“I am very impressed with the increasing number of exhibitors at the fair and the changes are incredible. Hong Kong is a very interesting city for foreign visitors. In 2010, we will be holding the 26th IAF World Apparel Convention in Hong Kong, which is a very important location for trade in the world. It will be our third conference in the city and we are evaluating cooperation opportunities between the conference and Hong Kong Fashion Week. IAF is a global association including clothing associations and companies. The conference will enable networking and knowledge exchange while industry players take the chance to have fun together.”
Vassilis Masselos, President, International Apparel Federation (IAF), headquartered in The Netherlands (www.iafnet.com)

"I have found many companies with stock very suitable for my company, including bags and jackets and other garments. Fashion Week has been good for me and I will be back next year. The facilities are very good."
Ahmad M. Akil, Managing Director, Akil Bros, Lebanon

Summer Sourcing Show

"We have our own brand of plush toys in Russia but we want to expand more into gifts, so we have come here to meet new suppliers. We have found interesting ideas, such as dishes and magnetic stationery, plus Christmas decorations. We appreciate the efforts of the HKTDC to arrange the networking reception and seminars – it is important to share experiences with other people in this economic crisis."
Anna Kalinina, Purchasing Department, Gulliver & Co, Russia

"I have come here for the first time to look for new suppliers – our company operates 20 outlets in Thailand. I am mainly looking for houseware, such as pots, pans and gadgets, as well as luggage. It is easy to find one’s way around the fair and the organisation is good."
Arunee Tulaya-Anukit, General Manager, General Goods Merchandising Center, Robinson Department Store Public Company Limited, Thailand

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Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer

This is a good exhibition for us to promote the use of synthetic opals in high-fashion products, such as eyewear, stationery, classic buttons and other accessories. We are deeply impressed with HKTDC’s organisation and effective promotion worldwide. It really draws buyers from all over the world."
Henry Fung H.T., Managing Director, Sanwa Pearl & Gems Limited, authorized synthetic opal distributor of Kyocera Corporation, Japan

"We have strong confidence in the trade fairs organised by HKTDC. They are professionally run and attract high-quality buyers from everywhere. Hong Kong Fashion Week serves as a major trading platform for our companies to expand sales and international profiles. This year, we have 42 companies from Wenzhou showing their collections at over 100 booths."
Cai Huan Tian, President, The International Trade Branch of Wenzhou Fashion Association, Chinese mainland

Summer Sourcing Show

"This is our first time exhibiting here and we like it. We have generated big interest in our Danish fairy tale characters. It is interesting to meet so many people from different parts of the world and we have established good business contacts here. The organiser’s arrangements are very good. We are already planning to return next year."
Birgitte Frigast, Owner and Designer, Birgitte Frigast Aps, Denmark

"Hong Kong is a well-connected place for buyers around the world to come and do business. This is a good exhibition to show our new designs and new product categories, and we have seen good responses from buyers. Our strength in design capability is key to business development