27th March 2000 - UKFT

Paris Womens Fashion Week/Carrousel de la Mode Paris Feb/March 2013
THIRTEEN Exhibitions now qualify for grants!
The static exhibitions in Paris are probably the most famous in the international women's designer and accessories
calendar. They are on at the time of the Paris catwalk shows, and attract buyers from all around the World; they are
traditionally the first step into export for many British womenswear and accessory designers.
Over 250 British designers and womenswear brands show regularly at the exhibitions which now attract UKTI funding.
These are Atmosphère’s, capsule, d&a, MeMyMode, OnIOff Paris, Paris sur Mode Atelier, Première Classe, The Box,
Tranoï, Vauxhall Fashion Scout, Vendôme Luxury Trade Shows, Womanand ZipZone (see P3 for full contact details).
Some shows are for established labels, some actively seek out new designers who have not shown before and some
take a mixture of new and unknown designers.
It’s not a question of booking space at these shows – you have to convince the organisers to want you there! So you
must first visit these exhibitions to see which one is right for you and your merchandise, and try to meet the organisers
whilst you’re there. Exhibition space is limited, and collections are carefully selected (from images, background
information and Press packs). If you have visited the shows, and you know where you would like to exhibit, you should
apply for stand space, and, at the same time, complete the grant application forms. Don’t wait until you have been
offered space at a show; if you do that, it will be far too late to get a grant!
If you would like further information and advice on showing in Paris, and on exporting in general, please contact
Laurian Davies at UKFT, and get our free booklet “Making an Exhibition of Yourself – a guide to showing abroad”.
Additional marketing help and advice is available to companies which are members of UKFT.
If you are showing in Paris at these shows you will be included in the UKFT famous Brits in Paris map, and you will be
invited to contribute images and a logo to The Loop, the image presentation which promotes the British contingent in
Paris for the shows – see last season’s examples here -
http://www.ukft.org/brits_around_the_world.php?page=about&psub=brits
If you are serious about showing and you would like a grant, you should apply to UKFT for the grant at the same
time as you apply to the Organisers for space. Don’t wait until you have been offered confirmed space at the show or
it may be too late to get a grant! There are a limited number of grants for each show, so get your application in
now! If you don’t get space, or you pull out for some reason, provided you let us know well in advance, we can
withdraw your grant application and refund the UKFT fee.
If you are new to export and/or exhibiting and would like some help, please contact Laurian Davies at UKFT and get a free copy of
“Making an Exhibition of Yourself – a guide to showing abroad”.
HM Government has made some changes to the grant scheme and the level of the grant from April 2012. Please read
the accompanying Guidelines, whether you are applying for the first time or not.
The Government scheme for trade fair support restricts grant assistance primarily to companies which are both SMEs and New
Exporters, or who have been exporting for less than 10 years (see attached Guidelines for definitions). SMEs who have not shown at
the previous edition of this event might still be eligible for a grant, even if they are experienced exporters. In Europe, the grant is
at a flat rate of £1,000 towards your show costs, provided you have paid a minimum of £2,000 for the stand or on
eligible costs directly related to the exhibition. The grant is paid after the show. If you would like to apply you
should NOW (at the same time as booking your stand):
1. Complete both the UKFT application form and the UKTI Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) form
2. Scan and e-mail them to Laurian Davies Laurian.davies@ukft.org. We will acknowledge receipt of your
forms.
3. Pay the UKFT fee – either by cheque, credit/debit card or bank transfer. You will get a receipted invoice
for VAT purposes after the show has taken place.
The TAP form is then sent to your local office of UK Trade & Investment, as they decide on your eligibility
for grant support. If you are new to the scheme, they will call you for a chat about your business so please
respond to their calls or e-mails promptly so as not to hold up your application. For further information
please contact UKFT: Tel: 020 7843 9460 or email laurian.davies@ukft.org
UK FASHION & TEXTILE ASSOCIATION LTD, 3 QUEEN SQUARE, LONDON WC1N 3AR www.ukft.org

Paris Women’s Fashion Week - Feb/March 2013shows which currently attract UKTI Grants
Organisers’ contact details, and show venues…please note various exhibition dates
(Paris Fashion Week Catwalk show RTW Dates are 26 February – 6 March 2013)
Atmosphère’s (designer womenswear) ? March 1 – 4 tbc
Office: WSN Développement, 27-29 rue Guénégaud, 75006 Paris Jardin des Tuileries, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 13 74 74 info@atmospheres-paris.com www.atmospheres-paris.com
The Box (designer accessories) ? March 1 – 4 tbc
Office: see WSN above www.theboxparis.com Pavillon Cambon-Capucines, 46 rue Cambon,75001 Paris
(capsule) 1 – 3 March 2013
Office:BPMW Agency NEW VENUE!! Cité de la Mode, 34 quai d’Austerlitz, 75013
80 8 th Avenue, Suite 202, New York E-mail: chris@bpmw-agency.com www.capsuleshow.com
New & directional designers – womenswear & accessories
d&a Paris (designer womenswear & accessories) www.designersandagents.com 1 – 4 March 2013
Office:80 W 40 St, New York, NY 10018 Tel 001 212 302 9574 5 bis rue Froissart, Paris 75003
OnlOff Paris @ Espace Commines cancelled in Sept 2012
Office: Contact: Beaulieu Ferreira info@thedoll.org www.thedoll.org 17 rue Commines, Paris 75003
Paris sur Mode Atelier (Women’s established brands, and young designers) ? March 1 – 4 2013 tbc
Office : see WSN above www.parissurmodeshowroom.com Terrasse des Feuillants, rue de Rivoli, 75001
MeMyMode (Women’s established brands, and designers) ?March 1 -4 2013 tbc
Contact: Mariel Gamboa mlgamboa@memymode.com Bourse de Commerce, rue du Louvre, 75001
Première Classe (Women’s designer accessories and lifestyle collections ) March 1 -4 2013
Office : see WSN above www.premiere-classe.com Jardin des Tuileries, rue de Rivoli, 75001
T: 33 (0)1 40 13 74 70 Contact: Mme Sylvie Pourrat E-mail: pourrat@premiere-classe.com
Tranoï ( Designer womenswear & accessories) March 1 – 4 2013
Office: 29 bis rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004 Paris Palais de la Bourse, Place de la Bourse, 75001 Paris
Tel: 00331 53 01 84 90 and Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001
Contact: David Hadida email :info@tranoi.com www.tranoi.com and Espace Montaigne, Rond Point des Champs Elysees, 75008
Vauxhall Fashion Scout Paris (new and newer designers) Feb/March 2013 tbc
Contact: Martyn Roberts 18 rue des 4 Fils, Paris 75003
martyn@vauxhallfashionscout.com 020 7490 3179 www.vauxhallfashionscout.com
Vendôme Luxury Trade Show (Luxury event for designers & top-end brands) March 1 – 4 2013
Office: Studio XXB, 16 Place Vendôme, F-75001 Paris Park Hyatt, 5 rue de la Paix, 75001 Paris
Tel: 00331 42 86 98 28 Contact: Carole de Bona and Le Meurice, 6 rue de Castiglione, 75001
E-mail: info@xxb.fr www.vendomeluxurytradeshow.com and Hôtel d’Evreux, 19 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris
Woman (designers and brands Feb/March 2013
Contact: info@woman-shows.com Bastille Design Centre,
www.woman-shows.com 74 Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris 11
Zip Zone Louvre ( New & directional designers – womenswear & accessories) 1 – 4 March 2013
Office: 5 rue Castiglione, 75001 Paris Tel: +33 6314 86289 Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 102 & 111 rue de Rivoli, 75001
Contact: Alessandra Stretti E-mail: info@zipzoneltd.com www.zipzoneltd.com

Application for grant reimbursement Paris Women’s Fashion Week Feb/March 2013
Government support takes the form of a reimbursement of £1,000 (provided you have paid a minimum of £2,000 of
eligible costs directly related to the exhibition). In the event that your stand cost is insufficient to qualify for a grant,
related expenses may also be taken into consideration. Please ask UKFT for details. Reimbursement will be made after
the show, and will take several months.
To be eligible for a UKTI reimbursement, you must be a UK-based SME and a new exporter (unless you did not show
at this event last season); please see accompanying sheet for more information and definitions. You must be selling
goods originating substantially in the UK, or which add significant value to a product of non-UK origin. You don’t need
to be a Limited Company. After the exhibition you must provide us with proof of payment within one month of the end
of the show. You may also be asked to complete a post-event evaluation questionnaire.
UKFT FEES: £288 (inc VAT) towards UKFT marketing activities. Payment ( bank transfer or credit card
payment, or a cheque) must accompany this application. This money will be refunded if UKTI deems
that you are not eligible for a grant. It will also be refunded if you do not get space at the show,
provided you tell us at least 6 weeks before the start of the event.
Brand/s ____________________________________ Company name ______________________________________
VAT Number ____________________ Company Registration No. _________________________________________
Contact name ______________________________ Position _____________________________________________
Contact at the Show if different ____________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________Postcode__________________________________________
Telephone ________________________________ Fax__________________________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________www__________________________________________________
Merchandise description________________________ Show applied for: __________________________________
Please tick your payment method: Bank Transfer□ Cheque□ Card□
Bank Transfer to: UK Fashion & Textile Association NatWest Account: 24937282
Sort Code: 56-00-27 IBAN No: GB75NWBK56002724937282 SWIFT Code: NWBKGB2L Ref: Paris Women’s March 2012
Please email ana.findlator@ukft.org with this reference to let her know that this has been done.
Type of Credit/Debit card _______________________Cardholder’s name____________________________________
Card Number________________________________________ Expiry Date _________________________________
Last 3 digits on back of card_________________________House Number & Postcode_________________________
Remember – completing this form does not book your stand at the exhibition. You must also complete and
return to UKFT the UKTI TAP Exhibitor Grant Application Form, complete the Organisers’ application form before their
deadline, submit to their vetting procedure if required, and pay their fees when due.
I agree to inform UKFT immediately if the company will not be showing and understand that if UKFT is
not so informed (at least 6 weeks before the event), this fee cannot be returned. I agree to send UKFT
proof of payment for the show by the required date and understand that if I do not do so, I must still pay
this fee.
Declaration: I agree to abide by the Organisers’ and UKFT Terms & Conditions (available on request) and accept that
cancellation may incur full costs, and that there will be no entitlement to a grant. I am an authorised signatory of the
company:
Signed ___________________________________________ Date ________________________________________
Print name: ________________________________Position:_________________________________