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One Small Step for MAN, One Giant Leap for INDX

Published on 19 Feb, 2023

INDX MAN, the UK’s largest dedicated menswear show, returned on February 5-7 for a sell-out show which featured over 140 exhibitors. 

Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2023, the INDX show series, brought to you by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), achieved a major rebrand of a number of its leading shows, by selecting a wide range of exhibitors that deliver a comprehensive brand and product mix to appeal to a broad customer base with exhibitors showcasing classic brands to trend lead collections. 

INDX Menswear & Footwear has been consolidated into INDX MAN, with a view to creating the most focused order-writing environment possible for independent menswear retailers and exhibitors alike. 

Hosted at AIS’ dedicated exhibition venue, Cranmore Park, the event showcased apparel, footwear, accessories and essentials across four showrooms, featuring returning brands such as Trespass, Weird Fish, Fratelli, Ben Sherman, Farah, Gabicci, Michael Kors (Tailoring, Shirting, Underwear and Loungewear), Ted Baker (Tailoring) and Wrangler, along with new brands such as Benetti Menswear, Clarks Footwear, Lakeland Fashion, Mos Mosh, Signal, Heirloom Waistcoats, Obaba, Walk In Pitas, and William Turner Ties. 

James Crabtree, Head of Fashion at AIS, said: “INDX has long prided itself on creating the very best order-writing environment in the country. The comprehensive offering across apparel, footwear and accessories available under one roof allows department stores and independent menswear retailers to find all they need in one show.” 

Curated by buyer for buyers, INDX MAN’s range of exhibitors are specially selected by the AIS team to deliver a wide range of exhibitors that deliver a comprehensive brand and product mix to appeal to a broad customer base with exhibitors showcasing classic brands to trend lead collections.

A digital show guide was issued ahead of the event and was also available for download at the show. Visitors also benefited from free on-site parking and complimentary refreshments and breakfast pastries on the day. 

Visitors were invited to join a post-show networking event on Sunday 5 February, sponsored by Gabicci – which celebrated its 50th Anniversary, with drinks and canapés in the Diamond Showroom and INDX MAN Barista Bar, sponsored by HJ Hall. 

James concluded: “We welcomed visitors from all over the UK and Ireland to our most complete menswear show to date. As we enter our tenth anniversary, we endeavor to adapt in line with the demands of the industry, and it’s amazing to see just how far we’ve come in such a short time space.” 

The next INDX MAN trade show takes place between 16 - 18 July 2023. For more information or to register for the show head over to INDX ManBrands to 'suit' all requirements can be found at INDX Man trade shows.

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