Several trade show organizers in the UK have either cancelled or postponed their winter shows overseas over the last month, due the rising coronavirus and travel restrictions. Drapers Online reveals, women’s and menswear trade shows Premium and Seek and trade show Neonyt, to be held from January 18-20, 2022, as a part of Frankfurt Fashion Week, have been postponed to July 2022.

Similarly, in France, menswear trade show Man/Show, to be held from January 21-23, 2022 at the Vendôme Pavilion in Paris, has been cancelled, while lingerie and swimwear trade show Salon de la Lingerie and Interfiliere Paris have postponed their January editions to June 18-22, 2022 at Porte de Versailles in Paris

UK fashion brands, buyers and agents say, they are skeptical whether remaining international shows will take place, or if they will attend, many have paused international travel until the situation improves. Many businesses say they are eager to attend UK trade shows instead.

As numerous trade shows across Europe have been cancelled or postponed it is clear trade show uncertainty remains. However, as the two-year anniversary of restrictions approaches, many are eager to return to in-person trade shows in the UK.