BIFF and BIL 2007 international leather fair

Bangkok International Fashion Fair & Bangkok International Leather Fair 2007 (BIFF&BIL) it is international leather, one of the biggest fair who take place in Thailand. BIFF&BIL is organized by the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, The Royal Thai Government.

BIFF&BIL 2007 Press Release:

« BIFF&BIL 2007 proved very successful based on the increase numbers of exhibitors, visitors, as well as the international press participated at the event.

A total increase of 18% in visitors:

The number of visitors increased 16.5% to 6,912 visitors from 73 countries. The number of exhibitors increased 21.2% from last year to 543 companies from 16 countries.

The largest increase in number of visitors was recorded from Japan (+58%) and Australian (28%) compared to last year.

The show also received great interest from the local fashion trade - resulting in 20% increase in local visitors attended the show during the three trade days this year.

ASEAN fashion hub:

Although BIFF&BIL has been established for over 20 years as an international event, this year was for the first time that the organizer placed emphasis on being a truly region fair, as the ASEAN fashion hub.

The concept was well received not only by regional exhibitors and visitors, but also from overseas buyers. Visitors from ASEAN countries grew 17% compared to last year.

Activity-filled event:

The show was accompanied by over 28 function held right there at the venue ranging from 7 fashion shows on the main catwalk, 9 mini-fashion shows held right in the middle of the fair hall, 12 seminars held during the 3 trade days, to design contest, etc.

Well covered by international press:

The fair was covered by over 30 international press members from 30 media agencies in 13 countries.

Next year fair dates announced:

BIFF&BIL 2008 will be held at BITEC, the same venue as this year, during 27 to 31 August 2008. »

Exhibit Profile :

Fashion Design : Trend Forum, Bangkok Fashion Society (BFS) & Designer labels, Young &Talented Designers
Sourcing From First to Finish : T3 & Thai Garment & Textile Cluster Showcase, from Fiber to Fabric, Clothing Manufacturers from OEM to ODM, Textile & Clothing Accessories
Brand Preference: Clothing & Fashion Brand names as commercial & mass production
Pick & Pay : Clothes, Textile & Fashion items in stock for retailers
International & Asia Power: National Pavilions from Asian and other countries
Fashion Accessories: Fashion & Costume Jewelry, Hair & Fashion Accessories
Bag &Totes : All bags for fashion Dress -up, at Work, Party & Leisure including Traveling made of Leather & other materials
Foot Moves : All kinds of shoes from sport, casual to formal occasions
Material &Tanning : Leather Materials & Tannery for fashion & lifestyle products
Fashion Supporting : Trend book & fashion Magazines & Medias, Institutes & Schools, Technology, Equipment & Machinery, Software & Services related to fashion industry

Source: BIFF&BIL 2007