"Consolidating its position as a leader for global sourcing of clothes and fashion accessories production, Apparel Sourcing Paris to be held from September 17-20, 2018, in Paris will host 690 exhibitors. The show, to be organised by Messe Frankfurt France, will offer a dynamic solution for women’s, men’s and children’s clothes and accessories. It will be a huge platform, divided into three distinct areas showcasing accessories, formal wear and casual wear. It covers the entire range of clothing from active wear to urban wear, children’s wear, fashion accessories, ladies wear, menswear, shawls & scarves and underwear."

Consolidating its position as a leader for global sourcing of clothes and fashion accessories production, Apparel Sourcing Paris to be held from September 17-20, 2018, in Paris will host 690 exhibitors. The show, to be organised by Messe Frankfurt France, will offer a dynamic solution for women’s, men’s and children’s clothes and accessories. It will be a huge platform, divided into three distinct areas showcasing accessories, formal wear and casual wear. It covers the entire range of clothing from active wear to urban wear, children’s wear, fashion accessories, ladies wear, menswear, shawls & scarves and underwear.

The trade show will include a new segment dedicated to business services: packaging, software vendors, logistics providers, inspection and certification offices, etc. It was implemented in conjunction with the MouvTex, the website specialising in providing support for ready-to-wear brands from the sketch of design to shipment.

Around 18 Indian companies are expected to visit the national pavilion displaying myraid skills. The trade fair will also host countries like: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, China, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. China, a regular participant, will showcase the best of its ready-to-wear products on over 100 sq. mt.

In addition, The Accessories Showcase will display finished products like socks, umbrellas, ties, gloves, hats, fabric bags, etc. This season’s show will mark the return of De Beltz, a Hong Kong manufacturer of belts and braces, who has its own label aimed at distributors.

Nearly 40 exhibitors will attend the trade show. These include:

• House of Saki, a manufacturer of coats designed in Sweden and made in Pakistan will introduce its new collection

• Nikhil Enterprises will offer an enormous choice in attractive, high-quality beachwear

• The Bangladesh office of Hellenic Sourcing, a Swedish specialist in the ready-to-wear business since 1964 will mixe European design with local skills.

• Shawls & Scarves will group the manufacturers of textile accessories for the upper body with a wide variety of shapes and materials. The Indian specialist for traditional pashminas, Ahujasons, will make a grand return at the event.

The “Small Quantities” circuit will make a comeback, enabling visitors to organise sourcing to meet their individual needs. This will be combined with the “Sustainable Sourcing” circuit, to help visitors discover the ranges of eco-friendly products.

The trade fair will also repeat its fringe events with the trends aggregator The Dressing, the Agora, its series of business talks and catwalk shows. The catwalk programme will include clothing experts from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, Chinese ready-to-wear labels and Apparel Sourcing + Shawls & Scarves.