In the mood at Moda
After FAB’s successful launch at Pure last week, the reception at Moda proved to be even more encouraging this weekend. The FAB Lounge at the NEC event was a popular stopping-off point for members and potential members and a lively group gathered for a drinks reception at the end of Sunday.
The mainstream show at the NEC, which opened on Sunday, was not hit by the icy weather that affected the London event and a realistically positive vibe was projected to its attendees. All sections at Moda – Woman, Menswear, Footwear, Lingerie & Swimwear, and Accessories – seemed busy as FAB’s audience went buying for next autumn.
FAB had a dedicated information stand alongside its lounge at Moda and the FAB team was able to make contact with retailers from all parts of the UK. At the show on Sunday were Sara Grant , Tony McCarrick, Ian Carr, Graham Bamford, Sarah Golden, Bob Jarrett and AIan Hawkins.
At the drinks reception on Sunday FAB member Tony Hall of Flair Fashion & Lingerie in Dartmouth met up with Isabella Griffiths, editor of WomensWearBuyer magazine, which is a strong supporter of FAB.
Mother and daughter Sandra and Rebecca Duthie of Shooligans, a kids’ shoe shop in Aberdeen, dropped by to learn more about the advantages of FAB membership.
Enjoying a well-earned glass or two were Sue Hinsley and Suzan Tew of Handbags & Gladrags in Southam, Warwickshire.
At the drinks reception Victoria Jackson, editor of MensWearBuyer, swapped notes with Mark Read and his nephew Richard from Read’s Footwear in Hull. MWB is also actively backing the FAB initiative.
Here’s to a good season, say Tracey Corless and Jackie Ford of Sparkles & Co, a gifts and accessories retailer in Liverpool.