London Textile Fair will open its doors from January 13 to 14, 2016. This bi-yearly fair held in January and July every year, is a leading textile trade show in the UK showcasing collections from the most prestigious European mills. It provides an excellent opportunity for them to reach the most influential UK buyers and designers and expand their market.
London is the European fashion capital and represents a key marketplace and central hub for international manufacturers and designers. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to see the latest spring/summer 2017 pre-collections and autumn/winter highlights. Among the regular visitors are leading UK and international buyers: Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, Victoria Beckham, Next, Marks & Spencer, Topshop, Calvin Klein, Debenhams, ZARA, MaxMara and Stella McCartney.
Most visitors are from the UK and comprise some of the most influential buyers and designers from the major high street retail stores as well as independent designers and buyers from their contract manufacturers.
The July 2015 edition had more than 380 European mills divided into four main areas: textiles, accessories and trims, print studios and vintage garments. The modular format of single tables offers an equal opportunity for all, whether a large or a small manufacturer. The London Textile Fair was established in 2007. The first fair had 25 exhibitors.
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