Textile And Fashion EXPO

An Expo on Klik’s way, turning the attention to an industry that intersects at all stages of Albanian history, both regarded as a tradition and artwork, and as a living and economic development source. It remains one of the most important production sectors in Albania, and owns the majority of export shares, generates employment and social welfare, creates news and mobility and raises the awareness about the authentic values of beauty.

“Made in Albania” manufacturers shape tangible realities of an industry that develops through the past with modernized standards and which is represented by prominent names of Albanian companies that compete convincingly in the era of global markets, while preserving tradition and circulating benefits in the country: the employment benefits of different classes; the benefits of the geographical distribution of these entrepreneurs’ realities; benefits in boosting self-esteem and the natural temptation of the consumers to choose local goods.

Experts regard the Textile, Fashion and Façon Show as “a good opportunity to display the development of an industry and show how local entrepreneurs have managed to keep material goods in the country, maintaining exports and co-operations intact”. Immediate feedback and dynamic participation of the region countries, proved once more the natural willingness among geographically close entrepreneurs for mutual investment and co-development. Among 100 international and local exhibitors and brands represented at the last edition of the Show, from Kosovo, Italy, Greece, Serbia, enterprises producing textile and clothing, fashion houses and designers, showcased success stories on how through encouragement and necessary support they can turn into generators of specific sectors development.

A virtual loom and a connection yarn between the early tradition of textile processing in Albania and in the Balkans is coupled with the rapid development of global standards and the revival of handicraft values , facing high-tech and environmentally friendly products. With the vision of long-term development of the sector in Albania, which if not yet, will soon transform into a reference point for the entire Southeast Europe region, it will welcome participants that provide final products of international brands, raw materials and technology, textiles and leather, healthy marketing and management experiences, artistic skills, real-estate solutions, etc., but above all, the readiness to work closely with Albanians and invest in the country.

EXHIBITORS’ PROFILE

VISITORS PROFILE:

SALON ADDRESSES TO

STRIKE A POSE

The most popular fashion houses in Albania and Kosovo, Italy and Greece, "encounter" in the runaway of Palace of Congresses during a week-long calendar, open to the public, as an action created to grant Tirana the fashion and style capital.

VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

Encouraged by the projects of training and professional growth and under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Social Welfare, Department of Vocational Education and Training, more and more youngsters will make the first choices oriented to employment in the industry of "Made in Albania" shoes and apparel manufacturing.

INNOVATION IS FASHION

Innovative tailormade exhibition will show how beyond unique designs, luxury brands and haute couture, stand large enterprises and passionate human resources that though often in the shadow, show how even economically, Fashion and Design industry has brought new trends of development and generation of well-being.

TRAININGS AND SEMINARS

In-loco training reaping from the best practices of inward entrepreneurs, and a stimulating confrontation with the truths and problems of the sector, a fruitful meeting with the best representatives of the fashion houses.

FLOWER AND LANDSCAPE FESTIVAL:

New shapes and landscape compositions and choreography of flowers and plants, bouquets of blooming happiness, signals of a new development of the sector, which tries to regroup local growers, international suppliers, artisans and enthusiasts, to design studios and interior and urban architects.

RESPONSIBLE FASHION

Fashion is one of the latest industries without externalities that pollute nature, use it without draining it, get inspired by taking care of it. Apparel made with ecological materials, the best examples of companies that do not pollute the environment during the production process will be presenting their voice at the show.
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  • Contribute to emphasize and add value to the contract manufacturing industry and “Made in Albania” products (by becoming self-aware of the opportunities and self-sufficiency).
  • Acquisition of new markets taking advantage of geographical proximity, similarities between Southeast European markets and the consumer (200 million similar), being ever closer to clients and partners who transform into capital.
  • Being part of a developing group, makes each of the members aware of the opportunities by turning the competition into a stimulus for the growth of individual activity, and by joining the market trends and joint solutions;
  • In parallel, all the shadows of the sector could appear, such as: quality, ability to generate benefits, confidentiality and industrial ownership, services, training and professional enhancement of human resources, managerial skills, as a comparative approach between entrepreneurs, improvement of the organization and management systems.
  • Contribution to show that there is already a complete and solid “Made in Albania” brand, which is able to meet domestic needs, and is also able to generate employment and well-being;
  • Fulfills the two-fold mission of b-to-b meetings and exhibition of final products, but also provides lobbying efforts to the government, amateurs and fashion influencers, end buyers and fanatics of Made in Albania or ethnic products;
  • All contract manufacturers belong to a “club” that beyond the competition, lobbies for the benefits that the sector brings to the country’s economy and thus, dozens of employers take the deserving merits.
  • One of the advantages of Albanian contract manufacturers is exactly the geographical proximity that allows bidders to control products during the process or to technology suppliers to also provide maintenance services.
  • Coping with new customers and trends coming from Western Europe (through Hosted Buyers);
  • Presentation of the complete chain from the maker to the fashion distributor, passing through the manufacturer.
  • Direct sales at specific schedules, selection of the most suitable machinery and technologies, on-site selection of raw materials.

Fashion Shows of Designers, Fashion Houses, and altars of well-known agencies are being organized continuously throughout the days of the event, weaving the necessary connections from the entrepreneur to the buyer and the ultimate beneficiary.

“Made in Albania” manufacturers shape tangible realities of an industry that develops through the past with modernized standards and which is represented by prominent names of Albanian companies that compete convincingly in the era of global markets, while preserving tradition and generating benefits in the country: employment benefits in different classes; the benefits of the geographical distribution of these entrepreneurs’ realities; benefits in boosting self-esteem and the natural temptation of the consumers to choose local goods.