Reports on Fairs: Le Cuir A Paris, Expo Riva Schuh Middlr east, Poznan Int’l fair, Magic market, Mod’ Amont, London Fashion fair, MIPEL the Bag Show, ILM Winter Styles,
The WSAShoe Show, Micam Shoe Event & Modacalzado.
Brazilian Footwear Exports in 2007
Trend Selection New York
CURRENT NEWS APRIL ISSUE
Editorial (Shift Focus To Euro – Area Markets
Nowadays it is said that the depreciating dollar should be viewed by the Indian exporters as an opportunity to shift their focus to euro –area markets.
Indian exporters especially in textile and leather sectors were bady hit by the falling dollar as they operate only in very low margin
Leather Processing : India & Ethopia ink Mou
To help their respective leather sectors in order to increase share of global presence I n terms of export earning and volume of leather products. India and Ethopia made a significant achievement by signing an MoU at a parallel seccion on leather and leather processing during the 4th CII EXIM BANK Conclave on India Africa project partnership 2008, held in New Delhi.
13th International Leather Goods fair
(22-24 Feb 2008 , Kolkata)
The 13th International Leather Goods fair (ILGF) organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) in association with CLE, ILPA and Freya Design Development Training Institute was held from 22-24 Feb 2008 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata.
Dr Sabyasachi Sen, IAS, principal Secretary. Commerce and Industries Dept, Govt of West Bengal inaugurated the Fair, Mr Rajiv yadav, Executive Director, ITPO and Mr Mukhtarul Amin, Chairman CLE were present at the inaugural function.
Around 65 participants including 3 from overseas countries presented.
Business worth Rs 8 crores was reported to have been generated during the three days of the fair.
The Indian Leather Industry and its future
Mr M Rafeeque Ahmed, President AISHTMA
Global Scenario, American recession, Environment and its impact, Employment opportunity, Domestic Market
Conference on Contribution of colourtants to Indian Economic Growth
The Dyestuffs manufacturers Association (DMAI) and the federation of Indian Chambers of commerce and Industry (FICCI) jointly with the dept o Chemicals and petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, GOI, has organized a conference on Contribution of Colourants to Indian Economic growth at the Leela kempinski Hotel in Mumbai on 10th and 11th march 2008.
This conference which was vbeing organized to the first time in India aith an aim to understand, appereciate and sharpen the contours of the evolving face of the colourants.
Dr. M S Olivannan passed away
Dr. M S Olivannan, Retired Deputy Director of Central Leather Research Institute passed away on 21st February, 2008. He was 71. He was associated with Education and Training area of CLRI for three decades and was instrumental in organising a number of purpose and practical oriented short-term training programmes for the benefit of industry.Dr. Olivannan had visited various technical institutions in various countries. His paper on ‘Manufacture of Full and Corrected Grain Shoe upper Leathers’ was serialised in Indian Leather and was brought out as a book, with a view to provide a handy monograph on the subject to the technical and managerial staff of the industry from election of the raw material to final finishing selection. Indian Leather conveys its heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family.
NEW OFFICE BEARERS FOR ILPA
At the first meeting of the newly elected Executive Council Members of the Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA), held on 14 March 2008 in Kolkata, the following were unanimously elected as the office bearers of the Association for the year 2007-08.
Mr. Satyabrata Mukherjee President
Reflexions Narayani Impex Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata
Mr Sankar Dawn Vice-President
OM Leather Artdeco Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata
Mr. Darshan Singh Sabharwal Vice President
Shivmani Exports Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata
SHOE INDUSTRY COMPARISONS IN WESTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
A presentation made by Manfred Junkert, Chief Executive Officer of the German Shoe Industry Association at the press conference held on 20 February to mark the opening of the GDS Trade Fair
XVI INTERNATIONAL FOOTWEAR CONGRESS (ELCHE, SPAIN)
(16-18 October-2008)
The 16th International Footwear Congress, organised by the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) will be held on 16 to 18 October 2008 in the city of Elche (Alicante) Spain.
The important topics to be discussed at the forthcoming congress include: Consumer, Proudct Innovation. Technology, Management and Sustainable Development.
The last edition was held successfully in Tunisia in 2005. The organisers are hopeful that Elche would live up to the expectations of all fotowear manufacturers and more than 300 representatives from Spain and other countries would attend the conference and debate on the advantages of technology for footwear trading and production process
TFL’s FASHION & COLOUR INSPIRATIONS
AUTUMN/WINTER 2009/2010
TFL has released its new ‘Colour Trends & Fashion Inspirations’ catalogue for the autumn/winter 2009/10 season. The catalogue was realised in association with the two well-known designers Carmen Rimoldi and Sergio Belloni. The main advantage of this trend book for TFL’s customers is that it is published 21 months in advance of the retail season.
The issue Autumn/Winter 2009/10 implies the idea that trends are only real trends when they become a style. Music represents the harmony of contrasts and in that way also stands for creating new fashion styles by mixing colours and contrasts.
LANXESS PRESENTS THE LATEST LEATHER TRENDS
A couple of seasons ago everything was loud, smooth and glossy, and preferably blue or kiwi, then we had the 70s revival in orange and mauve-so what’s next? The experts at LANXESS AG know the answer. This year the leather team at the specialty chemical company-one of the market leaders in leather chemistry and technology-has once again complied a “leather trend book” to show tanneries what next season’s trends are going to be, what color, structures and surface touches will be in fashion in Spring/Summer 2009. And on the practical side, there are also formulations and processing suggestions.
STAHL ROLLS OUT LEATHER AND TECHNOLOGY FORECAST FOR SPRING AND SUMMER 2009
A new booklet from Stahl presents the Leather and Technology Forecast for Spring and Summer 2009. Colourful as always, the booklet includes a selection of large leather samples combined with evocative illustrations from times past and present.
Divided into six sections, the presentation covers leather surface ideas for shoes and leathergoods, for upholstery and for garments in a format that gives an eye-catching and easily assimilated pictorial overview of the fashion scene for the period.
NEWS DIGEST
DyStar to Exhibit its Versatile Range of Products for Non-Wovens at Index 2008
DyStar, a leading supplier of textile dyes, auxiliaries and services, will be exhibiting processing and finish products for high-quality non-wovens at Index 08, the international trade show for non-wovens, in Geneva, Switzerland, from April 15-18, 2008 (Hall 2, Booth 2110).
DyStar’s exhibit will showcase the Synthesinâ range of products with outstanding properties for a wide range of applications. Key features include the good dermatological tolerability of these products, as confirmed by independent test institues, and their suitability for use in the medical and sanitray sectors, especially in diappers and feminine hygiene products. DyStar will also be presenting other medical, technical and consumer applications at this trade show.
SMIT & ZOON Acquires SOCHIVE-ITALY
Smit & Zoon have announced that it has acquired their Italian agent Sochive in Arzignano, Italy. Their joint history goes back 25 years, with Sochive acting as the agent for Smit & Zoon, marketing their Fatliquors and Syntans in Italy. In the mean time, Sochive has also built up their own line of finishing chemicals being sold in several countries. This acquisition will provide both companies new opportunities to combine their efforts and reach synergies to further improve their service to the Italian customers
TFL LAUNCHES BORRON ®.DL
An effective lipase based digressing agent for all beamhouse processes
Maximum yield is what makes all tanners tick!
With BORRON ®.DL TFL has launched a new tool to improve cutting yield by boosting the effect of other special chemicals used in the beamhouse. This leads to an improved lay-out and area yield without making grain or bellies loose.
BRAZIL CONSOLIDATES ITS, EXPORTS TO SPAIN AND PORTUGAL AT MODACALZADO + IBERPIEL IN MADRID
The IFEMA exhibition centre hosted the staging of MODACALZADO + IBERPIEL between 7th and 9th March, featuring the participation of a total of 11 Brazilian companies that presented their collections for next Autumn-Winter 2008/09. The Brazilian exhibitors once again expressed their satisfaction at the results achieved at the fair in this respect, their exports to Spain and Portugal are increasing on a daily basis.
Brazilian Footwear Exports in 2007 records US$ 1.91 bn - An increase of 2.6% compared with previous year
In 2007, the Brazilian footwear industry has gone through a real test on the world market and ended the year with a turnover of US $ 1.91 billion, three percent more than 2006. The footwear sector in Brazil could not export about 35 million pairs over the last three years. It was severely by the continuous, devaluation of the dollar against the Real, started in 2004. However, the Brazilian entreprenuers kept their projects for expansion in the global market and began to invest even more in products of higher added value, with a strong national identity and own brand.
FAIR REPORT
GDS/GLS AND GLOBAL SHOES & ACCESSORIES
(14-16 March 2008)
Busy atmosphere: Dusseldorf’s shoe fair trio continues upswing
Plus 3%: 34,000 visitors from 76 countries
GDS increasingly pitched as a platform for trends
Sizeably higher order intake
The upswing of the Dusseldorf trio of shoe trade fairs drawing to a close on Sunday - GDS/GLS and global shoes & accessories 14 from 16 March - has continued, the three days of the trade fair were characterised by a busy, satisfied mood, good turnover, avid interest in the presented trends and, above all, packed stands. Compared to the previous year’s event the number of visitors was up by approximately three percent - with 34,000 visitors just under half of whom came from abroad from 76 countries plus the 1,382 exhibitors once again the trade fair destination Dusseldorf became the centre of the international footwear industry last weekend.
ILM Winter Styles " International Leather Goods Fair
(7-9 March 2008, Offenbach)
- A very brisk Fair
- Outstanding mood and readiness for placing orders
- Satisfying contracts in all product areas of the leather goods market
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The 128th edition of International Leather Goods Fair - ILM Winter Styles held in Offenbach, Germany ended successfully on 9th March 2008. On this three day fair 216 exhibitors from 19 countries presented their collection novelties with fashionable bags and leather goods for the coming autumn/winter season. This is the place where the specialised trade could find their needs: international lifestyle and fashion brands, young culture and sports labels, first class products for travel, school, business and a variety of the latest citybags, small leather goods, umbrellas, gloves and other fashion accessories. The focus of the exhibits at the fair was layed on the top trends of the bag fashion and fashion information. |
MICAM ShoEvent
(26-29 February 2008)
MICAM ShoEvent, the international trade fair dedicated to top and middle/top-of-the-range footwear, organised by ANCI, the National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers opened its doors from 26 to 29 February 2008 at the Milanese Trade Fair Centre in Rho.
There were 1665 exhibitors of whom 1139 were from Italy and 526 from overseas countries who presented the new collections for the 2008/09 Autumn/Winter season. In total 38,773 business visitors from the footwear sector which included 20,903 foreigners attended the fair. Majority of the buyers came from Russia, Japan and from Northern Europe
MODACALZADO+IBERPIEL CONCLUDED ITS TWENTY-FIRST EDITION, HAVING WELCOMED SOME 14,557 REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS
w A climate of moderate optimism prevailed among the participating companies.
w Out of the total number of visitors, 18 per cent attended the fair from abroad.
MODACALZADO+IBERPIEL, the International Footwear and Leather Fashion Trade Fair,staged its twenty-first edition between 7th and 9th March within a climate of moderate optimism. This fair, which is considered to be one of the most important trade events for the industry in Europe, brought together the Autumn-Winter 2008/09 Collections of some 540 exhibiting companies at this edition. Some 423 of these companies were Spanish and 117 were foreign, featuring in a net exhibition area measuring 29,440 square metres
Visitors and Exhibitors Hail the Inaugural “Materials at WSA Expo & Conference” - A Huge Success
Organisers have confirmed that the recently concluded edition of Materials at WSA Expo & Conference attracted an impressive 1,695 visitors. The 105 exhibitors at the show were delighted with the calibre of visitors and felt this was due to the well-defined, structured and marketed event. An invaluable educational programme combined with the buzzing trend area and exceptional showcase of materials innovations, sitting alongside The WSA Show, served to create a marketplace unrivalled across the globe.
MIPEL - THE BAGSHOW
MIPEL, the international leather goods and accessories exhibition and a point of reference for the entire industry had 468 exhibitors. The fair recorded the attendance of 18,251 buyers of whom 9871 were from abroad and 8350 were Italians.
Mr. Giorgio Canara, President Aimpes/Mipel said that the participating companies were extremely satisfied with the results, so the forecasts were moderately optimistic. The number of Russian buyers had increased, but there was a drop in the number of American buyers due to the weak dollar which had affected the exports.
LONDON FASHION WEEK HAS GLOBAL APPEAL WITH EMERGING MARKETS
London Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2008 organised by the British Fashion Council drew to a close after six days comprising 57 catwalk shows, 200 ready-to-wear accessory designers displays, captured by over 350 photographers and broadcasters, the city wrapped up another display of critically acclaimed collections, re-affirming London as the most innovative of the fashion capitals.
Mod’Amont : A Unique Creative Offer
The 25th edition of Mod’Amont held from 19 to 22 February 2008, had recorded 19,592 visitors over the four days of the show.
The slight decrease in the number of visitors (- 5%) compared with last years’ edition showed the unfavourable economic climate prevailing in Europe, the US and Japan since the beginning of the year due to euro-dollar exchange rate. Mod’Amont presented 291 companies specialising in trimming and supplies for the fashion and design industry. 72% of the participants were from abroad.
MAGIC MARKETPLACE
(12-15 February 2008, Las Vegas, USA)
Every February and August, the fashion industry converges on Las Vegas, USA for the most influential event in the business - the MAGIC Marketplace. This provides a complete sourcing and supply-chain venue for the international apparel industry to locate resources and gain valuable insight in the latest industry news.
The February 2008 edition of MAGIC Market place, organised by MAGIC International, a subsidiary of Advanstar Communications, the World’s largest and most widely recognised organiser of trade shows for the apparel industry was held from 12 to 15 February, 2008 at Las Vegas, USA. The four day event featured MAGIC, WWDMAGIC, MAGIC kids and sourcing at MAGIC as well as sister shows PROJECT and POOL.
More than 120,000 visitors from around 80 countries were present to shop more from 4000 companies, 5000 brands and 20,000 product lines.
POZNAN INTERNATIONAL FAIR - THE FAIR OF SHOES, LEATHER AND LEATHER GOODS
(4-6 March 2008)
Leading Brands - Interesting collections.
The Fair of Shoes, Leather and Leather Goods held in Poznan, Poland is considered to be the Poland’s biggest meeting place for manufacturers and traders of these sectors.
Products from 400 brands for the autumn-winter 2008/09 as well as collection updates for the upcoming spring-summer season were presented by exhibitors from around 17 countries (including Poland, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, India, Slovakia, Indonesia, Ukraine and Hungary). The products were of top quality, modern designs and innovative technologies.
Around 9000 trade visitors the fair had a chance to see the collections of mens’, ladies’ and childrens’ footwear, leather apparel, hand bags and leather goods made from leather intensive colours for the autumn-winter 2008/09 season as well as collection updates for the upcoming spring-summary season. Many contracts were reported to have been signed during the fair.
CEMCA - ARGENTINIAN FAIR OF LEATHER GOODS, LEATHER GARMENTS AND FASHION ACCESSORIES
CEMCA, the fair for leathergoods, garments and fashion accessories, organised by the Argentine Chamber of Leather Goods was held from 17 to 19 February in Buenos Aires city. The fair helped to strenghten the image and the potentiality of the Argentinian leather production at international level.
The presence of buyers coming from Europe, Northern America, Australia, New Zealand and Latin American countries and Cairibi confirmed the value and the importance of the fair for all the leather operators
LE CUIR A PARIS : A SPARKLING EDITION
The Five Premiere Vision Pluriel events, Expofil, Premiere Vision, Le Cuir’a Paris, Indigo and Mod’ Amont, held at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre from 19 to 22 February, 2008 registered the attendance of a huge number of international buyers who were sure to find creative and original and innovative products.
The 14th edition of Le Cuir A Paris occupied 7764 sq.mtrs. space with 236 exhibitors from 15 countries. As usual 56% of the participants were from Italy, followed by France, Spain and Brazil. The Spring edition was marked with the good business flow that prevailed during the fair. The four day fair saw 10,649 visitors, mainly from Italy, UK, USA, Spain and Japan.
Many exhibitors have confirmed their participation in the September 2008 edition. This forthcoming autumn edition is expected to be very rich in the diversity of materials presented.
Mr. Carlo Karwowski, Brazilian Centre for the Tanning Industry (CICB) said “Le Cuir A Paris offers unlimited potential for the companies that have creativity and product quality as a speciality. We are extremely satisfied and I hope to increase the Brazilian participation in the near future”.
EXPO RIVA SCHUH MIDDLE EAST
(17-19 February, 2008)
Expo Riva Schuh Middle East, the maiden venture of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi Spa, the organisers of Expo Riva Schu and the Sharjah Expo Centre was held in Dubai from 17 to 19 February 2008.
Around 250 collections dedicated to footwear and leather goods from 20 different countries were presented in an exhibition area of 2000 sq. metres.
According to reports, the fair witnessed 1470 visitors from 41 different countries and most of all laid the foundations to create a point of reference for footwear trading in the United Arab Emirates area.
SHOE TRENDS FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2008/09
The main rule for shoe trends next Autumn/Winter is as follows: sportiness remains a key theme but will be translated into clearly more chic, well-groomed and at times even elegant styles next season. Altogether the new shoe fashion is modern, impretentious and self-confident. Sophistication is ensured by clear, at times very purist lines and an enormously wide variety of lasts on the one hand, and by the mix of natural and man-made materials plus matt/shine contrasts, on the other.
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