Harrogate Lingerie & Swimwear Exhibition Summer 2009
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Twice every year, retail buyers and suppliers in the lingerie and swimwear industry meet in Harrogate for what has long been the largest and most important intimate apparel trade event in the UK.

It's the perfect event for trade buyers to visit, whether they work for established retailers, or are setting up a new business. And there's much more to see than just lingerie - Harrogate also boasts hosiery, corsetry, nightwear, leisurewear and of course swimwear.

The next Harrogate Lingerie and Swimwear Exhibition will take place between 17th to 19th August and looks set to be every bit as good as the last.

Over 130 exhibitors show some 360 collections to the visiting buyers and retailers who come to see the latest designs and trends and source new collections for their shops and stores.

The event is free to visit and you will find a vibrant, professional atmosphere where you can conduct your business alongside friends and colleagues.

We very much look forward to seeing you in Harrogate.

* Please note that, regrettably, under 16s (including babies)
cannot be admitted *

Why Visit Harrogate?

If your business is buying lingerie, swimwear, nightwear, hosiery or corsetry, then you need to visit the Harrogate Lingerie and Swimwear Exhibition.

Being able to see everyone, from major brands through to boutique designers, all under one roof and during one visit is a real opportunity, and one that shouldn't be missed!

Talk to the suppliers and manufacturers about your requirements; see all the latest collections and designs; discuss trends in the industry with colleagues; enjoy the choreographed catwalk shows.

The Harrogate Lingerie and Swimwear Exhibition is a true event in every sense. In essence, no other exhibition gives you such a wide opportunity to focus on the core lingerie and swimwear products that are central to your business.

Next Show is 17th - 19nd August 2008

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MISS LALA PRESENTS SPRING SUMMER 09 Stand M10

Miss Lala has travelled far afield this summer with a collection in glowing silk colours and exquisite prints.

Her first group is Les Girls – a collection of silk bra, high 50s knickers in contrasting colours of apricot and rich turquoise. It is available with or without the images of 1950s pin up girls and also has a make up bag and eye mask to complete the look.

The little bed jacket with Peter Pan collar can be worn as an outerwear piece and the tee shirts are sensational for the hot summer in Amalfi.

Next is a silk print called Vintage Pearls in a vibrant emerald green with a pink silk tulle trim . A stunning double sided silk kimono completes the group of bra and knickers including some wonderful pink plain items to merchandise alongside the prints.

Chocolate Box is reminiscent of 1950s pleated silk fabrics and is all hand done in our factory. Available in Miss Lala pink or turquoise, this group is a beautiful plain bra and knickers set with a twist.

Powder Puff is a Sophie Hallette Leivers peach lace overlaid on a mint silk solid base. Wonderfully feminine and luxurious, complemented with its own silk lingerie envelope bag. We are also featuring a guipiere in this group for the evening.

Rainbow – Miss Lala plays tennis in a candy pink and cream silk set, encrusted with multicoloured gems in a heart shape. Reminiscent of the 30s but with a touch of 70s glamour. Relax on the plane with a sparkling eye mask and make up bag to complement. The kimono with the giant sparkling heart back will be a showstopper.

Les Patisseries de Lala - A truly scrumptious cotton print of 1940s patisseries with a heart mesh back in pastel colours. Available in bra and knickers in several delicious colours.

Travel Knickers – As Miss Lala has travelled the world, she has created several stand alone panties with mesh appliqué and print detail showing her favourite items in London, Paris and Tokyo . Pile these high beside your till point .

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration this season with Laura Lees, one of our favourite UK designers, famous for her own collection and her collaborations with Alexander McQueen and others.

Laura and Miss Lala have come up with a beautiful powder blue collection embroidered with their iconic rock and roll and Vegas motifs.

Next Show is 17th - 19nd August 2008

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MYA BLUE BEACH BRAND EXPANSION

Lindsey Brown talks about her new plans for her beachwear brand Mya Blue Beach, taking on agents for Europe & distributors for the US and Canada and her move forward as an agent for Valery. “As an agency, our product portfolio works well together and we want to continue to work with Valery. Most importantly, we have a good relationship with Valery and they are really supportive of my move forward.” Lindsey Brown

Since we started in 2000, Mya Blue has grown from strength to strength. Valery beachwear and lingerie brands now have a strong consumer following with UK sales up 20% and because of this growth, importing is a full time job for me. Hosiery sales are also forecast to increase this winter and with the introduction of Girardi hosiery to our portfolio, we are rather busy!

Two years ago, I decided to design our own range of kaftans, Mya Blue Beach. It was a small project at first to make sure we could manage the extra business of designing and manufacturing our own brand, alongside Valery and we were pleased when sales rocketed by 70% after the first season.

We know independents have a loyal customer base who want to buy something new each season, so this year we will be launching kaftans in new styles and fabrics, dresses and tops to add to the range. In addition Mya Blue is in the process of taking on distributors for the US and Canada and setting up agents to sell the Mya Blue Beach brand in Europe. It’s quite a big expansion for Mya Blue and it’s the opportunity of a lifetime for me to develop my own brand.

To ensure we can continue to provide you with a great service, I have decided the best way forward for everyone is if I revert to being agent for Valery instead of an importer.

On the surface, nothing will change. Sharon and I will continue to manage your accounts and we will continue to be your main point of contact. All the orders already placed with Mya Blue for winter will be delivered and invoiced as normal from our head office in Leicestershire.

The only difference will be that orders for delivery as of January 2009, will be invoiced and arrive from Italy. Prices will continue to be in Sterling and payments can be made in the same way, by cheque, transfer or card.

Sharon Cork who has been working for Mya Blue as a sub agent will represent Valery as an Agent for the South and I will be the Valery Agent for the Midlands, North, and Ireland.

As an agency, our product portfolio works well together and we want to continue to work with Valery. We love the femininity of the lingerie and its pricing hits the spot for current trends towards consumers wanting quality and style rather than lower priced mass marketed brands. We've also been inundated with feedback from customers telling us that Valery beachwear out performs competitors in terms of consumer appeal and its sales in store.

Most importantly, we have a good relationship with Valery and they are really supportive of my move forward and we will work together to ensure it will be a smooth transition.

At Harrogate, we will be showing the full Valery range of lingerie and beachwear and my new collection of Mya Blue Beach.

If I don’t see you before, I hope you will join Sharon, Sue, Vanessa and I at Harrogate for our Sunday night drinks on our normal stand position of B1 to toast our new venture!

Kind Regards, Lindsey Brown

Next Show is 17th - 19nd August 2008

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CAPRICE REVEALS KEY STYLES AND UP’S HER SIZE FOR SPRING SUMMER 2009 SWIMWEAR

Business entrepreneur and international model Caprice has unveiled some of the key styles and influences from her new collection of spring/summer 2009 swimwear.

The second collection of high street swimwear from the supermodel, Caprice has embraced some of next season’s key catwalk trends and colour palettes to create a dazzling on-trend collection. For the first time, the range will now also include an E/F cup size across some key styles.

With prices starting from £29 for a bikini set, the new styles include a wide range of bikini sets, bandeau tops, beach cover-ups and one piece swimsuits, in an array of vibrant fuchsia pink and coral tones, metallics, fresh whites, and nautical prints, with the trademark bow, bead and ruffle detailing.

Designed to flatter and compliment women of all shapes and sizes ranging from 8-18E/F, the new range includes the following styles:

METALLIC This cut-out side swimsuit with ring detail shows off the best of the spring/summer 2009 metallics trend. Available in sizes 8-18.

COLOUR BLOCK For an icy pastel look, there is Colour Block – a padded twisted bandeau top with matching pant in marshmallow pink/baby blue with contrasting stripes. Available in sizes 8-18DD.

NAUTICAL The nautical trend is back next season with a vengeance and this striped halter bikini top and matching short with gold under bust strap, is set to be a best seller. Available in fuchsia and white stripe with contrasting gold in sizes 8-18E/F.

UNION CAP In true British style, the Union Cap is a halterneck triangle bikini top and tie-side pant in mosaic union jack print, available in hot pink/baby pink/white/silver and in sizes 8-18E/F.

Caprice said: “I’m delighted to be launching my 2009 swimwear collection after a really successful first year and great feedback from my customers.

The increased sizing is also a great asset to the new collection and will enable even more women to experience the brand.”

The new swimwear range will be available from Next, Littlewoods, Debenhams, selected independent stores, boutiques and online retailers including Figleaves and ASOS.

Next Show is 17th - 19nd August 2008

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Eveden Stand B14 Indulge your passion for all things beautiful…

Carlotta offers Fauve’s first luxury corset to accentuate the feminine form.

This thoughtfully styled elegant collection in sumptuous cream with a delicate soft sheen is adorned with Italian scalloped leaf embroidery in tones of ivory, delicate green and cream. Multi tonal bows and motifs add the perfect finishing touches to this ultra glamorous collection.

The stunning corset is available in a wide size range (S –XL) and is fully lined, featuring steel spirals to aid the fit and support along with straight steel bones to the back of the garment to aid anchorage. Corset lacing, including a modesty panel, to fasten the back provides a cinched in waist with hook fastenings to the front.

This luxe collection also includes a provocative padded half cup bra, from a B cup right up to a G cup! giving fantastic shape and uplift. A delectable plunging balcony style, up to a GG cup, is also available.

A super soft silky slip is demure yet seductive and sits perfectly with this refined collection. Carlotta is completed with luxurious co-ordinates including a brief, short and thong with keyhole detailing.

Next Show is 17th - 19nd August 2008

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Panache reveals Spring/Summer 09

D - K Cupsize Collection Panache Swimwear

SS09 introduces five brand new cup sized D+ ranges; each beautifully designed to offer the same unrivalled fit as our lingerie. Spring/Summer 09 highlights include Sorrento - the nine piece range from D - K cup, offering a choice of stylish and classic pieces to ensure there is a shape to suit every woman.

The simple lines of this range create a flattering silhouette in classic black, vibrant jade and powder blue colourways. St. Ives offers a bold young look using fashion print and in trend colours with 50's retro feel shapes.

The versatile new style bandeau tankini and new style deep pant perfectly compliment eachother to create the perfect silhouette. Brighton is the stunning new five piece nautical themed collection.

These glamorous garments come in a deep navy blue with contrasting white trim and button detailing. The new style bandeau bikini and plunge bikini create flattering shapes up to G cup, while the swimsuit offers more coverage up to J cup.

The brand new sports swimwear range from Panache offers streamlined shaping with colour block styling in new Sensitive Life fabric. The range consists of wire-free suit and tankini with inner moulded construction for ultimate support all the way up to K cup.

Next Show is 17th - 19nd August 2008

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