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Class - May 12-13th 2011, Los Angeles, CA
“CLASS was created as a reaction to the dullness and overwhelming lack of inspiration that exists at other industry trade shows,” says Jason Bates, the visionary creator of CLASS. “Vegas has become an overwhelming corporate behemoth that while important, lacks creative newness, stimulation and edginess of a true fashion leader. I feel that it is time to bring it all back home, to California, where it began.”


via Class Tradeshow

Bread & Butter - July 6-8th 2011 Berlin, Germany
breadandbutter.com
Over 500 brands make up eight categories to include: Sport & Street, Street Fashion, FashionShow, Style Society, L.O.C.K., Denim Base, Urban Superior Women and Urban Superior Men. Known brands to us in the United States that made an appearance were True Religion, PRPS, Addidas, Diesel and FRYE. Other up and coming brands or designers we don't see as much included Crooks & Castles, Rubber Duck, Gourmet and Lotus Jeans.

via Bread and Butter on YouTube

Agenda - August 3-4th 2011, Huntington Beach, CA
agendashow.com
For designers and buyers, Agenda focuses on brands that have a unique level of design and aesthetic. ‘With a strong emphasis in style, art, music and culture, the Agenda experience is as much a lesson as it is a tool.’


Re-cap from Agenda Anaheim, January 2011 via Agenda Tradeshow

Stitch - August 7-9th 2011, Earls Court, London 
stitchmenswear.com
'Stitch Menswear 2011 is the Uk's only dedicated menswear & accessory trade show, a key meeting point for brands, buyers, press and retailers. Stitch's ethos is to provide a platform for brands and those looking to break into the UK market has allowed us to host a wonderful selection of exciting brands.'

S.L.A.T.E at Magic - August 22-24th 2011, Las Vegas, NV
slate.magiconline.com
"S.L.A.T.E. is a juried assortment of eclectic and sophisticated brands that established themselves within the skate, surf and street communities and are steadily making their way into the mainstream with all the fashion and attitude of the hipsters, artists and musicians who’ve inspired them."