Beirut Fashion 2008 March 11-14

Beirut Fashion 2008March 11 - March 14 2008The 11th International Trade Exhibition for Ready to Wear Textiles, Fashion Accessories & Children''s Wear, Shoes & Leather Goods

A must-exhibit extravaganza offering the world’s top designers and manufacturers a chance to display their latest creations


Enter a world of opportunities...a world of style & fashion
As Beirut underpins its position as the commercial hub and the re-export center of the region, exhibitions like Beirut Fashion are becoming key platforms for traders, designers, suppliers and retailers to network, explore business opportunities not only in Lebanon but also in the entire Middle East. Beirut Fashion becomes particularly pertinent in light of Beirut’s rising prominence in the international fashion circles.Lebanese and international designers will also have the chance to display their unique styles to the growing numbers of tourists from the Arab world. In addition, Beirut Fashion has become your gateway to the burgeoning Middle East industry for fashion and textile which has grown to a whopping $12 billion due to soaring oil prices and high disposable incomes, according to a study conducted by the German consulting group ICON Institute.

Glamorous creations, casual clothing and accessories at Beirut Fashion 2008
Elegance is the choice for today’s women and men. Every edition of Beirut Fashion exhibition is an occasion for models to grace the runway in glamorous creations. Nowadays, every woman has the right to be beautiful, chic, attractive, and fashionable while highlighting her glamorous uniqueness in her own way. Men too, have the right to chose between casual clothing and suits. Beirut Fashion 2008 will display casual clothing and accessories offering relaxed comfort appeal and simple style on one hand, as well as suits carrying an air of success, taste, and sophistication on the other hand. Children will have their share: from newborns, infants, toddlers, to teens. Fashion accessories and costume jewelry are items that complement fashion, by changing an entire look, from handbags to shoes.

Beirut Fashion 2008 will shine new light on the catwalk art featuring a collection of majestic styles

The Lebanese fashion industry is gaining global credibility
Lebanon has always been the fashion capital of the Middle East and the country which produced many internationally renowned fashion designers such as Lebanese famous designer Elie Saab who shot to global stardom when Halle Berry accepted her Best Actress Oscar in 2002 in a sweeping burgundy gown he had created. But others as well have built an international reputation among them Abed Mahfouz, Camille Chamoun, Hanna Touma, Pierre Katra, Robert Abi-Nader, Zuhair Murad, and many others. As such, Beirut Fashion 2008 will shine new light on the catwalk art featuring a collection of majestic styles created by a select group of Lebanese and the world’s leading designers. The showcased dresses will tell a story, add depth, myth, magic and fantasy. Fashion enthusiasts will spend stylish hours in the exhibition soaking up the latest in the fashion world. A variety of fashion shows to provide additional opportunities & exposure to exhibitorsThe festive atmosphere of Beirut Fashion 2008 will be enriched by fashion shows and a range of fashion-related events designed to provide maximize exposure and competitive advantage to designers and suppliers. The catwalk of Beirut Fashion 2008 will host international models displaying the latest trends in the world of fashion. This popular event will present the world’s most important fashion trends, styles and products in Beirut which is fast turning into the fashion capital of the region while retaining its position as a thriving hub of haute-couture and prêt-à-porter as well as a popular East meets West destination for all fashion aficionados.

Lebanon is a gateway to the broader markets of the region
Internationally renowned designers were present at the last edition of Beirut FashionAt the previous edition of Beirut Fashion, leading Lebanese designers like Actuel Creations, Barthley, Gatti Nolli Couture, Gemy New Fashion, Guisso Haute Couture, Halawani Group, Sana Sabini Couture participated in the evening dresses catwalk titled “The Newest Showcase”. These prestigious companies have gained international recognition through participating in international fashion exhibitions in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and the US such as CPD, Prêt à Porter Paris, SIMM, etc…Highly competitive trading environmentIts location at the heart of the Middle East, its proximity to Europe, Africa and the Gulf and the exceptional skills of its fashion designers and traders, all re-enforces Lebanon's role as the fashion major trade event of the Middle East making it a gateway to the broader markets of the region. Lebanon also has implemented the necessary changes to provide a favorable regulatory environment, and has cut customs duties by 35% on ready-to-wear and cancelled all duties on raw material and textile. This has made Lebanon a highly competitive trading environment, and it has effectively asserted its role as a major re-export center of fashion within the region and beyond.

article taken from http://www.ifpexpo.com/show_overview.asp?id=66