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Artikel/article Since its premiere in July 2013, CfC has progressed into becoming the biggest get-together for the children's fashion industry in the Germany-speaking zone CfC with new award for young designers and start-up labels In the future, the CfC YoungStars Award will distinguish international newcomers in the children's fashion and accessory sector on an annual basis. CfC will take place in Cologne 10-12 July 2014. Nine Danish brands will be attending. About Koelnmesse For 90 years, Koelnmesse GmbH has been bringing people and markets together. The story of Cologne trade fairs began in 1924. Today Koelnmesse has the By Helle Mathiesen ers and international trade visitors. Since ganizes approximately 75 trade fairs in Cologne launched more and all over the world. During its anniversary than three colthe baby and year of 2014, Koelnmesse is bringing its lections onto the children's fashion history to the public’s attention through market to-date, are design sector. The numerous activities, publications, and exhibitions. eligible for particicompetition explic- its premiere in July 2013, the trade fair has itly addresses aspiring progressed into becoming the biggest get- fashion designers, offering together for the children's fashion industry them a platform where they can in the Germany-speaking zone. present themselves, their collections and opportunity to present their respective In January 2014, more than 260 brands designs to a wide-ranging trade audience. collection, samples or designs during the participated in the CfC, and the net exhibi- In the future, the award is to be regularly Children's fashion Cologne. Subsequently, tion surface covered 13,000 square meters. presented in Cologne during the summer a jury comprising of well-known brand Daily fashion shows are organised during edition of the Children's fashion Cologne. representatives will elect the winner of From 10 to 12 July 2014, Children's fashion Cologne will be entering its third round and will once again unite international market leaders, renowned design- a newcomer from pation. After a pre-selection among the entries, three nominees will have the the CfC YoungStars Award. the trade fair. in Germany that focuses especially on the children's fashion industry. as a free presentation surface at the winter International aspiring designers, gradu- New award The winner will win prize-money as well edition of Children's fashion Cologne, which ates of fashion schools as well as newnew prize - the CfC YoungStars Award - to ly founded kids’ labels, which haven't www.cfc-cologne.com Danish exhibitors (by 1 June 2014) Fred’s World by Green Cotton A/S / JBS Textiles Group A/S / Joha A/S / Martin Pedersen Strømpefabrik A/S / Milker / NOA NOA A/S / QueenZ ApS / Une Hautre Coutre / Valja Maternity Wear A/S _58