SHOW SPECIAL - Attire Accessories magazine

Essential
IN BRIEF
Show: Moda
Date: 9 th - 11 th August 2009
Venue: NEC, Birmingham
Opening Times: Sunday and Monday
9am-6pm, Tuesday 9am-4pm
Website: www.moda-uk.co.uk
Th ree fashion packed days of enticing accessory
and footwear collections, catwalk shows, industry
experts and advice all await visitors to Moda,
which will take place at the NEC, Birmingham
from Sunday 9 th to Tuesday 11 th August.
Th is edition of Moda Accessories will showcase
the latest collections from a variety of the leading
accessory names in the industry. Stunning jewellery
from Big Metal, Adele Marie, Chartage and
Kelevra can be snapped up at the show, whilst
those in search of brilliant handbags will be more
than satisfi ed by the brilliant collections from
prized exhibitors such as Smith & Canova, Bulaggi
and Dents. Th e wonderful designs from millinery
label W Fischer & Sons is just one example of
some of the fantastic hats that can be found at the
show and the beautiful scarves from Pia Rossini,
Milans and Passigatti will top off a fabulous visit.
More new and contemporary names will be
welcomed by Moda Footwear this season, all of
whom have chosen to increase their market reach
by exhibiting at this pleasingly diverse show. Big
name brands including CAT footwear, Ikon, Xti
footwear, Ravel, Moda in Pelle, and Base London
will all be providing buyers with a comprehensive
overview of spring/summer 2010. Stylish, value
orientated footwear from hot brand Blowfi sh
makes a great contribution to the event, as does
the glamorous yet functional collection from
Holster and the iconic range from sportswear
brand K Swiss. Alongside the impressive line
up of established favourites is a raft of exciting
new exhibitors such as the hugely popular and
unconventional brand Fly London.
Moda Footwear will once again be subdivided
into sectors for buyers’ convenience following the
success of the format that was introduced last
season. In-season collections can be found in the
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EXTRAS
As the UK’s largest fashion trade event Moda is set to
thrill visitors with exciting brands, important advice and
strong product lines. Read on to fi nd out more...
Express zone, mainstream and comfort brands
are at home in the Essential zone, Life unites all
unisex and lifestyle brands whilst Boutique is the
place to fi nd women’s fashion lines. A specialist
area is dedicated to children’s footwear, to provide
retailers with a wider choice of brands than has
ever been off ered before.
A highly benefi cial range of free seminars will
again be hosted by the event covering important
retail issues. Retail expert Dennis Reid will tackle
‘beating the downturn in trading’ by looking at
customer retention, upskilling, increased sales and
service performance, alongside Shopworks founder,
Craig Phillipson. With some of the world’s best
known retailers as customers, Shopworks off ers
proven sales increases from it’s research and design.
Craig will off er expertise and advice at Moda on
‘the customer journey through the store’ looking at
retail planning and design.
Access the website www.moda-uk.co.uk for
further information on catwalk and seminar times,
full exhibitor listings and much more. Tickets for
the exhibition are free and visitors can simply preregister
to visit Moda online. A
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