GLOBAL FASHION AND EXHIBITION CALENDAR
January to June 2022
JANUARY 2022 ISSUE
Written by: Andrew Sia
GLOBAL FASHION & EXHIBITION
January to June 2022
We have seen another year being ruined by the coronavirus and still there is no sign for it to wind down. We have seen it moving from its origins of SAR-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 to new variants that are continued to spread. We have seen many countries who are still very reluctant to allow the travelers to enter through their borders. And because of this reason, the participants for the trade shows and exhibitions are only drawing the interest from the local proximity. The shows have lost their international flare and that further dimmed the business from the hospitality industry and the airlines.
I would like to take the example of Hong Kong for instance, the city has imposed the mandatory quarantine for any visitors, be its own citizens or other international travelers, the time will be three weeks from the date of entry. Basically it is telling people not to travel there.
As the journal, we still report the schedules for the trade shows that are always a very important reference point for our industrial players. Even for those countries that are opened for the business travelers, we feel that the crowd that they can draw can still be quite limited. That unfortunately is the reality.
As always we will list the public holidays in the selective countries for your reference.
US in green
Hong Kong blue
France in red
UK in orange
Canada in dark green
Italy in purple
EXHIBITION CALENDAR JANUARY 2022
HOLIDAYS
US Holidays –
January 1, Saturday – New Year’s Day
January 17, Monday – Martin Luther King, Junior Day
UK Holidays
January 3, Monday – New Year’s Day
Canadian Holiday –
January 3, Monday – New Year’s Day
France Holidays
January 1, Saturday – New Year’s Day
Italy Holidays
January 1, Saturday – New Year’s Day
January 6, Thursday – Epiphany
Hong Kong Holidays
January 1, Saturday – New Year’s Day
The London Textile Fair
January 11-12, Tuesday to Wednesday
thelondontextilefair.co.uk
This is the most important textile fair in UK with more than 470 exhibitors offering fashion fabrics, clothing accessories, prints and vintage garments.
This is held in the Business Design Center and it is twice a year event.
Première Vision New York
January 18-19, 2022 Tuesday to Wednesday
newyork.premierevision.com
It is showcasing the six major industries of materials and services to the global fashion business in yarns, fabrics, designs, accessories and manufacturing in the New York City.
Schedule has been moved to June
It is recognized as the world’s most important show for the lingerie and swimwear.
Schedule has been moved to June
It is recognized as the world’s most important show for the laces, fabrics, trims and accessories.
TEXWORLD New York City
January 25-27 2022, Tuesday to Thursday
www.texworld-usa.us.messefrankfurt.com
It is the show for textile sourcing community and connecting global manufacturers and suppliers to the US market with three strategic ways to source – in-person, the sourcing room and its virtual platform
Apparel Sourcing New York City
January 25-27, 2022
www.texworld-usa.us.messefrankfurt.com
It supports the largest apparel sourcing events on the East Coast by connecting global manufacturers and suppliers to the US market. It is meant for the winter 2022 season.
Colombiatex de las Américas 2022, Medellin, Colombia
January 25-27, Tuesday to Thursday
colombiatex.inexmoda.org.co
The most important exhibition for textiles in South America.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR 2022 FEBRUARY
HOLIDAYS
US Holidays
February 14, Monday, Valentine’s Day
February 21, Monday – Presidents’ Day
Hong Kong Holiday
February 1-3, Tuesday to Thursday – Chinese New Year
February Market Week – New York
January 30th – February 4th. 2022 Monday – Friday
Première Vision Paris
February 8-10, Tuesday to Thursday
www.premierevision.com
It is presenting all the creativities of its exhibitors, customized trend decoding, perspective on eco-friendly advance and an overview of the industry’s most innovative materials.
Sourcing at Magic Las Vegas
February 13-16, Sunday to Wednesday
www.sourcingatmagic.com
It is a show for domestic and international manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from apparel and footwear manufacturing, to textiles, materials, components, supply chain, and technology solutions. It is both in-person and online. There are seminars and industrial speakers during the show.
Magic Las Vegas
February 14-16, Sunday to Wednesday
magicfashionevents.com
It is a high energy fashion experience to a large selection of trend-driven and young contemporary apparel, footwear and accessories for the industry. It audiences cover big-box to boutiques, and works together with influencers, media, and industry leaders.
MICAM Milano
February 20-22, Sunday to Tuesday
www.themicam.com
MICAM is the footwear industry’s leading international trade show, it has 1,700 footwear collections at each show. The event is twice a year, in February and September in the Fiera Milano Rho trade show district. In this February show, it is showing autumn/winter collections.
There are four key themes of MICAM X: trends and materials; art fashion heritage; sustainability and retail of the future.
Asia Apparel Expo Berlin
February 22-24, Tuesday to Thursday
www.asiaapparelexpo.com
It is in its ninth edition with 450 Asian companies with a wide range of apparel and footwear covering men’s women’s, children’s, in knitwear and denim. It also shows textiles, trims and accessories.
Magic New York
February 27 to March 1, Sunday to Tuesday
www.magicfashionevents.com
Spirit of the MAGIC is extended to New York, covers the women’s trend, young contemporary, sportswear, footwear, accessories and children’s categories. MAGIC New York draws a diverse buyer audiences from big department stores and online retailers to specialty boutiques.
Curve New York
February 27 to March 1, Monday to Wednesday
www.eurovet.com
It is in its ninth edition with 450 Asian companies with a wide range of apparel and footwear covering men’s women’s, children’s, in knitwear and denim. It also shows textiles, trims and accessories.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR 2022 MARCH
HOLIDAYS
US Holidays
March 13, Sunday – Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 20, Monday – Spring begins
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2021
March 9-11, Wednesday to Friday
www.intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-spring.hk.messefrankfurt.com
This spring edition is showing fabrics and accessories for the spring collection. It is showing at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.
It has been emphasizing the showing is occupying nearly 160,000 square meters of exhibition space, and host 2,600 exhibitors from 17 countries. It draws 800,000 visitors from 57 countries.
But I don’t think that this can be the true figures for 2020 and 2021 because China has closed all its borders to the overseas visitors.
Texfusion
March 22-23, 2022 Tuesday to Wednesday
www.texfusion.co.uk
It is the textile sourcing show for the UK. It has three halls for different industrial segments:
Fashion textiles and accessories hall for silk, prints, synthetic, wool, jacquard, cotton and blend, fake fur, zips, knitted fabrics, trims and accessories.
Technical hall for functional and sportswear, activewear, technical fabrics, waterproof, fire-resistant, and medical fabrics.
Garment hall is dedicated for menswear, women’s wear, children’s wear, accessories, scarves and stoles, and sportswear.
Art Basel Hong Kong
March 24-26, 2022
https://artbasel.com/hong-kong
Art Basel Hong Kong brings the art world together with the galleries, artists, collectors and art lovers to this most prestige international art events.
Shoptalk
March 27-30, Sunday to Wednesday
www.shoptalk.com
Shoptalk is a platform for 8,000+ retail changemakers who would come together in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to exchange ideas and come to understand the latest technologies, trends and business models. It covers everything ranging from apparel, beauty and electronics, and even grocery.
EXHIBITION CALENDAR APRIL 2022
HOLIDAYS
US Holidays
April 15, Friday – Good Friday
UK Holidays
April 15, Friday – Good Friday
April 18, Monday – Easter Monday
Canada Holidays
April 15, Friday – Good Friday
France Holidays
April 17, Sunday – Easter Sunday
April 18, Monday – Easter Monday
Italy Holiday
April 17-18, Thursday to Friday – Easter holiday
April 25, Monday – Liberation Day
Hong Kong Holidays
April 5, Tuesday – Qinming Festival
April 15-18, Friday to Monday – Easter holiday
Shenzhen International Underwear Fair (SIUF)
April 19-21, Tuesday to Thursday
www.siuf.com
SIUF promotes itself as the most important intimate apparel show in the southern part of China. It is occupying 100,000 square meters of fairground, hosting 1,500 exhibitors and brands, receiving 220,000 visitors.
May 2022
HOLIDAYS
US Holidays
May 1, Sunday – May Day
May 8, Sunday – Mother’s Day
May 30, Monday – Memorial Day
UK Holidays
May 2, Monday – Early May Bank Holiday
France Holidays
May 1, Sunday – Labor Day
May 8, Sunday – Victory in Europe Day
May 26, Thursday – Ascension Day
Italy Holiday
May 1, Sunday – Labour Day
Hong Kong Holidays
May 2, Monday – Labor Day
May 9, Monday – Buddha’s Birthday
June 2022
HOLIDAYS
US Holidays
June 19, Sunday – Father’s Day
June 21, Tuesday – Summer begins
UK Holidays
June 2, Thursday – Spring Bank Holiday
June 3, Friday – Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday
France Holidays
June 6, Monday – Whit Monday
Italy Holiday
June 2, Thusday – Republic Day
Hong Kong Holidays
June 3, Friday – Dragon Boat Festival
Other Important Dates
Fashion Week Dates 2022
www.fashionweekdates.com
Milan Men’s
January 15-19, Saturday to Wednesday
Paris Fashion Week – Men’s
January 19-24, Wednesday to Monday
Paris Haute Couture
January 25-28, Tuesday to Friday
New York Fashion Week – Women’s
February 11-17, Friday to Thursday
London Fashion Week – Women’s
February 19-23, Saturday to Wednesday
Milan Fashion Week (Women’s)
February 23 to March 1, Wednesday to Tuesday
Paris Fashion Week – Women’s
March 1-9, Tuesday to Wednesday
London Fashion Week – Men’s
June 12-14, Sunday to Tuesday
Paris Fashion Week – Men’s
June 22-27, Wednesday to Monday
Paris Haute Couture
July 4-8, Monday to Friday
Miami Swim Week
July 7-11, Thursday to Monday
Intimate Apparel Market Week in New York City
Organized by the Underfashion Club for four times a year. During these weeks, buyers across the nation will visit the showrooms of the intimate apparel brands to go through their collections and order for the seasons accordingly. You will find buyers going from one showroom to the next during that week.
February Market Week – 2022
January 30 to February 5, Sunday to Saturday
May Market Week – 2022
May 1 to May 7, Sunday to Saturday
August Market Week – 2022
July 31 to August 6, Sunday to Saturday
November Market Week – 2022
October 30 to November 5, Sunday to Saturday