UBM Fashion’s COTERIE Debuts in June; Welcomes C

NEW YORK, May 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aligning with the needs of the fashion industry, UBM Fashion has designed a new seasonal show, [pre]COTERIE, which brings a focused and purposeful perspective to the ever-evolving fashion retail landscape.

Launching June 10-12, 2018 at the Javits Center, New York, UBM Fashion’s [pre]COTERIE will feature premium women’s apparel and accessories in beautifully designed and expertly merchandised neighborhoods covering resort, international women’s wear, designer accessories and fine jewelry, swim and active.

The debut marketplace marks UBM Fashion’s response to the dynamic buying seasons, and it represents an opportunity for American designers to present pre-collections with exposure to a strong contingent of international and domestic retailers. This will mark a key and growing buying period for the New York market place.

[pre]COTERIE has been designed to fit perfectly into the key fashion month of June, globally and in New York. It will act as a kickoff event for the international fashion event circuit segueing into the June Milan and Paris fashion shows.

“Leaning on over 30 years as the leading US women’s wear event, COTERIE understands the importance of launching a pre-collection platform (also known as Resort, Spring 1 or Holiday) as there has been an increasing demand for delivery at the elevated portion of the market,” said UBM Fashion Director and Vice-President, Danielle Licata. “[pre]COTERIE was conceived to bring together the top global brands and retailers in an intimate and experiential setting.”

The launch of [pre]Coterie is part of the significant re-structuring of the New York fashion trade event calendar that UBM Fashion announced in October of last year.

Mike Alic, Managing Director of UBM Fashion emphasizes, "Many fashion brands will be activating their New York showrooms during this time period and [pre]Coterie also runs during the same market period as the CFDA Fashion Awards, the Accessories Council ACE Awards, and the Fashion Footwear Association of New York June Market Week. New York’s fashion industry and scene will certainly be going full speed with [pre]COTERIE at its center."

[pre]COTERIE includes a fresh and global perspective on women’s contemporary fashion with a collection of high-end brands from Latin America, including Brazilian brands Charmosa, SKAZI, Adriana Degreas and more.  In addition, iconic Cartagena shopping destination, St. Dom, has curated a selection of Colombian swim and resort brands, including Oropendola, Baletti, Renata Lozano, Moda Zeta, Lobo Rosa and more.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has partnered with [pre]COTERIE in inviting a grouping of established and visionary designers. Featured CFDA designers include Becca McCharen-Tran’s Chromat, Yeohlee, Cynthia Rowley and Grey Jason Wu .

[Pre]COTERIE is proud to welcome for the first time acclaimed knitwear designer, Victor Glemaud and New York-based designer Frederick Anderson.

Launched in February 2017, The COTERIE Experience returns on a grander scale for the debut of [pre]COTERIE. Floor-to-ceiling art installations and immersive displays that combine branded content with inspiring décor will transport buyers and press. The themes of growth, change, and disruption are conveyed via butterflies and vibrant exploding florals.

Neighborhoods represented on the [pre]Coterie floor will include:

• BEAUTY: Beauty and apothecary items and brands, available wholesale and retail. A central marketplace for innovation, indulgence, self-care, and fun, with refreshing items that augment store experience. Brands include Immunocologie, Zero Gravity Skin among others
• CIRCUIT: A contemporary women’s accessory exhibition featuring designer and fine jewelry, handbags, scarves, belts and gift items. Highlights include: Annabel Ingall, Julie Vis, Dean Davidson, Serpui
• EDIT: Features sophisticated collections, luxe knitwear and runway social occasion looks. Brands include: Piazza Sempione, Amanda Wakely, Seventy and Greta Constantine
• GREY: Recognizes the importance of the better segment of the young contemporary market and shines a spotlight on these innovative brands in an elevated environment. Brands include: Free People, BB Dakota, dolce vita and Place Showroom
• [Pre]Coterie: The main floor will feature Holiday through Spring 1 deliveries from brands ranging from denim to active street, including: 360 Cashmere, Misa Los Angeles, Sundry, Parker, and DL1961
• STUDIO BY MARIS COLLECTIVE: Remarkable resort and swim collections, with featured collections fresh from Brazil Swim Week and Colombia
• VINTAGE: Will showcase a curated selection of vintage dealers with one-of-a-kind apparel and accessories. Vendors include Vanessa’s Vintage, Morphew, Metropolis Vintage, Lulu’s Vintage Lovelies, Kitschtopia, Classic Coco Handbags, Another Man’s Treasure

Beauty@Coterie and Vintage@Coterie will open their doors to the public allowing consumers to walk and shop the three-day ticketed pop-up. For more information please visit: http://www.ubmfashion.com/vintage

[pre]Coterie will run adjacent to FAME, MODA and AccessoriesTheShow, which focus on women’s immediates for a one-stop marketplace:

• FAME will deliver young contemporary and trend-driven RTW. Brands will include: Vintage Havana, Steve Madden, Miss Me, Lush Clothing, Elan  
• MODA will represent a mix of modern and inspiring collections; noteworthy brands include Maggy London, Veronica M, Chalet, Eva Varro, Patty Kim and Donna Morgan  
• AccessoriesTheShow will bring a vibrant collection of fashion and lifestyle accessories from brands such as: Sondra Roberts, Urban Expressions, Tolani, Echo Design, Zenzii.  Not to miss, FEATURE, an innovative show floor neighborhood replacing THE NEST and offering accessories brands for cash and carry and wholesale orders

 For information on the upcoming show: http://www.ubmfashion.com/shows/coterie-1.5

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About Coterie | Coterie is the premier global event within the New York marketplace that bridges women's apparel and accessories designers to the international 'Who’s Who' of retailers that runs concurrently with Fame, Moda, AccessoriesTheShow, and POOLTRADESHOW. Coterie builds exclusive shopping experiences from the ground up so that designers and buyers can create a synergy that fuels their businesses, continuing to be a platform for generating revenue and inspiring trends

About UBM Fashion | UBM Fashion is part of UBM plc. UBM is the largest pure-play B2B Events organizer in the world. Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different sectors. Our deep knowledge and passion for these sectors allow us to create valuable experiences which enable our customers to succeed. Please visit www.ubm.com for the latest news and information about UBM.

About the CFDA | The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962 with a membership of over 500 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers. In addition to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the organization owns the Fashion Calendar and is the organizer of the Official New York Fashion Week Schedule. It also offers programs which support professional development and scholarships. Member support is provided through the Strategic Partnerships Group, a group of high-profile companies offering designers strategic opportunities. The CFDA Foundation, Inc. is a separate, not-for-profit organized to mobilize the membership to raise funds for charitable causes and engage in civic initiatives. For more information, please visit www.CFDA.com, facebook.com/cfda, instagram.com/cfda, twitter.com/cfda, cfda.tumblr.com, and youtube.com/cfdatv

Media Contact: PR Consulting | Jesse Smiley | precoterie@prconsulting.net