Servicing the fashion industry
FUTURA magazine has been servicing the fashion industry In Ireland for over 50 years.
FUTURA features comprehensive fashion industry information alongside coverage of essential industry news, key business issues and retail ideas across all sectors of the fashion business in Ireland, both north and south.
FUTURA is the essential B2B magazine for buyers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, agents, retailers and department stores. The magazine circulates monthly to over 4,200 fashion buyers throughout Ireland. It is the essential medium for any brand wanting to get their message across to the country’s buyers.
From established names through to new arrivals in Ireland, FUTURA offers customers a direct medium to target their ranges to a concentrated target market. It offers a unique direct marketing opportunity.
We hope you will wish to join some of our loyal customers and winning brands, and be part of their success in Ireland for the coming years.
Regular features
Shopcall
Our industry expert reviews shops from all around the country.
Collections
News
Showtalk
A monthly guide to all international and national trade shows for the season with detailed previews and reviews.
Fashion City
The hub of fashion wholesalers in Ireland are based in Fashion City on the outskirts of
Dublin. We bring you monthly news on new brands here and activity from Fashion City’s permanent residents.
January
Trends for Autumn / Winter Trade Shows: Previews Moda: Pure: A look at Copenhagen Trade Fairs: GDS: Textiles & Premier Vision Trends Ladies’ wear focusing on all sectors for A/W Plus Menswear in Ireland – Menswear Special
February
Ladies’ wear Special – what will excite buyers for A/W. Street wear: key looks for A/W Fashion City Event: A preview on A/W. The best of German collections for A/W. Plus Menswear in Ireland – Menswear Special + Footwear in Ireland – Footwear Special
March / April
Property feature on Retailing and a look at on-line shopping. Business Feature – the opportunities and challenges for Irish retailers Special focus on Lingerie, Nightwear and Leg wear Shopfitting Special – the difference a re-fit makes to annual turnover.
May / June
Stock service – where to purchase new weekly stock items. Logistics – reliable transportation from supplier to retailer. EPOS – stock control systems, Trade Show issue – a previews of all the international trade fairs for the launch of Spring/Summer. Children’s wear Special – Key trends for S/S
July
Special focus on the launch of Spring /
Summer For ladies’ wear brands – featuring all aspects of ladies’ wear – dresses, separates, coordinates and outerwear. Looking at all aspects of ladies’ wear for S/S + trade show previews. Plus Menswear in Ireland – Launching S/S
August
Occasional Special – the best from Mother of the Bride and Evening-wear brands. Danish Special from the great Danes – Copenhagen Fashion week. Fashion City Event in Dublin – a guide to what to see here in Dublin. Textiles – Premier Vision trends . Plus Menswear in Ireland – Menswear Special. Plus Footwear in Ireland – Footwear Special
September / October
Pre-Christmas stock service. Never-out-of-stock ranges for ladies wear and menswear. Fashion Accessories & Jewellery for Pre-Christmas markets.
November / December
Trade Show issue – previews of all the
international and national shows. Short order ranges. + The early collections for A/W. Plus International Event Planner.
monthly circulation to over 4,200 buyers!
Contact futura
Advertising
Avril Smith
+353 (0)1 283 6782 / 283 6755
avril@skypublishing.ie
Editorial
Alexander Fitzgerald, Features Editor
mail@skypublishing.ie
Publisher
Patrick J.Codyre
+353 (0)1 283 6782 / 283 6755
pat@skypublishing.ie