Vietnam International Fashion Fair 2016 to kick off in Hanoi
The 20th Vietnam International Fashion Fair (VIFF) 2016 is set to take place from December 22-26 at the International Centre of Exhibition, 91 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi.
Last year's Vietnam International Fashion Fair (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🃏 - The 20th Vietnam International Fashion Fair (VIFF) 2016 is set to take place from December 22-26 at the International Centre of Exhibition, 91 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi.
The fair, which is part of activities in the national trade promotion programme, will house over 400 booths featuring famous fashion brands in garment-textile, leather footwear, cosmetics, jewelry and beauty care services.
Covering 5,000 m2, the event, jointly held by Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), Vietnam Exhibition Fair Association Centre (VEFAC), Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO) and Cosmetic Magazine, is expected to draw 450 enterprises and 20,000 visitors.
The annual fair is an opportunity for domestic and international fashion businesses to meet and seek partners, while providing a platform for enterprises and designers to introduce their products to customers.
The VIFF, which is a traditional activity of Vietnam fashion industry, has contributed to the sector’s development and supported businesses in boosting exports and trade in the domestic market over years.-VNA
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Last year's Vietnam International Fashion Fair (Source: VNA)
