COTERIE New York concluded its three-day fashion event in late February where key contemporary brands, buyers and industry experts converged to discover new trends and discuss important topics facing the fashion industry in 2023 and beyond. The evolution of COTERIE continues to drive key decisions in the women’s and advanced contemporary fashion markets, bringing thousands of brands and buyers together for the bi-annual New York event.

This year, COTERIE saw 10% increase of on-site buyers from key retailers including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Shopbop, Julian Gold, Coplon's, KITH, Fenwick, Cloak and Dagger, Anthropologie, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Uniquities, Four Seasons Orlando, Joan Schepp, Barbara Jean, Gus Mayer, Westerlind and Il Cortes Ingles – as COTERIE maintains its position as the leading industry event for women’s contemporary and advanced contemporary market.

“The energy COTERIE New York’s evolution was palpable. Our aim is to continue to expand and enhance this show with elevated curation and quality craftsmanship that the industry is keen to discover,” says Courtney Bonnell, Vice President of COTERIE. “COTERIE is known to be home to the classic long trend pieces that specific buyers are looking for, and our community of unique brands bring to the show floor.”

GALLERY, a new intentionally merchandised space on the show floor featured a mixed- merchandised story of new-to-show and of-the-moment designers, each advancing the confines of their categories with their distinct points of view. GALLERY hosted the likes of Simon Miller, Lelet NY, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, Dal the Label, Jason Wu Handbags, Reike Nen, Maiami, Timeless Pearly, Naya Rea, Dubie, Zimo and Honor the Gift. Strategically positioned next to GALLERY was EDIT the sophisticated and international section of the show floor showcasing advanced contemporary brands including Fo.ri Showroom, M5 Showroom, Colombo, Moorer, Woolrich, Momoni, Meimeij, Michele Lopriore, Purotatto, Seventy Venezia, ROSSO35, Fedeli, European Culture, Twinset Milano, and Liviana Conti.

As an added feature to the strong ready-to-wear selection, accessories and footwear categories attendees had access to the growing beauty category at COTERIE New York with industry favorites from Golden Meteors, a New York based showroom representing emerging and modern brands including 19-69, Bask Suncare, CRA_YON and Adler New York.

With continued dedication to supporting fashions road to true sustainability, COTERIE has amplified its Verified Sustainable program creating added value for buyers and brands. If a brand is labeled as COTERIE Verified Sustainable, buyers can be confident that they have gone through a thorough vetting process saving them time and energy. This program allows buyers to easily find the sustainable brands they are searching for.

Technology was top of mind at COTERIE New York and each season will feature this growing category through live panel sessions and on-site activations.

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