Cashmere World Forum in Hong Kong in Sept. Early bird registration offer ending on Aug. 5th

Perrine Ardouin, Event Director of Cashmere World is inviting you to attend the Cashmere World Forum to be held in Hong Kong from 25 - 26 September 2014 

where you will be able to: 

- Network with key professionals of the Fashion industry

- Learn about the latest developments in the Cashmere and Fine Fibres industry

- Discuss the key issues facing your business in terms of sourcing, branding and marketing cashmere

- Hear opinions about how the high price of cashmere may affect quality and prices

Registration online is now live and the early bird offer is ending on September 5th.

For the 3rd consecutive year in Hong Kong, this Forum has brought together industry leaders and experts to exchange ideas on the challenges facing the cashmere industry and its supply chain. Remember that the Cashmere World Forum is a unique event as it is the only one dedicated to this exclusive sector which is an important element in the broader luxury industry.

In this edition, key topics will include:

- Branding of cashmere

- Sustainability and Environmental issues

- Latest technologies

- Exploring producing markets

- Retailing Cashmere: designing a cashmere collection, the example of DKNY

- Trends forecasts by fashion textile expert from Italy

- For the first time this year the Cashmere World Forum opens its scope to include other fine fibres and we will learn how the Mohair industry established their Mohair Mark.

Renowned experts from Australia, Afghanistan, China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, South Africa, UK and the US will present their latest market, technology and trends updates.  To name a few:-

- Karl Spilhaus, President of Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute (CCMI), USA

- Dr. Bruce McGregor, Senior Research Fellow - Fibre Science and Technology , Australian Centre for Future Fibre Research Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Australia

- Carol Kerven, Founder and Director of the UK-based Odessa Centre, UK

- Abdul Basir Hotak, President of Herati Cashmere & Skin Processing Plant (HCS) based in Herat Province, Afghanistan

- Ornella Bignami, Creative Director of Elementi Moda, Italy

- Paula Cheng, Fashion Designer based in New York

An Advisory Committee has been established with members from diverse backgrounds including scientists, anthropologists, breeders, buyers, traders and fashion designers. Their experience and knowledge represent an unprecedented wealth of expertise that should benefit the whole trade.

Perrine Ardouin, Event Director of Cashmere World says: “We also wish to emphasise that the early bird offer is ending on 5 Sept.  Interested parties can register online and reserve their seats today.  As the Forum will be held alongside the Cashmere World  and Fashion Access trade fairs, attendees will be able to view fashion accessories, garment products and design trends all under one roof.”

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