Bangkok--13 May--TTIS
The Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2011 (BIFF&BIL 2011) achieved a record trade figure of over Baht 700 million (or approximately US$ 24 million) for textile, garment and leather industry manufacturers and exporters, who participated in the event. BIFF&BIL 2011, organized jointly by the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) and the National Federation of Thai Textile Industries (NFTTI), was held at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani’s Challenger Hall 2 — 3 during April 20 — 24, 2011.
A record of over 37,000 visitors attended the event, representing an increase of more than 35% over last year’s event. Overseas visitors came from Spain, Italy, Germany, Iran, Korea, South Africa, UK, Denmark, UAE, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Poland, Turkey and Laos with newcomer representation from Israel, Canada, Hungary and Bulgaria.
Organized in a ‘fair-in-fair’ concept this year, BIFF&BIL 2011 showcased over 1,100 booths, covering a total area of 30,000 sq.m., and a total of 35 fashion shows featuring 1,200 outfits of Spring/Summer 2012 collections from renowned ASEAN brands and designers as well as creations from young and aspiring Thai designers throughout the event. A special Royal Project Pavilion showcased the ‘Mystique’ collection created by the Institute of Business Economic Research and Development Foundation (IBERD) using traditional Thai cotton produced by weavers under The Support Arts & Crafts International Centre of Thailand along with creations designed by Vivienne Westwood in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
Other highlights included booths from ASEAN member countries — Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and The Philippines as well as booths representing China and India, a Japan Pavilion, Thai Tex Trend (T3), Lingerie and Sportswear Pavilions, “Unveil the Muslim Way of Life” Muslimah fashion mini exhibition, Designers’ Room and the Trend Forum. In addition, there were a total of 9 seminars during the 3-day trade days on topics of interest such as “Eri Silk: The New Eco Thai Silk”, “CoolMode”, “Global Trends: AW 11/12 & Beyond” presented by WGSN, and insight on “SAFSA” - Source ASEAN Full Service Alliance, a commercial project initiated by the ASEAN textile industries under the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX), which offers an integrated customer-supplier solution for its members.
Both the Bangkok International Fashion Fair & Bangkok International Leather Fair is set to return in February next year. For further information about the upcoming BIFF&BIL event, please contact the Department of Export Promotion Tel: +66 (0) 2507-8370, 2507-8369, 2507-8367, 2507-8368 or E-mail:
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For further information, please contact:
Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government 44/100 Nonthaburi 1 Rd., Amphur Muang, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
Tel: (662) 507-8370, 507-8369, 507-8367, 507-8368 Fax: (662) 547-4283
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OR
TTIS Co., Ltd.
Tel: (662) 357-1183
Fax: (662) 357-1185
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