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2014-02-28
HONG KONG, March 5, 2014 – The world’s largest fur trading platform, the 2014 Hong Kong International Fur & Fashion Fair, drew to a successful close on February 28. The spectacular event brought together market-leading furriers and fur buyers from all over the world. Innovative ideas were exchanged thanks to the fabulous product showcase and high-end fur products enjoyed remarkable sales. This year, the Fair attracted around 7,200 buyers from over 30 countries. Purchases from the United States were also very active, increasing by an estimated 10% to 30% for the year. Mr. Wilson Chiu, Chairman of the Hong Kong Fur Federation (HKFF), said high-quality fur orders from the United States rose by around 30%, ranging from US$2,000 to $3,000 per item. Mr. Chiu further explained that the aggressive increase in purchases from American furriers might be due to either cold weather in the region or a reduction in raw [�]
2013-02-28
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, [�]