Paris’ Who’s Next Trade Fair Evolves with More Commerce and Culture

Paris’ Who’s Next Trade Fair Evolves with More Commerce and Culture

PARIS — The Who’s Next trade show is evolving, continuing its growth toward the commerce and culture bent. The organization will be returning to Porte de Versailles’ largest hall for the upcoming edition in January, organizers WSN said Thursday while revealing its slate. WSN is continuing its partnership with business-to-business wholesale online marketplace Ankorstore to … Read more

Who’s Next Changes Dates, Première Classe Moves Due to Paris Games Wrap-up

Who’s Next Changes Dates, Première Classe Moves Due to Paris Games Wrap-up

PARIS — WSN’s headline trade shows Who’s Next and Première Classe had to adjust their September editions to the wrap-up of the 2024 Paris Games. Who’s Next, marking its 30th anniversary this year, will take place between Sept. 8 and 10, a week later than its traditional dates. “We were constrained by the fact that … Read more

Designers Feel Tough Times at Paris Trade Shows

Designers Feel Tough Times at Paris Trade Shows

PARIS — It was a mixed picture for the trade shows here running during Paris Fashion Week. While accessories event Première Classe hailed a bumper 35th anniversary edition with visitor numbers up 21 percent year-on-year, foot traffic at fellow events Tranoï, which is steered toward the designer end of the market, and Woman, with a … Read more

Retailers Trim Budgets at Subdued Who’s Next and Bijorhca Trade Shows

Retailers Trim Budgets at Subdued Who’s Next and Bijorhca Trade Shows

PARIS — Identity checks at the entrance set the tone for a fall season defined by caution at WSN’s Who’s Next and Bijorhca fashion trade shows, which ran concurrently with the Salon international de la Lingerie at the Porte de Versailles exhibition halls in Paris. As a barometer of the mid-market, buyers and exhibitors surveyed … Read more