New Exhibition Area + TraidFare

A Fair-Trade Trade-Fair for Ethically-sourced, Eco-aware, Sustainable & Organic Fashion from directional streetwear and casualwear designers in London + Margin is pleased to announce the introduction of a new exhibition area called TraidFare to showcase directional Fair Trade and organic clothing. Consumers are more environmentally aware than ever and retailers are increasingly looking for directional […]

Exhibitor Preview + The Tee Room + Smiley

Smiley The Original Smiley Logo is one of the most famous icons in the world. In 1971 Franklin Loufrani created a simple concept for his newspaper, he displayed a happy icon to highlight good news. He gave his original icon the name of ‘Smiley’. In 2005 the Smiley World Association was founded, an independent charity, […]

Trendcentral Newsletter August 2005

Trends from the fashion trade show On August 8th and 9th, London hosted the Margin Trade Show, one of the hottest spots for up-and-coming and established designers to flaunt their wares. Despite reports that Margin was lacking in the visitors department due to the recent terrorist events, it was still busy with independent buyers looking […]

Sportswear International Report

Sportswear International August 2005 Natural and eco-friendly were the key trends on display at the trade shows TBC/FAO and Margin, which wrapped their two-day runs in London yesterday. At Margin (marginlondon.com), there was no shortage of eco-friendly exhibitors. Recycled vintage fabrics were used in abundance by such brands as Rebe, Junky and Enamore, as were […]