THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROMOTION PROUDLY PRESENTS BIFF&BIL 2016

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) organises the 34th Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair (BIFF&BIL 2016) : ASEAN Integration-Textiles-Apparel-Leather, from March 9th to 13th, 2016 at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani in order to show the great potential of Thai industry in fashion, textiles and leather products from upstream to midstream and downstream and to provide trading platform and trade facilitation for manufacturers, entrepreneurs and designers to be able to establish successful business network. It expects a trade value to surpass 2,000 million Baht and over 7,000 visitors on the trade days.

Mrs. Malee Choklumlerd, Director?General, Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, mentioned that BIFF & BIL 2016 is a fully integrated fair which will show the great potential of Thai industries of fashion apparels, textiles and leather products from upstream to downstream, and to prove that we are ready to be a fashion platform as well as trend leader of fashion in ASEAN not only. Abundance of new product collections including clothes, bags, shoes and accessories from entrepreneurs and designers, together with the designers from the ?Workshop Project?- a project supporting entrepreneurs running a business on ?Product Design and Development?, will be displayed more than 72 collections and 720 designs such as Islamic swimwear from Zabede, sugar palm fiber bags from Nodething and recycled material products from Sea Star. Moreover, we have received great responses from both local and international buyers from China, Japan Korea and Europe, for example, Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Galleria Department Store, Boy+, Supermarket, Hyundai Department Store, Koon (Aekyung Group) And Wonder Place. These buyers will also join business matching and new product sourcing.

The Director?General Department of International Trade Promotion mentioned more about the concept ?Catching the Creative Spirit?, ?It is a spirit and power of unity, commitment, potential, creativity and the power of fashion and leather products that have become the harmony of association of entrepreneurs, designers, manufacturers and government sector which is the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce. One important objective is to promote BIFF&BIL Fair to be one of the best and the most memorable fashion, textile and leather product fair and event in Asia.?

Event Theme is under the concept, ?The Container? which represents trading, exporting and the journey of products which the entrepreneurs brought out their most creative side when creating and designing them to exhibit.
Product exhibition is clearly divided into four colour zones according to fashion styles as follows;
(1) The Urban Zone is decorated with blue-gray tones, representing a great sense of formal fashion and leather products.
(2) The Casual Zone decorated with gorgeous orange tones, representing a joyful lifestyle.
(3) The Heritage Zone is presented in nice green tones, using natural settings to create the perfect mood and atmosphere for presenting traditional-inspired leather and fashion products.
(4) The Source Zone is decorated with warm brown tones to bring out the beauty in raw materials.

There are also special activities as followed;
(1)Trend Forum Exhibition namely Hometown discovery, Andaman sun spirit, Oriental express and Zen & Serene which will be presented in conjunction with fashion products from clothing, leather and jewelry industry.
(2) Exhibition of product development in order to maximize the potential of Thai entrepreneur workshop regarding product design and international marketing for participating in BIFF & BIL 2016.
(3) Eco Fashion Exhibition is about the selection of products from local communities and recycled materials designed by indigenous knowledge, using specific techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation.
(4) Fashion Exhibition for seniors (Viva Active Lifestyle 50+)showcases the development of fashion and leather products designed for a specific target.
(5) Designer?s Room Exhibition showcases distinctive products from 23 brands designed by young designers.a
(6) Small Lot Order Services Zone showcases products that can be ordered in small quantities to meet the needs of buyers.

In addition, there is THE DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2016 CONTEST. The award is divided into five categories:
(1) Fashion Designer of the Year - The Urban - An award for outstanding formal leather product design.
(2) Fashion Designer of the Year - The Casual - An award for outstanding casual fashion and leather product design.
(3) Fashion Designer of the Year - The Heritage - An award for outstanding fashion and leather product design that reflects the local identity such as silk, native textile and ethnic product.
(4) Fashion Designer of the Year - The Source - An award for outstanding and innovative fashion and leather product design using raw materials, fibers & yarns, textiles, machineries and chemical.
(5) Best Visual Merchandize of the Year- An award for best store display in BIFF&BIL 2016.

Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2016 (BIFF&BIL 2016) will be held on March 9-13, 2016 (Trade day: March 9-11, 2016 and Public day: March 12-13, 2016) at Challenger building 1-2 IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre.