The Modatex Fashion Fair
Modatex Fashion Fair 2012
LATEST NEWS: Final Dates Announcement
As organiser of Europe’s biggest bridal and eveningwear trade show, Ocean Mediais pleased to confirm the new and final dates for the Modatex Fashion Fair nextsummer following Sposa Italia’s late decision to change its date.
They will be: 16 – 19 June 2012
Messe Essen, Germany.
With more than 450 highly‐respected international brands planning to exhibit atMODATEX 2012, covering bridal and menswear, occasionwear, children’sformalwear and accessories, Modatex has become the leading event for exhibitorsand buyers across Northern Europe.
“We are delighted that we have been able to change our dates following SposaItalia's decision to change theirs to coincide with Modatex 2012,” said JamesBrooks‐Ward, Managing Director of Ocean Media. “We have done this to make surethat we service the needs of our exhibitors and visitors which are paramount. Iwould like to thank Messe Essen for making this possible at such short notice."
With the new dates, now Modatex can make sure to be an irresistible pull foreverybody in the bridal industry and THE essential buying opportunity for retailersfrom across Europe and further afield.The Modatex team is looking forward to ensure everybody’s success at this bridalevent, taking place from 16 – 19 of June in Essen, Germany, next year.
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MODATEX Fashion Fair 2011
The bridal fair in the heart of the Ruhr metropolitan area
A great show! A big success!
MODATEX Fashion Fair, the biggest bridal and eveningwear show in northern Europe, staged in Essen, Germany, from 25 until 28 June 2011, proved even more successful than last year’s event. In an otherwise challenging year for trading, the number one show in Europe provided a fantastic opportunity to connect manufacturers and designers with retailers. With a tremendous amount of visitors and positive results in sales the bridalwear industry proved that it is prospering with new styles and collections for the buying season ahead.
Again MODATEX Fashion Fair attracted lots of retailers from different countries, many travelling great distances to attend. With visitors from all around the world who all wanted to see and discover current trends of the bridalwear industry and experience international flair you have been part of an incredible bridal trade fair in Essen, Germany.
It was a great show! Thank you very much!

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Modatex Fashion Fair, for buyers and retailers
Welcome to the Modatex Fashion Fair. Here you will find all the necessary information about the show. For buyers and retailers in the bridal industry, the Modatex Fashion Fair is a unique inspiration source. Modatex will take place over 4 days in Messe Essen, Germany and is now the largest Bridal show in Europe.
The annual event, which has been consolidated as one of the most important shop windows of bridal fashion has become a clear international point of reference for the sector and offers a fantastic opportunity to browse and buy the newest collections from the leading bridal manufacturers and designers from across Europe.
In July 2011 the Modatex Fashion Fair attracted about 3.200 unique bridal buyers from 45 countries. We had 171 exhibitors with almost 375 brands over more than 24.000 square metres of floor space.
Comprehensive services such as special accommodation offers and free of charge parking at the show will make your stay in Essen very easy and comfortable.
The website is regularly updated with new information, tips from the bridal market and pictures from past trade shows.
All exhibitors are showing the latest bridal wear, groomswear, occasionwear, shoes, accessories and specialist bridal products. It will give great ideas for you and your buying team!
- Browse and Buy for the coming season.
- Meet current suppliers and make valuable new contacts
- Get inspiration from the Preview Fashion Show
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends/developments
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