Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, WSN, the Paris-based event organiser, is ready for its autumn editions.
For its September edition, Who's Next will be held in a three-day format starting on Sunday, September 8, and running until Tuesday 10 taking place at Hall 7 of the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre. The show will be presented with a revamped show route.

On the 7.2 floor, the sourcing offer from the different sectors will be coming together with Elements, suppliers of pearls and stones to Bijorhca, Interfilière, raw materials for lingerie, and From, Indian manufacturers for Who’s Next. Following on, buyers will enter the world of accessories, combining jewellery, leather goods, footwear, and textile accessories. In Hall 7.3, the whole of Who’s Next ready-to-wear, including Trendy, Private, and Fame, will be linked up with Exposed and resortwear alongside Curve Paris, which will be joining the show this season. At the same time, the new Loud space, developed in collaboration with the Fédération du prêt-à-porter féminin, will offer a cultural vision with innovative talks, meetings and workshops.

The Impact and Neonyt Paris space will be in hall 7.2, featuring a forum of brands, eco-responsible solutions, workshops, and talks. The Impact and Neonyt Paris collaboration started in 2023, aims to redefine sustainable fashion by offering innovative solutions and fostering a community dedicated to ecological and human-centered practices. Keia-Korea Environmental Industry Association will present at Impact 13 creative and committed brands from South Korea: Anarchia, Baramgyeol, Cradlere, Dls By Dsls, Dobb, Harliek, Horong, Kkonthat, Love Charm, Montsenu, Temps, Touch4Good, Upmost.

A unique event for the jewellery industry since 1930, Bijorhca returns in September, promising a new burst of inspiration for the jewellery world. New creative dynamics in jewellery design mark this season. With this in mind, our show will be presenting the third edition of its zone dedicated to exhibiting exclusive pieces of jewellery: Brilliant. Located at the heart of Bijorhca, Brilliant allows jewellery houses to showcase their creations, providing them with a unique presentation medium tailored to their needs. A prestigious showcase for exceptional jewellery, Chiara Costacurta, Gemme Joaillerie, Kanako Jewel, Politains, and Studio C will be on show. Each new edition of Bijorhca is an opportunity for Boci to shed light on the collaborators of the Iama group (Industries Appliquées aux Métiers d’Art), which brings together subcontractors in the jewellery industry. It’s a unique opportunity to discover the new dynamics and innovations that drive the work of founders, stampers, primer sellers, and other behind-the-scenes figures in the jewellery industry. The Iama Pavilion and its plethora of expertise, passions, and exceptional know-how will be on show at Bijorhca alongside Who’s Next with Artmetal Framex, G-Silver, Laval, and Micronor. Every year, Bijorhca presents Elements, a space for sourcing precious stones, diamonds, and white-label jewellery with Ariana Lapis, Chq, Indo Gems, Mira Mira, Schmuckbasar, and many others.

As part of its international expansion efforts, Chic, the China International Fashion Fair established in 1993 and co-organized by the China National Garment Association (CNGA), China World Trade Center Co., Ltd, and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry of CCPIT, will exhibit at Who’s Next this September, focusing on Chinese cultural communication and sustainable development under the theme «Fashion China.» The event aims to enhance the global image of Chinese fashion through a selection of ready-to-wear and accessories creators as well as a photography exhibition highlighting international expansion efforts.

In March 2024, WSN, Comexposium, and Ankorstore signed a major partnership to combine the best of the physical and digital worlds, bringing concrete solutions to French and European brands and retailers. At the forthcoming Who’s Next trade show, Ankorstore, and its teams will be welcoming brands and buyers to a dedicated space of over 400 m², showcasing more than 15 food and lifestyle brands as well as all its digital solutions. Designed as a meeting place, the space will offer an immersive experience, the chance to discover the show’s partner, Europe’s leading B2B marketplace, and the chance to take part in enriching discussions between brands, retailers and other industry professionals.

Who's Next - Bijorhca Paris - Curve Paris / Interfilière Paris - Neonyt - Impact
September 8 - 10, 2024
Porte de Versailles
1 Place de la Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris
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