Press release

48-th international exhibition "Fashion industry", held from 6 to 9 October 2016 in St. Petersburg Sports and Concert complex, represents more than 200 leading Russian and foreign companies.

The exhibitors will present current seasonal collections and favorite classics. The exhibition presents all directions of light and textile industry – from raw materials and equipment to finished products (clothes, shoes, accessories, etc.). Daily fashion shows help wholesale buyers to pick up the necessary range and sign contracts directly at the exhibition. For the first time in St. Petersburg, a buyer will find manufacturers of clothing and leather goods from Pakistan. The national exposition is organized with the support of the Federation of chambers of Commerce of Pakistan (FPCCI).

The business program based on the topics relevant to the fashion industry. Economic Forum of Fashion Industry is a universal platform for dialogue among industry professionals. Open Forum specialized conference "Light industry in the current economic conditions. Problems and prospects" (moderator Roman Gerasimov). A panel discussion, participants will consider the questions of state support of development of raw material base, personnel training, cooperation between the industrial and commercial enterprises etc. Also in the program of Economic Forum of Fashion Industry educational seminars, trainings, master-classes:

Seminar "the Future of fashion: for all and for everyone" (author – Maya Kuznetsova);

Master-class "Business in crisis: effective crisis management" (speaker – Mr marinovich);

Seminar "Fashion Trends. Key fashion trends for the season spring-summer 2017" (is Luba Popova);

Master class "improving the management of retail sales and the efficiency of the sellers" (leading Sergey Dubovyk);

Training "Product range in a crisis – how to create a balance between base and trends" (author – Daria-Nuclear);

Seminar "anti-Crisis system of successful sales for the fashion business" (speaker – Ainur Sherstova);

Master class "Fashion or style? Image. New rules, new roles" (leading to the Marina Kornilova).

59 best works in the categories of Costume, textiles, Graphic design presented to the professional audience and the jury of the International Competition of young designers "Generation NEXT". For the first time in the Competition organized showroom where young designers learn the opinions of consumers about their collections and, in practice, using theoretical knowledge to promote their products.

At the job Fair "Valuable resource for fashion industry" the visitors have the opportunity to leave the application for the vacancy or post a resume. Partners of the exhibition – Fashion Jobs portal will help to choose the dream job or internship in all areas of fashion.

On 6 and 7 October 2016 - the exhibition is open only for professional buyers and industry professionals; 8 and 9 October 2016 - for professionals and the General public.

The “Fashion Industry” International Tradefair is organized by the exhibition company "FAREXPO".

«Fashion Industry» Tradefair dates are October 6-9, 2016 in St. Petersburg Sports and Concert complex (Avenue of Yuri Gagarin, 8, metro station "Park Pobedy")

Accreditation of journalists, providing press materials and the organization of individual interviews:

Elena Vinogradova (PR Manager): +7 (812) 777-04-07 EXT. 614; e-mail: public@farexpo.ru