By:- Fibre2Fashion.com

 

Singapore is an apparel hub, where more than US$2.5 billion worth of apparel is estimated to be sourced. The highly anticipated Asia Fashion Summit was executed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore from April 28th-30th, 2010 proving to be a grand success in bringing all the industry professionals together. More than 200 fashion industry professionals including renowned brand names, senior executives, and 40 media representatives from all across the globe participated in the event.

Mrs. Lim Hwee Hua, Minister in Prime Minister's Office, Second Minister for Finance and Transport, presided as the guest-of-honor. His opening speech clearly defined the objectives of Asia Fashion Summit as "the central driving force for the development of Asia as its strategic fashion hub." Further reinforcing the summit as a timely event in Asia's rebound from the global economic cycle was Minister Lim's statement that "the Asian fashion market is projected to grow at more than 5% compounded annual growth rate from 2008 to 2012."


Mr. Benny Pua, President of Textile & Fashion Federation (Singapore), the event organizer, welcomed delegates highlighting some key developments for the fashion and retail industry in Singapore and Asia. Mr. Pua affirmed that "under the umbrella of Asia Fashion Exchange, Singapore will now play host to a series of programmes to support the growth potential and dynamics of the Asian fashion industry. This joint initiative by SPRING Singapore, International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Board, supported by the Textile & Fashion Federation (Singapore), will no doubt bring new dimensions to the lively field of Asian fashion."

Hi-power business connections:

Changing attitudes of Asian consumers and their increasing exposure to international brands and stores were discussed. Research experts from around the region shared their most recent work on the mindset of the Asian consumers and discussed how this will affect fashion industry. World-class presentations with thought leaders from WGSN, Levi Strauss, New Look, MANGO and MNGbyMANGO, Lulu Guinness and Harvey Nichols helped to form a strong backbone of 32 expert speakers from a broad spectrum of the fashion and retail industries sharing their success stories, strategies and learned experiences with industry peers.

Testimonials of Beneficiaries:


"Congratulations, Singapore and Partners! What a wealth of knowledge-sharing from top fashion gurus and big international brands at the Inaugural Fashion Summit! I was able to benchmark on our own strategies and also take home useful strategies for growing our own brand. It's an event I shall look forward to."

Shelley Siu, Founder & Owner, The Singapore Shawl Pvt Ltd.

"We are most honored & delighted to show our presence at this profound event.  Its definitely a very knowledgeable learning cycle to be able to have many experts across the region share their life experience. I & my colleagues from the design team have benefited from the speakers coming from different trade industries & backgrounds."

Derick Low, Fabric & Business Development Manager, SL Global Pte Ltd.

By:- Fibre2Fashion.com

 

"The Asia Fashion Summit was one of the best things I have done for my business. As a new designer who has just set up a business, the insights in to the business of fashion and contacts I have made from the summit have been invaluable. It has helped me look at things from a business perspective and not just from the design, product and customer point of view. Talking to the speakers has also inspired & energized me. I could not recommend it more. The topics were varied but highly relevant & topical. The speakers were excellent. Well done!!! I can't wait to see what next year's line up is going to be."

Carolyn Kan, Founder, Carrie K.


Remarks of Speakers who shared their knowledge, experience and strategies:


"The content was important and relevant. It was a good mix of production of garment and retail participants."


Jose Gomez, Senior Vice President, Business Development, MANGO and MNGbyMANGO.


"Some very informative and thought-provoking sessions, and the opportunity to meet with industry professionals from around the world."


Devangshu Dutta, Chief Executive, Third Eyesight.


"Great networking, some excellent speakers on the day I attended."

Ken Watson, Managing Director, Industry Forum Services Ltd.


Designed as a channel of information on new technology and innovation in the industry, the Asia Fashion Summit proved to be an elegant platform for providing cutting-edge knowledge, and helping the delegates to learn about the new achievements in the industry. The 3 days of the event provided an unsurpassed opportunity of knowledge and networking, creating unique business collaborations with advantageous results.


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