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SIMM Hit by Spanish Economy
Earlier dates fail to boost traffic.
Inditex Bows Uterque Accessories Concept
Inditex Group, owner of fast-fashion chain Zara, launched an accessories format this month with five…
Denim Report: Lighter Feel Blooms for Spring
Denim companies exhibiting at last week’s Bread & Butter Barcelona fair were taking their fashion cues from…
Exhibit Showcases Spanish Designer’s Fashions
Spanish designer Roberto Verino is revving up to snatch a piece of the American pie with a 25-year…
Madrid Exhibitors Up ‘Wow’ Factor to Raise Demand
Citing shrunken budgets and the domestic retail decline, exhibitors at Madrid's SIMM trade fair weren't…
Upcoming Hair Trends Take Center Stage at Wella Event
Several prominent hair trends for 2008 emerged at Wella's fifth International Trend Vision, held Oct. 28 at…
INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS: Barcelona Off the Beaten Path
The NH Constanza, one of Barcelona’s newest hotels, has a lot going for it.
Top Dog
Bread & Butter Barcelona dominates the Spanish trade fair sector.
Eclectic Local Brands Shine, Numbers Dip at SIMM
If the Spanish capital's SIMM trade event is a barometer of domestic market conditions as show organizers…
The Girls of Fall: Monica Cruz
With her deep brown eyes, perfectly shaped pout and seductress mane, Mónica Cruz appears to be a carbon copy…
Mango Fetes Cruz Sisters’ New Collection
Mango, Spain's purveyor of fast fashion, tossed quite a party Monday night to launch the Penelope and Monica…
Record Crowd Flocks to B&B Barcelona
The fifth edition of Bread & Butter Barcelona, the Berlin-organized sportswear and contemporary apparel show…
Simple, Elegant Looks Key at Pronovias Show
Pronovias kept the froth to a minimum and U.S. retailers said that's the way they like it for 2008.
Tightening Up
Madrid gets a major nip/tuck, while the Barcelona runway shows are in flux.
Penelope Cruz, Sister to Design Mango Line
Penelope Cruz and her younger, look-alike sister, Monica, will design a 25-piece collection, including…