Trade News: Germany is so Fashion!

A new fashion fair is set to launch in Berlin called Stark under Norbert Klauser who is the owner of three fashion agencies including Slacks, Kaufleute and Modeagentur Klauser. Stark.Men will run from January 25-27th 2008 and buyers will be able to place orders for this collection until January 31st.

Stark.Women will go from February 1st-3rd 2008, with buying being able to happen until February 8th 2008. "This is all about Berlin, and about everyone highlighting their strengths. The more we put into it, the more we get out. Based on the first conversations I´ve had so far, it is strongly believed that several exhibitors will make use of our services” Norbert Klauser eagerly points out. Additionally Stark.Agent provides the opportunity for agencies to present themselves and their collections also from January 25th until February 8th 2008," says Klauser. Visit www.stark-berlin.com.

Offsetting Stark, CPD in Düsseldorf is another great opportunity for buyers to view new designer collections and runs from February 10-12, 2008. This international Trade Fair for womenswear and accessories welcomes designers come from all over the world to present their collections and it's broken down in three segments: the fashion gallery is the place for avant-garde, newcomers and new designers; style & signature is for the trendy and progressive labels and night life presents the collections of evening and cocktail fashion. Visit www.igedo.com.