Modish Fur

Regarded today as the world’s most important trade hub for upbeat fur designs, the Hong Kong International Fur & Fashion Fair, which ended on 28 February, was packed with buyers from around the world who were seeking fashionable fur — from lavish full-fur outfits to trendy fur-trimmed accessories. The four-day fair attracted 7,963 local and international buyers, with attendance up by 1.2% and on-the-spot orders at similar levels to last year’s numbers. Visitors flocked in from all parts of the globe, with buyers from Russia, Korea and the Chinese mainland continuing to dominate. “Obviously, the major buying power is from Russia and Korea, with the former looking for fashionably elegant as well as functional designs to combat their harsh winters, and the latter opting more playful and versatile ensembles,” said Mr. Wallace Wong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Fur Federation (HKFF). “In the current economic climate, buyers from the US, [�]