The 29th Munich Fabric Start in Munich closed with a record result of 16,550 visitors. This corresponds to an 11% increase over the previous event in September 2009 posting 14,910 visitors.In all segments of the trade fair – Additionals, Collections, the Asia Salon and the Blue Zone – the overwhelming majority of exhibitors registered a clear rise in visitor numbers. Represented on site was the complete line-up of German ready-to-wear manufacturers as well as top decision-makers and designers from neighbouring countries, from Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Eastern Europe.
At 33% the proportion of foreign visitors was up slightly; add to this the impressive quality of visitors who included such brands as Burberry, Barbour, G-Star International, Tommy Hilfiger, VF Corporation, Puma, Odlo International, Mexx Europe, Holy Fashion Group as well as retail giants like Topshop, Marks & Spencer and Next Retail. For three days they gathered information in Munich on the latest trends for Winter 2011/2012, concluded deals for the next winter lines or “wrapped” up summer programmes for 2011.
All of this took place in an extremely relaxed, positive atmosphere, where trade visitors voiced their strong satisfaction with the collections and the very service-focused event. Commenting on this Enrico Tomassini, General Manager of Toni Dress (D), said: “To us Munich Fabric Start is the best textile trade fair. It is a wonderful exchange for making contacts. The re-organisation of Blue Zone worked out very well. Its duration shortened to two days is very advantageous.”
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