Ranked number one fashion trade event in the UK*, Moda once again breathes new life into the halls this season with a raft of new brands and ideas for today's fashion retailer. Its diverse and inspiring line up sees new collections in all sectors: footwear, accessories, womenswear and menswear. New arrivals in womenswear head to the NEC from across the globe, with first-time exhibitors ranging from America's Tiffany Prom through to the brand new womenswear line from Ireland's finest Magee.
Collections taking part for the first time this August include Seidensticker, Fueolita of Spain, America's Christine Alexander and Art Couture. They will be joined by returning favourites including Alice Collins, Ann Balon, Bernshaw, Euen Klein, Frank Saul, Frank Usher, Gardeur, Godske, James Lakeland, Pause Café, Satsuma, Seasalt, Steilmann, Michel Ambers, Pomodoro, Setter, Linea Rafaelli and some 800 more.
New for this season, Moda Accessories will see its most significant move to date with a dedicated Accessories section located in Hall 18. This re-zoning will not only help navigation of the larger event and help accessories specialists find what they are looking for easily, but it will also allow buyers to view accessories alongside current clothing trends detailed in the menswear and womenswear sections of the show. Brands new to Moda Accessories this season include Prickly Pear, Noeoli Italia, Oceana 2, Dicristina, George Stuart and J.Bees Millinery. They'll be showing alongside regular exhibitors such as About Face, Barbara Easton, Dante, Dents, Fabio Dericci, Gaby's, The Hat Studio, Topazglow, Smith & Canova, Mint, Menbur, Passigatti, Ruby Rockit and Zuekoo to name a few.
Retailers will also find fantastic new women's footwear collections to add to their clothing and accessory offer, with new arrival Jessica Simpson footwear stepping over from across the pond. Jessica Simpson will show for the first time at Moda Footwear alongside fellow US brands BCB, Max Azria and Vince Camuto Signature. Also taking part for the first time are Kadam, Dick Boons, Romilly Jane, Softwaves and Palladium showing alongside ladies favourites Bourne, Bronx, Crocs, Hispanitas, J Shoes, Hush Puppies, Lotus, Menbur, PERtu and Ravel.
New arrival men's footwear brand Lambretta will join Moda for the first time this August. Lambretta will show at Moda Footwear alongside new brands such as Hi-Tec Sports, Base Footwear, Sapatoterapia, Patagonia and Palladium Footwear showing alongside men's favourites Ben Sherman Footwear, Frank Wright, Gucinari, Hush Puppies, Ikon, Camel Active Footwear, Gola, Geox to name a few.
Footwear brand Chatham are also celebrating the launch of their directional Ship to Shore range of marine inspired clothing at Moda Footwear this season by giving visitors to Stand FP24 at Moda the chance to win a luxurious holiday for two in the Caribbean.
Chatham has teamed up with the iconic Bitter End Yacht Club resort in the British Virgin Islands to offer visitors at Moda the chance to win an exotic seven-night holiday for two, worth over £5,000, complete with flights, meals and all activities.
To have the chance to win this seven-night holiday for two with flights, simply visit the Chatham Stand (FP24) at Moda.
Hot retail tips and trend overviews within Moda's free seminar programme will also help buyers to get the most out of their season, and with Womenswear, menswear, footwear and accessories all under one roof, there has never been a better time to visit Moda.
Visit http://www.moda-uk.co.uk/ for further information on catwalk and seminar times, full exhibitor listings and much more. Tickets are free so pre-register online or call 0845 7444 982.
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- 18 - 21 January, 2009
CHIC - UK
