About the show The 30th International Fur Fair of Kastoria is a favourite in the fashion shows of all large and famous fashion houses worldwide, and a must-have article for every modern wardrobe and are renowned in the international fur market. Buyers attending the fair are expected from Italy, the US, Spain, France, Russia, Canada, England, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Denmark, New Zealand, Hungary, Finland and Greece. Venue Exhibition and Auction Fur Center Marketing Manage

Famous fashion designer Nicole Miller will launch her exclusive bridal collection on March 6, 2005 at her boutique on 780 Madison Avenue. Enjoy champagne and hors d?euvres while browsing through luxurious double face silk bridal gowns with hints of lace and beading. For over twenty years, Nicole Miller has remained a principal of America? design elite. Her following is celebrity driven and far-reaching thanks to elegant designs that appeal to an array of customers. Established celebrities Jennif

US imports of cotton sheets continued sharply increasing in 2004 although prices significantly rose at the same time. India gained new market shares thanks to its quota-free status, while new suppliers surged from nowhere. Pressure from Pakistani suppliers could be extremely high this year after US quotas were eliminated. A radical change may be expected on US import market for cotton bed sheets (category 361). Taking advantage of its quota-free shipments to the US market, India occupied the

Taiwan's apparel exports fell in 2004, depressed by higher costs and a rise in the Taiwanese dollar in US$ terms. Sales to quota countries already declined while shipments of lower-priced articles to Asian markets were significantly rising. Largest groups intend further relocating facilities to China and Vietnam, as a consequence. Taiwanese apparel companies more than ever need transferring their production capacities to low-cost countries. After labour costs steadily rose in the past two dec

In order to accelerate the trade between two countries, particularly in the fields of beef, leather, skin and textiles Sweden has sent two representatives last week on a fact finding mission.They also discussed the state of trade relations between Namibia and Sweden and how trade links could be strengthened.An 'Open Trade Gate Sweden' has been floated with the Swedish initiative and the Swedish embassy last week hosted a seminar aimed at inviting Namibian producers interested in exporting their

Major lingerie maker, La Senza Corporation, announced today its intention to close the five stores it has been operating in Northeastern United States for the past eighteen months, thus ending its current test of the U.S. lingerie market.Mr. Laurence Lewin, President of La Senza Inc., stated, "Although these test units were reasonably successful, the sales volumes generated in the test period did not reach an appropriate level to encourage us to invest additional capital to 'roll out' the chain

Bridal fashion shows feature the newest styles in bridal and formal wear. From the traditional to the contemporary, you'll find hundreds of outfits that meet your budget. There are two bridal fashion shows on each day. Spectacular bridal fashion shows feature the newest styles in bridal and formal wear. Our professional models will show off the latest:?Wedding Gowns?Veils & headpieces?Bridesmaid dresses?Flowergirl dresses?Tuxedos?And much more?Choosing a wedding dress can be stressful! After

China's imports of cotton fabrics did not significantly change in the last year in volume terms. They slightly rose in US$ terms, however, reflecting more demand for higher-valued fabrics, including denim from Japan. China's imports of lightweight fabrics from India and Pakistan surged while shipments of heavier fabrics from the same countries fell, as indicated by our series of tables. China's demand for cotton fabrics did not substantially change in the past years, reflecting much higher con

US apparel imports were not very strong in December 2004, only rising 6% in volume terms as the weakness in the US dollar continued depressing the market. For the last time, a series of Asian countries again benefited from the low level in China's quotas added to less adjustment in US limits in 2004, as indicated by our statistical tables. US apparel imports nearly rose 6% in volume terms in December 2004, finally up 4% in 2004. US apparel imports had increased by 9.32% in 2003, by comparison.

China's textile and apparel exports were only up 14% in January, according to first official data. The rise in exports could be much higher in volume terms, however, as a clear sign that prices dramatically fell after quotas were eliminated. In order limiting price competition, China now tries rapidly implementing a real-time monitoring system while pressure is growing in the US and the EU to limit imports of Chinese products. China's total exports were up 42% in January to US$50.8 billion but