Singapore : Singapore Fashion Week to kick off from Oct 12
Write:
Lesta [2011-05-20]
Singapore Fashion Week 2007 (SFW07) will kick-off between 12 and 21 October 2007.
SFW07 will mark this as its 20th annual instalment, held now to coincide with the 40th anniversary celebration of ASEAN (Association of South-east Asian Nations); and the 30th anniversary AFTEX (ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries) of which, a council meeting to be convened during SFW07.
Also being the first to be invited to join as a new member of Asia Fashion Federation (founded by China, Korea and Japan), Singapore will be hosting the annual AFF conference. As always, SFW07 will showcase a series of comprehensive fashion-related trade shows featuring the latest designers’ collections, brands/ labels from the region as well as a special ASEAN showcase.
“An established entry on the world’s fashion calendar, SFW07 is THE gateway to Asia, bringing together the most established designers/ labels and renowned international buyers for the trade show here in Singapore,” says Mr Patrick Lee, Chairman of SFW07.
“Streamlined and focused, we are charging ahead with the largest number of individual designer collections ever assembled together under SFW. Overall participation numbers will also swell as over 100 international delegates are expected at the annual AFF conference and seminar. The three AFF founding countries of China, Japan and Korea will also be represented by their respective top designers to showcase their collections at our gala dinner.”
To further strengthen Singapore’s position as a regional fashion hub, SFW07 is bringing together established as well as up-and-coming international, regional and local brands / labels featuring the latest offerings under one roof for the Spring / Summer 2008 season.
With Singapore’s excellent connectivity and infrastructure supporting the sourcing, distribution and supply chain functions of the region’s apparel industries and connecting them to the rest of the world, this event offers exclusive business-to-business opportunities for all.