6-9 SEPTEMBER 2019PARIS, PORTE DE VERSAILLES

WSN LAUNCHES IMPACT: THE NEW HYBRID EVENT DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABLE FASHION

Does the rise in second hand clothing mean the end of creation?

Can slow fashion keep up with trends?

Is responsible production just a consumers’ fantasy?

Innovation is everywhere - but at what cost?

IMPACT brings together the sustainable fashion industry, from manufacturers to retailers to consumers, to answer these questions through commitment. Together, we act for responsible fashion. Together, we drive the social and environmental change.

IMPACT is a hybrid event open to professionals and non professionals who want to be part of this change. 4 days of exchanges, sharing, collaboration, experiences and commitment.

This launch event will define IMPACT’s mission to become the leading international sustainable fashion event.

IMPACT IS THE NEW SUSTAINABLE FASHION EVENT, TAKING PLACE FROM 6TH - 9TH SEPTEMBER 2019 ALONGSIDE WHO’S NEXT AT PARC DES EXPOSITIONS, PORTE DE VERSAILLES, PARIS.

PRESS RELEASEPARIS, 14 JUNE 2019

OUR COMMITMENTS: ACT FOR THE ERA OF SUSTAINABILITY

IMPACT promises to highlight positive initiatives and bring together key industry players. The aims: strengthen existing solutions and co-create new sustainable solutions to production, distribution and consumption.

4 COMMITTED THEMES FOR THE FASHION COMMUNITY:

“Made by” values responsible, transparent production and the know-how of the entire production chain; from raw materials to fabrics to the final product.

“Slow is beautiful” encourages controlled and responsible production, distribution and consumption. Slow is less, but better!

“Old is the new black” promotes second hand clothing, recycling and upcycling.

“The future is now” brings together Green Tech and fashion to drive this change with innovation.

A HYBRID EVENT

For its first edition, IMPACT will benefit from its proximity to and partnership with Who’s Next, where it will reach some of the world’s most important fashion communities, including brands, distributors, media and institutions. More than 50,000 French and international industry professionals are invited to discover IMPACT at the entrance of Hall 2.2 alongside the public for a unique hybrid event. On the programme: sustainable brands, start-ups, innovative solutions, talks, pop-up stores, workshops, concerts and parties.

CONTACTpress@wsn.community | tél. : +33 (0)1 40 13 74 74https://impact.wsn.community | Instagram : @impact.wsn

Twice a year, during Paris Market Week,

Porte de Versailles-

6th - 9th September 201917th - 20th January 2020

-1,500 ready-to-wear, accessories,

beauty and lifestyle brands-

50,000 visitors-

whosnext.com

Twice a year, during Paris Fashion Week,

Jardin des Tuileries-

27th - 30th September 201928th February - 2nd March 2020

-450 accessories brands

and a selection of ready-to-wear-

10,000 visitors-

premiere-classe.com

EN SAVOIR PLUS SUR WSN :

For 30 years, WSN has been organising two of the leading international fashion trade shows in Paris:

WHO’S NEXT ET PREMIERE CLASSE

Atelier Meraki, Care Studio, Front de Mode, Paris Night Market, Paulette Magazine, SloWeAre, Ulule...

THEY SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE FASHION & IMPACT: