PARKSHOWExpo To Reinvent The Business Of Canadian Fashion
The first ever tradeshow that
dedicates to Canadian fashion culture and business – PARKSHOWExpo, is set to
happen right after PARKSHOW 2017 in Calgary from February 27 to March 1 next
year. A new project founded by the PARK
organization and fashion entrepreneur Megan
Szanik, PARKSHOWExpo will be the inaugural event that strives to bridge the
gaps between fashion designers, brands, consumers and retailers.
“There are no current
opportunities within Canada where all the members of the fashion industry can
come together, and much less for the consumer or international retailers and
distributors to access Canadian brands,” says Megan Szanik, “PARKSHOWExpo is flipping the traditional model
on its head and putting Calgary on the map as a metropolitan hub where fashion
is thriving as real business.”
More than 350 selected fashion
brands and distributors are expected to showcase an elevated selection of
Fall/Winter 2017 women’s and men’s ready to wear and accessories at the Telus Convention Centre in downtown Calgary.
Both local and international distributors are welcomed to preview up-and-coming
collections from exciting Canadian brands at the Expo, and individual buyers will also have direct access to
in-season pieces by the Canadian designers at the PARK pop-up shop (PARKSHOP).
As a part of the program, the Expo
will feature arts, culinary and educational experiences that allow attendees
from different parts of the world to get deeper glimpse into the culture of
Calgary, beyond the oil tycoon and cowboy hats.
“In my 25 years experience of
traveling the world of fashion trade shows, I feel it’s time for Canadian
designers to be seen,” explains Everton McDougall, an established Sales Agent
and Distributor for Press Play Not Pause LTD. “PARKSHOWExpo will attract people to Calgary to experience Candian fashion
in a whole new way.”
The PARKSHOWExpo covers many aspects of Canadian produced talents – fashion,
art and culture – which is a part of PARK organization’s philosophy over the
years. It will be a great opportunity to exchange dialogues with like-minded
fashion industry insiders and business experts. It’s also the chance for
Canadian fashion to inspire the rest of the world. Here’s a brief schedule
rundown of PARKSHOW and PARKSHOWExpo 2017:
Saturday February 25, 2017
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PARKSHOP
- The world’s biggest Canadian brand pop-up shop
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PARKSHOW
2017 - An art and fashion exhibition celebrating Canadian designers and
artists
Sunday February 26, 2017
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PARKFORUM
(Industry only) – Retailer and brand focused educational seminars lead by
Canada’s most successful creative entrepreneurs
-
PARKSHOP
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TOAST
– A celebration event to welcome the fashion community to Calgary
Monday February 27, 2017
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PARKSHOWExpo (industry only)
-
PARKSHOP
Tuesday February 28, 2017
-
PARKSHOWExpo (Industry only)
-
PARKSHOP
Wednesday March 1, 2017
-
PARKSHOWExpo (Industry only)
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PARKSHOP
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PARKSHOW Culinary
– An evening celebrating the cultural elements of Canadian food, art and
fashion
For more info, application and
tickets please visit PARKSHOWExpo clicking below.
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