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Fashion Arabia is the largest exhibition in the Middle East for the fashion, footwear and accessories industry. A showcase for international and regional designers, brands and labels – presenting exquisite couture, contemporary labels, ready to wear, Islamic fashion, bridal wear, evening and occasional, urban and street, swimwear, lingerie, contemporary footwear and lavish accessories.
With a distinctive gap between high end luxury and mass market clothing and accessories in the Middle East, consumers are looking for unique and affordable fashion – something that has not been seen before. Fashion Arabia is the perfect platform for international names in the fashion industry to introduce new, fresh labels to the lucrative market of the Middle East.
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Zayed Al Nahyan – Fashion Arabia was launched on 26th October 2009 at ADNEC – Abu Dhabi National Exhibtion Centre. All eyes were focused on Abu Dhabi as Fashion Arabia 2009 welcomed designers, buyers and style experts from across the globe. Fashion addicts were treated to three days of runway shows, exhibitions and fashion symposiums from 26 – 28 October.
Fashion Arabia 2009 in collaboration with Shoe & Leather Fair Middle East 2009 played host to up to 500 international and regional fashion companies, brands, labels and designers from 27 countries, making the event an important component in the developing creative identity of the United Arab Emirates capital – Abu Dhabi. Fashionistas and those who sell to them attended the exhibition and daily fashion shows in order to view and buy the latest trends.
Fashion is a tough industry particularly in the current financial climate. With Fashion Arabia, we have placed the United Arab Emirates firmly on the map as a brand in itself. Our aim with Fashion Arabia is to encourage interest in exporting local and regional designers as well as importing and retailing clothes from around the world.
The United Arab Emirates, as a trading hub for the Middle East is experiencing growth in the clothing and fashion industry. The United Arab Emirates alone is predicted to spend US$10 billion on garments and textiles by the end of 2010. The dominance in the industry is mainly attributed to the economic boom in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, both markets of which serve as the heart of the Middle East fashion market.
Until recently Dubai has been synonymous with fashion and fashion retail in this part of the world. However Abu Dhabi is now the new rising retail star as a result of the Governments 2030 plan. The global spotlight has now very much turned towards Abu Dhabi as it invests heavily in an economic plan including upcoming cultural and residential projects. Abu Dhabi is a tax free regional hub for the trade of garments and fashion accessories, offering an attractive business climate for importers and exporters from Asia, Africa and Europe.
Event Date/Time :
2010-10-26 18:34 to 2010-10-28 19:34
Host :
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Location :
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - Abu dhabi - UAE
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