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Successful China & Asia Textile Forum held by CCCT in Shanghai opened by IAF's Han Bekke

On March 12th and 13th the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for the import and export of fashion and textiles (CCCT) organized its 5th successful China & Asia Textile Forum. CCCT is the International Apparel Federation’s (IAF) Chinese member and the Forum’s opening speech was given by IAF President Han Bekke. Bekke related IAF’s tagline ‘Creating...

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33rd IAF World Convention Rio de Janeiro inspired delegates from around the world

Held on October 17th and 18th in Ro de Janeiro, the IAF Convention was a co-production of the IAF and IAF’s Brazilian member Abit, the national fashion and textile industry association based in Sao Paulo. In addition to excellent speakers from, among others, McKinsey, Hugo Boss, Hering, C&A, Esquel, Lectra and PVH, delegates were treated to a...

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33 rd IAF World Fashion Convention Rio de Janeiro Speakers

The IAF’s 33rd World Fashion Convention, to be held in Rio de Janeiro on October 16-18 2017, will feature a very strong and interesting line-up of speakers, many from the world’s major apparel retailers and brands. The theme of the Convention is ‘compliance and technology – key drivers for industry and retail’. Therefore, we are proud to be able...

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IAF sessions on Industry 4.0 and denim development at Texprocess

Messe Frankfurt has partnered with the IAF to organize part of the Symposium that takes place on the floor of the Texprocess Fair. Dialog Textile Bekleiding (DTB) and the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) also run part of Symposium program. On Tuesday, May 9 th , from 10 am to 1 pm IAF has put together a highly interesting session titled...

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32nd IAF World Fashion Convention Speaker Announcement

The program for the IAF’s 32nd World Fashion Convention in Mumbai is going to be truly world class with a speakers list that is worthy for one of our industry’s main international fora. The IAF and the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) have combined forces to bring you a very strong combination of international speakers and the...

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IAF signs MoU with Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has signed an MoU with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles (HKGCOT). The aim is to exchange knowledge on innovation, apparel markets and international business opportunities. Rahul Mehta, president of IAF, and dr. Gordon Yen, chairman of HKGCOT, signed the agreement on March 23rd in Hong Kong. The...

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IAF Medellin Convention dives deeper into the fashion industry

In the good tradition of IAF Conventions, the 30th World Fashion Convention to be held in Medellín, Colombia offers a varied and interesting line-up of speakers. Large internationally operating brands such as Desigual, Disney and VF's brands (i.e. Lee, Wrangler, Timberland and North Face) will share their vision alongside acknowledged experts...