Global Sources' China Sourcing Fairs Fashion Shows Open With 1300 Booths

(RTTNews) - Global Sources (GSOL) said its fall 2013 fashion shows opened today at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo. As Asia's leading trade shows dedicated to fashion-related products, the four co-located events are China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories, Garments & Textiles, Underwear & Swimwear and India Sourcing Fair: Garments & Accessories and run until October 30.

"The China Sourcing Fairs fashion series are Asia's premier one-stop sourcing platform for fashion products and the majority of exhibitors are direct manufacturers," according to Tommy Wong, President of Global Sources Exhibitions. He continued, "Offering head-to-toe items for all seasons, the shows this fall feature Asia's leading pavilions for scarves, and sweaters and knitwear."

Reflecting a 13.4 percent full-year growth in exports of clothing and accessories from China in the 2013 first half, this year's shows have seen booth numbers increase to 1,300 with the belts and footwear pavilion increasing in size by 20 percent while the underwear pavilion has witnessed a 19 percent growth in size.