics + Utilising new fibres such as hemp, bamboo, soya and recycled poly fibres as well as traditional cotton and silk fabrics, Credau creates ethical mens casualwear including jeans, jackets, sweatshirts, tees, and shirting +

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