Exhibitor Preview + AUG 2013 + Out of Print

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Out of Print launched in the UK at Margin back in 2011 and are returning in August to open their latest library of new tees and accessories, based on classic book illustrations, for men and women.

Iconic book covers, such as ‘The Great Gatsby’ and the instantly recognisable ‘A Clockwork Orange’ artwork, make their way on to butter-soft tees with a vintage feel that quickly become wardrobe favourites.

Distributed by Boy Parker, exclusively at Margin. Read more about Out of Print here.

Exhibitor Preview + AUG 2013 + Palmer Cash

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USA label PalmerCash made their European debut at Margin back in February 2010 and will be returning to Margin in August 2013 with their range of butter-soft vintage-feel tees for men & women, along with their range of men’s shirting.

Exhibitor Preview + AUG 2013 + Romy Rory

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Graphic, body-con, monochrome, Romy Rory offers an on-trend short-order selection of affordable fast fashion.

The designer studied at the London College of Fashion and worked at Alexander McQueen before creating Romy Rory and opening her own boutique in China.

Dresses retail from £42 to £75 with new and exclusive pieces updated on a regular basis.

Read more about Romy Rory here.

FashionUnited + International Brands at Margin in New Olympia Venue

Thanks to FashionUnited:

International Brands at Margin in New Olympia Venue Following the corporate involvement of ITE Moda in Jacket Required, S-London, and Scoop, Margin remains the only independent fashion trade show in London, as well as the longest-running, since starting in 2002 to provide an affordable platform for new, young and emerging brands.  Alongside the many UK brand debuts that Margin is well known for, the exhibition is welcoming numerous international brands, making their UK or European debuts at the show this August.  On the 4th & 5th August, at the new Margin venue in Olympia, exhibitors will gather from countries including China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and the USA, to name a few.  Brand new international labels will be making their debut at the show including Itsie Bitsie, Schmatta, Dream Nation, Romy Rory, Bijouxellery, Lecicale, Stars & Tart, and T-Republic, alongside many UK debuts such as Cut Out Girls, Cheek LDN, Thfkdlf, Holly & Ruby, Clon8, Jeanne & Jane, Afonteyne, and Seven Lives.  Portugal will be strongly represented at Margin London by the new in-house menswear collection from directional independent boutique Wrong Weather, contemporary womenswear by designers Os Burgueses, and heritage sneakers by Sanjo, the long-running footwear brand that was established in 1933 and will be finally making their UK trade debut at Margin.  Margin provides an affordable platform for new, young, and emerging designers to present their collections to buyers and press and, since the first edition in 2002, has consistently been the jumping-off point for international brands looking to introduce their ranges to the UK and European market, such as Upper Playground, Ayame Socks, Loreak Mendian, and Stereo Sound Agency, who all made their UK tradeshow debuts at Margin London.  As well as the new launches that Margin is known for, many previous exhibitors are returning to showcase their latest ranges at the show in August 2013, including Get Cutie, The Illustrated Mind, Out of Print, Palmer Cash, Violette Room, Fanpac, D4Discus, C Grand London, Fairytales & Hidden Notes, and Karim Maher (who has recently renamed his menswear brand which previously launched at Margin under the brand name Beik).  Margin London is an edited trade show which handpicks the best new brands launching for the season so buyers don't have to waste time browsing large exhibition halls to hunt out exciting new brands to offer their shoppers something fresh. Margin curates the show to present the edit of the season from new, young and emerging UK and international brands, offering menswear, womenswear, accessories, designerwear, or streetwear.  Margin is moving location for August 2013, following a survey of buyers and press, to the Westminster Suite in the HIlton London Olympia, to which visitors will be able to make the 5 minute walk from the Olympia Exhibition Centre without having to take taxis or public transport to visit the show.  The move has been unanimously praised by stores with buyers from ASOS, House of Fraser, Joy, Frontline, and Beales already confirming their attendance as well as many other department, multiple, and independent stores.  Indie womenswear boutique Eternal Envy in Heaton Moor said "we're delighted with the move Margin are making to Olympia. As stalwart supporters of such a great trade show, we're looking forward to the increased space too, to fit in even more fab designers." Eden in Edinburgh added "Great news about Margin! The venue move will allow me to fit more buying into my London visit in August."  The 24th edition of Margin London takes place on the 4th & 5th August 2013 at the new venue of the Hilton Olympia, next to Kensington Olympia Tube and train station.  For information about visiting or exhibiting, contact Margin at www.margin.tv/contact or subscribe to the mailing list at www.margin.tv/subscribe.

Margin Labels Head To Tokyo +

Iff Tokyo x Margin London Trade show Exchange Programme

Margin London is the only UK event exclusively running an exchange programme with IFF, Tokyo’s largest fashion trade event.

Exhibitors at the August 2013 edition of Margin, which takes place on the 4th & 5th, are able to apply to exhibit free of charge at the IFF show in Tokyo from the 17th to 19th July 2013.

This season, the IFF show, an integral part of Japan Fashion Week, has invited three labels who are exhibiting at Margin in August, at the new Olympia London venue, to participate at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre.

Margin exhibitors D4Discus, Dream Nation and Cheek LDN will be debuting their collections at IFF in Tokyo and by return Margin has selected Bijouxellery and Violette Room to exhibit free of charge at Margin in London.

Dream Nation produce ethical and organic digitally-printed clothing for women and children, D4Discus upcycle vintage fabrics to create one-off dresses, and Cheek LDN brings Chanel-style to the London streets with their new womenswear label.

Bijouxellery’s exquisite men’s jewellery range, including cufflinks and tiepins, is luxurious yet affordable, whilst Violette Room craft beautiful womenswear from unique fabrics.

Organised by leading Japanese fashion industry publisher Senken Shimbun (like Drapers or WWD, but bigger; they publish a newspaper daily as well as fortnightly and monthly magazines), the International Fashion Fair (IFF) is the largest trade exhibition in Japan, with 800 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors. The majority of exhibiting brands are naturally Japanese alongside international brands such as February, Happy Socks, and Alpha Industries, exhibiting in the Creator’s Village area for directional labels, looking to meet with Japanese buyers.

Senken Shimbun have regularly visited to report on Margin since the shows started in 2002 and selected Margin as the only UK event to take part in the exchange programme based on the directional offering of fresh talent and new labels.

Iff Tokyo x Margin London Trade show Exchange Programme

Sportswear International + MARGIN: MORE AND MORE INTERNATIONAL

Thanks to Sportswear International:

Sportswear International August 2013 MARGIN: MORE AND MORE INTERNATIONAL 04 JUL. 2013 MARGIN: MORE AND MORE INTERNATIONAL On the 4th & 5th August, at the new Margin venue in Olympia, brand list includes exhibitors  countries such as China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and the USA, to name a few. Brand new international labels will be making their debut at the show including Schmatta, Dream Nation, Romy Rory, Bijouxellery, and T-Republic, alongside many UK debuts such as Cheek LDN, Thfkdlf, Holly & Ruby, Jeanne & Jane, Afonteyne, and Seven Lives. Portugal will be strongly represented at Margin London by the new in-house menswear collection from directional independent boutique Wrong Weather, and contemporary womenswear by designers Os Burgueses making their UK trade debut at Margin. Additional, many previous exhibitors are returning to showcase their latest ranges at the show in August 2013, including Get Cutie, The Illustrated Mind, Out of Print, Dudes Factory, Violette Room, Fanpac, D4Discus, C Grand London, Fairytales & Hidden Notes, and Karim Maher (who has recently renamed his menswear brand which previously launched at Margin under the brand name Beik). Margin is moving location for August 2013 to the Westminster Suite in the Hilton London Olympia, to which visitors will be able to make the 5 minute walk from the Olympia Exhibition Centre without having to take taxis or public transport to visit the show. Buyers from ASOS, House of Fraser, Frontline, and Beales already confirming their attendance as well as many other department, multiple, and independent stores Melanie Gropler

Exhibitor Preview + AUG 2013 + THFKDLF

August 2013 Preview + THFKDLF at Margin London

Making their global tradeshow debut at Margin, THFKDLF (an acronym for The F**ked Life), is a new streetwear brand, for men and women, from Shropshire.

Quickly gathering a loyal customer following (17,000 followers on Facebook, 6,000 on Instagram), THFKDLF create fresh cut-and-sew items with unique fabrics and sublimation prints. Floral caps, sweats, tops, tees, and more, find THFKDLF at Margin this August.

Read more about THFKDLF here.

Exhibitor Preview + AUG 2013 + Cheek LDN

August 2013 Preview + Cheek LDN at Margin London

Making their debut at Margin, Cheek LDN is a new London label that mixes streetwear with designer elements.

Trained at Central St Martins in London and Parsons School of Design in New York, Charlotte worked at Moschino, New Era, and Richard Nicoll before deciding to launch her own unique brand.

Heart-shaped quilting and chain-edging bring elements of Coco slap-bang into the heart of London street style.

Cheek LDN will be making their UK debut at Margin and their Tokyo debut at IFF as part of the Margin & IFF exchange program.

Read more about Cheek LDN here.

 

Exhibitor Preview + AUG 2013 + Karmica

August 2013 Preview + Karmica at Margin London

Making their global tradeshow debut at Margin London in August 2013, Karmica is a new streetwear brand that takes it’s influences from Hindu and Buddhist imagery. This doesn’t mean hippy symbols, this means clothing with a global outlook.

Each season will experiment with different textiles for pockets, arm tags, and other details with the upcoming collection using premium Liberty fabrics.

Read more about Karmica here.

Exhibitor Preview + AUG 2013 + D4Discus

August 2013 Preview + D4Discus at Margin London

Returning to Margin in August 2013, London label D4Discus upcycle vintage fabrics and trimmings to create one-off tops, skirts and dresses.Vintage silk scarves with beautiful prints are inset into found fabrics to create individual and unique dresses that can’t be replicated.

D4Discus will be exhibiting exclusively in the UK at Margin and will be making their Tokyo debut at IFF as part of the Margin & IFF exchange program.

Read more about D4Discus here.