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INTRO

Welcome to our first ever LondonedgeLIVE e-bulletin where you’ll get a first look at new exhibitor product ranges, a first shout at end-of-line stock and an opportunity to source short-order alternative merchandise. LondonedgeLIVE was designed to help fill the gap between the real-time Londonedge, Londoncentral and LENY trade shows and give buyers 24 hour access to their potential target brands.

Here at LondonedgeLIVE you’ll find the best in gothic, punk, rock, emo and streetwear fashion and accessories. Dig around and you’ll find quality medieval designs from Baeres / Fashion X, emo skinny jeans from Ethic Star and gothic essentials at Jordash. Germany’s leather specialists Hard Leather Stuff offer gothic coats, boots, jackets and bags whilst LA legends Lip Service are the punk rock fashion pioneers and Glasgow’s Chemical Industries have the formula for kick-ass alternative streetwear.

In the bulletin below, we’ve examined Lady GaGa’s taste for fashion, fair-trade clothing, the neo-grunge trend and put the spotlight on a couple of exhibitors that we think you might be interested in. Enjoy!

Spotlight

Kreepsville 666
Scottish label Kreepsville 666 are a fanatically horror obsessed clothing and accessories company and one of the coolest rockabilly brands in Britain. Kreepsville offer horror-inspired punk rock and psychobilly clothing for women and men, from coffin-shaped compacts and skelebone jeans to ‘I Love Zombies’ tees for guys and even creepy romper suits for kids. We love them and we know you will too so head to Kreepsville 666 at LondonedgeLIVE to see more of their designs.

Eye 2 Eye Contactz
For those fashionistas that change their look more often than a chameleon, Eye 2 Eye Contactz is a simple and cost-effective way to stand out from the crowd. ‘Accessorise with Coloured Eyes’ and offer your customers a way to switch from hazel to aqua blue or grey to green with these easy-to-use contacts or even opt for a graphic design. Visit Eye 2 Eye Contactz at LondonedgeLIVE and contact Dave King for wholesale prices and information.
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HAS THE WORLD GONE GAGA??

Lady GaGa… is she the new Madonna or a passing phase? One thing’s for sure, the New York songstress has kick-started a brand new obsession with alternative 80’s fashion. From shoulder pads and bodies to shiny leggings and high-waisted shorts, Lady GaGa is the power-dresser extraordinaire.

Here at LondonedgeLIVE, we’ve got a bevy of brands that can help give your business an injection of GaGa 80’s retro.

Zacharia for kitsch hair pins and lace gloves

Evil Clothing or

Poison for cute-but-sexy net mini skirts

G Heaven for vibrant colours and dungaree dresses
Ganji boasts some gorgeous tight gold leggings
Visit Stylex to stock up on 80’s net gloves and armbands or head to
Lena Quist for modern, rock-inspired spandex, leather and vinyl designs
Manic Panic Finish your look with bright and beautiful cosmetics and dramatic false lashes.

FAIR TRADE FOCUS

On May 9th 2009, World Fair Trade Day will be celebrated across the globe. Events will include Fair Trade breakfasts, talks, markets, live performances, fashion shows, carnivals, processions and protests, to drive Fair Trade and campaign for justice in trade and promote sustainable environmental policy.

If you want to support the movement and encourage fair trade within your business then visit some of our fair trade wholesalers at LondonedgeLIVE.

See Swansea accessories brand Gringo for hippy streetwear including hats, bags, scarves and jewellery or
Edinburgh-based Monkey Temple who produce their cyber-hippie clothing in a certified Fair Trade factory in Nepal

Vodabox and Nubia are two brands that present clothing which takes inspiration from fairies, Gothic Lolita’s, Japanese kimonos and streetwear and both are manufactured within Europe under fair trade conditions.

ACCESSORIES

Accessorise, accessorise, accessorise. 2009 is all about the accessory, from hats to scarves to handbags and jewellery, the right accessory will complete your look. At LondonedgeLIVE, we’ve got a great list of brands that offer the best in accessories with attitude.

Visit Alchemy Carta for beautiful gothic chokers and skull-adorned belts or
Prong Jewellery for spiked necklaces and crystal-finished earrings
Try Kingston-based Brilliant for punky umbrellas to combat those April showers and

Dark Silver’s sterling Mummy earrings are a must-have!

NEO-GRUNGE REPLACES NEW GOTH

In 2008, new-goth hit the high street and in 2009 has been replaced by that 90’s classic, neo-grunge. Characterised by heavy layering, natural colours and a fusion of tweed, knits and flannel, neo-grunge incorporates key garments including lumberjack shirts, kilts, bleached jeans, colourful leggings and knitted hats.

Tranquillo LondonedgeLIVE is the perfect hunting ground for neo-grunge fashion from Tranquillo’s bohemian skirts and Afghani trousers
Get stylish checked shirts for men from Lucky 13

Go for a checked mini skirt or plaid skinny pants from Serious Clothing

Find layers of accessories from the endless selection at Macedonia

LET THE SUNSHINE IN!

We don’t want to jinx it but thank the Lord for the beautiful weather we’ve been having in good old Blighty and we hope the sun is shining on you wherever you are. Prepare your store for an alternative Summer with the help of our LondonedgeLIVE exhibitors.

Titivate your ladies in beautiful vintage inspired dresses in polka dot prints from Miss Fortune
A Pinup dress from Steady Clothing or
dress casually and get back to nature with a colourful butterfly vest from spiritwear t-shirt brand Naspex
For the guys there’s punky Clarabella Tattoo Wear flip flops adorned in skulls and crosses

cool t-shirts sporting Asian art and tattoo-wear from Tribal Planet

super-bright cartoon inspired tees from Cheshire label Hands On Clothing
A chunky Che Guevera belt buckle from Mobtown Chicago is the finishing touch

CORSET COUTURE

At LondonedgeLIVE we’ve got a growing number of lingerie and outerwear corsetry lines for your perusal but of course, ours have added attitude!

LA brand Folter blends raw and dirty tough-girl sexuality with hints of demure and delicate femininity. Folter’s ‘Kiss The Whip’ bra is adorned with silver spikes but offers a beautiful silhouette whilst…
Anticorps 7s straightjacket corset may hint at madness but their Tutu design is ultra-girly.

Visit Phaze Clothing for their dramatic Elektra corset with its stunning lace and frills

Pop Soda for their cute animal print corset with violet bows or…
finish the look with a selection of seamed stockings from Pamela Mann