Alternative Fashion Exhibitions

Hi All!

Many thanks to everyone who exhibited or came down to do business at Londonedge and Londoncentral a few weeks ago. Londonedge has become renowned for its community feel and never before has this been as evident as September’s show where organisers, exhibitors and buyers pulled together in the face of adversity in the retail market.

As ever, the entire team let loose at our show party and enjoyed entertainment from African acrobats, snake dancers and contortionists. Exhibitors made a wonderful effort with their stands and were rewarded with gifts from Alchemy…. and the winners were:

LEATHERHEAVEN

Newbies at Londoncentral, Leather Heaven came over from Germany and created a stand that was inviting, exciting, colourful and friendly!

RAW BLUE

The Raw Blue stand was a hive of activity throughout the show with live graffiti art, street dancers and the ultra-cool Skinnyman on hand to draw the crowds.

NEW ROCK

The New Rock stand was light, airy and full of gorgeous boots - how could we not award them for their efforts?!

ROCK YOUR BABY

The Rock Your Baby stand was small but perfectly formed so we gave them a bottle of fizz to congratulate them on a succesful debut at Londonedge.

YAK PAK

We loved what Yak Pak had done with their stand, creating an inviting tunnel filled with bright and bubbly bags. ou couldn’t help but stop and take a look!

STARGAZER

These guys are long-term exhibitors at Londonedge but this season they opened up their stand and sprinkled it with light and vibrant colour to create an eye-catching offering.

PSYLO

A great stand and lovely people, the Psylo space was buzzing throughout the show and their sales staff were upbeat and charming. We salute you! The next Londonedge and Londoncentral will take place from 1st-3rd February 2009 at Olympia 2, London, W14. For further information please contact +44 (0) 1162 898 249 or info@londonedge.com. Visit www.londonedge.com.

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LONDONEDGE & LONDONCENTRAL SEPTEMBER 2008

 Only 3 weeks to go and the team are full steam ahead for another fantastic show!!!!!!!

Septembers show promises all the glitz and glamour that previous shows have delivered, so be prepared for unforgettable performances provided by our legendary daily entertainment schedule, including a disco dancing robot, Rubber Ritchie the comical contortionist, a truly sensual snake dancer, a team of incredibly energetic African acrobats and appearances from the likes of jungle gorillas, tree people, historical ramblers, gigantic slinkys and run-away wheely bins! Phew…. !!!!!The exhibitor party will again promises a great atmosphere provided by the alternative band Strange Time. This season we’ve chosen to have the show party back at the Pillar hall within the Olympia Exhibition Centre. Saves on the legs and taxi fares! You can find your way there by turning left at the front of the show and walk past Pizza Express turning left immediately onto Olympia Way. Then Pillar Hall is a short walk on the left. Tickets are available from the Organisers Office on Sunday but they are limited and available to exhibitors, buyers & press at the show. If you are lucky enough to have tickets, come along for food, drinks, live music and, excellent company!This season show also promises to deliver at least 40 new brands, which naming a few include:Hellcatpunks is a Japanese brand jetting rock and punk inspired fashion direct from the store in Harajuku. London will get a taste of Tokyo style via Hellcatpunks range of tees, shirts, trousers, skirts, waistcoats and accessories for men and women.Cinderella Bones. Her range of tees feature gothic teddies, bats, skulls and birds from the darkside and will be on show at Londonedge for girls with attitude. This is the first time the brand have exhibited in the UK and they are currently not stocked in Britain. See the range at http://www.cinderellabones.de/.Eye 2 Eye Contactz are a British company offering coloured contacts to accessorise the eyes. From a natural change in eye colour to more dramatic customised looks, their range of contacts can give your eyes an overhaul for any occasion. See more at http://www.eye2eyecontactz.co.uk/.OSIXNINE is a rainbow rockin’ boutique based in Kuala Lumpur and run by sisters, designer Missosixnine and singer-songwriter Saer Ze. Their motto is ‘Why blend in when you can stand out and their designs boast bright colours and are made in small quantities so that you’ll never bump in to someone wearing the same design’. At Londonedge the sisters will be exhibiting their latest collection called Retro Gunshots and buyers will have the opportunity to see unreleased designs. Saer Ze said: This is our first UK tradeshow. Our customers are mostly college students and youngsters, male and female, between 15 to 30. We are targeting buyers with an edge that promote an outgoing lifestyle and retail select items from select brands. Visit them online at http://www.osixnine.com/.Gothic Tiaras who offer stunning tiaras in a mixture of enchanting colours and styles. Bat pendants, skulls, and spiders are fused with pretty rose corsages and crystals for girlie girls with a darker side. See more at http://www.gothictiaras.co.uk/.Basically LONDONEDGE & LONDONCENTRAL SEPTEMBER 2008 is not to be missed by anybody who is a) serious about sourcing the most exciting cult designs on the planet, and b) whom wants to do so whilst having an enormous amount of fun!!!!!!!!JULY 2008 LENY REVIEW ARTICLE Fashion Event Article Posted August 13, 2008 read full article

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SECOND ANNUAL

ALTERNATIVE TRADESHOW LONDONEDGE NEW YORK (LENY)

New alternative fashion trends in clothing, footwear, accessories and giftware discovered

(New York, NY) August 6, 2008  Drawing a hip and edgy fashion crowd from all over the world to its new location in the Javits Center; LondonEdge New York hosted the second LENY Tradeshow, making the two day event in July a triumphant success. The tradeshow, now an annual event for New York City, capitalized on LENY’s unparalleled formula of mixing the business of future-fashion and the underground cult-alternative movement. LENY’s signature formula, perfected from nearly a decade of tradeshow successes in the UK, hit the gritty city streets with a force to be reckoned with.Picking up where they left off last year LENY once again provided an event that caters to all walks of life. The River Pavillon at the Javits Center provided the perfect back drop for the punk and Goth crowd. Business was the order of the day but the sun filled room, rock n? roll mentality and alternating entertainment on the main stage made for an amazing and fun experience. LENY 2008 brought us 65 talented and passionate exhibitors that helped weave together a landscape of color and inspiration for the alternative fashion enthusiast. Attracting exhibitors from all over the world, this tradeshow is clearly gaining speed here in the states and becoming a platform on which to display hot new trends to all global markets.There was no short supply of boots, buckles and t-shirts this year. Showroom walls filled were with new graphics and fresh looks for the street. New Rock Shoes had some bad ass kicks this year; Dead Cities provided shirts that are politically charged and Inochi’s new line of belt buckles used rock n’ roll imagery to complete the perfect look. Clubwear could also be found as brightly colored hosiery and socks were on display. Look From London, a home town New York brand, dresses up any leg looking for attention and a close and colorful second for those gams are the bright combinations courtesy of AJ’s Socks. For the night crawlers and Goth crowd there were beautifully made bustiers and corsets from Funhouse and Flaming Angels, flowing skirts and skull dresses certainly made a splash like the ones from Living Dead Souls.? The list goes on and on; Stop Staring provided gorgeous silk-gown designs ripped from the 40’s heyday, rock’n watches from Nemesis, jewelry that was art inspired and dainty from Nomonet or the fun pop-culture necklaces and bracelets from AlterEgo. The veterans were out in strong support again this year such as Alchemy, Lucky 13, Steady Clothing, Tripp NYC and Pop Soda.An added benefit to any LENY tradeshow is the entertainment and this year did not disappoint. Center stage this year saw a variety of performers to the sometimes surprised and delighted attendees. Sparks flew into the crowd as Grinder Girl lit up the room with her power-tooled act. Twisting his way into the second act was Ravi the contortionist. To wrap up the days attractions & distractions was the hypnotic Dorit who belly-danced her way into the hearts of exhibitors & buyers alike!The following day brought more talent-this time in all shapes and sizes. Above the action, elaborate and adorned stilt walkers roamed the floor. Even they couldn’t take the attention away from pint-sized Terra Jole when she took center stage as Mini-Britney Spears who pulled out all the stops with sexy costumes and a great voice to boot!LENY added to the excitement from the opening day of the show by throwing a rock ‘n roll bash at Don Hill?s with entertainment by Kissy Kamikaze, Rockets Red Glare and special guest DJ?s Tish & Snooky and Gyda Gash. Tons of free rum didn’t hurt either thanks to Sailor Jerry!In a business where tradeshows can take years to become established, the early success of LENY is a testament to an incredible line up of exhibitors partnered with the passion and commitment of the LondonEdge organizers.Fashion Wire Daily states that independent designers stood out with their own take on hip, casual, everyday clothing.We had a great show this year, I didn’t want it to end, over 700 visitors and buyers came through and I feel we are on the right track to accomplish amazing success in the States, from the west coast to the east coast LENY hopefully will be the best source for alternative fashion said Carole Hunter, President of LondonEdge, We hope you will stayed tuned for LENY’s return in 2009. If you happen to be in Olympia, London this September stop by the 19th LondonEdge show.

PunkTV.ca: What are the origins of Londonedge?Londonedge came about in 2000 as a result of the founders Carole Hunter & Sandra Phillipson coming together to provide a platform for the alternative fashion & giftware market. Sandra was an exhibitor at a show that Carole was managing which was being closed down. Once the show was closed there would have been no trade exhibition offering space to this market, and so we came up with a plan to launch something dedicated to that market. This became Londonedge which took place for the first time in February 2000.  PunkTV.ca: This is your second year coming to New York. Why did you decide to make the move to New York?For years we have had a strong group of US exhibitors at the London show and they have encouraged us to launch something in the States. Finally we started looking into the options and, after some debate, we decided that the East Coast was not being looked after as well as the West and New York became the obvious choice.  PunkTV.ca: What can one expect to find at the Londonedge New York show? This season LENY will house 65-70 exhibitors showing all manner of clothing, footwear & accessories collections covering the whole gamut of the alternative market. From goth, punk, emo, rock, retro, rockabilly, cyber, etc., etc., etc. All things alternative will be represented.  PunkTV.ca: Tradeshows don’t really seem that “punk rock”. How is this onedifferent?LENY & Londonedge are entirely devoted to the alternative/cult markets. Rather than paying lip service to a few companies, these shows are ALL about the cult markets and the common denominator across all of the exhibitors is that they offer something edgy and different. We provide a relaxed trading environment, nothing corporate or stuffy, and we provide a DJ & put on some fab alternative entertainment such as the Grinder Girl on the David Letterman show, contortionists, belly dancers, the Mini Britney Spears and extreme stilt walkers.  PunkTV.ca: What are some new brands that we will be seeing a lot ofsoon?At LENY there are some great collections coming out of the UK such as Criminal, Hell Bunny & Living Dead Souls as well as some great North American ranges such as Spark Designs, Make Love Not Trash, Sailor Jerry, Funky Urban, Wild Rose Tattoo Shirts & Tattooed Kingpin.  PunkTV.ca: Why is it that the general public is not allowed into theshow? Aren’t they the ones who wear the clothes?  The reason why the public can’t come into the show at the moment is that the booth holders are set up to take wholesale orders from retailers. The price point is therefore a wholesale price point rather than a retail one and they are set up very differently to cater for consumer shows. For instance they would need to have a lot of stock at the show, have credit card facilities etc., etc. Also, the exhibition as a whole has loads of other stuff to consider if the public were allowed in such as size of gangways, security, advertising etc., etc., etc. It is something that could be considered going forward though because, you’re right, they are the ones buying & wearing the gear!  PunkTV.ca: What is next for Londonedge?After New York we have London 7-9th September. After that we have an exciting new website project as well as considering options to expand the brand into the east!

CONTORTIONISTS, BELLY DANCERS, POWERTOOLS (…OH DID I MENTION A MINI-BRITNEY) ADD TO THE 2008 LONDONEDGE NEW YORK (LENY) EXPERIENCE THIS JULY 21^ST AND 22^ND   

New York, NY –Londonedge New York (LENY) is fast approaching and will be held in the Javits Center. On display will be the hottest, alternative fashion trends in clothing, footwear, accessories and giftware.  If you were one of the lucky ones to stroll the tradeshow floor last year you know that these organizers strive to provide you with an experience you won’t soon forget.  That means entertainment throughout the day which some might consider out-of-the-box, but keep in mind when you combine Londonedge and NYC…ANYTHING GOES so prepare your senses for overload!

Last year attendees rubbed shoulders with sword swallowers, contortionists and aerobatic performers. Don’t miss this year because we just learned that LENY 2008’s tradeshow floor entertainment will come in all shapes and sizes.   Towering over the crowd will be the amazing stilt creations from the Alice Farley Dance Theater, a crowd favorite from last year. The stilt walker’s movements and costumes are from another world and are clearly meant for the high road. The low road will be represented as well by the world famous Terra Jole bringing you the Britney Spears experience in pint size form.  Now a Vegas regular, Mini Britney came into being through a series of fortuitous circumstances having just finished a two-year stint in the role of Mini Paula Stanley in an undersized Kiss tribute band. Radar Online has said of a recent performance that “by the time Jole had stripped down to her replica of the red latex catsuit featured in the “Oops, I Did It Again” video, she had the boys in the palm of her tiny hand” 

Take a break from checking out all those accessories and street gear and witness the highly acclaimed belly-dancing Dorit. Her captivating moves will transform you to Bulgarian playhouses of yesteryear. Another distraction will be Iggy, a spectacle in his own right that steals the show with eclectic and diverse costumes. Fighting for the main attraction award is Combustible Kiva aka Grindergirl! Grindergirl initially charmed the host of the popular late night variety show as the “Exotic Woman with the Snake.” She continues to humor and seduce them with her sultry fire eating and now GRINDERGIRL has been making weekly appearances center stage on David Letterman’s “The Late Show”. Think “Pinup Girl meets Superhero meets metal shop”.

Looking for a stuffy tradeshow event?  Look elsewhere. LENY’s leaders realize the importance of the alternative fashion tradeshow/movement. Londonedge has built a community of players that are serious about doing business in an economy that is desperately ready for something new but they also know how to let their hair down from time to time. This event is fun, fresh and memorable.

Press and VIP’s are invited to attend the festivities at night for there will be a LENY 2008 kick off party on Monday, July 21^st at Don Hill’s starting at 6:30 pm. Work hard then come play hard! A crazy night of loud music, free booze, stellar goodie bags, and unreal company courtesy of our Fab-Brit-hosts!

 (New York, NY) — What do you get the rocker that has everything?  Allow New York City’s latest alternative tradeshow to answer that question as designers from all over the world gather this summer. On display again this July will be the coolest emerging trends in streetwear gear. Londonedge New York (LENY) returns to Manhattan this July 21^st and 22^nd, 2008 where cult brands from the UK, Europe and the US will come together under one roof and transform the River Pavillion (Javits Center). Expect the hottest, alternative fashion trends in clothing, footwear, accessories and giftware for the stylist looking for something fresh and new.

The search for the ultimate t-shirt is constant and unrelenting but exhibitors such as Dead Cities (www.DeadCitiesClothing.com), Impact Merchandising (www.ImpactMerch.com) and Steady Clothing (www.SteadyClothing.com) have just what you’re looking for. Is it time for a new belt and buckle? Inochi has a new line that is all hand carved (www.InochiJewelry.com).  A killer watch is the crown jewel in any attire. Look to Nemesis Watch/ Exact Time Corp. (www.NemesisWatch.com) for style matched with rugged endurance. This tradeshow offers head to toe inspiration and there will be no shortage of jewelry and accessories either such as the whimsical options offered up from Alter Ego Jewelry (www.AlterEgoJewelry.net). Bring on the boots too; trend-setting footwear that will kick in any doors will be on display such as new lines from New Rock Shoes (www.newrock.es).  

Influential fashion stylists / cutting edge photographers / make-up artists should not miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime.  This is a trade show like no other! Be a part of the LENY’s triumphant return to New York City and experience rock and cult fashion first hand. Our host, LENY, promises a relaxed, fun and chill tradeshow for the fashion industry full of charming punk-induced Brit hospitality. 

For more information or pre-registration please contact:David Bosch   LENY 2008 Media Relations718-909-0911David.Bosch@kochent.com / DLBosch@Gmail.com

Londonedge is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated LENY tradeshow returns this July with a new location. “Partnerships and timing were key to our return and LENY promises to be even more exciting” says Carole Hunter Joint President of LENY, “we are totally committed to our community and passionate about this groundbreaking movement which is already an institution in the UK.” 

Press can pre-register with David at david.bosch@kochent.com or call 718-909-0911 The fashion future of the underground movement under one roof is a concept that only LENY can pull off. In fact for almost a decade, the Londonedge tradeshow in the UK has provided one of the top showcases in the world for alternative and clubwear markets. Adding NYC to the formula was the revolutionary. The revolution continues; don’t miss the LENY tradeshow this summer.  We are talking about the whole package here! Head to steel-toe gear for guys and girls; style accents for the home or Harley; chains to hang from the neck or from wherever, what the heck!  LENY has revealed the first group of exhibitors for July 2008 and we are off and running! This is an opportunity for stylists, journalists and trend spotting bloggers to see what’s fresh for 2009/2010.

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Check out one of the 2008 exhibitors!

Lucky 13 is an American hot rod clothing company proudly servicing pinup, rockabilly, psychobilly, rock n’ roll, and punk rock guys and gals for over 15 years. Our Lucky 13 Gals have included and continue to showcase the best pinups with such talent as Tera Patrick, Sabina, Masumi Max, and Valentina Vaughn. Our tattoo style art has inspired both tattoos and tattoo flash throughout the rock n’ roll & hot rod community.  As a major lifestyle clothing company Lucky 13 has worked with some of today’s leading bands such as Dropkick Murphy’s, Bouncing Souls, Revolution Mother, Agnostic Front, Obituary, and Street Dogs. Lucky 13 creates apparel that is more than just clothing; we create apparel that’s a lifestyle!

For More Info Check Out:

http://www.lucky13apparel.com/LuckySp08Cat-SM.pdf

ALTERNATIVE TRADESHOW RETURNS TO NYC

LENY (LONDONEDGE NEW YORK) COMMITS TO SECOND ANNUAL SHOW AND REVEALS THE FIRST GROUP OF EXHIBITORS

2007’s LENY took New York City by storm last year. Literally!

The first of its kind alternative fashion tradeshow came in with a BANG (and thunder). Lighting and dark clouds filled the sky as the booths inside were filled with what proved to be the hottest streetwear trends of 2008. Streets were flooded that opening day at Pier 92 but in the end thanks to the flow of groundbreaking product lines promises of punk, piercings and platforms were made good that summer.

This year will be no different but the fireworks and excitement will be inside at LENY’s new location, the River Pavillion (Javits Center), July 21^st and 22^nd, 2008. Londonedge welcomes back many of the exhibitors from last year along with new ones. These exhibitors are really the stars and main attraction of the show as they travel from all over the world to display their current lines.

We are talking about the whole package here! Head to steel-toe gear for guys and girls; style accents for the home or Harley; chains to hang from the neck or from wherever, what the heck!

The fashion future of the underground movement under one roof is a concept that only LENY can pull off.

LENY has revealed the first group of exhibitors for July 2008 and we are off and running! This is an opportunity for stylists, journalists and trend spotting bloggers to see what’s fresh for 2009/2010.

To-Die-For T-Shirts on display from companies such as:

County Jale – Designateria – God Save NY – Impact Merch – Lucky 13 – Pop Soda – Sourpuss Clothing – Uzi – Tattooed King Pin

A show of metal and leather in its finest form from:

Alchemy – Heavy Metal – Imosh – Marty Flint – Silverstop UK Ltd.

Boots & footwear made walking or kick’n butt from:

New Rock Shoes – Rock Rebel – Ellie Shoes Inc.

Something beautiful with a splash of attitude from:

Manic Panic – Master and Mistress – Yellowgelb – Agorables – Alter Ego Jewelry – Body

Injection – Buddha Jewelry – Inochi Jewelry – Sikworld - Liquorbrand

Fashions for the future, trendy on the tragic tip from:

Tripp NYC – Tiger of London – Tara Grafix – Steady Clothing – Mrs. Tildos Attic – Mobtown Enterprise – MJ Carlyle and Company – Tarantula Clothing – Absurd Life

More to be announced shortly!

For almost a decade, the Londonedge tradeshow in the UK has provided one of the top showcases in the world for alternative and clubwear markets and now for a second year you have an opportunity to experience it right here at home.

Londonedge is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated LENY tradeshow returns this July. Carole Hunter Joint President of LENY commented that, “Our exhibitors are the very best this market can offer and, as with the UK’s Londonedge, LENY is America’s industry meeting place for buyers, suppliers and agents with alternative,  music or streetwear interest. It’s like a special members club - it  just can’t be missed”

The LENY tradeshow will be held in New York at the River Pavillion, Javits Center on Monday, July 21st, 2008 (10-6) and Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 (10-5). Members of the press and fashion industry can pre-register by contacting David Bosch at David.bosch@kochent.com or call 718-909-0911.

Leather Heaven’s Henri ‘Henkka’ Junkkala proudly announces:

‘Our new model lines presented at the [upcoming] LondonEdge trade show differ from Leather Heavens typical biker and rock ‘n’ roll clothes by being what could be called genre-free streetwear supercharged with attitude.  These are detailed everyday clothes with an edge, clthes that can be worn by anyone in most situations at school/workplace or leisure/parties.  They will look just as great worn by us freaks from any subgenre than as worn by Average Joe’

Leather Heaven brands that will be at the next London show include GGW Gun Gang Wear, Heavenly Devil, Leather Heaven Hot Rod and Leather Heaven for kids. 

You can view Leather Heaven products up close on stand 53 at the show!