Thanks to Visitors & Exhibitors for the great feedback on our February edition + Below some recent quotes + more at www.margin.tv/quotes.html
"Now to the one show that made me smile & have a little hope that some one is working at something that makes a difference & makes sense…MARGIN. By far the best exhibition that I have seen this season in London. Excellent mixture of labels & product…divided into sections that compliment each other, & labels that can excite" Fatsarazzi, WhatWhenAndNow.com
"The buzz ... was to be indulged in Margin – this is a show that nicely captures the young and edgy London vibe with its laid-back feel and energetic array of young labels." Sportswear International
"I think it's really great. I always attend. The August show was great but this was even more interesting. It's a great mix." + Get Cutie & Boy Parker, Brighton +
"Best show we've been to today. Quite a few labels we've picked up and look forward to getting the orders into the shop" + Star Boutique, Mansfield +
"I really enjoyed it, fantastically good show... It's young and vibrant and everyone's friendly as well so that's a really good positive thing about it" + American Retro, London +
"We've placed quite a few orders, a lot more than we do at the other shows. Today we've been here for about 5 hours. It's been really good because we're opening a new shop and we need to get a load of stuff for the new site. Everyone's really friendly which is nice for a fashion event" + FortyFive, Plymouth +
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EDITION FLIES BY!
Many thanks to visitors and exhibitors for attending and contributing to the February 2008 edition of Margin London to make it a busy Winter edition. Many thanks for your positive comments and for your continuing support and look forward to doing it all again in August.
There are TWO Margin parties taking place, both in central London in Soho + firstly there's a Pre-Show Party by Deers on Saturday night 9th February, and then a mid-show Party organised by five exhibiting labels on the Monday night 11th February + Buyers and Press get in touch for invites and guest list +
We're pleased to be welcoming New York record label Nublu Records to Margin London in February 2008.
Nublu will be providing the backing soundtrack to the three days of the show as well as a limited-edition Margin x Nublu CD exclusively for Margin visitors +
Nublu
PIMP ART is the new artist agency and subsidiary arm of the PIMP collective which incorparates the magazines, Pimp Guides. The PIMP platform has formed a roster of some of the most prolific artists worldwide, boasting highly-respected and internationally-acclaimed fine and graphic artists, graffiti writers, photographers and illustrators. Pimp will be installing their art in the Magazine Lounge at Margin London in February 2008 +
PIMP ART
With a range of healthy drinks that are sugar-free, Firefly Tonics are a blend of herbs and fruit juices created by expert herbalists +
With names such as "Wake Up", "Chill Out", "De-tox", "Love Potion" and "Health Kick", the self-explanatory tonics are a natural way to refresh and revitalise +
www.fireflytonics.com
Featuring ethically-sourced collections from brands such as Komodo, Organic Stereo, Cyclus, Dirty Velvet and THTC, TraidFare will provide a much-needed showcase in London for directional Fair Trade and organic clothing and accessories with a conscience.
Consumers are more environmentally aware than ever and retailers are increasingly looking for directional product that fits the green demand. TraidFare will showcase directional Fair Trade, recycled, and organic clothing.
www.TraidFare.com
RECENT QUOTES
Thanks to Visitors & Exhibitors for the great feedback on our August edition + Below some recent quotes + more at www.margin.tv/quotes.html
"Really interesting. A good way to see what's going on and get inspiration." Vogue
"The size of show is right, nice atmosphere, not pretentious, and always find somebody. Excellent show." Joy
"Different to most shows, interesting to see new brands." Harrods
"I am always looking for upcoming designers and can't find them in the big fairs. I personally like the London designers, even if its not a big range, there is always something new for my customers." Geschwisterliebe
"Margin proved to be the gem of this seasons fashion shows! The enthusiasm from the new and up coming brands really rubbed off on us and left us feeling upbeat for the season ahead especially after just having such a difficult selling period. Margin has reminded us why we got into this game in the first place...Urban Industry will be back for sure." Urban Industry
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EDITION FLIES BY!
Many thanks to visitors and exhibitors for attending and contributing to the August 2007 edition of Margin London to make it our busiest Summer edition yet. Attendance was up to match February (despite the Sunday being the hottest day on record in 2007!) and we attribute this to a combination of our new W1 location, the addition of a third day plus the success retailers have enjoyed by ordering from individual and unique designers at previous editions of Margin. Many thanks for your great comments and for your continuing support and look forward to doing it all
The exhibitor previews are now online in the pressroom HERE highlighting some of the brands taking part in Margin and GILD.
We're pleased to announce that SuperSuper magazine will be waving their day-glo wand over the magazine lounge at Margin in August to create a site-specific installation.
Stylists are artists and none more so than Namalee and the team at SuperSuper magazine who have been leading the style agenda since their launch.
SuperSuper will be decorating the Magazine Lounge in their own pioneering style that has secured fans for the magazine across the globe.
Launching exclusively at Margin London, new record label District 6 will be showcasing their range of music iinfluenced clothing in August 07. With artists including the superlative Nouvelle Vague and Nitin Sawhney, we're pleased to announce that District 6 will be producing a limited-edition Margin CD exclusively for Margin visitors as well as providing the perfect Summer soundtrack to the show. Nouvelle Vague's stylish reworkings of 80's classics have captured the hearts of all listeners across age groups. Their new album "Nouvelle Vague Presents: NEW WAVE" reverses the homages with new wave artists such as The Stranglers, Visage, and Joy Division covering classic tracks of our time.
Bookings are now open for the August 2007 edition + if you are a label interested in applying for space, email details and profile of your brand including website address/images/line sheet/stockists etc + Send details to: info@margin.tv
RECENT QUOTES
"We thought this Margin was the best ever - great location, easy to see all the exhibitors and a nice relaxed atmosphere."
Steve + Owner/Buyer + Psyche, Middlesborough
"We will definitely be returning as the show had a great feel and atmosphere and it’s always good to keep on top of what’s about."
David + Owner/Buyer + Bespoke, Norwich
"Loved the show, Good feedback and orders." Merc
"We were incredibly surprised and happy with the response we had with our debut at Margin. The atmosphere was friendly and intimate, and it seemed that all the buyers and press felt at ease to give everyone attention. We've started some very exciting accounts and made great contacts so thank you Margin!" Famous Forever
"It was my first time showing at MARGIN and I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. However, I needn’t have worried as it turned out to be a wholly fantastic (not to mention profitable!) experience. I’ll now most definitely become a MARGIN regular and am already looking forward to the next show." mic(ism)
MARGIN SPECIAL HOTEL RATES
Great Deals for Margin visitors + details at: www.margin.tv/hotels
FEB 2007 Exhibitor Previews
Exhibitor Preview; USA Exhibitor Preview; Kreateur Preview
ADS
Check out our upcoming Ads in: BLOWBACK, FLUX, The Stool Pigeon, VICE, Sportswear International, FAVORIS GUIDE (Distributed at Trade Shows across Europe), IFF SHOWGUIDE (Distributed to 18,000 Japanese Buyers), WHO'S NEXT SHOWGUIDE, and online: DYREE (online fashion calendar), DRAPERSONLINE (trade papers website), TEEES , LETTHEMEATCAKE , FUSED , & STRANGER.
NEW VENUE + MARGIN LONDON BACK IN W1
Margin is pleased to announce that the upscale streetwear and directional tailoring trade show will be moving into the new home of the Vinyl Factory Gallery. The venue opened in 2004 after the Margin exhibition was established in 2002 and hasn't been available until now. Margin London has secured the space for all forthcoming editions.
The spiritual home of Margin London is in W1 in the heart of Londons retail district surrounded by stores, buying offices and magazine offices, plus we appreciate that out-of-town buyers that visit Margin like to keep up-to-date on retail developments by checking out central London stores so we're ideally placed.
At almost 8000 square feet, the floorspace is much the same as at the previous venue yet centrally located back in W1 where Margin feels the shows belong, and central to all other Mens & Womens trade events taking place on the same dateline in west and east London.
Online Map at: www.margin.tv/map
NEWSDESK
All the news that's fit to print conveniently pulled together at www.margin.tv/newsdesk
An at-a-glance roundup of Fashion News and Blogs from key websites, the Margin London Newsdesk is a a one-stop resource to catch up on the latest news, catwalk images, blogs, opinions, and reports.
www.margin.tv/newsdesk
RECENT QUOTES
"Yours is a great show, we're looking forward to it."
Sportswear International
"I'd like to say that I enjoy Margin probably more than the other shows - I like the way you let new blood make their first forays into our industry."
Andy - Owner/Buyer - Natterjacks, Kingston
"Margin, renowned for its upscale streetwear and directional tailoring, has been one of the best platforms for new talent for the last four years." WGSN
Labels interested in exhibiting at Margin London in February 2007 should get in touch by email from the CONTACT page to receive booking information.
July 2006 Exhibitor Previews
Mens Tailoring Preview
Womenswear Preview
Mens Streetwear Preview
Myspace x Margin London
We're dipping our toe in myspace to create our online community of exhibitors, buyers, press and artists - visit
www.myspace.com/marginlondon to add us.
July 2006 Artists.
As well as championing new and young fashion brands, Margin has always been involved in promoting new and contemporary art and July 2006 is no exception. Abstract Graff work from Art work by "See, Fabric & stitching illustrations using recycled fabrics by Eleanor Bowley , Graphic and Pencil illustrations and prints from designer Jordan Atkinson , and to remember the Summer of football prints from the collectors picture album Football Heroes
Girlgang and Agent Knock swap territories
Margin is pleased to announce the results of the exchange programme with International Fashion Fair Tokyo.
Organised by leading Japanese fashion industry publisher Senken Shimbun, the International Fashion Fair (IFF) is one of the largest trade exhibitions in Japan. Directonal London-based womenswear label Girlgang who is exhibiting at Margin London in July 2006 has been selected by the IFF committee to exhibit free of charge in the directional hall called "Creators Village".
By return, Japanese label Agent Knock from the Creator's Village at IFF Tokyo has been selected by Margin to exhibit their unique range of mens denim, tailoring and knitwear in London.
Senken Shimbun have regularly visited to report on Margin since the shows started in 2002 and selected Margin as the only UK event to take part in the exchange programme based on the directional offering of labels.
The IFF is collaborating only with CPH Vision (Copenhagen), Rookies (Stockholm), Upside (Milan), and exclusively Margin from London.
Margin London takes place on the:
30th & 31st July 2006
with the IFF Tokyo taking place from the:
19th to the 21st July 2006
QUOTES:
"The general response to the show has always highlighted Margin's ability to attract new designers. Most trade shows are either too expensive or too mainstream for the underground labels that prefer the more intimate and casual vibe that's encouraged and protected at Margin.
The diversity of brands was remarkable, with collections from all over the world. What was most encouraging was that designers were still inspired and enthusiastic, with many of them showing handmade, quirky one-off pieces as imaginative as ones from when they first graduated.
Overall, as the brands get bigger so does Margin. Exhibitors really appreciated the new space and consequently the atmosphere was as buzzy as ever. " www.WGSN.com
Laurent - Buyer - Bread & Honey, London:
"We were so excited to come to Margin this season because of the new venue and we weren’t disappointed! Margin always manages to bring us some new little quirky brands who sit perfectly next to our main brands and compliment the store... our favourites this season were Lost Property and their vintage tees, Kulte from France and the excellent knitwear from Loaf... There are brands for all tastes and there was a real business atmosphere, our buyers were writing orders and were interested to make contact with the new brands and designers. We will definitely be back next season!” www.breadnhoney.com
"Thanks for a great show, took lots of good new orders, so it’s all good!"
I Saved Laurence
"As usual Margin was very successful for us and has been a huge factor in the growth of our brand. It is an ideal and affordable way to showcase our clothing to a wide variety of buyers from the UK and abroad. This season we wrote really good orders and the new venue worked well for us. The general feedback from buyers I spoke to was that while other shows had become more mainstream, unimaginative and commercial, Margin had stuck to its guns offering a far more exciting selection of niche brands with unique products."
Heidi Seeker
"MARGIN was an excellent show for us and we look forward to attending in August. The Margin team have once again created a great environment for Seventyseven and other quality labels to meet with respected buyers from the U.K and around the world."
Seventyseven
BACKGROUND
Margin exists to promote young upscale streetwear labels.
Margin London was established to help new labels reach a wider buying and press audience.
Margin London was created out of necessity. Retailers travel the world looking for the next big thing but are never going to find it at a show whose costs prohibit fresh talent. The main drive of Margin London was to establish a show where new young labels could find an affordable platform.
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