To align with Autumn Fair at the NEC Birmingham, Moda will now take place on 5-8 September 2021 allowing buyers to experience an extra day. Known as the National Footwear Show – which includes a headline partnership with the British Footwear Association (BFA) – Moda is one of the UK’s longest-standing fashion trade shows.
Commenting is Simon Lau, event director, Moda. “In a move that will fuel the return to face-to-face trading and provide both exhibitors and visitors with newness, this September Moda will be co-located with Autumn Fair; the season’s most important home, gift and fashion retail trade event.
“Footwear, fashion and apparel have spearheaded the strong growth seen in UK retail the past two months, with April up 69% according to the Office of National Statistics.
Superfit
“We’re delighted that Moda will form part of a wider fashion destination; offering access to exclusive brands and the latest collections, a greater variety of products, inspiring trends and incomparable crossover buying opportunities. We are also thrilled to announce the British Footwear Association as our headline partner.”
Also commenting is Lucy Reece Raybould, chief executive, BFA. “As the headline partner of Moda, we wholeheartedly welcome is integration into the Autumn Fair with the opportunity to trade across four days instead of three and the additional footfall it will generate.
Old Soles
“As the biggest national show for fashion, footwear and lifestyle, Autumn Fair with Moda is an incredibly exciting proposition; offering retailers and buyers a trusted, streamlined, and cost-effective platform to re-ignite retail, discover newness, to physically see product, and of course, to network again. We can’t wait to see you there.”
Safety measures
With UK government and AEO approved Safe & Secure Guidelines in place, Moda confidently offers space for Covid-safe trading and networking. View the full Safe and Secure Guidelines here, plus a dedicated section for exhibitors here.
For further information, visits Moda’s new website here.
