Child and Junior Fashion 2027 Spring: the children’s fashion exhibition

16–18 February 2027 at Timiryazev Center Exhibition Complex, Chayanov Hall, Moscow, Russia. Child and Junior Fashion (CJF) is an international trade exhibition for children’s and teen fashion. Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO, the show brings together manufacturers, distributors and buyers. The organiser says CJF has taken place twice a year, in February and September, since 2010, aligning its editions with wholesale seasons.

CJF became a standalone event in 2007 after previously being a product sector of Mir Detstva. Its product scope extends beyond apparel to footwear, accessories, fabrics and garment components, retail equipment and maternity wear. The Spring 2027 edition is identified by the organiser as the 37th international exhibition for child and junior fashion.

Why CJF matters to the children’s fashion trade

Review ranges for different ages

The product sectors span children's clothing and footwear, teen clothing, premium brands, accessories, fabrics and garment accessories, maternity wear and trading equipment. That range can help buyers compare product groups for different customers and seasons. A retailer can focus on gaps in a baby, school-age or teen assortment; a distributor can evaluate whether a brand fits its territory and channels; and a product team can examine materials and components relevant to upcoming collections.

Meet the supply chain

The organiser describes CJF as a business platform for manufacturers, distributors and buyers. Face-to-face discussion can help participants clarify what is included in a collection, how it is produced and which commercial or product questions need a separate follow-up. Treat an initial conversation as a starting point: confirm product specifications, sizing, materials, quality documentation, supply capacity and terms directly with the company.

Understand the published scale

The organiser’s current event information lists more than 100 companies from seven countries and more than 5,000 professional visitors annually. These figures describe the exhibition’s reported scale, not guaranteed attendance or a forecast for the February edition. The site also refers to a conference programme and fashion shows; check the current programme for the specific activities scheduled for 2027.

Who should visit CJF?

CJF is designed for professional participants in the children’s and teen fashion market. The best priorities depend on the products, customer ages and sales channels you work with.

Retail buyers and children’s fashion retailers

Use the exhibition to review collections and identify products that fit your store or retail channel. Define the age groups and categories you need before walking the floor: newborn, preschool, school-age, teen, footwear, accessories or maternity. Compare ranges on sizing, material, construction, price position, replenishment and delivery needs. Keep notes on whether a supplier offers a coherent collection or only selected product lines.

Distributors, wholesalers and brand representatives

Distributors can assess brands and suppliers for a specific territory, channel or customer segment. Prepare questions about the company’s product range, collection timing, order requirements, stock continuity and sales support. If a brand appears promising, confirm what it expects from a partner and what information it can provide after the exhibition. The event offers a place to explore relationships, but it does not guarantee a distribution agreement.

Designers and product development teams

Design and sourcing teams may focus on fabrics, garment accessories, footwear components, children’s fashion concepts and products made for different age groups. Use discussions to clarify fibre and material composition, finishing, care, performance and any relevant product standards. Bring a short brief that explains the intended product, customer and season so that conversations stay specific.

Manufacturers and suppliers of children’s products

Companies presenting clothing, shoes, accessories, materials or retail equipment can use CJF to introduce their ranges to professional buyers and distributors. Decide which audience is the priority and prepare clear product information for that group. Establish how your team will record enquiries and follow up with the information buyers request after the show.

What can you find at CJF?

The organiser’s product-sector list includes the following areas. Verify the current exhibitor catalogue when it is published; a listed sector describes the exhibition’s scope, not a guarantee that every product type or brand will appear in 2027.

Children’s and teen apparel

• Children’s clothing for different age groups
• Teen clothing for ages 12 to 16
• Premium clothing brands
• Maternity clothes and pregnancy wear

Footwear and accessories

• Children’s footwear
• Accessories for children

Materials and retail support

• Fabrics and garment accessories
• Trading equipment

For any product of interest, look beyond appearance. Ask about size ranges, materials, construction, care requirements, product testing or documentation, collection availability and the conditions for ordering. These details help buyers decide whether a range fits their assortment and help designers judge whether a material or component meets a project brief.

Set a clear objective for CJF

A general aim to “see the latest fashion” is difficult to evaluate afterwards. Set an objective connected to a collection, customer group or sourcing decision.

For retail buyers

Example objective: identify a shortlist of suppliers for one age group or seasonal category. Compare range breadth, sizing, materials, delivery expectations and product information. Record which products merit internal review and what evidence you still need.

For distributors

Example objective: find brands that could fit a defined territory and channel. Ask about target customers, collection structure, order arrangements and partner expectations. Use a consistent comparison sheet so that promising conversations can be evaluated on the same basis.

For product and design teams

Example objective: investigate materials or components for a specific collection brief. Note composition, construction, feel, care, performance and documentation. Record the exact sample or technical information to request after the exhibition.

How to prepare before CJF

1. Define your customer and category

Write down the age group, product type, price position and sales channel you are working for. A babywear buyer, a teen-fashion retailer and a maternity-wear distributor will not use the same criteria. Separate essential requirements from preferences before comparing exhibitors.

2. Review the exhibitor information

When the organiser publishes the current participant list or catalogue, identify companies relevant to your brief. Mark A targets as essential, B as useful and C as optional discoveries. Check the 2027 list rather than assuming that exhibitors from an earlier edition will return.

3. Prepare practical questions

• Which age groups and size ranges are included in the collection?
• What materials, components and construction methods are used?
• How are products cared for, and what product documentation is available?
• Which seasonal collections are available and when can they be supplied?
• What order quantities, replenishment options and delivery lead times should be considered?
• Which sales channels or territories does the company currently serve?
• Can the supplier share a catalogue, samples or technical sheets after the exhibition?
• Who will handle follow-up and what is the agreed next step?

Adapt the questions to the product. For footwear, examine fit, materials and construction; for textiles, ask about composition and finishing; for retail equipment, clarify dimensions and operational requirements.

4. Plan around the confirmed programme

The organiser describes conference events and fashion shows as part of CJF’s programme, but check the published February 2027 schedule before planning a visit around a particular session. Confirm visitor registration, opening arrangements and venue guidance directly with the organiser as they are released.

How to use your time at CJF

Keep a simple record for each useful company: Company → product group → customer fit → evidence needed → next action. For example, if a children’s footwear range fits a school-season brief, note the sizes, materials, delivery period, price information to request and the colleague who will review it. This makes comparisons clearer after the event.

Start with must-see companies

Use the first part of your visit for A-list exhibitors and the questions that affect your decision most. If the relevant buyer or product specialist is unavailable, record a contact route and specific question rather than leaving the follow-up vague.

Compare related product groups

Use remaining time to compare adjacent categories or alternatives. Buyers may want to assess a complete look or range across clothing, footwear and accessories; designers may compare materials and components. Keep separate notes for different age groups and product briefs.

Close each conversation with a next step

Before moving on, confirm what information the company can provide and who will send it. Mark each contact as active evaluation, possible later opportunity or market information. This prevents a large collection of catalogues and contacts from becoming difficult to act on.

After CJF: evaluate and follow up

Review your notes soon after the show while product and supplier details are fresh. Compare the shortlisted ranges using the same criteria: age group, size coverage, materials, quality information, collection timing, order arrangements and fit with your channel.

For priority contacts, send a specific follow-up referring to the product or collection discussed. Request the catalogue, size chart, material details, product documentation, sample or commercial information needed for your review. Assign a person and target date to each next action. If a supplier is not suitable now but may be relevant later, record the reason and when to review it again.

Manufacturers and distributors should likewise organise buyer enquiries by audience and product group. Respond with the information requested, clarify any unanswered questions and avoid treating a conversation as a confirmed order or partnership until terms have been agreed.

Who should consider exhibiting?

CJF’s published sectors are relevant to manufacturers, distributors and trading companies working in children’s and teen clothing, footwear, accessories, textiles, garment components, maternity products and retail equipment. An exhibitor should decide which buyer segment it needs to reach and what product evidence will help those buyers evaluate the range.

• Prepare a concise collection overview with age groups, size coverage and product categories.
• Make material, construction, care and product documentation available for relevant discussions.
• Set an objective such as presenting a collection to target retailers or assessing distributor interest.
• Assign staff to record enquiries and send requested materials after the fair.
• Confirm current participation arrangements and deadlines with the organiser.

CJF visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Define your customer age groups, categories and sourcing criteria.
• ☐ Review the current exhibitor list and prioritise relevant companies.
• ☐ Prepare questions about sizing, materials, quality information, collection timing and supply.
• ☐ Check the confirmed 2027 programme, registration and venue guidance.

During

• ☐ Record product, customer fit, evidence needed and next action for each priority contact.
• ☐ Compare suppliers on consistent criteria.
• ☐ Separate active prospects from optional discoveries and general market notes.

After

• ☐ Request samples, catalogues or documentation needed for evaluation.
• ☐ Assign follow-up responsibility and a target date.
• ☐ Share comparisons with buying, design and product teams.

Is CJF worth visiting?

CJF is most useful for people who buy, distribute, design or supply products for children’s and teen fashion and who have a clear category or collection question. Its published scope includes apparel, footwear, accessories, materials, retail equipment and maternity wear, while the organiser reports a professional audience and participation from multiple countries. Buyers gain more from comparing ranges against specific customer and supply criteria; exhibitors need a defined target group and a reliable follow-up process. The fair is less useful as an unstructured walk through collections without recording what fits and what still needs checking.

CJF 2027 Spring at a glance

Make your CJF visit purposeful

Choose the customer group and collection decision you want to advance. Compare relevant products, ask for evidence and agree a clear next step. Select. Compare. Ask. Evaluate. Follow up.

Discover Moscow

Moscow combines historic landmarks, exhibition grounds and distinctive city streets. The CJF venue is in Moscow itself, at Timiryazev Center Exhibition Complex on Verkhnyaya Alley. If you have time beyond the business programme, choose a city visit that complements your interests and check current access information before setting out.

Red Square and the Kremlin

The Moscow city government describes Red Square and the Kremlin as central landmarks, with St Basil’s Cathedral, the State Historical Museum and GUM around the square. This area brings several recognisable parts of Moscow’s historic centre into one visit.

VDNKh

VDNKh is described by the city government as an exhibition and recreation area with pavilions, fountains, museums and cultural activities. Its collection of exhibition architecture offers an especially relevant stop for visitors interested in fairs and public displays.

Arbat Street

The city government highlights Arbat’s historic architecture and pedestrian street character. It offers a street-level view of Moscow distinct from the monumental central square and exhibition complex.

Consider keeping city exploration separate from your fair schedule, and confirm current opening information with the attractions. A focused visit can make room for both professional conversations and a glimpse of Moscow’s cultural setting.