Sub : 44th India International Garment Fair, 20 – 22 January’2010, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

I am pleased to inform you that the 44th India International Garment Fair (44th IIGF) has been scheduled to be organised at Pragati Maidan, India Trade Promotion Organisation, New Delhi from 20 – 22 January’2010.

The salient features of the 44th IIGF are as follows:-

Fair Name                  :           44th India International Garment Fair

Dates                          :           20, 21 and 22nd January,2010

Venue                         :           Hall Nos. 9, 10,11,12 & 12A, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.

Website                      :           www.indiaapparelfair.com

Area                            :           2,00,000 sq. ft,

Season                        :           Autumn/Winter 2010 – 11

Timings                      :           20th January,2010       - 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM

                                                21st January’2010       - 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM

                                                22nd January’2010      - 10.00 AM to 5.30 PM

Entry                           :           Exclusive for overseas buyers, buying agents only.

                                                General Public not allowed.

Entry Fee                    :           Free

No. of Exhibitors       :           300

Product profile          :           Women's Wear,Kidswear,Gentswear,Accessories/Fashion Jewellery

Product details          :

a)      CASUAL WEAR & CITY WEAR : 
Blouses, Cardigan, Casual Wear, Children’s Wear, Co-ordinates, Denim Wear,
Infants’ Wear,  Knitwear, Ladies Wear, Men’s Wear, Pullover, Shirts, Shorts, Silk Garments, Skirts, Suits,  Sweat Shirt, T-Shirt, Trousers, Vest,

b)     HIGH FASHION & OCCASIONAL WEAR :
Designer’s Labels - Fashion, Private Labels - Fashion, Bridal Wear, Cocktail Dresses, Evening Dresses

c)      LINGERIE :
Bodysuit, Brief, Home Wear, Men’s Underwear, Nightwear & Pajamas

d)     SPECIALTY :
Maternity Wear, Uniforms, Work Clothes

e)       SPORTSWEAR :
Outerwear, Swimwear, Body Wear, Track Suits

f)       ACCESSORIES & FASHION JEWELLARY:

Pareos, Scarfs, Stoles, Handbags etc

About Last fair          :          

The 43rd IIGF was held from 15 – 17 July’2009 at Hall Nos. 9,10, 11, 12 & 12A, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.. 306 participants participated.  The fair was held for Spring/Summer Collection.

The exhibition had a large overseas presence. A total number of 1200 buyers and buying agents from 66 countries visited the fair. The major buyers were from Spain, United States followed by UK, France, Japan, Turkey, Italy, Canada, Portugal, Singapore, Brazil, Australia, Germany, Thailand, Mexico, South Africa,  China, Sweden, Greece, Romania, Mauritius, etc.

How to reach the venue:

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi  is conveniently located approximately 22 km from the international airport and about 16 km from the domestic airport.

Hotels:

There are many hotels short listed for the 44th IIGF who are offering special rates for accommodation during the fair period. Some of the hotels are as follows:

a.         Hotel Le Meridien - naggarwal@lemeridien-newdelhi.com

b.         Hotel The Lalit - dbhagchandani@thelalit.com

c.         Hotel Hyatt Regency - Himanshu.Kapoor@hyatt.com

d.         ITC Maurya – ruchi.parashar@itcwelcomgroup.in

e.         Taj Mahal Hotel - rimjhim.Sinha@tajhotels.com

f.          Oberoi Hotel and Resorts - Rajan.Khurana@oberoigroup.com

Budget Hotel:-

a.         The Connaught - theconnaughtnewdelhi@yahoo.com

b.         Hotel Parkland - fom.dc@hotelparkland.in

c.         Jukaso Inn -  reservationdel@jukasohotels.com

d.         Maharani Guest House - mgh@vsnl.com

The details of these hotels are available on the website www.indiaapparelfair.com

Important

The exhibitors in IIGF offer quick deliveries and therefore, can cater to a large number of buyers, who are looking for design development and shipments on a fast track basis.

It is requested that Mission may circulate this information to Apparel Buyers Association, Individual Prominent Buyers, Chamber of Commerce, Apparel Boutique and Wholesalers.  Mission may also consider writing to CEO’s / Presidents of major retailers in the country of accreditation for the above information and it is requested that the list of interested exporters, who wish to visit the fair, may be intimated so that we may take-up the matter appropriately.

Warm regards,

                                                                                                                              Yours sincerely,

            (VIJAY MATHUR)

                                                                                    DY. SECRETARY GENERAL

                                                                                                A.E.P.C. , INDIA.