Who's Next 2023

Update

The fashion industry is already recuperating from the devastating effects of the pandemic. An example is the return of Who’s Next 2023 as a physical event in its usual September slot. Organisers have already announced the dates for the fair’s latest edition. Designers and buyers can look forward to a packed programme between the 2nd of September 2023 and the 4th of September 2023. Paris expo Porte de Versailles has committed to the health and safety of every visitor. As a result, organisers will adhere to the latest government policies regarding the pandemic. Currently, France does not have domestic restrictions in place. Travellers from China should note that they will be asked to present a negative test result no older than 48 hours and a signed attestation certificate upon arrival. Also, if they are travelling by plane, they will be asked to wear masks. This is due to the instated travel limitations.

Preface

Who’s Next is the fashion industry’s semi-annual trade show. It provides a comprehensive overview of the upcoming season's leading trends. It accomplishes the task by showcasing the latest collections and inspirational sources for segments, such as leather products, purses, shoes, travelling apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products. This allows a diverse range of industry specialists to remain up-to-date on the newest design ideas, colour palettes and material solutions. As a result, the event’s editions, which are held once in winter and once in autumn, frequently receive over 46 000 attendants ranging from international buyers to trendsetters and journalists. Such participants travel from more than 100 nations and represent continents such as Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Apart from learning about the forthcoming season’s fashion styles, attendants can also learn about new challenges during the event’s hosting at the Paris Expo Port de Versailles.

About Who’s Next

The Who’s Next event features a variety of sub-events. Among them are networking, conferences and competitions, such as the BabyBrand Competition. The participant list features diverse leading enterprises from the leather products, textiles, apparel, shoe, and fashion industries. Examples include Geox, Gemini, and MCM.

Who’s Next Accommodation

Procure suitable accommodation for Who’s Next before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about how many rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Book hotels close to the Paris expo Porte de Versailles and gain valuable access to public transport. We advise you on the best routes to take to the venue. Asides from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.

Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More additional information is available from the organiser.

Past Iterations

Who’s Next 2021

During 2021, the event featured only one edition. This was because of the coronavirus pandemic that resulted in the cancellation of the winter edition. The autumn succeeded in taking place and featured 600 exhibitors.

Who’s Next 2022

The 2022 Autumn edition of Who's Next was hosted between the 2nd of September and the 5th of September 2022. The venue did not feature coronavirus preventive measures because France removed its pandemic-related restrictions. The event received over 1,000 exhibitors, with 52% representing a foreign country.

Who's Next 2023

The 2023 Winter edition of Who's Next was hosted between the 21st and 23rd of January 2023. As with the 2022 autumn iteration, the venue did not feature coronavirus preventative measures due to the removal of the coronavirus-related national constraints. The rendition featured around 700 exhibitor brands.