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Successful China & Asia Textile Forum held by CCCT in Shanghai opened by IAF's Han Bekke

On March 12th and 13th the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for the import and export of fashion and textiles (CCCT) organized its 5th successful China & Asia Textile Forum. CCCT is the International Apparel Federation’s (IAF) Chinese member and the Forum’s opening speech was given by IAF President Han Bekke. Bekke related IAF’s tagline ‘Creating...

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33rd IAF World Convention Rio de Janeiro inspired delegates from around the world

Held on October 17th and 18th in Ro de Janeiro, the IAF Convention was a co-production of the IAF and IAF’s Brazilian member Abit, the national fashion and textile industry association based in Sao Paulo. In addition to excellent speakers from, among others, McKinsey, Hugo Boss, Hering, C&A, Esquel, Lectra and PVH, delegates were treated to a...

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32nd IAF World Fashion Convention Speaker Announcement

The program for the IAF’s 32nd World Fashion Convention in Mumbai is going to be truly world class with a speakers list that is worthy for one of our industry’s main international fora. The IAF and the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) have combined forces to bring you a very strong combination of international speakers and the...

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IAF signs MoU with Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has signed an MoU with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles (HKGCOT). The aim is to exchange knowledge on innovation, apparel markets and international business opportunities. Rahul Mehta, president of IAF, and dr. Gordon Yen, chairman of HKGCOT, signed the agreement on March 23rd in Hong Kong. The...

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IAF World Fashion Convention Medellin update

Under the premise of covering the main challenges of the fashion industry, the first day of the IAF World Fashion Conventionfocused on the importance of adapting business models to the realities of each market and being conscious of the fact that the consumer is gaining more and more control over brand experiences. The supply chain and...

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IAF Medellin Convention dives deeper into the fashion industry

In the good tradition of IAF Conventions, the 30th World Fashion Conventionto be held in Medellín, Colombia offers a varied and interesting line-up of speakers. Large internationally operating brands such as Desigual, Disney and VF's brands (i.e. Lee, Wrangler, Timberland and North Face) will share their vision alongside acknowledged experts...

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The changing role of China in the apparel business

The 29th World Fashion Convention will be held in Shanghai this year. It is the first time the IAF Convention takes place in China and if ever there was a good time to take a closer look at the hugely important and extremely dynamic roll of China in the global fashion chain it is now, in 2013. As a production country, China has risen to be the...

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Fashion executives matchmaking program

Join the matchmaking program during the 29th World Fashion Convention. Get preferential access as a delegate to the IAF Convention September 24th & 25th to the Matchmaking program at the same venue. Monday the 23rd of September, one day before the convention, IAF offers a Matchmaking program for delegates attending the convention. The...

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Top Luxury Brand speaker at IAF Convention

The IAF is pleased to announce that renowned luxury brand specialist Piergiorgio Dal Santo from Milan, Italy, will be one of the top speakers this year. Mr. Dal Santo is a world authority on the marketing of luxury fashion brands in China and will be speaking during the branding session on the 25th of September. During the 29th World Fashion...

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Registration 29th IAF World Fashion Convention now open

The online registration for the 29th IAF World Fashion Convention in September (22-25) is now open via IAF’s website. This year’s convention theme is “How to create value in the global fashion supply chain”. In two days different speakers from international well known brands will touch upon the convention theme. Focus will be on branding and on...

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Post-Bangladesh fashion industry initiative inventory

The fashion business world’s fundament was shaking as the fundaments of the Rana Plaza factory building in Bangladesh literally collapsed. Everybody is aware of the wry reality that it often takes disasters and crises to bring about fundamental changes. Having said that, everybody realizes also that this is the time to make real improvements. A...