Moda Autumn 13
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Moda: Matinique
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Danish menswear brand Matinique has created a 12-piece anniversary collection that is predominantly manufactured in Europe and includes items such as a 100% Italian merino wool coat.
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Moda: Sterling 1958
English outerwear brand Sterling 1958 has a history of making materials for labels including Burberry and Aquascutum.
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Moda: Rains
Scandinavian rainwear brand Rains made its UK trade show debut for autumn 13 at Moda with a simple concept - rainmacs in five colours and four shapes, available for both men and women.
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Moda: Barker
English shoemaker Barker has introduced several new styles for autumn 13, including one with a peg-sole construction that harks back to the shoemaking technology used in the days before Goodyear welting.
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Moda: Coster Copenhagen
This Danish brand focuses on sustainable fabrics and even gives the Chinese makers of its hand-knitted styles the opportunity to work from home rather than in factories.
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Moda: Culture
Autumn 13 is the second season in the UK for Danish womenswear brand Culture, which launched in its home country in 2004.
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Moda: Butterfly Twists
Folding ballet pump brand Butterfly Twists adds to its staple range of products for autumn 13 with the introduction of a boat shoe style, a brogue, a real leather pump, a velvet smoking slipper and a Wellington boot, all of which retain the brand’s signature twistable and foldable soles.
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Moda: Hauber
This is the first season that contemporary German womenswear brand Hauber has sold its collection in two rounds, with the first round sold from November and the second round launching on 28 January.
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Moda: L’Atelier
Making its wholesale debut at Moda for Autumn 13, short order dress brand L’Atelier has been sold online direct to consumers for about three months.
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Moda: State of Art
Dutch menswear brand State of Art is in its 3rd season in the UK and is hoping to build on its 24 stockists for autumn 13.
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Moda: Bjorn Borg
New for autumn 13 from Bjorn Borg’s footwear offer is the Monte Carlo collection, a selection of eight vulcanised trainer styles that have been designed to be a bit smarter than the average vulcanised trainer.
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Moda: Skechers
New from Skechers this season is an entire range of hidden 2” wedge vulcanised trainers aimed at the teenage market.
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Moda: Freya
New for spring 13 from lingerie brand Freya is the Oh La La collection which offers a balcony bra and underwired body with matching brief, short or thong.
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Moda: Latte
The mainstream Italian womenswear brand has evolved for this season to include more luxury touches on some of its pieces, including faux fur trims, studs and applique.
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Moda mood upbeat as show sees solid trade
Buyers and exhibitors reported a solid but unspectacular start to Birmingham trade show Moda yesterday (February 17).
Moda Spring 13
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Moda celebrates largest summer show
Birmingham trade show Moda saw a 3% rise in attendance for its spring 13 edition, with organisers labelling this season’s show as “buzzing”.
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Moda: Morley
From the same parent company as menswear brand Wolsey, Morley is nodding to its own history by introducing the Heritage range, designed to appeal to a slightly younger consumer.
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Moda: Skiny
This Austrian lingerie brand made its UK debut at Moda, showcasing a range of styles using fine cotton and viscose fabrics.
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Moda: Seal Kay
Now in its third season in the UK, the essential items in premium denim brand Seal Kay’s 60-piece range are its heavily washed T-shirts, and tailored denim that allows stockists to pick certain styles in a variety of different washes.
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Moda: Panache
New at Panache is Sculptresse, a range of fuller-figure lingerie available in a 36 to 46 back size and D to J cup sizes.
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Moda: Geox
For the first time in five years, Geox is adding its full retail collection from Italy to its wholesale offer.
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Moda: Art
The mid-sole has been extended on some of Spanish brand Art’s styles, creating a selection of shoes that have no outsole and are lighter and more comfortable as a result.
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Moda: Top 5 womenswear brands
We review Hauber, Jackpot, Tulchan, Seasalt and Passport.
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Moda: The round up
It was, by all accounts, a busy Moda at Birmingham’s NEC this week.
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Moda: Tamaris
Traditionally thought of as a mainstream or comfort brand, Tamaris product is looking strong for spring 13 with neon heels, flats with neon accent detail and nautical-inspired wedges.
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Moda: Buyer vox pops
Industry insiders share their opinions.
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Moda: Buyer vox pops
Industry insiders share their opinions.
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Moda: Björn Borg
Womenswear is a totally new addition to the Bjorn Borg family for spring 13.
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On a mission to Moda
This Sunday I will be journeying to Birmingham’s NEC for what has now become a twice yearly ritual for me. Yep – you guessed it. It can only be time for Drapers’ biannual visit to womenswear trade show Moda.
Moda Autumn 12
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Mixed reports from ‘quiet’ Moda show
Buyers attending mainstream trade show Moda in Birmingham this week reported that the event was quiet compared with the autumn 11 edition, despite brands claiming orders were in line with expectations.
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Knitwear
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Collarless outerwear
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Knee-length dresses
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Leopard-print tops
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Moda Menswear
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Moda Footwear
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Moda Autumn 11
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Outerwear
After two harsh winters, brands were placing their bets on heavy-duty outerwear for autumn 11.
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Casual tops
Casual tops were emblazoned with busy graphics, either printed or appliquéd in contrasting fabrics.
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Knitwear
Knitwear was abundant at Moda, although unlike at Pure London, where cable knits dominated, there were few distinct trends.
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Dresses
Despite signals that separates are making a return, dresses continued to dominate at Moda, whether occasionwear, casualwear or day-to-evening styles.
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Moda Menswear
The strongest collections focused on outerwear and knitwear for autumn 11.
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Moda Footwear
The heritage trend filtered into mainstream men’s footwear on work boots, distressed leather and suede.
