The summer edition of INDX Kidswear recently took place at Cranmore Park Conference and Exhibition Centre in Solihull, running on 3-4 July. In direct response to buyer feedback, the two-day show offered a strengthened footwear offer as well as a specific focus on new and emerging labels.
This season’s exhibitor list featured a total of 150 brands, including 30 exhibitors making their INDX debut. In line with the uncertain retail landscape and difficult economic climate, attending retailers were cautious. However, the first-time brands were very well received.
Commenting is INDX Kidswear organiser, Varsha Chohan.
“INDX Kidswear has always been a proud supporter of small labels and emerging brands. This season, we were delighted to welcome an influx of industry newcomers, who took their places alongside our established suppliers and key-returning exhibitors.
“As footwear is a growth category for our visiting buyers, we were also pleased to expand this sector of the show for a more inclusive offer.”
Best Dressed Stand Competition
This season also marked the launch of INDX Kidswear’s Best Dressed Stand competition. The winner of the award – hair accessories brand Verity Jones London – was selected by a judging panel comprising James Crabtree, head of fashion at AIS; Annmarie Collie-King, head of childrenswear at AIS; and Laura Turner, owner and editor of CWB magazine.
“Verity Jones’s eye-catching stand design beautifully captured the vintage feel of the brand,” commented the judging panel. “All whilst providing inspiring visual merchandising ideas for its products.”
INDX Kidswear offers a business and buyer-focused format and is a key order-writing show for the childrenswear industry. UK buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS Ltd) brings the INDX group of trade shows to market. Collectively, INDX delivers over 20 shows a year across both the fashion and home sectors.
The next edition of INDX Kidswear will take place on 29-30 January 2023 at Cranmore Park. Visitor registration is available here via the INDX website. Additionally, for all the latest show news and updates, follow @INDXFashion.
