Just a few days! On January 21st and 22nd it’s time for the winter edition of Modefabriek in Amsterdam. The program has been finalized and the exhibitors are excited to present their new collections. Prepare well for your visit to the trade fair and check the brand list and the complete program. Because Modefabriek is a major trend monitor.
Spotlight: Labels with a unique message
In this edition, Modefabriek presents almost 400 brands with a focus on women. Not just clothing, but also accessories, skin care and lifestyle. The Spotlight area is completely new: a universe with 30 refreshing fashion and lifestyle brands. From skincare to inclusive sizes and activewear. You will discover beautiful brands with a unique message such as DYO, Nobody has to know, Affêre, Maniac Nails, Old Habits Die Hard, Maud Woltman, Mani, SEC Jewelry, Studio EVA D., Nanette Lindeman, Lingua Planta, By Goldiie, Annalie van Doorn, Savara intimates, Floria Collective and Mani.
Discover the 4 biggest FW24/25 trends in the trend forum
The trend forum was revised this season and moved to a central location on the exhibition grounds. What hasn’t changed is the inspiration you get here about trends, colors, materials and silhouettes for the new winter season. The trend forum is curated by the creative director of Modefabriek, Caroline Krouwels, and the team from the internationally renowned View Magazine. In one fell swoop you’ll be up to speed on the four biggest trends for winter 2024-2025: ‘Somatics’, ‘Oddities’, ‘Gravitas’ and ‘Rare earth’.
Inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs at talks
In the talks you will be updated and inspired by other fashion professionals, this time inspiring entrepreneurs and trend researchers. You can choose between five sessions or take them all. Be inspired by the story of the founders of the rental platform Rerun and discover the benefits of green fashion with Chanel Trapman from Mumster & Anne Thorsø Sørensen from Kintobe. Get an update from social media expert Pelpina Trip on how to create good videos for your social media channels and creative consultant Carmen Hogg & photographer Coco Olakunle on different collaborations you can do as a retailer. Of course, trend researcher Jan Agelink will also be there with his trend talk.
Responsible path
New this season at Modefabriek is the responsible path: a path that leads you to brands that actively take responsibility and work to reduce their negative impact. This is how we show how fashion and responsibility can go hand in hand. Here you will discover more than 30 brands that take responsibility, such as Alchemist, Ecoalf, Ischiko, Marc O’Polo, Mos Mosh, MSCH Copenhagen, Aiayu, DEHA and O My Bag.
Meet (and shop at) The Next Closet
Also visit vintage platform The Next Closet’s pop-up shop with second-hand clothing from mid-priced brands and luxury designers. Think of brands like Isabel Marant, Daily Paper, Dior, Bottega Veneta, The Frankie Shop, Burberry, Tommy Hilfiger, Gauge81, All Saints, IRO and Filippa K. Maybe you’ll buy the vintage treasures and collectibles that are still on your wish list here stand. You can also meet the people behind The Next Closet, who also want to inspire retailers to reuse what has already been produced. Their latest concept offers an all-round resale program for retailers.
Discover boutique labels in the Fashion Gallery
And last but not least: The Fashion Gallery will be represented at Modefabriek again in this edition. What’s new is the central bar, where fashion, good coffee, chic drinks and professionals come together. Come by and experience the latest trends, the most beautiful silhouettes and collections from boutique brands such as Femmes du Sud, Ellen Beekmans, Alchemist, Dutchess, K&J, Americandreams, Devotion Twins, Sand Copenhagen and Heyanno by Mos Mosh.
