The eighth edition of Apparelsourcing Paris will commence from February 17 to 20, 2015. India, which is increasing its representation with more than 30 companies, experienced positive response at previous event held in September event. They were able to book orders and establish new contacts as buyers showed interest in more summer items in February. Indian manufacturers excel at the mid-range entry level with an offer which is becoming more and more varied, particularly in mixed casual wear, bottom pieces for men, women and children, sportswear and accessories such as scarves and bags in leather and re-embroidered fabrics, in which they are real craftsmen, targeting the top of the range.

The organisers expect year-on-year increase of 20 per cent in the number of exhibitors and 135 manufacturers are anticipated to display their products from the major manufacturing countries, including Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Turkey and the Mediterranean rim, represented by Tunisia.

At the fair, Apparelsourcing Paris will roll out a high-quality, multi-range offer, highlighting solutions for supporting the production of branded and designer collections. Launched in September 2012, Fashion on Display is another showcase made up of mannequins dressed in exhibitors’ pieces, selected from all the product ranges by the fair’s artistic directors. The selected exhibitors benefit from exposure to visitors who have made Fashion on Display part of their program, as pieces are displayed with all the relevant information.

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