Latest news with #AutumnFair2025
Fashion United
11-08-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
NEC Birmingham to host India pavilion at Autumn Fair 2025
The Autumn Fair is returning to the NEC Birmingham from September 7-10, 2025, and will feature a new Indian Pavilion that highlights Indian design, craftsmanship, and manufacturing. The fair has partnered with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), India's top trade promotion body, to host 20 carefully chosen Indian exhibitors. These exhibitors will showcase a wide range of products, including homeware, textiles, fashion accessories, and more, with the goal of connecting with UK and European buyers. This initiative is particularly timely given the recent UK and India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which aims to reduce trade barriers and significantly increase bilateral trade. Commenting on the Indian pavilion, Vineet Arora, deputy director at FIEO, said: 'The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), under the Ministry of Commerce, is showcasing India's diverse export capabilities at Autumn Fair 2025, Birmingham. Under the 'Brands from India' banner, 20 Indian companies are exhibiting a wide range of products, home décor, textiles, giftware, fashion accessories, handicrafts, ayurvedic and sustainable goods, highlighting India's design evolution and global competitiveness. This participation gains strategic importance following the India and UK FTA, which ensures duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports and is expected to double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030.'" The Indian Pavilion will feature companies like Agnes Bags and Gloster Limited, which offer eco-friendly jute and cotton bags; Neela Home & Prakash Cotton Mills and Sai Exports, which specialise in elegant bedsheets and home furnishings; and Arnika Fashion Private Limited, which will display handloom sarees and silk shawls. Other exhibitors include Priniv, with its sustainable wooden toys, and Chopra Musicals, which will showcase handcrafted musical and nautical décor. Haida Tribal Ayurvedic and Handicrafts will introduce authentic Ayurvedic hair oil and indigenous crafts, while Power Weave Studio, Buta Bati, and By Bindu Goyal will present stylish apparel and accessories. Ankit Exports, S.B Highseas Private Limited, and Ambika Industries will also be on hand with functional kitchen and lifestyle products. In addition to the main pavilion, other Indian exhibitors will be located throughout the show. These include Silvex Images India, with its handcrafted silver jewelry; Maharaja Arts Palace and Darsh International, showcasing traditional handicrafts; and Haily Exports, offering high-quality fashion accessories. Lakshya Gems will display semi-precious gemstones and jewelry, while El Estilo will feature soffit panels and charcoal louvers for interior decoration. This significant Indian presence at Autumn Fair 2025 will provide a great opportunity for buyers to discover new suppliers and form international partnerships, solidifying India's role as a key sourcing hub.
Fashion Network
13-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Autumn Fair and SaveTheHighStreet.org unite to launch 'Retail Makeover Mission'
Autumn Fair 2025 and are on a joint mission to rebuild the UK's high streets. They've launched a multi-layer strategy under the banner 'Retail Makeover Mission' and hailed it as a 'bold new initiative… to champion independent retail innovation and resilience, [as] a timely answer to the UK's retail crisis'. The campaign has launched with a headline competition for independent retailers to win a business transformation package worth over £10,000. The search is on to find two 'ambitious independent retailers who are ready to take their business to the next level with expert help, investment and industry-wide exposure'. A 'dream team of top retail professionals' will help to transform the winning businesses with real transformation and results, it noted. As a commitment to 'supporting the entire independent retail community', every retailer who enters will also get a free retail health check via Thriver platform. They will also receive 'Expert-Created' Toolkits and 1-2-1 Expert Appointments, personal consultations with retail specialists during Autumn Fair, The two winning retailers will also gain three months of premium access to the platform, giving them ongoing support and resources. The scheme's launch is also accompanied by a survey 'to understand the pressures facing the industry to help drive positive change'. The initiative directly addresses 'the most pressing issues facing independents today', from merchandising to drive engagement and sales, curating product ranges to maximise margins, enhancing displays to increase footfall, to improving operational efficiency, elevating customer experience, and developing agile business strategies to thrive in a constantly evolving retail landscape, they said. Soraya Gadelrab, event director at Autumn Fair, said: 'This isn't just about helping a few shops; it's about showing what's possible when the industry comes together to support real businesses. Spring & Autumn Fair have been a staple of independent retail buying for years and they are here to help the Great British High Street take its next step - this initiative brings that to life. 'As the UK's leading retail trade events, we've long been a platform for product discovery and industry connection. Retail Makeover Mission in partnership with is about going beyond the buying and actively investing in the future of local retail.' Alex Schlagman, founding partner of added: 'We know it's not easy out there, costs are rising, footfall is unpredictable, and change is constant. But we also know that independent retailers are resilient, resourceful, and central to their communities. 'Through this partnership, we're not just talking about support, we're investing in it. Retailers will get access to mentoring, tailored strategy, marketing advice, and a Task Team of retail experts covering everything from stock flow to financial planning. This is about backing indies with practical help, emotional support, and the belief that they can thrive, together.'
Fashion Network
11-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
After Spring Fair success, Moda x Pure to debut at Autumn fair
Following a successful debut at Spring Fair 2025, Moda x Pure will now feature at Autumn Fair 2025, taking place from 7-10 September at the NEC Birmingham. Bringing together four sectors — Womenswear, Clothing & Footwear, Fashion Accessories, and Jewellery & Watches — Moda x Pure aims to build on the 'energy and innovation' showcased at the Spring edition. For the Autumn edition, Moda x Pure will include a fresh line-up of 'inspirational content, merchandising sessions, and a broad range of new and returning brands designed to help retailers stay ahead of the busiest season in retail'. These will include brands such as Lighthouse (with an exclusive preview of its SS26 collection), Nomads, Nina Murati, Miss Sparrow, Gold Trip, Decollage, Luella, Girl In Mind, Goose Island and many more. With a 'focus on driving discovery and fostering connections', Moda x Pure also said its Autumn Fair inclusion will offer 'everything from sustainable and ethically sourced pieces to statement collections and commercially driven ranges'. The show floor will be complemented by Retail Corner, a space designed for independent retailers to connect, share insights, and explore emerging trends through engaging sessions and workshops. Autumn Fair event director Soraya Gadelrab said: 'The response from buyers and brands has been overwhelmingly positive, confirming Moda x Pure as an essential part of the UK fashion trade calendar. Our goal is to continue offering an inspiring space where innovation, creativity, and commerce come together under one roof.'
Fashion Network
11-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
After Spring Fair success, Moda x Pure to debut at Autumn fair
Following a successful debut at Spring Fair 2025, Moda x Pure will now feature at Autumn Fair 2025, taking place from 7-10 September at the NEC Birmingham. Bringing together four sectors — Womenswear, Clothing & Footwear, Fashion Accessories, and Jewellery & Watches — Moda x Pure aims to build on the 'energy and innovation' showcased at the Spring edition. For the Autumn edition, Moda x Pure will include a fresh line-up of 'inspirational content, merchandising sessions, and a broad range of new and returning brands designed to help retailers stay ahead of the busiest season in retail'. These will include brands such as Lighthouse (with an exclusive preview of its SS26 collection), Nomads, Nina Murati, Miss Sparrow, Gold Trip, Decollage, Luella, Girl In Mind, Goose Island and many more. With a 'focus on driving discovery and fostering connections', Moda x Pure also said its Autumn Fair inclusion will offer 'everything from sustainable and ethically sourced pieces to statement collections and commercially driven ranges'. The show floor will be complemented by Retail Corner, a space designed for independent retailers to connect, share insights, and explore emerging trends through engaging sessions and workshops. Autumn Fair event director Soraya Gadelrab said: 'The response from buyers and brands has been overwhelmingly positive, confirming Moda x Pure as an essential part of the UK fashion trade calendar. Our goal is to continue offering an inspiring space where innovation, creativity, and commerce come together under one roof.'
Fashion Network
11-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
After Spring Fair success, Moda x Pure to debut at Autumn fair
Following a successful debut at Spring Fair 2025, Moda x Pure will now feature at Autumn Fair 2025, taking place from 7-10 September at the NEC Birmingham. Bringing together four sectors — Womenswear, Clothing & Footwear, Fashion Accessories, and Jewellery & Watches — Moda x Pure aims to build on the 'energy and innovation' showcased at the Spring edition. For the Autumn edition, Moda x Pure will include a fresh line-up of 'inspirational content, merchandising sessions, and a broad range of new and returning brands designed to help retailers stay ahead of the busiest season in retail'. These will include brands such as Lighthouse (with an exclusive preview of its SS26 collection), Nomads, Nina Murati, Miss Sparrow, Gold Trip, Decollage, Luella, Girl In Mind, Goose Island and many more. With a 'focus on driving discovery and fostering connections', Moda x Pure also said its Autumn Fair inclusion will offer 'everything from sustainable and ethically sourced pieces to statement collections and commercially driven ranges'. The show floor will be complemented by Retail Corner, a space designed for independent retailers to connect, share insights, and explore emerging trends through engaging sessions and workshops. Autumn Fair event director Soraya Gadelrab said: 'The response from buyers and brands has been overwhelmingly positive, confirming Moda x Pure as an essential part of the UK fashion trade calendar. Our goal is to continue offering an inspiring space where innovation, creativity, and commerce come together under one roof.'
