Organisers of Milano Unica and Munich Fabric Start have announced a change in dates for both the fairs due to the Paris fabric trade fairs taking place a week earlier than usual in February 2015. To avoid an overlap, Munich Fabric Start Spring/Summer ’16 will be moved ahead by one day in February 2015, taking place from Monday to Wednesday, 2 to 4 February 2015. And Milano Unica Spring/Summer 16 will be postponed by one day and will now be held from Wednesday to Friday, 4 to 6 February 2015.
In February 2016, Milano Unica and Munich Fabric Start will return to their usual schedule. Milano Unica, the trade show dedicated to Italian high end textiles and accessories recently concluded in China. The trade showcased the Spring/Summer 2015 collections of the Italian textile supply chain. Nearly 124 exhibitors from all Italian textile districts brought the excellence of ‘Made in Italy’ products to China with an increasing number of textile manufacturers specifically dedicated to women’s wear.
The biannual event witnessed over13.3 per cent rise in visitors against March 2013 edition. If compared to the October 2013 edition, showcasing the Fall/Winter 2014-’15 collections, attendance was steady. Organisers claim that the data confirms the trend of the Chinese market, reflecting increased quality of Chinese apparel production, increasingly oriented towards higher standards in terms of quality, innovation and service.
