Colour directives and design innovations take the spotlight as SEASONS | Spring Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair opens on February 28, 2024 at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE).

SEASONS | Spring, renowned as the premier B2B fashion jewellery and accessories sourcing marketplace in Asia, will run until March 2 in Halls 3 & 6 of AWE.

It will showcase new looks and enduring classics with a subtle or bold refresh from major manufacturers hailing from Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan, according to show organiser Informa Markets Jewellery. 

“Once again, SEASONS | Spring is set to ignite creativity and inspiration with its array of product unveilings and learning opportunities,” said Celine Lau, director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery. “Among the fair’s keynote sessions are the exploration of colour trends for 2024 – 2025 and style directions that would likely shape the accessories market in the coming months.” 

Visitor online pre-registration is currently open and will remain available until February 21. 

Colour directions

SEASONS | Spring is once again proving that it has its finger on the pulse of what’s next and trending in the accessories world with its line-up of special events at the Networking Hub, located in Hall 6 of AWE.

One of the highly anticipated sessions is the exploration of seasonal colour directions by Karen Ho, senior business development manager at Pantone, the global authority on colour. Set for February 29, from 2:30pm to 3pm, the seminar on “2024 – 2025 Fall/Winter Trend Colour Forecast on Fashion Jewellery and Accessories” will provide insights into colour themes that the market would likely see in the coming seasons. The session will be conducted in English. 

Extracted from the PANTONEVIEW Colour Planner, Ho’s presentation will touch on three concepts, which will also be highlighted at the Vogue showcase. 

Trend watch

Joining Ho at the Networking Hub are resource speakers who will drive discussions on styling tips and tricks, new market opportunities and Fall/Winter accessories trends.

Jo Kwok, a stylist at fashion curator Mixture of Taiwan, will share the basics of accessorising, covering everything from colour matching to fail-proof pieces that can complement any outfit. Her “Mix & Match” sessions are scheduled for February 28 and 29. Both events start at 11am. The presentation will be conducted in Mandarin with consecutive interpretation in English. 

Matthieu Rochette-Schneider, general manager of Centdegrés China, will offer insights into the “2024 – 2025 F/W Trend of Accessories and Case Study” on February 28, from 2:30pm to 3pm. Rochette-Schneider and his multi-awarded creative team have collaborated with numerous international clients across Europe and Asia in the cosmetics, fashion, beverage and food industries. The session will be presented in English.

Boxing Ma, jewellery business manager at global online fashion and lifestyle retailer Shein Group, will give an insider’s view on the topic of “Exploring Overseas Markets With Hot Items.” Taking place on February 28 from 3pm to 3:30pm, the session will be conducted in Mandarin. 

Product discovery

To ensure a smooth and convenient sourcing experience for buyers, SEASONS | Spring is thoughtfully organised into five distinct sections, each catering to specific product categories. These are Fashion Essentials, featuring a diverse range of costume and base metal jewellery selections; Steel Glam, focusing on edgy designs primarily crafted from stainless steel, complemented by materials like leather, crystal, wood and stone for striking contrast; Natural Beauty, highlighting collections derived from natural sources; Fashion Accents, presenting an array of trendy accessories, and That’s A Wrap, offering display and packaging options.

In addition to showcasing new collections and providing learning opportunities, SEASONS | Spring will launch new attractions, namely: 

• Korea Pavilion: Featuring innovative products from one of the industry’s leading trend hubs
• Vogue: Presenting trending colours and patterns for the Fall/Winter 2024 – 2025 season in collaboration with Pantone
• Tomorrow Aisle: Showcasing emerging design talents from the Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Jewellery) and Youth College
• SEASONS Society: Highlighting exhibitors dedicated to environmentally conscious approaches and fostering greater awareness of sustainable practices in the industry