Professional competence. Order. Inspiration. Enthusiasm. These keywords stand for the summer edition, and Igedo Exhibitions will be represented directly at three locations in Düsseldorf: FASHN ROOMS & Showroom Concept at Areal Böhler, Neonyt Düsseldorf in the Bilker Bunker and at the ‘Igedo selected’ fashion show in the city center during the Düsseldorf Fashion Days Festival!
“The fashion summer in Düsseldorf promises to be exciting and colorful, says Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director Igedo Exhibitions and is looking forward to these exciting events.
There’s good news from the trade fair, which is taking place this time in the ›Kaltstahlhalle‹ at Areal Böhler. Both the exhibitors of FASHN ROOMS and the brands and agencies of the Showroom Concept are waiting in the starting blocks to present their new products for spring/summer 2025 in the fully booked ›Kaltstahlhalle‹ and offer even more creativity & inspiration.
“The hall offers new possibilities and gives visitors an impressive sense of space during their tour. You get to see a lot that you might miss on the usual paths – a win-win for everyone!” says Ulrike Kähler.
A special highlight is the Networking Lounge, which has been integrated into the ›Kaltstahlhalle‹ in an open and inviting way. Inspiring trend talks will take place there on Sunday from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm, moderated by Karolina Landowski from Fashion Trend Pool. These talks promise in-depth insights into current trends as well as valuable tips on energizing retail.
Ulrike Kähler emphasizes: “We want to focus intensively on coaching for sales staff, because it is important to bring fashion closer to the customers in the store! Networking is one of our major concerns, because it sounds simple that every B2B customer is also a B2C customer, but B2B can learn a lot from this.”
The summer atmosphere will be clearly noticeable in the newly, by Areal Böhler, designed outdoor area around the ›Kaltstahlhalle‹ – exhibitors and visitors alike can look forward to food trucks and a chill-out area.
As part of the DFD Festival, Igedo Exhibitions and its professional team are organizing eight different fashion shows on Corneliusplatz, in the direct vicinity of Königsallee, on behalf of the city of Düsseldorf. For the first time, Igedo Exhibitions will be present with a curated selection of highlights from its trade fair formats with its own slot, thus directly tying in with the history of the fashion capital. Fact: The first fashion show on Königsallee was also organized by the Igedo in 1949, exactly 75 years ago.
The ‘Igedo selected’ show will feature design collections from FASHN ROOMS, up-and-coming designers and sustainable brands from Neonyt Düsseldorf.
All exhibitors and brands registered to date for FASHN ROOMS and the Showroom Concept can be found in our Brandbox.
Neonyt Düsseldorf – re-thought
Neonyt Düsseldorf X Bilker Bunker. Neonyt Düsseldorf is moving to the trendy district in the heart of Düsseldorf’s creative hub. The Bilker Bunker offers an inspiring and modern backdrop that is perfect for presenting sustainable fashion.
The move marks the start of an exciting new era – the combination of B2B (trade visitors) and B2C (end consumers).
“Our sustainable B2B platform will have its own forum that goes beyond the trade audience and will therefore also open its doors to all those who are enthusiastic about fair fashion from 3 pm. Our motto ‘Where change becomes reality’ is not just an empty phrase – it comes to life,” says Ulrike Kähler.
The Fashion Aware Club will be a guest at Neonyt Düsseldorf on both days, transforming the trade fair into a lively fair fashion event! Neonyt Düsseldorf invites end consumers to get to know the people behind their favorite brands, discover different collections, buy store samples and experience the creativity of sustainable fashion.
Neonyt Düsseldorf, the B2B order platform for FAIR FASHION manages to be a platform for new technologies, future products & innovations in addition to stylish collections. Neonyt Düsseldorf remains an important meeting place for the entire industry, both for professional buyers and for end consumers who are committed to sustainability and want to actively participate in it.
THE STAGE X Schleuse ZWEI – the exciting program at Schleuse ZWEI includes a series of panel talks, keynotes and launch events dedicated to sustainable fashion, innovation and contemporary style. A wealth of expert knowledge awaits you here, shedding light on both local and global perspectives. Workshops by our partner Prym will immerse you in the world of Repair & Care. On site, professionals will show you how to save your clothes in various tutorials.
The complete program of Neonyt Düsseldorf is available for download on our website
The new location is perfectly networked: shuttles connect the Bilker Bunker with the FASHN ROOMS on the Areal Böhler and other fashion hotspots in the fashion city of Düsseldorf.
All already registered and curated exhibitors and brands are listed in our brandbox to find.
SERVICES
Once again this season, there is a combined ticket for trade visitors of FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt Düsseldorf, making it quick and easy to visit both events, available at fashn-rooms.com or neonyt-duesseldorf.com.
Both locations, Areal Böhler and the Bilker Bunker, are connected via shuttle to all fashion hotspots in the fashion capital Düsseldorf as well as to each other.
3.00 pm
Keynote. Refugees with skills. The Importance of choosing the right Social Fabric in the Fashion Industry. (EN) Speaker: Yara Yassin, Founder Up-Fuse; Sarah Elgamal – International Marketing & Sales Manager at Up-fuse
3:30 pm
Düsseldorf – A sustainable city.
How can we bring sustainability to our city? Speaker: Ole Friedrich, Managing Director Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH Anne Metzler, upcycling designer & owner of Planet Upcycling Moderation: Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director Igedo Exhibitions
4.00 pm
Keynote: Warum wir alle Fashion-Aktivist:innen werden sollten. Speaker: Lavinia Muth, Un)Sustainability Consultant & Provocateur
4.30 pm
Green New Deal – Laws & best practices in the fashion industry. (EN)Organised by Fabriek Fris (NL) & Green Product Award (DE) Speaker: Rosan van Boven, Fabrik Fris & Co-Founder Anderlus Nils Bader, Director Green Future Club & Initiator Green Product Award
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SUNDAY, 28/07/2024
11:00 am
Keynote. Green Claims Training by Cosh! (EN) Speaker: Niki De Schryver – CEO COSH!
3.00 pm
How to buy less but better? (EN) Speaker: Niki De Schryver – CEO COSH! Lynn Mikolajczak – Founder The Aquired Digital Wardrobe App
3:30 pm
Magazine launch. BUY GOOD STUFF. Your local guide to sustainable and fair fashion in Düsseldorf (AMD Akademie Mode & Design) Speaker: Prof. Daniela Göller, Chair of History and Theory of Design Prof. Ina Köhler, Professor of Fashion Journalism Birgit Schwitalla, Lecturer AMD Akademie Mode & Design
SUNDAY, 28/07/2024
11:00 am
Keynote. Green Claims Training by Cosh! (EN) Speaker: Niki De Schryver – CEO COSH!
3.00 pm
How to buy less but better? (EN) Speaker: Niki De Schryver – CEO COSH! Lynn Mikolajczak – Founder The Aquired Digital Wardrobe App
3:30 pm
Magazine launch. BUY GOOD STUFF. Your local guide to sustainable and fair fashion in Düsseldorf (AMD Akademie Mode & Design) Speaker: Prof. Daniela Göller, Chair of History and Theory of Design Prof. Ina Köhler, Professor of Fashion Journalism Birgit Schwitalla, Lecturer AMD Akademie Mode & Design
4.00 pm
Let’s get loud. And proud.
A plea for more sustainability in fashion, contemporary values and individual style. Speaker: Lavinia Muth, Un)Sustainability Consultant & Provocateur Ina Köhler, Professor for Fashion Journalism Tobias Reuter Head of Corporate Branding YVZ Denim Moderation: Mirjam Smend, Greenstyle
4.30 pm
Repair it! How repair is conquering the mainstream. The challenge of making repairing clothes easy and suitable for everyday use for the masses. Speaker: Dr. Monika Hauck, Founder & CEO, Repair Rebels GmbH & Change Room Antonia Pröls, Content Creator Goldschool DIY Corinna Schmitz, Senior Marketing Manager Prym
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@Workshop Area, 3rd floor SAT & SUN, 27 – 28/07/2024
All day long: Save your clothes. Prym shows you how. 3.30 pm-5.30 pm: DIY special. Create your own iron-on patches.
Sustainability meets Community
Neonyt Düsseldorf presents new B2C Concept for its 2024 summer edition
Launched as parallel B2B events, FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt Düsseldorf have so far presented sustainable and conventional fashion side by side. Now the sustainable fashion trade show Neonyt is to be made accessible to a wider audience. In future, the presentation and order concept for sustainable fashion will not only target trade visitors but everyone making a stand for fair fashion with a sustainability claim. With a view to not only placing a stronger focus on fair fashion in people’s heads, Neonyt (27 and 28 July) will move from Areal Böhler to Bilker Bunker, a location close to Düsseldorf city centre.
Neonyt re-loaded: orders, trendspotting and sample sale at Bilker Bunker
Neonyt Düsseldorf has developed further and will in summer very much be in keeping with the motto ‘Where Change becomes Reality’. The transformation becomes apparent in both the choice of a new venue at the heart of Düsseldorf’s creative hub and in its opening up to a new B2C target group. From 3.00 pm every day, this sustainability platform will also open its doors to consumers, giving end users the opportunity to make contact with brand representatives and founders and find out about the latest fair fashion trends themselves. In addition to interactive workshops and panel discussions Neonyt’s new focus at Bilker Bunker will also make it possible to buy samples or seconds from the exhibiting brands right at the stand or in the Boutique corner. With this new concept Neonyt Düsseldorf pools the interests of brands, buyers and end users – as holistically presented as the fashion exhibited there.
Same but different: FASHN ROOMS moves from ›Alte Schmiedehallen‹ to ›Kaltstahlhalle‹
There is also news about the summer 2024 edition of the order platform FASHN ROOMS (27 to 29 July) – as it will now be moving from ‘Alte Schmiedehallen’ at Areal Böhler to the adjacent ‘Kaltstahlhalle’. “With plenty of daylight and industrial charm the new Fashn Rooms location will offer an open and inviting atmosphere. The O-shaped hall layout allows all exhibitors to enjoy more individual presentation options while the outdoor area newly installed by Areal Böhler’s venue management will invite everyone to while away their time outside,” says Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director of Igedo Exhibitions. At the same time, the compact hall structure makes it possible to connect all presentation and lounge areas in a circuit, thereby making for a “closed-loop” order setting.
26 July, the day before the trade show opens, will also see the Showroom Concept kick off at Areal Böhler. Here agencies and premium brands will showcase their collections and give decisive impulses for the new season. The opportunity to exchange ideas and network beyond ordering activities proper will come care of the Afterwork Party held by Igedo Exhibitions together with all industry players on the Saturday evening.
Welcome to FASHN ROOMS & Neonyt Düsseldorf…’
…was the slogan of the past few days!
For the third time, Igedo Exhibitions staged Neonyt Düsseldorf together with the established FASHN ROOMS format at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf! Once again, the organiser has given some thought to its positioning. A comprehensive and sustainable concept was chosen for this step:
A communicative hub for the sustainability activities of the participating brands of both formats, further development of the content formats, thereby even faster ways for the buyers! As a result, visible and measurable synergies for partners, exhibitors and visitors!
Alongside stylish collections, new technologies, future products & innovations were also showcased in January – progressive ideas and strategies for future-oriented urban centres in line with the Green Deal.
Conclusion no. 1: Two formats that belong together, two different areas that will and should grow together.
Both the Showroom Concept, which started a day earlier as usual, and the FASHN ROOMS brands placed promising orders on the main order days at Areal Böhler. Many exhibitors were also pleased to welcome new international customers. And thus visible and trade fair synergies for partners, exhibitors and visitors.
Promising orders were placed at the Areal Böhler on the main order days, both in the Showroom Concept, which started a day earlier as usual, and with the FASHN ROOMS brands. Many exhibitors were also pleased to welcome new international customers. And thus visible and trade fair synergies for partners, exhibitors and visitors.
In addition to the collections, important keynote speeches on the topics of forward-looking retail, vital living spaces and the circular economy in fashion attracted many trade visitors to Areal Böhler.
Conclusion no.2 Three days Three days in a place where there was a constant buzz of ambient noise.
However, Igedo Exhibitions, with its decades of expertise, wants more; it wants to bring improved, meaningful, compact and, of course, emotional live formats to the space at the No. 1 fashion location in Düsseldorf for the entire industry.
The Fashion Business Award presented by the City of Düsseldorf and Fashion Net on Sunday evening, as part of the Fashion Days, is more than just an encouragement. A look back is always good, but looking forward is crucial! This requires a lasting commitment from many industry participants – the industry with us, we for the industry in Düsseldorf – this is the only way it can work. Igedo Exhibitions and its team are ready!
FASHN ROOMS & Neonyt Düsseldorf
What belongs together grows together – the mix is what makes the events special!
As we are approaching the turn of the year, we would like to give you a quick update.
In January, FASHN ROOMS and the sustainable Neonyt Düsseldorf will move even closer together than before. “For the first time, we are showing both events together in the ›Alte Schmiedehallen‹, says Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director Igedo Exhibitions. “We are thus focussing on the synergies of both formats without them losing their independence.”
FASHN ROOMS stands for concentrated fashion expertise in fashion, accessories & shoes. Neonyt Düsseldorf presents an exciting mix of sustainably curated international green fashion labels.
The Showroom Concept, which begins one day before the official start of the trade fair, is a permanent fixture at the Areal Böhler. This is where agencies and premium brands present their collections and provide decisive impetus for the new autumn/winter 2024/25 order season.
Both FASHN ROOMS and the Showroom Concept as well as Neonyt Düsseldorf are well booked and are welcoming many returning and numerous new exhibitors.
All exhibitors and brands of FASHN ROOMS and the Showroom Concept can be found in our FASHN ROOMS B R A N D B O X
The already curated and approved brands of Neonyt Düsseldorf can be discovered in the Neonyt B R A N D B O X
THE STAGE & Knowledge Area
THE STAGE, the centrally positioned podium, forms the bridge between the two events. It offers the perfect complement to the order business. Awards, panel talks and lectures on both sustainable and conventional fashion topics are presented here.
For the second time, the prestigious Green Product Award Fashion for sustainable fashion products will be presented at Neonyt Düsseldorf together with the Green Future Club on THE STAGE, as well as the VDMD’s Design Award for Sustainable Fashion.
All players in the fashion industry are aware that the industry needs to change to become fit for the future. What responsibility lies with the brands or retailers, and what responsibility lies with the customers? These questions will be addressed and openly discussed by Prof. Dr. Maike Rabe from the Research Institute for Textiles and Clothing at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences in her lecture.
The complete THE STAGE programme with all awards, panel talks and lectures will follow in January.
The Knowledge Area is the showcase for innovations and a centre for knowledge transfer. Here, interested parties can find out about the circular economy, ecological footprints, social responsibility, and digitalisation. Among other things, the RefresherBoxx team will be presenting a revolutionary method that removes viruses, bacteria, fungi, and odours from textiles.
FASHN ROOMS & Neonyt Düsseldorf
Meeting place. Exchange. Inspiration
The combined ticket for FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt Düsseldorf is available at
Berlin, 22 July 2023 – The winners for the Green Product Award Fashion have been determined!
On 22.7. the winning products & capsule collections in the subcategories apparel, accessories, bags and shoes have been awarded at Neonyt in Düsseldorf and presented on the award booth.
Out of 40 nominees, 12 winners have been selected, coming from Germany, Italy, Israel, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States.
Ten winners were appointed by the jury panel consisting of Belvis Soler – from Luxiders, Rosan van Boven – Co-founder Fabriek Fris & Co-founder Anderlus, Sebastian Thies – CEO nat-2™ & thies, Petra Schmatz – Editor-in-chief Sous & green lifestyle and Ulrike Kähler – Managing Director – Igedo Exhibitions.
Among those awarded were FREITAG’s mobile phone cases made from ski boots (F385 CIRC-CASE), HAMA’s backpacks made from banana fibres (4elements), clothing made from new, more sustainable fibres or materials derived from crab shells, coffee bags. The next generation of 3D-printed unisex sunglasses was awarded as a concept.
Editor’s Choice favourites were LUCKYNELLY with their strawberry leather handbags (Amy), WUNDERWERK for holistic processing in the (Collien denim eco bleach) and HUNKEMÖLLER with their recycled underwear line (Wies).
In a public vote, 8000 votes were cast. The most voted concept was Arlecchina Bags, the most popular product PLUS_ZERO.
>> To the Winners
We would be happy if you publish the winners to strengthen the impact of these pioneering projects for a more sustainable fashion. Pictures from the exhibition and the award ceremony are available here.
The Green Product Award Fashion is a cooperation between the Green Future Club and Igedo Exhibitions, which organizes Neonyt Düsseldorf, licensed by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH. An international jury of experienced experts evaluates the submissions according to the criteria of approach, elaboration, impact, design, sustainability and innovation.
Green Future Club
The Green Future Club is a network of sustainable innovators and experts with a vision of a near future, where all products are sustainable. The Club runs awards, exhibitions, networking-events, supports young designers and releases the yearly Green Trend Book with international best practices. Members benefit from knowledge-exchange, networking, co-creation, access to talents & investment options, reduced fees for Award submissions. The Green Future Club director and the initiator of the Green Product Award is Nils Bader.
This was the experienced by exhibitors and visitors at FASHN ROOMS, Neonyt Düsseldorf and Showroom Concept last weekend at Areal Böhler.
With its formats FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt Düsseldorf, Igedo Exhibitions has long since settled in the right location and enjoys an important reliability in complex times. With their curated offer, the formats also scored with visitors and exhibitors alike on the occasion of the Fashion Days in Düsseldorf.
This also explains why Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies from the licenser Messe Frankfurt, is so satisfied: “Our popular, sustainable trade fair format Neonyt is firmly established in Düsseldorf. Our thanks go to our partner Igedo Exhibitions for this attractive summer edition of Neonyt.”
Of course, there was again an extensive supporting program in the halls of the Areal Böhler, which, if the organizers have their way, should be noticed even more by the audience. Such an elaborate mix of information, talk and entertainment as well as the presentation of the ‘Green Product Award Fashion’ makes the essential difference to a pure presentation of collections.
“There is no more attractive fashion event in Europe”, many exhibitors were and are sure of that. It is a pity that still too less retailers have made their way to Düsseldorf. However, everyone in the industry agrees that a large common platform is needed. The location of such a platform should be the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, the city that should and may rightly once again bear the title of “fashion capital” in Germany. “Let’s go to Düsseldorf, we’re ready!” Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director Igedo Exhibitions, wants to shout to everyone.
Next opportunity to do so are the Düsseldorf Fashion Days and with it FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt Düsseldorf from January 27-29, 2024. But this time really everyone! All together…
LET’S GO FOR IT!
After the highly successful joint kick-off in January, FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt Düsseldorf will for the second time now be opening their doors side by side at Areal Böhler, from 22 to 24 July. Over 300 brands make the two B2B trade shows organised by IGEDO EXHIBITIONS one of the most relevant order events, which – thanks to its concept and mind-set – is that decisive step ahead: on its way towards an innovative, sustainable and fair textile and fashion industry.
“Like everywhere in this industry, every investment is now being questioned. With good concepts and educational lectures and discussion, the right neighbourhoods and an appealing atmosphere we have succeeded in attracting the interest of further brands,” says Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director of IGEDO EXHIBITIONS who will, once again in July, be presenting a both entertaining and informative line-up of content – some highlights in a nutshell:
START-UP AREA
Completely new to FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt Düsseldorf are the Start-up Areas which are located in prime positions in their respective halls: platforms specifically for innovative labels, talented designers and fashion entrepreneurs. These Areas feature companies that have been on the market for a maximum of five years.
THE STAGE – the big stage at ›AlteSchmiedehalle‹
Here, Breakfast Talks allow everyone to kick off each new trade show day with all the info at their fingertips – featuring an absolute highlight this year: Marc Ramelow (Managing Partner of Gustav Ramelow KG – looking back on company history since 1872 and with 8 branches to their name) will be talking to Anja Probe from TextilWirtschaft magazine. In addition, the first Green Product Award for Fashion and the award Mode.Mut.Mann. will be presented here by VDMD.
PREPEEK – the small, exclusive stage of Neonyt
There can be no Neonyt without Prepeek, the exclusive event for content creators. Here, various talks and panel discussions will be hosted in a personal setting: as an Open House from 3.00 pm for all parties interested.
Especially worth highlighting here is the guided press tour and subsequent Prepeek Talk with Andrea Gerhard, actress and host of the sustainability podcast “ZWEIvorZWÖLF”. She deliberately uses her platform to speak about fair fashion, food choices or the importance of engaging with politics. July will also see her do so at Neonyt Düsseldorf.
KNOWLEDGE AREA
The Knowledge Area organised as part of FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt Düsseldorf is the centre for knowledge transfer. This time, it will be all about the EU GREEN DEAL providing information on the associated new legislative challenges facing the fashion sector. Daily “talk tours” will provide help and assistance on such issues as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, new reporting duties, certifications, and the development of authentic experience worlds at the POS.
SHOWROOM CONCEPT
A classic re-discovered: as part of the Showroom Concept fashion agencies and premium brands can showcase their collections in their own space already one day before the trade show starts. One of the newcomers at this edition will be Agentur Wunschnaht with its labels Edwin, Lyle&Scott, Taion, Sandquist…
BRAND PREVIEW SUMMER 2023
FASHN ROOMS
Design & Contemporary: Mat Fashion, La Vaca Loca, Neirami, Privatsachen, Catherine André Accessoires: Anna Kaszer, Butapana, House of Ord, Freedom Moses
SHOWROOM CONCEPT
Agentur Klauser: Bombers, Duvetica, Majestic Filatures, Lunario Cashmere … Agentur Kudla: Blue de Genes …
Agentur Hinterhof: Des petits hauts, Wool & Co. …
Agentur Wunschnaht: Edwin, Lyle&Scott, Taion, Sandquist …
In addition: Desigual, Gabba Jeans, Luis Trenker, Studio Seidensticker, Woodbird Sportswear
*Neonyt Düsseldorf
Residents: Kings of Indigo, wunderwerk, Greenbomb, Melawear, Les Racines du Ciel, thies
New-In: Lana, eve in paradise, Softclox, Cano Shoes
Come together!
With FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt Düsseldorf IGEDO EXHIBITIONS boasts concentrated fashion expertise on the principal order dates for the textile and fashion industries at Germany’s No. 1 order destination.
SHOWROOM CONCEPT – 21 – 24 July 2023, Areal Böhler,
*Neonyt Düsseldorf licensed by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH is the official name of the new event format held on the Rhine.
A melting pot for fashion, trends, innovation and inspiration.
IGEDO EXHIBITIONS staged nothing less with its two independent trade shows Neonyt Düsseldorf and FASHN ROOMS. From 28 to 30 January 2023 around 400 brands found the optimal setting for orders, exchange and networking in the stylish halls of Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf. Being held as concurrent B2B events these trade shows enabled a special exchange between sustainable and conventional fashion industries and sparkled with pooled fashion competence for satisfied exhibitors and happy visitors.
Neonyt: A new home
Since its inception Neonyt with stop-overs in Paris, Berlin and Frankfurt has become established as the most relevant B2B community platform for fashion, sustainability and innovation, developing a strong brand. In Düsseldorf this was authentically instilled with life: the community experienced even the first event at the new homebase as a “true” Neonyt.
“We are very satisfied! Behind us are three successful trade show days of the first licensed Neonyt in Düsseldorf. We would like to cordially thank the team of Igedo Exhibitions for their passionate realization and the partnership-based establishment of the new order location.”
– Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt
Here a trade show was organised with a lot of heart and soul, authenticity and loving attention to detail – a show whose potential already whets the appetite for the next edition. And even the initial feedback from the community … both exhibitors and visitors were on the same page: Neonyt has not found a new home in Düsseldorf, it rather feels as if it has come home.
“We had 120 days to launch the first Neonyt in Düsseldorf. In this time we convinced more than 80 labels – strictly curated according to sustainability and fashion – to present themselves in the still unknown environment, partly new, exciting and partly already established brands. I am proud to welcome such a large international community to Düsseldorf for the kick-off. My team and I are already looking forward to the further development of Neonyt Düsseldorf for the Summer Edition in July 2023!”
– Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director Igedo Exhibitions
In a relaxed, friendly atmosphere visitors were in for an excitingly curated selection of international brands. The accomplished mixture of familiar and new faces promoted inspiring conversations and sustainable impulses for networking, exchange and – last but not least – business deals.
“Although we operate a large, permanent showroom in Düsseldorf, it proved the right decision to book a stand at Neonyt Düsseldorf. Our expectations were more than fulfilled by the venue, the infrastructure, the organisation all the way to catering – they could not have been better. This gives us confidence for the summer event and that even more charismatic brands will exhibit and attract further buyers. One thing is clear: the synergies with FASHN ROOMS are obvious and were more than confirmed. Likewise, the talks and conferences at both events were well worth seeing for customers and exhibitors alike.”
– Heiko Wunder, Managing Partner wunderwerk
Proving a special highlight was Düsseldorf’s take on Prepeek, the exclusive networking event for the (social) media-focused community. Here more than 50 photo shootings in various settings took place with content creators from all over Europe and the US. Talks addressed relevant topics such as “The Greenwashing Trap” and “Circular Economy” while visitors exchanged experiences over an espresso at the coffee bar.
“Community, shared knowledge and cooperation are the key if we really want to change something. At the moment, I am completely overwhelmed by the unique and stunning experience @neonyt.duesseldorf – there was so much to be discovered and to learn! I believe that each and every one here has gained new perspectives for their development from this.”
– Fatima Njoya, Glamour (Prepeek Moderator)
FASHN ROOMS: A reliable platform
At the Alte Schmiedehalle venue of Areal Böhler FASHN ROOMS again proved an indispensable – as well as reliable – order platform. With continuity and quality conscience FASHN ROOMS creates a solid basis for the numerous brands from the womenswear and menswear segments as well as for the suppliers of complementing products, such as shoes and high-quality accessories. As usual, the diverse mix of individual, high-end brands plus short distances and optimal service made for a pleasant atmosphere that also offered room for exchange and networking.
Proving particularly successful again this year was the Showroom Concept, which was used to place orders at previously made appointments on Thursday and Friday, away from the hustle and bustle of the trade show.
Besonders erfolgreich wurde auch in diesem Jahr das Showroom Concept genutzt, um bereits am Donnerstag und Freitag abseits des Messetrubels, nach zuvor vereinbarten Terminen zu ordern.
“Like in previous seasons FASHN ROOMS was a resounding success. Buyers kept their appointments, and we were absolutely satisfied with the orders they placed. This event at Areal Böhler is therefore a must-have platform for us – not least also thanks to the organiser’s great professional service.”
– Oliver Braun, Owner The.noon /Oliver Braun Agency
THE STAGE: EA melting pot for fashion, trends, innovation and inspiration.
2023 saw the first joint conference format of Neonyt and FASHN ROOMS held as “THE STAGE” – a success across the board!
Numerous riveting talks in front of full rows of chairs at the Alte Schmiedehalle venue perfectly complemented the order business and promoted discussions and exchange: Fashionsustain The Conference. by Messe Frankfurt addressed relevant sustainability issues from the Neonyt community, alternating with exciting talks and trend lectures care of FASHN ROOMS. All talks and panels were delivered innovatively as a silent conference, meaning via headsets where listeners were able to choose between German and English. All lectures were recorded and will shortly be available at FASHN ROOMS X Neonyt and Fashionsustain The Conference.
“In Düsseldorf we succeeded in thrilling fashion retailers with our focal theme ‘Fashion & Retail‘ and transporting fresh impulses right into the market thanks to many interested spectators. Fashionsustain The Conference is topical and visionary; it stimulates discussion and successfully acts as a platform for ideas, offering a live dialogue format for exchanging best practices and discussing sustainability goals.”
– Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt
At the KNOWLEDGE AREA located right in front of THE STAGE certification bodies and universities provided information on innovative developments and trends in science and technology.
THE STAGE – the perfect link between Neonyt and FASHN ROOMS. Generating an engaged exchange between visitors on sustainable and conservative fashion concepts a melting pot for fashion, trends, innovation and inspiration was created right at the centre of both trade shows.
Two trade shows – side by side and one step ahead on the path towards a sustainable and fair textile and fashion industry.
Two trade shows, two concepts, two halls – held concurrently in Düsseldorf from 28 to 30 January 2023: Neonyt, the most relevant platform for sustainability and innovation meets FASHN ROOMS See&Order, the international trade show for Fashion, Shoes & Accessories and its Showroom Concept, at its new German “home”.
When Dr. Stephan Keller, Lord Mayor of the North Rhine-Westphalian capital on the Rhine, and Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director of the trade show organiser IGEDO EXHIBITIONS, open the 3-day B2B event, to the tune of 400 brands will be awaiting the trade visitors. They make Neonyt and FASHN ROOMS at Areal Böhler one of the most important events in Germany’s fashion sector. Two trade shows, side by side and one step ahead on the path towards an innovative, sustainable and fair textile and fashion business.
Numerous talks delivered at the centrally located conference event THE STAGE, which is used by both trade shows, perfectly complement the ranges extending an invitation to discuss and exchange ideas in the atmospheric halls of the former steel works: Fashionsustain. The Conference. by Messe Frankfurt addresses relevant sustainability issues from the Neonyt community alternating with FASHION ROOMS seminars and trend lectures.
With Prepeek a networking event especially designed for content creators and journalists will be held as part of Neonyt. Although Prepeek is an exclusive event, this year will see two Open-House Events for all exhibitors and trade visitors that aim to shine a light on responsibly minded zeitgeist and convey fresh future-proof sustainability impulses. The extensive programme on the “small stage” will be facilitated by Fatima Njoya, Junior Fashion and Sustainability Editor of GLAMOUR on all three days of the show.
From 28 to 30 January fashion will become an “experience” in the thematic matrix of trends, inspiration, business and especially sustainability – some highlights in a nutshell:
Saturday, 28 January 2023 – 4.00 pm – Prepeek
HOW CREDIBLE IS THE FASHION INDUSTRY’S DIVERSITY PROMISE?
Meriem Lebdiri x Neonyt Prepeek Talk
Saturday, 28 January 2023 – 4.30 pm – The Stage: FASHN ROOMS
AWARD CEREMONY “DESIGN AWARD SUSTAINABLE FASHION”
Awarded by the professional association VDMD, the leading professionals’ network for Fashion.Textile.Home.Interior.Accessory, this design accolade will be presented for the fifth time now and for the first time in Düsseldorf marking the occasion of Neonyt and FASHN ROOMS. **
Sunday, 29 January 2023 – 3.00 pm – The Stage: FASHN ROOMS
SHOULD WE SLOW DOWN OR SPEED UP?
Carl Tillessen (German Fashion Institute DMI)
Sunday, 29 January 2023 – 4.00 pm – Prepeek
Fast Framing – Let’s rethink the role of retail together!
Maike Rabe (Professor and Institute Director at Hochschule Niederrhein of Applied Sciences), Carmen Jenny (CEO & Co-Founder of CLOTHESfriends), Heiko Wunder (CEO of wunderwerk)
Monday, 30 January 2023 – 12.00 noon – The Stage: Fashionsustain
SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH DESIGN – MORE THAN TIMELESSNESS AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
For the complete programme please consult side events.
“I particularly look forward to seeing people come together. Seeing new (not only business) friends being made and positive emotions increasingly filling the halls… and I look forward to being there,” says Ulrike Kähler, Managing Director of IGEDO EXHIBITIONS.
Come together!
With FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt IGEDO EXHIBITIONS offers pooled fashion competence at the principal order dates for the textile and fashion industry at Germany’s No. 1 order location. The combined ticket for FASHN ROOMS and Neonyt is available at fashn-rooms.com or neonyt-duesseldorf.com
Fashionsustain. The Conference. by Messe Frankfurt
Packed with content, Fashionsustain. The Conference. by Messe Frankfurt will accompany Neonyt in Düsseldorf – in parallel with order activities – with attractive content focusing on Fashion & Retail themes over all three days. The interviews, talks and workshops staged at Areal Böhler from 28 – 30 January 2023 directly address fashion retailers and provide insights into how they can take a more sustainable stance. All buyers and parties interested in sustainability can look forward, amongst other items, to the one-on-one interview “This is how retail creates a positive impact”, powered by Textilwirtschaft magazine; or to the panel discussion “How sustainability re-unites retail, brands and consumers afresh.”
Two new event formats offer informative and inspiring additional perspectives: the workshop “Sustainability at the Point-of-Sale – Basics for Store Assistants”.
Be curious and look forward to many renowned speakers:
Abdelkader Amouche (Commercial Director of Haelixa), Claudia Brück (Board Member at Fairtrade Deutschland e.V.), Melina Bucher (Founder), Anna Canadell (Co-Founder of BCOME), António Braz Costa (General Manager of CITEVE – Technological Centre for Textile and Clothing Industries in Portugal), Thomas Ganter (Managing Director of Lengermann & Trieschmann GmbH & Co. KG), Sylvia Happel (Head of Business Development Europe at Lenzing AG), Dr. Monika Hauck (Founder and Managing Director of Repair Rebels), Annabelle Homann (Chief Operating Officer at Lanius), Maijken Kalhave (Executive Director of Creative Denmark), Tanja Kliewe-Meyer (General Manager at like a bird fashion & consulting), Michaela Leitz (Plus Size Luxury Fashion Stylist & Size Inclusive Fashion Expert), Anja Probe (TextilWirtschaft), Kutay Saritosun (Director, Brand Services and Partnerships at bluesign technologies ag), Katja Schwarz (General Manager of Dress to measure UG), Edu Uribesalgo (Director Innovation & Sustainability at the Ternua Group (Import Arrasate S.L.)) and Heiko Wunder (Managing Partner of Wunderwerk).
Fashionsustain deliberately foregoes a fixed homebase. Instead of just “exporting” the format to another location, an individual knowledge event and a temporary, very unique community emerges at each location – and in late January 2023 Düsseldorf will see a new one emerge yet again. The popular conference format of Messe Frankfurt thrills innovation and product managers, sustainability and CSR experts, marketing and brand strategy developers, buyers, HR experts and young professionals from fashion, textiles, sourcing, retail, technology, NGOs, certification bodies and start-ups.
