Nearly 200 fashion accessory exhibitors will welcome retailers to the Mode Accessories Show.
Held at Toronto’s International Plaza Hotel, the event takes place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 and is open to verified retail buyers only.
To help ramp up excitement, the show’s organizer is forecasting some of the styles that will help woo customers to your counters. Its Spring/Summer 2016 forecast includes:
- ‘Cross-overs,’ which refers to well-designed and quality fashion items with the fluidity to transform into different trends of the season, rather than passing fads.
- ‘Modern Organic,’ which is a combination of clean design, tactile textures, organic material, and craftsmanship.
Overall, the show’s organizer suggests buyers pick product that will remain a store staple, rather than merely present some short-term gains.
A few treats are also in store for buyers. Those arriving at the show between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. receive a $10-meal voucher courtesy of show management. The voucher can be redeemed as credit against food purchases at specified restaurants and concessions at the International Plaza Hotel. One voucher will be given per buyer, while quantities last.
Buyers can also enjoy free hors d’oeuvres at Harry’s Bar from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day of the show when they wear their badges.
A free shuttle will be available from the Toronto Gift Fair’s Hall 12 to Toronto Congress Centre, North. The service will run continuously every 15 to 20 minutes, Sunday and Monday from 9 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. In addition, buyers staying at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport will be picked up each morning at 8:30 a.m.
For more information regarding business identification requirements, online access to registration, special hotel rates, an exhibitor list, and a floor plan, visit www.mode-accessories.com, select ‘Spring/Summer Show, and click ‘Buyer Registration.’ Buyers may also register in person at the show with business identification. The general public, persons without business identification, or those under the age of 16 will not be admitted.
