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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Margin the indie fair     Wednesday, 24 February 2010      Establishing itself as the trade fair for independent brands, Margin London attracted major international retailers alongside leading independents. This season Margin attracted indie boutiques from across the UK such as Ace, American Retro, Boy Parker, Eternal Envy, Foam, Lunacy, and Social. There was also a strong turnout of international buyers from across Europe and Japan that have regularly visited the show since its launch in 2002.    Major department stores attended Margin including House of Fraser, Harvey Nichols, Liberty, Top Man & Top Shop Concessions, Next Brands, and Fenwick, as well as online retailers such as ASOS and Coggles to Ethics Girls and Backin10minutes visited the fair. It shows Margin reaches across the retail spectrum and wants to include all buyers with one common purpose: to stay informed and on top of new brands.    The 18th edition of Margin saw an increase in visiting stores interested in fair-trade and organic clothing. For example ethical fashion label Frank & Faith, who previously exhibited at Pure in London, decided to showcase at Margin.    The next edition of Margin London will take place from 1-2nd August 2010.    Image: Frank & Faith

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Monday, February 1st, 2010

margin london   Date: 01/02/2010      NEW & INTERNATIONAL LABELS FLOCK TO MARGIN LONDON +     With over 50% of exhibitors making their global launch at the upscale streetwear & directional tailoring exhibition, Margin in London is the one and only trade event at which to discover exciting new design talent. More than half of the show, which is being held at The Music Rooms in Mayfair, is made up of brand new emerging designers who have chosen Margin as their global launchpad to meet with key buyers from directional independent, multiple and department stores, as well as consumer and trade fashion press.    Taking place on the 14th & 15th February 2010, Margin also sees the return of many previous exhibitors who have successfully launched and grown their wholesale business at Margin London including UK brands such as Lazy Oaf, Mr Wingate, Junkfunk, Conquer, Me & Zena, My Yard, and Ultrarama, as well as international brands such as Mimobots, St Vacant, Germain Minette, and Vestal Watches.     The February 2010 edition of Margin is a truly international event with exhibitors from Austria, China, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Latvia, and the USA joining homegrown talent from across the UK & Ireland; and many international buyers have pre-registered to visit, from countries such as France, Germany, Greece, Japan, Italy, Ukraine, and Russia.    With UK buyers from large stores such as House of Fraser, Fenwicks, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Williams & Griffin, Joy, and ASOS already pre-registered, plus the many independent boutiques Margin is well-known for consistently welcoming season after season, clued-up buyers from key stores understand that Margin is the prime location to discover new and directional design to offer their consumers a real point of difference from the competition.      The February 2010 edition will be the 18th, which not only makes Margin the longest-running independent trade exhibition in London, but also maintains the position of Margin as the most successful, affordable and directional event that gives new and emerging designers a high-profile and order-writing platform to meet with key buyers and press.      Sunday & Monday     14th & 15th February 2010     Open 10am til 6pm     Source: www.margin.tv    Don't miss Mpdclick's coverage of Margin in February!

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Monday, June 8th, 2009

Young fashion beats credit crunch     Tuesday, 12 May 2009    Whilst the economical downturn seems to have no effect on young consumers, emerging streetwear labels keep on growing. Budding brands that exhibit at London tradeshow Margin and retailers that source from the bi-annual fashion fair are led to believe to be immune to the credit crunch.   Margin is a trade-only event which showcases mens and womens upscale streetwear and directional tailoring with the next edition on the 2nd and 3rd of August 2009. With collections targeting a younger market, buyers and brands are questioning media coverage on a recession that has, so far, failed to impact on their businesses. Buyers who visited the February 2009 edition of Margin, the first edition since the word recession was publicly referred to by economists and politicians, reported that their business was unaffected and, in most cases, profit was up year on year.     Exhibiting reaffirmed buoyant trading with many taking orders at the same level as previous pre-recession seasons as well as signing up new accounts. Regular Margin exhibitor Ray Buckley of womenswear label Yamama confirmed that he
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Saturday, March 15th, 2003

Margin, London. 9th-10th February 2003

Young Fashion Event, Margin saw a successful second season last month. Spread over 2 days during Menswear Autumn/Winter buying week, the event was held at the Music Rooms on South Molton Lane. This space was chosen for its central London location, close proximity to Bond Street tube & for the space itself. The Music Rooms is a popular venue chosen by artists & fashion designers to exhibit & show their collections. Parquet floors & white walls make a stylish blank canvas to dress & individualise the location.Margin was created out of a necessity. London is globally known for its young, cutting edge independent designers, who usually have little or no financial backing. Event founder, Odysseas Constantine wanted to create a platform for his own Rainbow Knitwear range and Block Headwear where he works as a consultant & sales associate. “Established London trade events are un-justifiably costly. Smaller, cutting edge brands who are trying to get off their feet simply cannot afford the stand prices being charged.” Brands showing at Margin can save between 50-75%, compared to more established events. Costs are kept low by keeping the profit margin realistic. Odysseas and business partner Laurent Roure, of Bond International have their own brands to show each season and therefore do not rely solely on the profits of Margin to survive.Over the course of 2 days, 500 buyers and distributors came to check out 45 brands including well-respected labels such as Broke, Bitter & Twisted, Electonic Sheep, Gama-Go, OK47, Upper Playground and of course Odysseas’ & Laurent’s own brands.As well as UK stores such as Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Urban Outfitters, American Retro & Joseph, Margin saw a big international interest. From Japan, they welcomed Ships, Agosto, Beams & Baycruise to name a few and influential Italian departments such as Fiorucci, Eight Ball & Daisy Age. Also present were individuals from Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland & the USA. A total of 17 magazines & press, including Wad, France, Sportswear International & Arena Homme Plus also attended.Next season the shows will divide into two categories showing at different trade weekends.

 

 

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