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New Dream, New Family
The China Fur & Leather Products Fair was brought to the Beijing National Convention Center, with an area of 28,000sq.m, in response to the increased demands of the market, the fast development of the fur industry within China in recent years and the completion of 36 years’ operation. Over three hundred companies took part, from Russia, Canada, Finland, Denmark and Hong Kong, as well as the Chinese companies Tong Xiang, Su Ning, Yu Yao, etc. International auction houses also participated. The Fair received a total of 11.736 visitors. It is currently considered to be one of the leading fur exhibitions worldwide with a high level of services and an excellent exhibition environment.
Furry hoods galore at Milan men’s fashion week
The autumn/winter 2010 menswear collections are well under way, and Saga Furs are represented on the top Milan runways, where hoods and collars trimmed with Saga Furs® Finnraccoon and blue fox are already shaping up to become a major trend. As designers keep pushing the boundaries of traditional menswear they are simultaneously turning to fur to give further edge to classic suits and jackets.
MEXA MOSCOW 2009
The 18th MEXA MOSCOW came to a successful conclusion with satisfied exhibitors and visitors. Changing the date from June to October proved to be the right decision: At the start of the fur season in Russia, the Russian fur market demonstrated its outstanding importance - even in tumultuous economic times. The 70 exhibitors from 11 countries concluded favorable business transactions and received orders from the 4,259 visitors. Among the visitors, the fashion shows and competition for up-and-coming designers
Fur is Green!
NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN PROMOTES THE ECO VALUES OF THE CANADIAN FUR TRADE
The Fur Council of Canada launches a provocative public information campaign “to set the record straight” about activist critiques and the ecological virtues of wearing fur. The billboard, print and internet advertising campaign will start today, November 2nd and also includes an expanded website: www.FURisGREEN.com. Launched last fall, the “Fur is Green” program is outraging animal activists but exciting trappers, mink farmers and craftspeople who consider activist campaigns an unfair criticism of their heritage industry.
The end of the 1st International Fur Forum marked the beginning of a new era, establishing the Hellenic Association of Furriers initiative as an annual event
The 1st International Fur Forum concluded with the interest of the international fur trade turned to Kastoria. The participation of all organisations in the fur sector was spectacular, thus applauding the initiative of the Hellenic Association of Furriers and ushering in a new era for the fur trade. 40 speakers, all important personalities from the fashion and trade sector, who came from Russia, Finland, Denmark, Great Britain, Netherlands, USA, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Greece and China, raised issues regarding production, auctions, the processing and distribution of raw materials, manufacturing, fashion, as well as financial issues.
1st Global Fur Forum
On the 16th and 17th October 2009 Kastoria will find itself at the centre of the international fur trade, hosting for the first time, at the initiative of the Greek Furriers’ Association (GFA), a major event for the fur industry. Eminent figures from the fur sector and the related worlds of fashion and retail will be attending the event, which seeks to establish itself as a regular meeting place for all those involved in the industry. The first Global Fur Forum is now a reality, and the President of the GFA Makis Langiotis shared with us his feelings about this ambitious new undertaking.
GOLD Sponsor of the Contest for Young Fur Designers: Kopenhagen Fur
Kopenhagen Fur emphasizes the importance of the Russian fur market and of the MEXA MOSCOW by becoming GOLD Sponsor of the contest “Stars of the Kremlin – Fur” by MEXA MOSCOW. For the first time in 2009, this contest for young fur designers takes place as part of the MEXA MOSCOW.
Première Vision Pluriel: a dynamic edition marked by real signs of optimism in the markets
Dynamism, energy, a positive approach, passion, zest, optimism and a fighting spirit: whichever words they used to describe it, exhibitors and international buyers at the Première Vision Pluriel shows underlined the stimulating atmosphere prevailing throughout the four days of the session (15-18 September). A promising shift in terms of the economic context, and one that made its presence felt across the 6 shows. Together they registered 55,758 visits from fashion professionals, an increase of 13.2 % over the February 2009 show.
The 7th international specialized exhibition CHAPEAU 2009 held in Moscow at Gostiny Dvor
on August 17-20, 2009 finished its work.
Both the organizers and participants were nervous while preparing to the exhibition this year. There were a lot of doubts and fears since holding CHAPEAU 2009 fell onto a very tough period of time when the world economic crisis had already spread all over Russian economics spheres including headwear manufacturing.
The organizers were afraid of possible participants’ number decrease, and participants in their turn were afraid of recession of demand for their products and as a consequence manufacture rates reduction.
Evans McDaniel Report Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2010
The hallowed halls of haute couture – the fabled dream laboratory of the fashion world – were feeling the first chill winds of the recession as designers tapped into the down-beat mood of the moment with low-key understated looks.
With an ever-depleted schedule – now less than 10 top designer names show on the official schedule – the future or even the relevance of couture is often called into doubt. But for us, couture will always have a place on the fashion calendar, not least because of the perfection of its aesthetics. The immaculate cutting and toiling, the intricacies of the beading and sumptuousness of the embroideries, the sublime fabrics and opulent use of furs. For us haute couture is the pinnacle of fashion.
NAFA’S “GALLERY N” CAPTIVATES THE FUR TRADE
Never an organization to be tied to tradition, NAFA, North American Fur Association, opted out of the classic catwalk show for their annual event held this year at the Hong Kong International Fur Show. As promised, NAFA hosted an evening that went far beyond the ordinary. The prestigious ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre was transformed the evening of February 26, 2009to provide the perfect backdrop for the chic, ultra modern presentation of the season’s newest fur trends. The evening began with a sumptuous cocktail reception and brief welcoming remarks by Tina Jagros, Executive Director of NAFA, and Michael Mengar, the newly named CEO and President of North American Fur Auctions. Buyers of Top Lot Bundles for NAFA’s February sale were invited on stage to receive their award plaques.
The Hong Kong International Fur & Fashion Fair
Concluded Amidst Upbeat Atmosphere
The region’s most important fur trade event – the Hong Kong International Fur & Fashion Fair closed its curtain on February 28 amidst an upbeat atmosphere. The four-day event attracted 4,700 local and international buyers, which was a mild drop of 9.9% as compared to last year and apparently outperformed many other trade shows with the current uncertain economic backdrop.
China, Korea, Russia, Japan and the US were among the top five visiting countries respectively. As an important growing market, Russia contributed nearly 25% to the total confirmed on-the-spot business orders which amounted to US$80 million, followed by other traditional markets.
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sales results of the 181 auction ... read more |
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EFBA, together with IFTF, has recently started a communication campaign in the Parliament Magazine, www.theparliament.com. The Magazine, published every fortnight, is a direct portal to MEPs and other key EU decision ... read more |
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Finnish Fur Sales’ February 2010 offering consisted of various Saga Foxes and Saga Finnraccoon. The auction was visited by over 80 buyers from all markets and the prices continued to increase. ... read more |
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The education and development project The Wonder of Fur has once more brought together skilful people from different areas. Glamorous designs were created during the workshop ONE STEP A-HEAD ... read more |
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International Fur Trade Federation proudly announces the launch of their new blog www.iftfblog.com dedicated to challenging the myths of the fur industry and promoting the industry’s positive factual image. The blog is a source of the ... read more |
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The recent cold weather shows that when temperatures drop, the ultimate cold weather fashion must-have is fur...whether full fur coats, cozy fur scarves or warm fur hats. The ... read more |
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As reported earlier, NAFA’s new Northern Lights collection, which was created entirely out of Wild Fur, was a major success at the Beijing Fur Fair Gala Fashion Show ... read more |
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The countdown has begun and it is less than three months away from finding out which talented fur designer will be crowned the winner of REMIX 2010. ... read more |
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More than fifteen hundred guests who attended the Beijing Fur Fair Gala, understood what the famous film maker Frank Capra meant when he said “Don’t follow trends, start them.” ... read more |
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Fur Institute of Canada is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2010 North American Furbearer Conservation Award. This annual award, under the generous sponsorship of North American Fur ... read more |
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