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“Margin proved great for my brand. As a first time exhibitor there, it was invaluable for meeting buyers from all around the UK and Europe, as well as meeting stylists and journalists.” + Katrina Browne London +

Feeling the Love

“Thank you again for providing a great show. Great energy and vibe at the new venue. Plenty of familiar faces and lots of new interest also. Margin is a real booster for the brand and we always look forward to taking part.”
+ Trousers London +

Feeling the Love

“I was optimistic going into the show, but having missed exhibiting for a season, it was still a nice surprise to see Margin still busy with buyers and press. I opened some new accounts and had similar size orders from existing clients as at previous shows i’ve exhibited at with Margin. It’s still fresh and exciting to be at Margin. The venue is a good space for a show like this – a blank canvas for all the designers to exhibit in.” + Yamama +

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“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 +

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“For international designers the Margin show is a great prospect to present their brand to press and buyers that can give you strength to move forward. Great mix of cutting edge designers and streetwear designers… good atmosphere, great people, organization and really lovely designs!” + Stehlik +

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“Thanks Margin, you gave us space to breathe at your show. Making a feature out of our art pieces played to the strength of our brand, and shows your willingness to support new talent and help it grow!” + Conquer +

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

Feeling the Love

“It is good to see a trade show with fresh talent. We placed orders at the show and took back information to show our customers.” + Japan Strategies +

Feeling the Love

“Just wanted to drop you a note to say congratulations for running such a great event, The Music Rooms were a super location for the show – very central. Margin has an intimate atmosphere and well edited collection of labels, and we discovered some fantastic new designers!” StyleSignal.com

Sportswear International Report

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