#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2013-05-29

CHIC YOUNG BLOOD Beijing opens from 25th to 27th October 2013 with new concept

Following intensive researches and profound market analysis, the organizers of CHIC YOUNG BLOOD and their expert panel have decided to sharpen the profile for this young platform. CHIC YOUNG BLOOD is directed to consumers but also trade visitors. Leading Chinese brands in this sector consider it as important to get a direct feedback from their target group. For trade visitors this platform enables them tracking down trends and checking out the development of the generation y’s demand. New lifestyle trends give inspiration for their P.o.S. (point of sales).

Performance of Lifestyle for Generation Y

New concept as unique platform combining interests of trade visitors and consumers
Presentation of brands for urban/street/sport styles
Relaxation and inspiration zones, contemporary mix & match of music, catering, decoration, sports and art presentations
Experiencing consumers’ behaviour through shows and area of test sales
B2B area for seminars, workshops, fashion talks refering to the Chinese Youth
Fashion happening in Beijing: Same time and venue together with Mercedes - Benz China Fashion Week Beijing
Same location at the contemporary ART DISTRICT 751 D-PARK in Beijing

The importance of such an own platform for this young target group show the latest development in the young Chinese market. It’s origin can be traced back to the post-nineties only. Today, a spirit of optimism for all new trends and tendencies spread among the young population. The post-nineties have created on own identity for their generation with subcultures in music, sports and art. The post-nineties are in many cases financially secure and they can afford to follow new trends in their consumption of ready-to-wear, sports, music, art and electronics. CHIC YOUNG BLOOD creates a unique platform – for consumers as important test panel but also trade visitors to discover new trends for their business.

CHIC YOUNG BLOOD will be divided into four areas: SHOW CASES (shows) – BUSINESS CIRCLE (workshops, seminars, talks) – CUSTOMIZED EVENTS (individual events of exhibitors and sponsors) and SHOWROOMS (booths). All four stations at 751 D-PARK will be connected by entertainment zones which create special communication areas for music, art and catering.

A special topic will be devoted to the digital world. Technological modernization and the boom of innovative information technologies characterize the youth in China. China is the biggest market for mobiles. Internet has become an important part of life for the Chinese youth. According to an analysis of China Internet Network Information Center the biggest group of users is the 18 to 24 year old generation (35 % of 130 million users) and even the below 18 year old youngsters accounts with 16,6% as a strong usership in the internet. Special apps and QR codes will be developed for CHIC YOUNG BLOOD and guideline through the event giving different kind of information. The professional performance of the digital world at CHIC YOUNG BLOOD will be created by Anina Net, CDO & Founder of Anina Net and entrepreneur of 360fashion network.

Among the exhibitors of CHIC YOUNG BLOOD are next to brands like DC Shoes, Lee Cooper and Cheap Monday strong Chinese brands for urban/street/sportswear like Haso, CRZ, Metersbonwe, PONY, Jasonwood, lalabobo, KRAVITZ, The Thing, LYRIQUE, STAYREAL, TYAKASA, Roaringwild, teenteam, float, Depot3, fiv-s, yusuki.s and others. Prominent guests with cult status in China will attend the show and underline the innovative character of CHIC YOUNG BLOOD.

Autumn edition of China’s largest fashion and lifestyle trade fair closed successfully

With more than 650 premium exhibitors covering around 60,000 square meters, CHIC once again proved to be Asia’s most significant fashion trade fair in its Autumn 2025 edition. Its strategic focus – “New Intelligence, New Products, New Scenes” – reflects the transformation of China’s apparel industry and emphasizes the growing importance of supply chains, technology, and sustainability. More than 60,000 professional visitors attended, engaging in direct orders, networking, and market exploration.

Next week’s focus: Intertextile Shenzhen & Yarn Expo Shenzhen fuse textile tradition with sustainable, digital trends

Fashion will not be left behind in one of the world’s undisputed tech and manufacturing capitals. Which is why next week, at Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026, the organisers have made special efforts to integrate textile topics such as materials innovation, holistic sustainability, digitalisation and AI. Yet, from 9 – 11 June at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, the platform also includes timeless tradition and heritage-inspired evolution in equal measure. Across both shows, over 600 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions are set to showcase everything from Peruvian alpaca wool fabrics to tea-derived fibres, while their fringe programmes will explore diverse solutions along the entire value chain.

Messe Frankfurt commits further to East Africa: three textiles trade fairs during Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week from 2027

Messe Frankfurt and its Texpertise Network continue their steady, successful trajectory in the region. As Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) opened today, Member of the Executive Board Detlef Braun announced that Messe Frankfurt is licencing its three leading international trade fair brands Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess to Nairobi, Kenya for the first time in 2027. From now on, they will take place annually as part of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) Nairobi.

The heart of the technical textiles and nonwovens world will beat in Istanbul

Only 1 day remains until HIGHTEX 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition opens its doors. Bringing together manufacturers, technology developers, investors, and industry professionals from around the world, HIGHTEX 2026 is preparing to showcase the innovations shaping the future of the industry. As the countdown to this major event continues, Istanbul is once again getting ready to become the meeting point of the global technical textiles industry.

Grasim Industries announces fresh investment of ₹3094 Crore to expand Lyocell capacity

Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group and a global leader in cellulosic fibres, today announced an investment of ₹3,094 crore, for Phase II Lyocell capacity of 110K TPA at Harihar, Karnataka. This expansion will consist of 2 lines of 55K TPA (150 Tons per day) each. The first line is expected to be commissioned by 2028, and the second line is expected to be commissioned by 2030.

The future of textiles, the power of trade, and the summit of technology come together at ITM 2026

ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, one of the most prestigious organizations in the textile technologies sector, opens its doors to visitors between June 9-13. Expected to break records in terms of both exhibitor and visitor numbers, as well as the technological vision it presents, ITM 2026 will transform into a global trade hub with machine sales, and new business collaborations.

ATCO Hygienics, Uzbekistan, orders baby diaper production line from ANDRITZ

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from ATCO Hygienics to supply a new baby diaper production line for its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The order is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026. Commissioning of the production line is scheduled for the end of 2026.