First Communion attire for Bridal Fashion Exhibition
30 Apr '10
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Party-wear trends point to delicate clothing items in elegant designs that are made of subtle materials and that bring out a woman's most feminine qualities, without diminishing her sense of character. With regard to colours, natural, old gold, rose and dusty blue shades will predominate, featuring strong contrasts with more vivid tones.
In Spain there are around 700 companies that specialise in wedding fashion, First Communion attire and party-wear.Catalonia brings together the largest number of wedding gown companies, whilst Madrid features the largest number of party-wear and formal attire companies. As a whole, some 13,000 people work within this sector.
The wedding fashion and party-wear industry generates a turnover of around 1,300 million euros a year, of which more than one quarter corresponds to exports, especially exports of wedding gowns, ceremonial clothing and bridegroom attire. In this respect, the industry is seeking to penetrate new markets such as Russia, Poland, the Arab nations and Latin America.
First Communion attire is gradually increasing its importance within the market as a whole, currently accounting for around 10% of overall turnover within the sector. This growth has been influenced largely by the gradual increase in the birth-rate that was witnessed in Spain during the mid-1990's, which is now reflected in the large number of First Communions that have been taking place throughout the country in recent years.
Throughout the course of the fair, MADRID NOVIAS will be open from 9.30 a.m. through to 7.30 p.m. on 6th, 7th and 8th May. On Sunday 9th May, the fair will close at 4.30 p.m..