Hong Kong’s largest fashion sourcing show opens today
Event to feature a rich array of accessories, sportswear, footwear, bags, fabrics and apparel

HONG KONG, April 27, 2018 – Global Sources Fashion, Hong Kong’s largest fashion sourcing event, opens today at AsiaWorld-Expo and runs through April 30. Attendees can conveniently source fashion accessories, fabrics and apparel all under one roof.

Global Sources Fashion show features Verified Suppliers from major fashion manufacturing hubs including mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. The show hosts the largest collections of bags and luggage, footwear, and sports fashion in Hong Kong and Asia’s largest scarves pavilion. Dedicated national and regional pavilions highlight quality fashion products from countries and regions including Vietnam, India, Jiangsu, Hunan Shaodong and Xiamen.

Livia Yip, President of Global Sources Fashion Group, said: “In addition to showcasing a wide range of products and suppliers from across Asia, we are seeing growing participation from branded companies. In fact, we will host more than 500 exhibitors promoting their own designs and brands. Amazon and other online sellers will find a variety of products with more than 65 percent of exhibitors able to accept small orders.” 

Comprehensive services for online and Amazon sellers

A wide range of services will help enhance the buying experience of online and Amazon sellers and source more efficiently. This includes products from exhibitors that accept small orders, an Online Retail 101 conference highlighting eCommerce strategy and marketing techniques, and a special fashion parade on what’s hot on Amazon.

Other highlights include:

• Young Designers Corner – A showcase of concepts by talented designers from fashion schools including Hong Kong Design Institute, Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Institute of Textiles & Clothing, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, and SCAD.
• Rising Designers Corner – A dedicated area for fashion startups, and up and coming designers to introduce their creations.
• Fashion Parades – Models will show off hottest designs from exhibitors and rising designers, as well as Analyst’s Choice and Amazon best-selling products live on the catwalk.
• Trend Forums – Color trends for Spring/Summer 2019 by Pantone. Plus, apparel and accessories trend forecasts for Fall/Winter 2018/19 curated by Fashion Snoops.
• Conference Programs – Industry experts will cover fashion trends, new technology application such as AI, 3D printing in the fashion industry along with sourcing tips.
• Fashion Tech Zone – A showcase of smart, eco-friendly and innovative designs. It also includes product demos where selected exhibitors will present their newest products.
• New Sourcing Markets Pavilion – A display of over hundred unique products from emerging markets including Vietnam, Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Laos and Cambodia.

Thousands of top buyers are expected to attend the show including Adidas, Avery Dennison, AYE AYE, Colette, eBay, Fossil, GAP, Marubeni, Mothercare, Potpourri, Ralph Lauren, S Oliver, Scarf Home, Sears, Target Australia, Tiffany, United Colors of Benetton and Vivarte.

The GlobalSources.com app enables buyers to shortlist exhibitors, find booths, take pictures and then follow exhibitors after the show. The At the Show newsletter provides daily reports and live videos on the hottest products.

The Fashion show is complemented year-round by the industry’s leading websites, Fashion Accessories & Footwear, Fashion Apparel & Fabrics, and Underwear & Swimwear – all accessible from GlobalSources.com. Updated daily, each site delivers exclusive content, including Analyst’s Choice products, an unbiased selection of new and innovative items.

Opening hours for the show are:

• April 27-29 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Buyers can find more information about the Global Sources trade fairs and pre-register to attend at http://www.globalsources.com/exhibitions.

Global Sources news and updates are also available at http://www.corporate.globalsources.com/, Facebook and Twitter (/globalsources).