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Tuesday, 7 July 2009 |
ISSUE 2 |
| Youthful Energy on Show |
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Mr Vincent Fang, SBS, JP, chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee, kicks off Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer. |
The Hong Kong New Design Force opening presentation comprises two fashion shows and one lifestyle exhibition under the theme of ‘Cross Vision, New Mission’, which hopes to pass on the message of rebellion against opulence and create a path for self-discovery.
The fashion shows feature creations from previous winners and finalists of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest. As for the lifestyle exhibition at Hall 1D Concourse, it presents masterpieces of street art, interior design, illustration, photography and glass sculpture throughout the fair period.
| Updates of Media |
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| At a press briefing hosted by Mr Raymond Yip, Assistant Executive Director, HKTDC, the media were briefed on the latest developments in the fashion, gifts, houseware and toys industries. |
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| Photo Gallery |
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| The Chinese mainland pavilion is larger than ever. Among the companies exhibiting here, the four largest groups come from Ningbo, Wenzhou, Jiaxing and Hangzhou. Photo showing the fashion show organised by the Chinese mainland pavilion. |
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SCARF (Supreme Corean Artist Fashion Show) by Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association |
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| Ms Juliet Warkentin, Content Director, WGSN, offers the interested audience her insight on the "must haves" for the coming season in the seminar "WGSN INSPIRATIONS – Global Trends 2010 & Beyond". |
| Launch of the Latest Products at Summer Sourcing Show |
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The Product Demo & Launch Pad offers companies a superb chance to give buyers a close up view of their products in action. Four exhibitors took their turn at Hall 3F Oasis yesterday afternoon, and drew a good crowd of interested onlookers.
| Hear What Buyers Say |
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Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer
“We specialise in clothes for large-size women, everything from sporty to elegant. I’m keen to find new factories that can make garments for our market in Argentina and our internet business in Europe. We can also investigate the market for bigger sizes in Asia. I’ve already met with factories that will be suitable for our younger range, and an Indian supplier of scarves and other accessories, and even jewellery suppliers. The organisation of this fair is perfect – staff are very kind and efficient.”
Lidia Urdinez, Owner, Portofem, Argentina
"This is my first time at Hong Kong Fashion Week. ECRU already works with companies in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland and I am keen to increase these partnerships. HKTDC has been very helpful – meetings with exhibitors have been set up in advance, for example. I will also take the opportunity to watch some of the fashion shows.”
Anthony Korn, Commercial Director, ECRU, France
Summer Sourcing Show
"My company operates 135 stores specialising in arts & crafts. This is my first time at this show – the July timing allows me to source for the early part of next year. In addition, we have just developed a hobby goods section, so I am particularly interested in items such as race-car sets, telescopes and microscopes. I have seen things in these categories that have interested me and I have gathered information from the suppliers for follow up."
Bill Maisch, Senior Buyer, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc., US
"It is very convenient for me to come here every year to source products for our own brands in the field of plush and gifts. We always find new suppliers here, which is important because we need new ideas. The facilities here are always good – we have no problems as far as organisation is concerned."
Yu Siew Leng, Managing Director, Win (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
| Hear What Exhibitors Say |
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Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer
"This is our first time at the fair. We find Hong Kong the right place to market our extraordinary metal tie under the MyTie collection. This is a place where you can make very good business. The fair’s organisation is perfect. We’ve met many traders from all over the world and we are especially keen to develop a presence in Asian markets such as Japan."
Hubert Erjawetz, CEO, Siebdruck Center Nord oHG, Germany
"This is a great meeting place for our existing customers from different parts of the world. It really helps in promoting business as we can take orders from existing buyers more efficiently. We can also increase the international profile of our knitwear products and find new buyers at the fair."
Fred Lee, Director, Yorkmass Limited, Hong Kong
Summer Sourcing Show
"Hong Kong is a hub of international trade fairs, making it a good place to do business. This is our first time exhibiting at this fair in a bid to raise our exposure to buyers worldwide. We are specialising in original design patterns for different businesses from stationery to home décor, kitchen collection, toys and shopping bags. We’ve had a good response and already received orders from buyers."
Sylvie Boucher, Manager, Studio Marine, France
"Creativity makes a difference. The fair offers us a platform to promote our innovative branding and advertising services to customers from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and overseas. With Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer next door, we hope to secure some fashion customers, too. We are confident of developing our business through a good partnership with HKTDC."
Timothy Lai, Account & Marketing Executive, Eggshell Creative Ltd, Hong Kong
| What's On - 7 July (Tuesday) |
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11:30am-noon |
House Show 4 - DAY & NIGHT by ESPEN SALBERG – Spring/Summer 2010
by PT Crea-Con* |
Room N101 |
2pm-2:30pm |
House Show 5 - One Love by IKA by Butoni Limited; Zen by KINJI by Kinji Company Limited* |
Room N101 |
2:30pm-3:30pm |
Seminar on "Brand-Building Strategies for Garment Manufacturers" by Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association and Fashion Merchandise & Logistic Consultant |
Room N201B |
3pm-4:30pm |
Seminar on "The New European Toys Directive: Safety Requirement and Obligation for Toys Manufacturers and Importers" |
Rooms S226-227 |
4pm-5pm |
Seminar on "Zoom on Women’s Wear Trends for Winter 2010/11"by Carlin International |
Rooms N201B |
5pm-5:30pm |
House Show 6 - "CUHKSCS Fashion Show 2009 of Higher Diploma Programme in Fashion Design and Product Development"* |
Room N101 |
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Fashion Week |
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Summer Sourcing Show |
*By Invitation Only |
| Fair Opening Hours |
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Fair Dates |
Opening Hours |
Buyer Registration Hours |
| 7-8 July |
Fashion Week: 9:30am-6pm
Summer Sourcing Show: 9:30am-6:30pm
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Fashion Week: 9am-5:30pm
Summer Sourcing Show: 9am-6pm |
9 July |
9:30am-5pm |
9am-4:30pm |
| Intensive Worldwide Publicity |
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Each year the HKTDC creates an intensive marketing campaign targeting buyers worldwide to ensure the success of the fairs. Take a look at the promotional boards at Hall 3FG concourse, Room G11 entrance, Hall 1B concourse, Hall 1E and Expo Drive entrance for more details. |
| Free Magazines |
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Don't forget to collect a FREE copy of the fairs' official magazines at the Buyer Registration Counters, HKTDC Total Solution Centre and hktdc.com Buyers' Lounge, on presentation of your buyer's badge.
| hktdc.com Customised Sourcing Service |
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Now you can locate the right products you need by getting a list of relevant exhibitors with booth numbers and product photos at the fair. Look for this friendly sign at the fairground.
| Enquiry Contact |
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Customer Service Line : (852) 1830 668
| hktdc.com Mobile Edition |
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Use your mobile device to browse for HKTDC trade fair exhibitor information or search for products and services from 100,000 credible suppliers on hktdc.com anytime, anywhere at www.hktdc.com/m
Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department
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