Poznań Fashion Fair, 11-13.09.2012
From 11th to 13th September 2012, during Poznań Fashion Fair, the clothes and leather sector meet for the second time this year. About 500 companies and brands from 15 countries present their offers, including exhibitors from Italy, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, Hungary, Croatia, Lithuania, Portugal, France, Serbia, China, Turkey, India and Senegal.
The exhibition of Poznań Fashion Fair comprises three exhibitions, namely Next Season, Fast Fashion and BTS. Within Next Season, or the Exhibition of Clothing, Lingerie and Accessories, the exhibitors present the latest collections for spring/summer 2013, while within Fast Fashion exhibitions – collections for autumn/winter 2012/2013. In the section devoted to BTS, or the Exhibition of Shoes, Leather and Leather Goods it is possible to order collections for spring/summer 2013 and a supplemented current collection.
Poznań Fashion Fair is an event helping to build relations between the designers, producers and salespeople. This is the only event of such a type in Poland. Twice a year, its international character and formula adapted to the changing market needs attract the greatest companies and salespeople looking for new contacts and inspiration.
CREATION AND INDIVIDUALISM IN FASHION – YOUNG DESIGNERS’ SHOWS
“Fashion is the most powerful weapon of the textile industry against the still growing durability of fabrics”, said Marlene Dietrich some time ago. This utterance holds the business aspect of this industry branch. But fashion is also art, influencing our subconsciousness and senses. This is why such an important position in the programme of this Poznań Fashion Fair edition is occupied by the presentations of collections created by visionaries.
The most expected event is undoubtedly the presentation of a collection by a renowned Poznań designer, Łukasz Czajkowski. It will take place on 11th September during a Sector-Specific Night. Also on that first day, on the catwalk situated in Linden Avenue, during a grand Award Gala, there will be shows of collections by Karolina Marczuk, Karolina Bernat, Aga Pou, Gavel and Edyta Jermacz.
The arrangement of the fashion shows was prepared by the Poznań event agency called Our Passion ( A co-organiser of these presentations is a popular fashion blogger, Igor Rądlewski (
PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
Thanks to a new formula of the Gold Medal, the winners of this award have been known for almost a week. Prestigious statues will be handed during a grand Award Gala to be held on 11th September at 5.30 p.m. During the fair, the winners will be further promoted in the form of interactive presentations on an exclusive stand situated in the event centre, in the Champions’ Zone where in the vote for “Gold Medal. Consumer Choice”, by means of touch screens, all visitors could vote for the product they thought best among the winners. Simultaneous voting will take place on the website at till 11th October.
Besides the MTP Gold Medals, during a festive gala also Fashion Website Awards will be given, that is awards for companies whose website reflect the commercial strategy of the company and the latest trends in the best way possible.
MTP GOLD MEDAL WINNERS OF POZNAŃ FASHION FAIR
- Collection of caps for infants and children “AKADEMIA ŻEGLARSKA”
Firma Odzieżowa BARBARAS Marcin Skowron, Staszów
- REVOLUTION SLIM Collection
SELF COMPANY GROUP Kucharscy & Szcześniak sp.j., Bielawy
- VIVIEN Female Set
PPHU JUST STYLE Barbara Słomkowska Just, Łódź
Applicant: PPH KASIA, Pabianice
- Female night gown
MEVA FASHION sp. z o.o., Biłgoraj
- I-sklep
I-Systems sp. z o.o., Gliwice
- Female shoes PS 186-5
ScaיViola, Józefów
Applicant: ScaיViola, Józefów
DON’T MISS IT!
Poznań Fashion Fair is not only an event devoted to exhibitions. The knowledge of the latest trends, technologies, promotions, e-sales and many other issues important both for manufacturers and salespeople is an indispensable tool for those who wish to develop and who think of the way to manage their business to make it competitive and modern. This is why the exhibitions will be accompanied by an extensive programme of seminars and lectures held in the special area of the Speakers’ Corner and commercial shows, as well as shows by young designers. The organisers would like to invite you to:
- official inauguration of Poznan Fashion Fair, combined with Award Gala, 11th September, 5.30 p.m., stage in Linden Avenue (in the passage between Halls 7, 7A, 8, 8A). The agenda includes handing Gold Medals of the International Poznań Fair, Fashion Website Awards and fashion shows by young designers.
- Meeting of Leather Sector– 12th Septeber, 5.30 p.m., Hall 7, room 1C;
- commercial shows – 11th September, 11.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., 12th September, 11.00 a.m., 2.30 p.m.and4.30 p.m., 13th September, 11.30 a.m., catwalk in Linden Avenue;
- Meeting with the Italian Fashion–a unique chance to get acquainted with the unique style of Italian designers and the latest trends straight from Pitti Uomo fair in Florence, Who’s Next in Paris and Milano Prét -à -Porter in Milan, Next Season Exhibition;
Seminars:
- Fashion Retail Forum – 11th September, 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
-„How to become a sales artist” – 11th September, 3.00 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „How to sell oneself well” – 11th September, 4.00 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „Aromamarketing and audiomarketing” – 11th September, 4.45 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „Russian fashion market” – 12th September, 10.15 a.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „Strategies of exporting to the Russian market” – 12th September, 11.00 a.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „Fashion market in Western Europe with special emphasis on Denmark and other Scandinavian countries” – 12th September, 12.00 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „Export strategies on West-European markets” – 12th September, 12.45 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „Fashion market in Middle-Eastern countries” – 12th September, 14.15 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „Strategies of exporting to Middle-Eastern countries” – 12th September, 15.00 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „Legal and organisational aspects of international trade with Russia” – 12th September, 16.00 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
- „Legal and organisational aspects of international trade with West-European countries” – 12th September, 16.45 p.m., Hall 7 – speakers’ corner;
VISITING
The exhibitions of the Poznań Fashion Fair is situated in Czteropak (halls 7, 7A, 8, 8A)and it will be open on 11th & 12th September from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and on 13th September from 10.00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the entire fair, the entrances from Głogowska Street and Śniadeckich Street will be open. In Hall 7 (entrance from Linden Avenue) there is the Fair Service Office (Biuro Obsługi Targów) situated where you can obtain any information required.
Poznań Fashion Fair is organised by Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie. It is held under the Honorary Patronage of Waldemar Pawlak, Minister of Economy.
More information at:
Media contact: Magdalena Tomkowicz-Czech, , 61869 2115
FASHION SHOWS
INDUSTRY EVENING
ŁUKASZ CZAJKOWSKI
AWARD GALA
AGA POU
GAVEŁ GRZEGÓRSKI
EDYTA JERMACZ
KAROLINA MARCZUK
KAROLINA BERNAT
PRESENTATION OF ŁUKASZ CZAJKOWSKI COLLECTION
His collections arouse interest of fashion journalists and stylists, as well as of artists and businesspeople. He is appreciated especially strongly by independent, self-confident female individualists and, as he says, he has been designing for them.
He participated among others in Warsaw Fashion Street, OFFfashion, Createeurope... in sessions for EXKLUSIV, EXISTENCE, FASHION Magazine, American UCE Mag, and also in image creation for CHARADE brand, the results of which can be seen e.g. in Italian VOGUE.
Łukasz has been recognised by one of the most opinion-forming NOTJUSTALABEL portal and has entered the exclusive group of designers whose collections are sold by its agency. This led e.g. to starting cooperation with OITO showroom in Miami. He was invited to represent Poland during the World Fashion Week 2012 organised by the World Fashion Organization in New York, all the same joining a carefully selected group of designers from over forty countries worldwide.
Another equally outstanding success was SALIGIA – 7 Deadly Sins collection. Recognized by NOTJUSTALABEL once more, it reached their cover site thanks to which Łukasz was selected one of the most promising and most fascinating young generation designers worldwide and could join NJAL Black Sheep.
Clothes designed by Czajkowski are worn e.g. by Maria Peszek, Ada Fijał, Kasia Wilk, Ania Wyszkoni, Katarzyna Zielińska or Krystyna Mazurówna.
AWARD GALA - SHOWS
AGA POU
Aga Pou is the main designer and owner of a clothes company called “Na Pokaz”. In 2010 she completed her MA in the Faculty of Textile and Fashion at the Academy of Art in Łódź, and half a year later she was distinguished with an invitation to take part in the Designer Avenue during the Fashion Week in Łódź. The “Zaplątani” collection presented then was inspired with Polish folk clothes from the vicinity of Hrubieszów and with the traditional paper cuts from Kurpie region. This inspiration, combined with Aga Pou’s imagination, proved to be a fascinating blend, resulting in exceptional clothes characterised among others by asymmetry, unique shape, beautiful though carefully designed colours and the highest quality of fabrics imported from Norway for this collection. Another success of “Zaplątani” was the award in the competition called Talent Warsaw Fashion Street 2011. Besides, one of male garments, having won the competition organised by the Ethnographic Museum in Warsaw, entered the museum exhibition.
The latest Aga Pou’s collection is entitled „Flower Power” and is inspired with one of the hotter trends of the season. Explosion of colours and frenzy of floral patterns are the leitmotif here. The clothes are made from high quality sateen fabrics, chiffons and eco-leather. Exceptional fabrics, vivid colours and daring combinations are matched by unique designs, extraordinary care about every detail and the highest quality of workmanship. The collection comprises funny yet stylish, airy dresses, skirts, colourful trousers, flowery jackets, shirts and unique suits where the designer offered highly daring patterns.
Aga Pou’s clothes are highly appreciated also by the Polish TV and stage stars, e.g. by
Golec Orkiestra, Sistars, Maciej Rock, Anna Dereszowska, Janusz Radek or Piotr Kędzierski.
KAROLINA MARCZUK
She is 25. She graduated from the Faculty of Textile and Fashion at the Academy of Art in Łódź which is her native city.
Achievements:
2010 – finalist of Złota Nitka competition
2012 – finalist of Złota Nitka competition - distinction
2012 – finalist of OFF FASHION Kielce – award by Donata Wróblewska
2012 – participation in WARSAW FASHION STREET show
The "MACHU PICCHU" collection for women for spring & summer, inspired with the atmosphere of Machu Picchu, the Golden Town. The collection comprises female clothes for eight different silhouettes, eight pairs of shoes and two bags.
This collection is characterised with colourful, flowery cotton fabrics in combination with golden one, geometrical shapes and spatial forms. It is designed for young women who like to break fashion stereotypes.
KAROLINA BERNAT
She is 26 and comes from Małęczyn. She graduated from the Faculty of Material Science and Shoe-making Technology at the Radom University of Technology, as well as from the Faculty of Art at the same university.
Currently she has been a shoe designer in EBATA - EDEO in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska where the collection presented was created.
The “KRZYK BARW” collection comprises female shoes created to achieve exceptional and innovative combination of colours with fine and innovative structural and technological solutions. In certain models, it is further emphasized with painting, giving the collection a highly unique character.
EDYTA JERMACZ
She graduated from the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Applied Arts. For many years she belonged to Selektornia group where she could develop her passion. She acquired her designing skills while working for chain clothes brands. With such extensive experience, she finally decided to design under the own name. Currently, she has been creating two lines, KLU, characterised with a daring design, unusual combination of colours and patterns, as well as a proprietary and innovative haute couture. You can say almost anything about Edyta Jermacz’s designs, but surely you will not be able to stay indifferent.
GAVEŁ
Gavel attended drawing lessons taught by Katarzyna Wołodkiewicz, one of the best teachers in Poland. Currently, he has studied at the Academy of Art in Łódź majoring in clothes’ designing. In 2010 he cooperated with Radio Traffic from Wrocław as a stylist within the project called VIP Strefa where he was responsible for dressing presenters attending the most important events in the city. He was an author of the regular series of programmes devoted to fashion in Wrocław, in which he offered advice on selecting appropriate styling to his listeners. Gaweł accentuated his presence in the Polish world of fashion during last year Fashion Week in Łódź. His creations won recognition of fashion bloggers from Poland, United States or France. In January this year GAVEL officially joined five best young designers in Poland in the Premier Visio category in the GRYF FASHION SHOW 2011 competition. In early February Gaweł, following the invitation from Kockbeat agency and Krakowska 180 club, took part in an interactive, audio-visual show presenting his clothes. In April 2011, in SHOW club in Warsaw, a show of his collection was organized which was attended by numerous celebrities and fashion experts.