France:17th edition of LE CUIR A PARIS attracts buyers

 

A good business mood prevailed at the 17th edition of LE CUIR A PARIS. From the very first day, the prestigious names of the fashion sector came to discover the material offer for the autumn/winter 2010-11 season.

336 exhibitors from 25 different countries showcased on a total surface of 10 000 mВІ. Amongst them, 43 exhibitors participated for the fist time at this September edition.

In terms of geographical breakdown, Italy leads the top ten with 44% of the total exhibiting area followed by France 20% and Spain 11%. To be noted, the first-time presence of Mexico with three companies: Interpiel Exotic, Novotech Exotic and l’ANPIC (Association of Suppliers for the Shoe Industry).

Albeit the international economic slowdown, the organizers of LE CUIR A PARIS are proud of the visitors’ number registered during the 4 days of the show. In fact, these are up by 5% in comparisonto September 2008, that is, a total of 13 412 visits. Some countries registered a significant increase such as Germany, France, The Netherlands and the UK.

Feedback received from exhibitors show that these results exceeded their expectations. They were not only satisfied with visitors’ flow but also the quality of sample requirements and orders.

"We have metout major clients, Italians and French, from the top quality sector but the mid range was also present. The mood is correct and the motion linked to the whole of PREMIERE VISION PLURIEL is reassuring. We find that buyers are really concentrating on their heart of the market since the last season", explains Marc Deyber from Tanneries HAAS, France.

Mr Suat Sen de Sen Deri (Turkey), a world leader of double face, participated for the first time in LE CUIR A PARIS.If the companyhad limited expectations before exhibiting, they were satisfied with the contacts made as well as visitors’ profile. "Of course, we are living a difficult economic period for the sector but it’stemporary. We wish to diversify our production and LE CUIR A PARIS enables us to do so. I also think that leather is part of the textile sector and the formula of PREMIERE VISION PLURIEL is successful".

"We are impressed by the quality of LE CUIR A PARIS and I believethat nowadays we can no longer expect to simply sell in the tradefairs. This sales approach is changing and I think that the quality of contats made during a fair is very important. The actual sale only takes place much later.", outlines Mr Oscar Murrieta from ANPIC (Mexico).

On the visitors’ side the quality of the show is alsoappreciated. LE CUIR A PARIS is "a show rich in leather noveltiesbut also in textiles. The dates are perfect to prepare our collections", affirms Ms Ysia Ferrion, Junior Leather Goods Product Manager for NINA RICCI.

The buyers from the leather sector were also present at this edition. Mr Angel Gomez from the Spanish tannery INCUSA confirms this: "The show’s dates are perfect for the shoe manufacturers. Also, LE CUIR A PARIS acts as a screen for us. We finalize our collections based on what happened in Paris"
 

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India:Designers to showcase Ahimsa silk creations

 

On the World Ahimsa Day on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Internationally renowned Goan fashion designer Wendell Rodricks will showcase his creations made by using вЂAhimsa Silk’. It is a silk fibre derived from cocoons without killing the silkworms.

These creations will be showcased in a unique event organized by Goa Handicrafts Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited. Designs of several other local designers created using the same fabric will also be on display in the event.

The event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister of Goa, Mr. Digambar Kamat, and will continue till October 4 at ESG art gallery. Variety of dresses, scarves, ties and lampshades will be showcased during the event.

The exhibition will also showcase the works of students of Goa College of Home Science, Government Polytechnic and Goa College of Art, along with the works of local designers.
Deriving silk without killing worm, is the technique invented in the year 1991by an Indian, Kusuma Rajaiah, who has patented this technique of deriving silk.
 

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USA:Disney casts magical spell with The Princess and the Frog

 

This fall, Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com transform into Halloween Central offering a wide array of unique Disney costumes and decorations. Also for the first time, Disney Store locations nationwide will host a “Halloween Dress Rehearsal” party on October 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m., where kids and adults can join in a costume parade, play games, and kids three and up will receive a free Disney Safety Flash pin (while supplies last) for wearing a costume.

This year, Disney Princess stories will once again influence top costume choices. The new Tiana Deluxe Costume, inspired by a dress the princess wears in a key scene in the highly-anticipated upcoming holiday film The Princess and the Frog, is expected to be a best-seller – Tiana is the newest Disney Princess in more than ten years. With the October 6 release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Edition on Blu-ray Disc and DVD, the Snow White costume will also be popular this year. The beautiful Limited Edition Deluxe version of the Snow White gown will be a collector’s item with only 2,000 costumes available nationwide.

“No other retailer covers Halloween like Disney Store. We carry the top costumes year after year, and with more than 25 Disney character choices for infants, toddlers, boys and girls, our 2009 line up offers something for all the kids in the family,” said Molly Adams, vice president general manager, merchandising and marketing, for Disney Store. “Our authentic costumes are created with the highest quality fabrics, thorough attention to detail, and will be lasting treasures that kids will play with all year long. And DisneyStore.com carries the widest assortment of Disney character costumes for adults.”

According to the National Retail Federation, princess costumes were the #1 costume of 2008 and year after year Disney Princess costumes are in the Top 10. In addition to the brand new Disney Princess Tiana costume, Disney Store expects Ariel (The Little Mermaid) and Cinderella to continue to be favorites. Mulan and Pocahontas are the latest Disney Princess costumes added to the assortment this year.

With the excitement surrounding Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story and Toy Story 2 3D double feature event on October 2, and the upcoming 2010 release of Disney•Pixar Toy Story 3 in 3D, fun-loving characters Buzz Lightyear and Woody are expected to be top costumes for 2009. An all new Jessie costume will be available for girls.

Adult Buzz Lightyear and Jessie costumes are available at DisneyStore.com. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Alice and the Mad Hatter, Snow White and Grumpy adult costumes are also available, allowing parents to coordinate with their kids for a complete family look. To enhance the Halloween mood at home, DisneyStore.com also offers a dГ©cor line that includes fun seasonal items such as spooky light up Jack-O-Lanterns featuring classic Disney characters, a Mickey Mouse Halloween candy dish, and a collection of The Nightmare Before Christmas designed dishes, home dГ©cor, and apparel.

Collecting treats is always exciting during Halloween, and Disney’s nutritious snack items are great alternatives to sugary candy. Tasty gummy chews in the shape of Disney characters, yummy fruit crisps featuring Mickey and friends, and naturally sweet Disney fruits are available at grocery stores nationwide. 

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Australia:Australian Shoe Fair & Fashion Exposed recieve good response

 

Organisers and participants are hailing the strong international presence at the recent AW10 AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR as a sign of growing global optimism. Comprising 8,218 visits over three days,the AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR - along with the co-located Fashion Exposed, preview and Bags & Accessories Fair - welcomed attendeesfrom 15 countries and regions.

In addition to those from Australia and New Zealand, visitors travelled from China, Egypt, France,Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain and Thailand. Taking place from August 30 to September 1 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, the trade fair was also characterised by an exciting line-up of international exhibitors,many of them showing for the first time.

Overseas brands included: Duck Feet from Denmark; Colette from Singapore; Canterbury Sheepskin from New Zealand; Stegman from Germany; Flojos from Spain; Cipo & Baxx from Turkey; Hey Dude from Italy; Italian designed Axel Vani; NAOT from Israel; Terrasoles & Carn from the UK, as well as global brands Crocs and Airbox.

Meanwhile quality, design and attainable price points proved the unique point of difference for a special Argentine showcase hosted by the Argentine Footwear Chamber. Labels on show at the "Shoes from Argentina" stand included shoe brands Norwich, Sucre, Pietra's, IWO Ilicia, Bonaparte, Gaelle, Perugia Express, Pull-man, Riacal and My Way. Also on display were handbag brands Humawaca, PasiГіn Argentina, Mi and Pe.

“Shoes from Argentina” exhibitors were delighted with local mediacoverage garnered through their presence at the trade fair.Foreign language Channel 31 scheduled a Spanish speaking slot on Sunday September 6 covering their participation, while the following Sunday saw the airing of a feature on Tito Gonzalez of Bags of Oz.

Argentine Footwear Chamber spokesperson Paulina CampiГіn describedthe AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR as a landmark for the Argentine footwearindustry. "This [was] a perfect opportunity for Australian consumers to know and appreciate the high-quality design of Argentine footwear and learn how competitive it is. Australia is a stable and attractive market worth exploring."

Marie Kinsella, Managing Director of AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR organiser Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty. Ltd., said future showcases would build on the stand’s success to date. “We were very pleased to see the immediate success of the “Shoes fromArgentina” pavilion, with on-site orders placed from the first day. We hope other Latin American countries will follow Argentina’s lead and recognise the value of exhibiting at AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR.”

Australian brands also boosted their international business through their presence at the AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR.Local designerfootwear label Esther Perez has renewed an agreement to dress models at the fashion show of top designer Ika Butoni in HongKong next year,having worked with Butoni on the same show last July.
 

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Russia:Stars of the Kremlin: Contest for young fur designers

 

Kopenhagen Fur emphasises the importance of the Russian fur market and of the MEXA MOSCOW by becoming GOLD Sponsor of the contest “Stars of the Kremlin – Fur” by MEXA MOSCOW.

For the first time in 2009, this contest for young fur designers takes place as part of the MEXA MOSCOW. Contest “Stars of the Kremlin – Fur Fur” by MEXA MOSCOW In cooperation with the Public Moscow University for Design and Technology, MEXA MOSCOW is searching for the best young fur design talent in Russia.

All design students from the Moscow University and several colleges are invited to take part at this contest. The finalists of the contest ontest “Stars of the Kremlin – Fur” by MEXA MOSCOW will present their designs live on the MEXA Catwalk on October 22, 2009. An International jury will choose the winner. This is a unique opportunity for young talents to present themselves in front of the International and Russian fur industry. The winner is awarded an internship with the Meerstein company – a manufacturer of high quality cashmere clothing, silk and fur where he or she gets a unique chance to experience the daily work of an international manufacturer.

However the contest is not only searching for one winner but also for winners in special categories (fur garment and fur accessories). Therefore the GOLD Sponsor Kopenhagen Fur also offers a prize. One of the category winners will fly to Kopenhagen and look behind the scenes of the world’s largest fur auction house.

Kopenhagen Fur – the World of Luxury Fur at the MEXA MOSCOW
Kopenhagen Fur is the world’s largest fur auction house and the leading provider of luxury fur. Every year, Kopenhagen Fur auctions off more than 18 million mink skins in addition to fox, swakara, chinchilla, seal, sable, rex rabbit and karakul skins.

Kopenhagen Fur is also an International fashion brand and a quality label for the finest fur skins in the world. Due to the sheer volume of skins going through the auction house as well as the combination of highly skilled sorters and the use of advancedtechnology, Kopenhagen Fur has created a unique grading system. 

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UAE:Tiffany unveils 10 perfect gift options for festive season

 

Well known for its stylish flair and undisputed taste, this festive season, Tiffany & Co, the distinguished American jewellery house and style icon selects 10 perfect gift options for you, designed to turn every occasion that much more memorablethis splendid array includes creations that bear the stamp of Jean Schlumberger and Elsa Peretti’s genius, and showcases colourful gemstones and cute eye catching holiday mementoes.

Pegah Goldooz, General Manager Tiffany & Co UAE, said, “Tiffany’sundoubted prowess as a distinguished design house can be seen from this special array of 10 select gifts. They take into account the demands of different festive occasions that come up this year and offer a great variety of pieces from highly decorative statement jewellery to more artistic and subtle pieces. As a Tiffany gift carries with it a unique aura of its own, I am sure shoppers will be truly happy with this choice of wonderfully crafted gifts.”

1. Topping this list with the tender beauty of the world’s favourite bloom is a pair of Tiffany stud earrings lovingly crafted in the famous rose cut. This early style of gemstone cutting, which was inspired by the petals of an opening rosebud, was revived by Tiffany and presents eternally fresh blooms for its wearer.
2. Bringing back the charm of the Victorian era is Tiffany’s enamel bracelet boasting a lacelike diamond and platinum overlay and 18k gold lining. It is accompanied by a black onyx and diamond open circle earrings and teardrop earrings in platinum recalling the Art Deco period.
3. Keys to your heart? So seems to ask this winsome range of heart-shaped Tiffany keys. Inspired by the Tiffany archives, each of them makes a wonderful keepsake, innately chic to wear alone or layered. Choose from the heart key charm of 18k rose gold or the heart locket key of yellow gold.
4. Other tempting Key options include 18k white gold encrusted with diamonds such as the Frame key with black enamel finish, checkerboard key with blue enamel finish and octagon key with blue and green enamel finish.
5. This oval faced cocktail watch crafted in 18k gold and toutingselect diamonds is the very epitome of class and distinction thathave made Tiffany a premier watchmaker…in time.
6. Designed to wrap its wearer in the mysterious hues of tourmaline’s green spectrum is this luxurious, opera-length necklace of oval and round stones accented by the sparkle of diamonds that is strung on platinum.
7. Assert you very own style of avant-garde allure with this beadbracelet in 18k yellow gold says Tiffany!
8. Discover the timeless magic of Jean Schlumberger’s designs with these gorgeous celebration rings showcasing awesome-sized stones amidst swirling blooms and leaves. Select from the diamonddaisy basket ring of 18k gold with a tanzanite or a vibrant pink tourmaline and a leaf ring with diamonds and a green tourmaline.
9. Keep the holiday spirit alive with Tiffany’s Candy Cane ornament and Fire Truck bank! Fashioned from sterling silver they are excellent examples of its world renowned craftsmanship.
10. Designed to fit snugly around your wrist is Elsa Peretti’s iconic Bone cuff, whose gleaming contours are now polished in a new charcoal colour made of ruthenium over copper.

Adding that exclusive touch of excitement is Tiffany’s famous Blue Box, a timeless symbol of beauty and quality, and a guaranteed sign that its exciting contents are of superlative workmanship.

Backed by the impeccable legacy of a 170 year-old heritage, one thing is sure…each of these Tiffany gifts is guaranteed to delight its lucky recipient! Tiffany’s 10 are now available at all Tiffany & Co. boutiques in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 

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USA:Baby Phat & GIANT present Priscilla Renea Sole Series Tour

 

Famous for launching the most outstanding and innovative marketing campaigns, Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons, in collaboration with GIANT Magazine, presents the "Sole Series" Campaign! GIANT and Baby Phat have embarked on a unique multi-media program that will engage the audience by integrating readers' experience with Baby Phat through print, digital, special event and mobile initiatives. Performing live at Underground Station, a division of Genesco Inc., for part three of the Sole Series in-store tour is hot new pop singer-songwriter Priscilla Renea.

The bright, colorful and clever Priscilla Renea has come a long way--from her home computer where she'd upload her original, catchy songs to YouTube (over 5.8 million views and counting!) to the storied roster at Capitol Records. Her hit single 'Dollhouse' is blowing up at radio and is an anthem for relationship independence and self-confidence with the fiercely sung hook "I ain't a Doll! This ain't a Dollhouse!". Her full-length debut album Jukebox is aptly named, for it reflects 21-year-old Priscilla's wide-ranging musical sensibilities and the scope of her talents.

Priscilla, who proudly hails from Atlanta, will perform outside the Underground Station store at the Gwinnett Place Mall in Atlanta, GA at 5pm on October 23rd, 2009. For this highly anticipated event, fans will have the opportunity to meet the Atlanta native and preview tracks off Jukebox slated for a December 1st release.

Other featured artists for the "Sole Series" program have included: sizzling new girl group, Electrik Red, pop singer Kristinia DeBarge and contemporary R&B singer Dondria Nicole. This ground-breaking campaign consists of the following: a "Road to Success" print feature, in-store tour, and a mobile sweepstakes for the opportunity to win the ultimate fashionista experience by attending the Baby Phat Fashion Show during New York's renowned Fashion Week. Talk about living life in the "fab" lane.

The Baby Phat Mobile Sweepstakes to win a trip to the NY Fall 2010 Fashion Week fashion show is another element to the "Sole Series" campaign. To become eligible for this amazing opportunity, customers must text the correct answer to the Baby Phat trivia question on the back of the VIP Access Card. All correct answers are automatically entered into the sweepstakes. Since Kimora adores her fans, everyone walks away with an exclusive Kimora Lee Simmons download regardless of whether their answer is correct or incorrect.

The "Sole Series" campaign will prove to be one of the most exciting and innovative projects that Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons has committed to. There will be several promotional plans to ensure that this program is a heavy hitter! The Baby Phat social media pages, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube will be constantly updated with exclusive photos and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the production and execution of this amazing new program as well. 

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