Vietnam International Fashion Fair (VIFF) 2015, jointly held by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) and Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 18.
The fair, is part of the activities in the national trade promotion programme and is held annually to introduce domestic and foreign customers production capacity and export of textile enterprises throughout the territory of Vietanem, reflecting the fashion industry’s latest achievements as well as brand new collections are being introduced at the fair.
At the same time this is also an important event created the opportunity to exchange among providers of materials, designers have access to the textile manufacturing enterprises and various fashion products.
Featuring nearly 200 booths, the event draws the participation of famous textile businesses such as Viet Tien, Duc Giang, Nha Be, May 10, Hoa Tho, Viet Thang and Dong Xuan together, with a line-up of designers and small and medium garment providers. Entertainment programmes and fashion shows are scheduled during the event.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ho Thi Kim Thoa speaking at the opening ceremony highlighted garment as a leading export of Vietnam, adding that the sector has made significant progress with a raft of highly-competitive and prestigious brands.
She noted that enterprises need to give a push to the sector’s development by following the Government’s strategy and taking advantages of free trade deals to build brands favoured in both domestic and foreign markets.
According to VITAS Chairman Vu Duc Giang, the annual fair aims to introduce garment production and export capacity of Vietnamese enterprises to domestic and international customers while linking garment material providers, designers and producers.
VIFF this year 2015 represents a profound and comprehensive than Vietnam’s garment image with the style of fashion designers in the country. The entire space and communication activities of the fair will be conducted by experts in designing and staging professional.
The VIFF will run until Septemer 25 at the Exhibition Centre and Tan Binh Exhibition (TBECC), a Ho Chi Minh City.
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