The Bite Magazine - issue 16

A meeting place for life- style, creative and cult retailers, brands and press LondonEdge will open on Sunday 4th September 2016 at the Business Design Centre, Isling- ton, London, N1 with a dynamic package of seminars and industry insights, daily runway shows and an unforgettable after- show party alongside 220+ collections and many other extra-curricular activities. Since this platform presents 220+ interna- tional and home-grown brands including the likes of Collectif, T.U.K, Hell Bunny, Grinders, Bettie Page, Syd and Mallory, Killstar and Manic Panic plus many more superb lifestyle collections, there is no doubt that this is the international hub of contemporary lifestyle fashion. This season promises not to disappoint with a daily schedule of seminars, fashion shows plus an eclectic squad of exhibitors and a guaranteed social media love-in when the blogging world shows it’s appre- ciation of this lifestyle fashion mecca. This season’s seminar programme draws from a fascinating range of subjects deliv- ered by experts in their fields such as vintage fashion and style, body-modifica- tion, the history of NewYork punk, fashion and social media and more. The schedule will follow shortly with more details. And who can forget the legendary after show party? This season held at the iconic Islington Metal Works it goes without saying that the LondonEdge crew know how to party. Over 500 of our uber-cool elite are expected to descend upon this off the wall venue and, with a complimentary bar on arrival, are guaranteed a rocking, Londonedge Sunday! A buzzing show makes for happy attend- ees. Here’s what some of the special brand of crème de la crème had to say about last season’s LondonEdge: “London Edge gave my brand the oppor- tunity to welcome new buyers from the UK and Europe and it also gave me the exposure to be approached by many other stockists prior to the event through the marketing opportunities offered by London Edge.” Love ur Look London, 2016 “Exhibiting at London Edge has been very positive for my company … it gave me the opportunity to make new contacts, generate sales and increase our stockists both interna- tionally and here in the UK.” Zoe Vine “Brands at … London Edge praised a good turnout of international buyers at the autumn 16 edition” Drapers Magazine “It has been a great show for us and we have opened new accounts.We see more international buyers here than UK buyers, mostly independents and e-tailers.” 20th Century Clothiers showing House of Foxy & Pretty Retro.   “Our stand has been busy.We have seen customers from France, Denmark, Sweden and Belgium.” Collectif “London Edge continues to be the best show we visit.” So High Soho “London Edge is the place we go to meet and collaborate with designers and suppliers in the alternative fashion world.  A vital date in our business calendar.” - Brief Lives “Hello wonderful EDGE!” … Muddy Stilettos - Herts Visit WWW.LONDONEDGE.COM to find hotel and transport information + opening hours etc. Show events information will be posted on our social media channels plus our website so keep them peeled. Visit WWW.LONDONEDGE.COM + REGISTER to receive your E-Badge for free entry to the show. Contact Swat our Buyer Experience Manager: SWAT@LONDONEDGE.COM / +44 (0) 1162 898 249 NEVER BORING!