Author: Bernadette Matroka

Underground Trends About to Pop -Secrets By Core Fashionistas Revealed in our Quick Round-up from Trade Show Sightings

One of the best things about fashion trade shows are the gems of upcoming trends you can discover from the people who attend. Here are 5 you should know about.

Is India the New Market for Fashion Retailers? Zara from Spain, Thinks So

Seeking new markets in a global recession has become a popular trend among fashion retailers and it seems fast-fashion retailers are one step ahead of the curve.

The End of the Fashion Tents for New York Fashion Week as the Show Gets Moved to Lincoln Center

The notorious Bryant Park fashion tents during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week often caused chaos, overcrowding, and paparazzi meltdowns. The circus is over.

Bread & Butter to Move from Barcelona Back to Berlin; MAGIC Shuts the South Hall and Consolidates

Changes in fashion trade shows indicate progression and consolidation are eminent. That might not be such a bad thing, as Bread & Butter and MAGIC are proving.

Spain’s Fast-Fashion Chain Zara Opens Giant Flagship in Manhattan and Pushes Prices

In a unique move for a fast-fashion retailer, Zara’s offering borderline luxury prices for limited-edition high-end products bringing new meaning to hi-lo fashion in one store.

Bread and Butter Barcelona Reveals Trade Show Sections, Graphics, Themes, and the BB Bible of Brands

The fashion trade show by which others are measured, Bread & Butter Barcelona reveals new plans for 2009 in themes and graphics.