9 May 2019 Over-pessimistic pre-fair expectations in Hong Kong were just that! Low pre-fair expectations based on the parlous state of the overall leather sector were soon dispelled as buyers proceeded to enter the main leather hall on 13 March as the 35th Anniversary edition of APLF Leather opened in Hong Kong. Major trade… Continue reading Over-pessimistic pre-fair expectations in Hong Kong were just that!
1 April 2019 APLF 2019: the most important yet There can be no doubt that the 2019 APLF was one of the most important in its history. The leather trade has had a difficult two years, with some sectors suffering badly and even the stronger ones, such as automotive, looking at a complex and uncertain… Continue reading APLF 2019: the most important yet
14 March 2019 A Challenging time for China’s Leather and Footwear Sectors This 22nd edition of the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) will take place at the New International Expo Centre in Pudong, Shanghai from 3 – 5 September 2019. The event covers a total exhibition area of 92,000 square metres and 8 halls of… Continue reading A Challenging time for China’s Leather and Footwear Sectors
14 March 2019 Sustainability to the fore as APLF Celebrates its 35th Anniversary This year APLF is taking place after what has been a very demanding year for the leather industry. Demand for footwear leather continues to be weak. After a five year boom in global auto sales, the market is taking a breather and… Continue reading Sustainability to the fore as APLF Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
29 September 2018 APLF – Leather & Materials+ Voted No. 1 Leather Fair APLF Leather & Materials+ is the world’s most international leather fair based in Hong Kong and it was recently voted the Number #1 leather fair by top tanners surveyed in the ILM Tanners Business Confidence Survey published in August. Its sister fair,… Continue reading APLF – Leather & Materials+ Voted No. 1 Leather Fair
29 September 2018 The Global Footwear Executive Summit will beam in on latest Retail Developments Agility in Action – Actionable Insights on Global Footwear Retail, Sourcing, Production, Design & Development As a continuation of its predecessor, the Global Footwear Retail Conference (GFRC), the Global Footwear Executive Summit (GFES) will focus on developments affecting not only… Continue reading The Global Footwear Executive Summit will beam in on latest Retail Developments
6 September 2018 The support given to the leather promotional campaign is likely to prove pivotal in the future of our industry The accepted back story of the leather industry is that the supply of leather cannot grow to meet demand because the livestock – bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine – that provide the hides… Continue reading The support given to the leather promotional campaign is likely to prove pivotal in the future of our industry.
11 October 2018 As fashion retail becomes multi-channel, Fashion Access has become multi-faceted to benefit exhibitor Pop Up for Promotion Penetrating new consumer markets takes time and planning as well as money spent on market research. How should I go about finding a suitable agent or representative can also be time consuming and in many… Continue reading As fashion retail becomes multi-channel, Fashion Access has become multi-faceted to benefit exhibitor
31 August 2018 ACLE 2018 Day 2 Highlights Steady as you go Day two of the 2018 ACLE may have started slowly but soon got busy before lunch; perhaps the delay was a consequence of the excellent anniversary dinner. For there is no doubt that the fair is overall busier and more active than… Continue reading ACLE’s 20th Anniversary Spurred by Inspiration
31 August 2018 Michael Duck, Director of APLF Limited is Optimistic about the Future of China Leather Industry and ACLE Steady as you go Day two of the 2018 ACLE may have started slowly but soon got busy before lunch; perhaps the delay was a consequence of the excellent anniversary dinner. For there is… Continue reading ACLE 2018 Day 2 Highlights
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
