convaincre “Surprising” and “unexpected” were the words most often heard from exhibitors as this January 2009 session, kick-starting the Summer 2010 season, came to a close. Fears raised prior to the show regarding the uncertain economic climate were swept aside.
Generally speaking, the exhibitors found this session particularly positive and praised the level of professionalism from buyers. Although brands tended to be represented by fewer buyers, their calibre goes without saying: keen to work closely with fabric specialists, accelerate order confirmation, consolidate relationships with suppliers, while seeking out new partners...
An optimistic viewpoint shared by Avio, Be Be Cotton Knitting, Chanty, Coutier, Desseilles International, ESF, Forster Rohner, Junior Hagen, Noyon, Potencier, Rocle, Sakae Lace, Solstiss, Union, Takeda Lace, etc. The January 2009 edition of Interfilière was also viewed as reassuring, aesthetic, laid-back, effective and a veritable business booster. The show fulfilled its role as a high-performance tool, supporting the industry as a whole.
INTERFILIERE VISITOR TOTALS 11,066 TOTAL VISITORS : 37% France, 63% International
TOP TEN VISITOR COUNTRIES AT INTERFILIÈRE FRANCE: ITALY, GERMANY, UK, SPAIN, BELGIUM, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS, USA, POLAND, SWITZERLAND.
It is worth noting the presence of major labels for whom Interfilière remains an essential tool and must-see event. Budget restrictions were reflected in their decision to limit the number of buyers sent as well as the time spent at the show. France: 3 Suisse, Aubade, Auchan, Barbara, Body One, Cannelle, Carrefour, Casino, Chantal Thomass, Chantelle, Charlott, Cora, D Nu D, Damart, Decathlon, Darjeeling, Dim, Ères, Etam, Eurodif, Galeries Lafayette, Go Sport, Hom, Huit, Intermarché, Kiabi, La Redoute, Marithé & François Girbaud, Monoprix, Princesse Tam Tam, Z Sport… Germany: C&A, Felina, Hugo Boss, Katag, Maryan Beachwear, Naturana, Neckermann, Quelle, Schiesser, Triumph… Austria: Hanro… Belarus: Milavitsa… Belgium: Carrefour Belgique, Van de Velde… South Korea: Good People… Spain: El Corte Ingles, Hipercor, Lenospa, Little Kiss, Vanity Fair… USA: Calvin Klein, Le Mystère, JC Penney, Nordstrom, Victoria's Secret… Hong Kong: Top Form… Italy: Calzedonia, Dolce & Gabana, Giorgio Armani, La Perla, Yamamay, Christies, Cotonella, Delmar, Benetton, Le Bonitas, Parah, Valery… Japan: Gunze, Wacoal… Netherlands: Hunkemoeller… UK: Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, Selfridges, Tesco… Russia: Mercury Tsum, Orchidée Sauvage, Palmetta, Parizhanka, SPB OK… Switzerland: Manor…
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