Children’s Club Announces 2018 Show Dates and Reimagines a Bold and Innovative Future with Newly Curated Vignettes

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2018 -- UBM Fashion produced Children’s Club, the leading international exhibition of elevated lifestyle collections for children, is excited to announce that for the first time a fourth day to the February Show, opening Sunday, February 25^th from 12 – 7pm and a date shift from the July time frame to the traditional August market – both taking place at the Javits Convention Center in New York. 

Following the announcement of the restructured 2018 market calendar, UBM Fashion opened discussion with the children’s community to gather their feedback on the change.

"The Children’s Club considers itself a part of the global children’s wear community and as a reflection of the industry it represents. To that end, we are proud to respond that for the first time Children’s Club will present a 4-day event, opening our upcoming February market on a Sunday.  In addition, UBM Fashion and Children’s Club will create a stand-alone show in the August market to continue to serve immediate, Holiday – Resort & Early Spring in 2018.” Shawn M. Hazan, VP and Brand Director, UBM Fashion.

Upcoming Children’s Club 2018 Show Dates:

• New York Women's & Children’s: January 7-9, 2018
• MAGIC Las Vegas: February 12-14, 2018
• New York Children’s: February 25-28, 2018 

In 2018, the marketplace will introduce Vignettes inspired by the creativity of childhood; one that is uninhibited, energetic, and pure. The Vingettes represent the future of merchandizing for brands, providing the groundwork for a stronger merchandizing strategy and appropriate a buying pattern ease for retailers to shop the show.

The four new Children’s Club directional Vignettes include:

• CURATE @ Children’s Club: A highly curated, invitation only segment for elevated and advanced brands.
   
• SPROUT @ Children’s Club: A designated section of infant, layette clothing & accessories.
   
• CONCEPT @ Children’s Club: Denim & Contemporary inspired lifestyle labels.
   
• FRESH @ Children/s Club: A selection of NEW TO SHOW brands as well as small, independent and emerging collections.

PETITIEParade will remain an active partner for Children’s Club throughout 2018. This January PETITEParade returns with PETITIETALKS. The January 8^th event will showcase the top children’s brands in a live presentation, while influencers discuss the evolving children’s wear market. 

For further detail on 2018 Children’s Club events please visit:
http://www.ubmfashion.com/shows/childrensclub-1

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About Children’s Club | Children's Club is an international exhibition featuring every category of children's clothing from newborn to age 12, layette items, fashion accessories, footwear, toys and gifts. Exhibiting brands reflect an eclectic base of established collections and new designers bursting onto the scene. Children's Club is an excellent opportunity to be seen by the medium to better children's specialty retailers and boutiques.

About UBM Fashion | Uniting the most influential fashion retail decision makers and the world’s top fashion brands, UBM Fashion serves the $1 trillion+ worldwide fashion industry through its comprehensive marketplaces in New York (NY Men’s and Women’s) and Las Vegas (MAGIC).  UBM Fashion serves the industry by bringing together great brands and retailers in superbly merchandised shows while providing superior customer service and ultimately presenting end consumers with the best apparel, footwear, accessories, and fashion products.

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