The'who's who of fashion buying attended Pure London this weekend and exhibitors reported plenty of orders being written and good business being done.The show closed its doors and having maintained visitor numbers year-on-year and key buyers were committed to spending more time than ever at the show with a sharp increase of 16%returning for a second and third day of buying.
Visitors included Darkroom,Donna Ida,Browns,Black White Denim,O'Keefe,Bank,Harrods,Next,Elisabeth May Shoe Boutique,ASOS,Amazon,Choice,Snooty Frox of Harrogate,Arnotts,Hoopers,Figleaves.com,Selfridges,Pretaportobello.com,Start Boutique,Sunday Best,John Lewis,Harvey Nichols,House of Fraser,Fenwick,Net-a-porter,Black Truffle and The Dressing Room.
With over 1,000 brands,including 250 new to the show,and the addition of new sections including Pure Body showcasing lingerie,swimwear and shapewear,Pure Junior housing top childrenswear,and the French Boulevard with a selection on French accessory brands;Pure London has expanded in size opening up into the new West Hall Level 1.
'It has been a huge show this year,it's a show I cannot miss,I have visited every day there is just so much to see.I have found three new exciting collections,and the French Boulevard has been an interesting addition the show.Pure London is a must for buyers;it gives a great overview of the market,and is the best place to find new up and coming brands'commented Jan Shutt,Managing Director,Sunday Best.
Exciting content on stage at Pure London has been key to a creating a positive visitor experience,with better buying and better business high on the agenda.This season saw seminar attendance at an all-time high with the unbeatable line up of speakers attracting more than 2,550 buyers over the three days.Sixty industry experts took to the three stages including founder of MJM International,Michelle Mone OBE who spoke to a packed audience on building her empire,while Brix Smith-Start took to the stage to discuss her top trends for spring/summer 13.The addition of the new Gallery Stage allowed buyers to see the accessory,footwear,lingerie and swimwear trends translated for the season and the Queen of British Fashion,Zandra Rhodes presented the launch of her handbag range.
'I always come to Pure London,I come twice a year and I'm always very excited about it!What a show it is this season!The stands are all looking so beautiful and I think everyone has really gone for it this year!This season I was so excited about coming to see the seminars.The WGSN forecasts are always amazing!It really inspires you for the next season'commented Janine O'Keefe from O'Keefe's.
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