Russia’s Premier Exhibition for Children’s and Teenage Fashion
CJF – Child and Junior Fashion, Russia’s leading B2B exhibition dedicated to children’s and teenage clothing, footwear, and accessories, is a key event for the fashion industry . Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and under the patronage of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the exhibition takes place twice annually, marking the start of each new fashion season for buyers and professionals .
Autumn 2026 Edition: Key Dates and Venue
The 36th edition of CJF – Child and Junior Fashion. Autumn will take place from September 16-18, 2026, at Pavilion 2, Hall 9 of the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow . More than 100 companies are expected to participate, showcasing products across multiple segments .
Exhibition Coverage and Product Segments
CJF presents the full spectrum of children’s fashion and related products . Key categories include:
- Children’s and Teenage Clothing
- Children’s and Teenage Footwear
- School Uniforms
- Accessories
- Premium Brands
- Maternity Wear
- Fabrics and Garment Accessories
- Retail Equipment
A diverse range of brands will be featured, including Fashion X&S, Kapika, Truvor, Indigo, Miasin, LocoLoco, Argo, Mal Mala, Letty, Mr. Suprunov, Bugatti, Jeestyle, Escada Girls, Bokka, Nikastyle, Reachtop, Hunny Mammy, and others .
Spring 2026 Edition Overview
The 35th edition of CJF – Child and Junior Fashion. Spring took place from February 17-19, 2026, at the Timiryazev Centre in Moscow, a new exhibition venue that provided modern facilities and convenient access . The spring exhibition covered 2,500 square metres and welcomed 120 exhibitors from 7 countries: Russia, Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan . A Turkish national pavilion was organised, featuring a wide range of collections from school uniforms to outerwear and footwear, while the Kirov Oblast represented Russia with a regional collective stand .
The exhibition brought together more than 200 companies and welcomed over 2,300 professional visitors from 10 countries . It proved to be a successful business platform, helping participants attract new partners, organise face-to-face meetings with existing and potential partners, and present new collections . As one participant noted, “CJF is one of the key tools for the development of our company” .
Debutante Fashion Show and Catwalk Programme
A special highlight of the spring edition was the Fashion Show of Debutantes “The Legends of Russia”, held on the first day in celebration of the Year of Unity of the People of Russia . Students and teachers of the First Moscow Educational Complex presented collections and garments inspired by Russian folk tales .
The regular CJF. Children’s Catwalk project continued to present children’s fashion collections throughout the exhibition, supported by the PROfashion media holding and the TOP SECRET model agency . Leading brands and new trade marks held premiere fashion shows on the children’s runway .
Business Programme and Educational Projects
CJF features a comprehensive business programme designed to address practical industry challenges . The children’s fashion market is entering the season amid a changing economy, increased competition in e-commerce and marketplaces, and updates in the taxation and labelling of textile goods and footwear . The spring programme included 25 practical events with experts from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, the Centre for Advanced Technology Development (operator of the Chestny ZNAK national track & trace system), and the Carlin Creative Trend Bureau (France) .
Key projects and sessions:
- EXPO-Academy and EXPO-Accelerator – offering masterclasses and workshops for industry professionals
- Trend Tour – conducted by Anastasia Kotova, representative of the Carlin Creative Trend Bureau in Russia, combining a lecture and practical work on exhibitors’ stands, covering global context, design concepts, colours, prints, finishing, accessories, and silhouettes
- Masterclasses – including 3D scanning in clothing design, digital sketching, upcycling approaches to small-batch production, and shopper painting
- Seminars – covering marketplace competition strategies, customer loyalty, and marketing tactics
The Expo-Accelerator project served as a daily marathon of masterclasses, allowing participants to “upgrade” their knowledge, discuss development strategies with specialists, and exchange experience .
Visitor Information
Autumn 2026 Edition:
- Dates: September 16-18, 2026
- Venue: Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, Pavilion 2, Hall 9, Moscow
- Organiser: EXPOCENTRE AO
- Supported by: Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
CJF – Child and Junior Fashion 2026 stands as the essential biannual gathering for professionals across the children’s fashion industry. With its comprehensive product coverage, rich business programme, international participation, and focus on practical solutions to industry challenges, the exhibition offers an indispensable platform for discovering new collections, establishing business partnerships, and navigating the evolving landscape of the Russian and international children’s fashion market. As the leading business platform for the industry, it continues to bring together manufacturers, suppliers, sellers, designers, and industry experts twice a year .
