LONDONEDGE
25th -27th January
2013
The National Hall - London
Olympia
This January 2013 LondonEdge was once again an edgy, buzzing and energetic affair.
Catering to a group of the most creative and exciting ‘niches’
in fashion and accessories, LondonEdge is the perfect trade show for
those looking for a broad range of distinctive fashion styles combined with a no
holds barred attitude. An incredible array of brands showcased their collections
in both LondonEdge Original and LondonEdge Fashion; a parade of
dramatic footwear, elaborate corsets, extravagant jewellery, fancy dress,
hosiery, bondage accessories and more.
Visitors, buyers and exhibitors travelled from 5 of the 6 continents to
this one of a kind show, with an overall 36 countries represented at the
event.
As well as top attendance figures from Germany, France, Italy and Belgium,
this January 2013 show additionally saw the highest Japanese attendance for some
time. This seasons new dates also proved popular with 73% of attendees pre
registering and an even spread of attendance across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
With such a comprehensive range of brands available there truly is
something for everyone. Visitors were drawn to Pamela Mann's statement
hosiery and Loungefly's edgy and feminine bags, available in an
assortment of patterns from leopard print to skulls.
Collectif's vintage inspired dresses and Vanity
Projects quirky 1950s retro collection appealed to the rockabilly consumer
whilst Prong Jewellery's heavily studded necklaces and cuffs proved
popular with the rock and goth lovers.
Accessories and footwear brands dominated the show floor with incredible
platform boots and glitter shoes from Pleaser USA, rockabilly jewellery
from Bubblegum Vegas and sophisticated head pieces from Slightly
Scarlet.
As well as serving up a wide variety of punk, retro and rock labels,
LondonEdge consistently provides an eclectic mix of live performance and visual
arts entertainment. Taking to the stage this January, Britain's Got Talent
semi-finalist Billy George wowed the crowd with his Cyr Wheel skills,
manoeuvring the steel wheel around the stage with effortless grace.
Stephen Williams hand balance and strap routine had people on the
edge of their seats with an upbeat and dynamic performance, whilst taking to
the air Yvette Du Sol performed a moving silk aerial dance displaying
extreme flexibility and strength.
Drawing a huge crowd on Friday and Sunday, Carrie Ann O'Dell's Dita
Von Teese inspired burlesque performance oozed sexuality and
sophistication. Sitting nicely with the 1930's and 40's style exhibitors,
this burlesque show was extremely evocative of the genre's golden age.
After three busy and exciting days on the stalls, LondonEdge was
wrapped up on Sunday with the announcement of the UGLY™ Models x
LondonEdge modelling competition. With a unique outlook,
the UGLY™ philosophy is simple, ‘any beauty can be airbrushed but we want
our look to have true character’. Priding themselves in hand picking all models
and ensuring they have a look for every market, the agency were on the prow for
a lucky winner to snatch up a 12 month contract and stylised photo shoot.
With a variety of standout styles and beauty at the show, competition was
rife but 13 semi finalists were finally shortlisted and after strutting their
stuff on the stage, rockabilly beauty Georgine Horne took the crown with
Stephanie and Malikah taking 2nd and 3rd respectively.
With UGLY's belief that 'no one is too abstract' and
LondonEdge's eclectic array of exhibitors and visitors, this partnership
proved to be very fitting.
With over a decade under its belt, LondonEdge is one of the longest
standing and consistent fashion trade shows in the UK and it continues to offer
an exciting and ever-evolving platform for its UK, European and worldwide
exhibitors. Constantly developing to meet the needs of its exhibitors, the next
show will fall on its traditional dates - Sunday 1st - Tuesday 3rd September
2013.
We are excited to see what LondonEdge has in store!
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