Designers & Agents (D&A) is, an independent, trade show well known for changing the landscape of the modern trade show experience by bringing a selection of curated designers to the marketplace in New York and Los Angeles. D&A implements a rigorous screening process, resulting in brands that possess originality, creative integrity, and exceptional quality. D&A s distinct point of view and keen eye make it a key destination where retailers will discover fashion that will distinguish their stores from the status quo. Recognized for its focused point of view in womens ready to wear, accessories, and lifestyle; each season D&A presents over 300 brands from the United States, Europe, Japan and around the World.
The Shows D&A New York D&A Los Angeles Spring and Fall Seasons Summer, Fall, Holiday, Spring Seasons 300 international brands 50-250 international brands 2000+ attendees 1500+ attendees Located in the heart of Chelsea Located in Downtown LA, Fashion District
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Attendees D&A is attended by a distinguished group of international retailers who define the direction in fashion and lifestyle. A sampling : A-B Fits Abc Home & Carpet American Rag Cie Anthropologie Asos At ease on sunset Baby&Co Barneys New York Baycrews Beams Beautiful Dreamers Bird Bloomingdale s By George Calypso St. Barth Capitol Charlotte Canary Clic Elyse Walker Erica Tanov Fenwick Fred Segal Gilt Groupe Grethen House Harvey Nichols Heist Henry Lehr Holt Renfrew Hotoveli Intermix Isetan Jill Roberts J.Crew Joan Shepp John Derian Juicy Lucy La Garconne L Eclaireur Lost and Found Madewell Mill Mercantile Mr. Larkin Mohawk General Store Need Supply Net-A-Porter Otte NY Pachute Poole Shop Ron Herman Salt Ships Shopbop Spirit Steven Alan TNT Tomorrowland Totokaelo United Arrows Urban Outfitters Wendy Foster The Wrights Yoox
Past Capsules Brooklyn New York, NY Williamsburgh. Red hook. Smith Street. The Slope. If you re looking for New York City s creative energy, you re looking to Brooklyn. Designers & Agents tapped that energy, bringing a slice of Brooklyn style back to the borough of Manhattan for its Spring 07 market. Denmark D&A partnered with the Denmark Foreign Trade Council in September 2007, to exclusively showcase 11 top fashion collections from their country. D&A representatives visited Copenhagen to present this opportunity to fashion exhibitors, showroom and designers. A select group of Denmark designers was asked to participate in the application process where new talents are selected by D&A s screening committee. Designers & Agents: Made in NY Collective Designers & Agents in collaboration with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), brought for the first time, an invaluable opportunity to the fashion and design community of NYC. The Designers & Agents: Made in NY Collective directly supported the participation of twelve selected designers who are based, designing and producing in NYC at the D&A NY Spring 17 show. Peru The Designers & Agents Peru initiative showcases the innovative artisan techniques, quality, creativity and sustainability which are the hallmarks that have made Peru a leading destination for apparel production.
Future Fashion D&A, the CFDA, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, and Earth Pledge partnered to bring sustainable fashion to Los Angeles Fashion Week with FutureFashion LA, featuring 17 original eco-friendly looks by top contemporary designers. The event, hosted by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on the lawn of the Los Angeles Mayor's Mansion in Hancock Park, brought together over 350 powerplayers in the media fashion industries and celebrity. Sustainable fashion shined brighter than ever before at this inaugural LA Fashion Week event.
SHOW AMENITIES Naturally lit open air venues Complimentary breakfast service Daily afternoon refreshment wine/food Shuttle service to and from D&A and other trade shows Live DJ Continuous staff support