Milano Unica kicks off

The logo of Milano Unica

where to find the best demonstration of weaving with 440 Italian and foreign exhibitors will present the best collections for spring / summer 2013. from February 7 to 9 , at class class="c2"> Fieramilanocity will host the XIV Edition Milano Unica , the Italian Textile Fair .

"The economic crisis is being felt and predictions about 2012 are very uncertain, but the texture is Italian island of happiness, "says Silvio Albini , President of Milano Unica. "The industry is grew by 10.2% in 2011, bringing the trade balance in a contribution of 2.4 billion euros." Milano Unica is an opportunity to present the Italian and European excellence in a sector such as textiles, which is the heart of the success of Made in Italy fashion. "The hope is that a growing number of entrepreneurs understand the importance of an appointment as Milano Unica," Albini continued, "but encouraging signs are already evident: a significant return of all the exhibitors who come from the productive sector of Prato. We hope that this year you repeat the success achieved in 2011: 21 thousand visitors , one quarter of which are represented by international buyers. "

Major revenues come in, In fact, thanks to exports with a value of 4.5 billion euros. The largest markets are flourishing Germany , France and, unexpectedly, the Tunisia . But growing interest also comes from ' Far East . According to Silvio Albini, in fact, "China and Hong Kong are among the first markets for fabrics Made in Italy and, therefore, we decided to make two in Beijing and Shanghai edition of Milano Unica next March. "

For the next edition in September, like last year, alongside Milano Unica, the project will be organized On Stage . In a location yet to be determined, a number of emerging designers from around the world will be able to show the public their collections and buy the best fabric of Milano Unica at a reduced price. Just to name a few, past editions of On Stage in announcing designers like Mary Katrantzou , Elisa Palomino Uma Wang

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