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1 HANDLOOM EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL REPORT ON WHO S NEXT 2014 The regular Bi-annual event Who s Next 2014 held at Porte de Versailles, Paris from 4th July to 7th July About 2000 exhibitors have displayed their products in an area of sqm in halls 3, 4, 5 and 7. All of them have been divided into four main categories viz. Fame, Ready to wear, Premier and Accessories. Trend Forum, conferences and Fashion show are also part of the fair. The Council has organized the participation of 15 member exporters in Who s Next fair under National Handloom Development Program. All our participants have been placed in the appropriate hall 7 along side of Ready to wear, as our participants have displayed clothing accessories like stoles, scarves, garments and few of them bags. Many reputed Indian brands, among around Indian participants have displayed in the same hall. The Council section of the fair was inaugurated by H.E. Shri Arun Kumar Aggarwal, Ambassador, Indian Embassy, Paris. The Ambassador was accompanied by Shri Anshuman Gaur, First Secretary and Smt.Annapoorna Mahindra, Attache. The Ambassador with officials has visited all our participants and interacted with them. They have been briefed about regular and steady increase in number of participants through Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC), year after year. It has also been pointed out to the Ambassador that HEPC has already submitted proposal under Market Access Initiative scheme for organizing participation of 25 member exporters in July 2015 edition. Ambassador was also received by the Fair authorities and accompanied throughout his stay in the venue. This year the fair

2 authority have accorded guest Nation status to Turkey with many concessions. The new Turkish designers have showcased in the exhibition, an exclusive selection of Turkish brands, a pop-up store full of unique and handmade crafts. Even their restaurants from Istanbul have put up stalls. Turkey hosted parties by the most sought-after djs and musicians from the Bosphorus shores. In other words, Turkey intern make use of the opportunity and showcased their entire strength of not only in Textiles but also Tourism, Food products, etc. The guest Nation status given to Turkey this year by the fair authority was brought to the notice of our Ambassador. The issue was discussed with the fair authority by Ambassador and collected more information for the same. Before leaving the Ambassador has informed us to write to the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India to organize next year event in a very big way with India as guest Nation. The following are our member exporters participated in Who s Next 2014 July edition. Sl.Nos. Name and address Products displayed 1. Nano Overseas, 14,Country Lane, Anupam Garden Lane-5, New Delhi Cotton Bags, Beaded Bags, Evening Bags, Ladies Handbags 2. Fashion Folio, No.B-367, Meera Bagh, Outer Ring Road, New Delhi S.R.Overseas, 90, M.I.G. Housing Colony, Cotton/Polyester Bags, Beaded I-Pad Scarves, Stoles Sarong & other

3 Barari, Bhagalpur , Bihar 4. Aeshaane No.12, Rathinam Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur Chennai KIRAN MODES, G-1/269 RIICO Indl. Area, Sitapura, Jaipur Rawsitasa Exports E-19/23, Gali No.43, 25 Feet Road, Chanakya Place, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi Kalindi Fashion & Craft, SP-14, Mansarovar Industrial Area, Behind Galaxy Cinema, Jaipur , Rajasthan 8. BBK Textile Mills, 1026/VII Inside Gilwali Gate, Amritsar Punjab 9. Cosmique Global A-17, Naraina Phase-II, New Delhi Kamini Krafts No.20, Khetani Indl Estate, 106/7 Bazar Ward, Sonapur Lane, handloom Made-up items. 100% Silk Scarves, Stoles, Dupattas, Yardage, Fabric Jewellery Ladies Readymade Garments Dress, Tunic, Skirts, Tops. Fashion Accessories Ladies Readymade Garments & Scarves Shawls, Scarfs, Stoles, Throws Cotton Textile Bags & Accessories Scarves, Stoles, Shawls, Pareo s, Bandana s & Promotional

4 Kurla (w), Mumbai Old Village Overseas A-76, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-I, Second Floor, New Delhi Vani Clothing Co., Plot No.6G, Sector-40-41, Ecotech-1 Greater Noida Kishorilal Shyamsunder 5A/1B, Lord Sinha Road, Kolkata West Bengal 14. Anushree Accessories Pvt. Ltd., 307, Patparganj Indl. Estate, Delhi Indkraft Exports, Bombay Bazar, Meerut Uttar Pradesh 16. Handloom Export Promotion Council, No.34 Cathedral Garden Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai Items, etc. Scarves, Shawls & Stoles Garments, Scarves, Stoles, bags etc. Scarves & Stoles Bags, Scarves Scarves Trade Promotion

5 As per the latest DGCI&S export data our exports to European Union has increased from Rs Crores in to Rs Crores in the year This increase in export is mainly from Austria, Estonia and Hungary, where the growth was %, % and % respectively. Similarly, our export of Clothing Accessories to France has also gone up over the last five years from Rs.0.01 Crores in the year to Rs.1.47 Crores during along with overall export of handloom products from Rs Crores in the year to Rs Crores during Hence, it is evident that our handloom products especially Clothing Accessories has huge market. According to the fair authority the fair was attended by Asia: +51.7% for China and +64.1% for Korea. It was Japan that alone 1200 visitors present at the show. The number of visitors from outside France has gone up because of the strong presence of export clients, the number of visitors to the WHO'S NEXT show rose from 36% to 38% in comparison to last July, confirming the international relevance of the WHO'S NEXT trade show. A total of 36,810 visitors passed through the doors of the Porte de Versailles between 4th and 7th July. Although the show witnessed an overall drop of 15%, closely linked to the decrease in the number of French visitors (-18.4%), the buyer category continues to increase. Exhibitors have noted the presence of quality buyers as well as large numbers of international origin, who were on the lookout for designer pieces and strong products. The central walkway appeared calmer than usual, it was largely attributed to the increase in size of this space (from 7000 to 18,000m2) and the changeable weather conditions during the weekend of the show.

Feed back of our 15 member exporters are mixed up in nature, as usual including business transaction.

Except four of our participants all others have done good business. One of our participants alone booked orders worth of Rs.

This shows the importance to continue our participation in the fair.

wear, bags, Joggers dress, apart from usual stoles and shawls. Few photographs taken during Who s Next (Summer) 2014 fair.

6 Feed back of our 15 member exporters are mixed up in nature, as usual including business transaction. The total spot orders booked by our 15 participants were Rs.2.48 Crores and enquiry generated worth of Rs.4.36 Crores. Except four of our participants all others have done good business. One of our participants alone booked orders worth of Rs.1.47 Crores and received enquiries worth of Rs.2.05 Crores. In all 205 business visitors have visited our participants. This shows the importance to continue our participation in the fair. In our future participation we may include more participants with designer developed products such as mixed fiber ready to wear, bags, Joggers dress, apart from usual stoles and shawls. Few photographs taken during Who s Next (Summer) 2014 fair. H.E. Shri A.K.Aggarwal, Ambassador, Paris inaugurating Council stall. Shri Anshuman Gaur, First Secretary & Indian Ambassador with Council official Indian Embassy officials viewing Council publicity materials

7 First Secretary, Indian Embassy with Council participant.

Christina Basat, Fair Authority with Council official The fair has been coordinated by Shri R.P.

8 (R to L) Shri Anshuman Gaur, 1 st Secretary, EOI, Ms.Christina Basat, Fair Authority & Smt. Annapoorna Mahindra, Attache R to L) Shri Anshuman Gaur, 1 st Secretary, EOI, Ms.Christina Basat, Fair Authority with Council official The fair has been coordinated by Shri R.P.Rajalingam, Export Promotion Officer. The next edition of Who s Next (Winter) is to be held from 23 rd to 26 th January (R.P.RAJALINGAM) Export Promotion Officer

REPORT ON WHO S NEXT 2015, PARIS, FRANCE (23 rd to 26 th January 2015)

REPORT ON WHO S NEXT 2015, PARIS, FRANCE (23 rd to 26 th January 2015) Overview: France Market: France is the fifth largest economy in the world and the second largest in the EU, with GDP of $1.51 trillion