CTC Groupe Director for Greater China, André Leroy, was interviewed during APLF 2016 with the aim of explaining the role of the two organisation in which he is closely involved – the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and Global Apparel, Footwear & Textile Initiative (GAFTI).

My name is Vicky Chu from Hong Kong. I’ve recently started working in the shoe design industry. Fashion design has been part of my daily life ever since my first encounter during my studies at the University of Nottingham.

First time visitor Victoria de la Fuente was kept busy at the last MM&T and Fashion Access trade shows that were held in Hong Kong from 30 March to 1 April 2016. The Paris-based Trend Expert was one of the several buyers invited by APLF to attend these two events.

Don’t be fooled by the masculine name of Michael Antonio brand! Behind the two brothers’ name is a brand of women’s shoes well established in the US.

Traditional, third-generation family business, Finland-based Kokkolan’s flagship product is Nordic elk leather. These wild animals find all of their needed resources in the clean nature that surrounds Kokkolan,   a municipality located in Western Finland, where hunting and tannery are time-honored activities.