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Colombiatex 2012 has closed leaving more than us$120,5 millions in business opportunities and 9% more visitors

NuevoJanuary 2012. Colombiatex have successfully closed leaving business opportunities for US$120, 5, being the most important showcase for the Fashion System in Latin America.

Fashion Recycling

NuevoJanuary 2012. Colombia consumes over 80,000 tons of PET bottles a year, material which takes 100 years to degrade. That is why EKO PET TEXTIL developed an initiative to transform bottles in clothing, recycling around 11.000 tons of PET bottles per year and improving the life of 2.800 people who work in this process.

Swimwear supplies with antichlor protection

NuevoJanuary 2012. During Colombiatex 2012 the Brazilian company Tudo de Bom (TDB), presents new supplies for the swimwear production. These materials have been developed by using a new technology which seeks to protect the clothing from the chlorine effects.

Sparkles, ethnic influences and romanticism: trends for winter-autumn 2012- 2013

NuevoJanuary 2012. Living in a global world with no barriers has created cosmopolitan trends inspired in the romanticism of the 50, 70 and 80. The coming trends for the season Autumn-Winter 2012-2013 meet the needs of a changing world full of social revolutions where people is looking for peaceful pleases and balance in their lives.

“There are not borders in a global world; the Fashion System must strengthen relations with the whole Planet”: Vinicius Shane

NuevoJanuary 2012. Brazil is an essential reference in the fashion and textile industry in Latin America, a strong Fashion System globally recognized a result of several years of collaborative working between different sectors of the fashion industry.

INEXJOBS: a new way to find a job in the fashion industry

NuevoJanuary 2012.Starting today all those interested on working in the fashion industry will find an easier way to find and apply to job offers. Inexjobs is the first website specialized in job offers in the fashion field and is the result of an alliance between Inexmoda and the French company Fashion Group.

Thanks to Colombiatex more foreigners are visiting Medellin

NuevoJanuary 2012.A positive impact to Medellin’s economy has brought Colombiatex 2012, with a 75,8% of the hotel occupation before the official opening, 2,6% more than last year, highlighting the hotels from The Poblado zone with 86,4% of occupation. The tradeshow has also been successful with 8.011 visitors during the first day. 1.100 of those foreigners, 532 invited by Proexport.

The gold fiber, fabric to delay aging

NuevoJanuary 2012.SENA students from Casanare and Medellín are producing a new fiber made of the fruit of the Bototo tree which they have discovered has the same characteristic of cotton..

“SENA students discover a new natural fiber in the Bototo tree

NuevoJanuary 2012.SENA students from Casanare and Medellín are producing a new fiber made of the fruit of the Bototo tree which they have discovered has the same characteristic of cotton..

“We are still on time to create a better future for our planet”: Girbaud

NuevoJanuary 2012.The French designer Francoise Girbaud, owner of the brand MARITHÉ + FRANCOISE GIRBAUD took the attention of the public during his lecture “Innovation and technology applied to the Jeanswear universe” at the first day of the Knowledge Pavilion Inexmoda- UPB.

The creation of a Fashion System in Colombia, has been the main topic of the Knowledge Pabillon Inexmoda –UPB

NuevoJanuary 2012.The inaugural lecture by Dalia Gallico took place this morning at the Knowledge Pavilion. Gallico, President of the Association of the Design Lab Signum, Italy, talked about the concept of a Fashion System, its successfully implementation in Europe and how to implement it in Colombia.

In a ceremony with the presence of Sergio Diaz Granados, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Colombiatex officially opened

NuevoJanuary 2012.In a positive economic environment in which the expectations of both Colombian government and entrepreneurs points to the use of the U.S. - Colombia Trade Agreement, Colombiatex officially opened this Tuesday January 24th at Plaza Mayor, Medellín.

Colombiatex 2012 will aim to build on TLC

November 2011.(Pxp). With the intent of taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the Free Trade Agreements recently entered into by National Government, Proexport Colombia will invite international buyers from the United States, Canada, Switzerland and 23 more countries to create business opportunities at Colombiatex de las Américas 2012.

Colombiatex de las Américas 2012: The path towards fashion system in Latin América

Colombiatex de las Américas 2012: el camino hacia un Sistema Moda de LatinoaméricaNovember 2011,Colombiatex de las Americas 2012, the most important business showcase of Fashion System in Latin America, is back, reloaded, on a large fairgrounds, significant innovations, the participation of 416 exhibitors, business opportunities in the amount of US$119 million, and the attendance of over 12,000 buyers and visitors from several cities in Colombia and from 34 countries, in order to promote trade opportunities between producers and distributors from the textile sector, machinery and consumables with buyers and investors, in an environment of optimism thanks to the recent approval of the Free Trade Agreement with the United States, which will bring huge opportunities for entrepreneurs in the sector, and for international entrepreneurs who decide to invest in Colombia for access to the U.S. market.

"Luxury for me, it's creation" Olga Piedrahita

Colombiamoda 2011July 2011. Colombiamoda, Womenswear designer, whom, since 1982 has developed a concept in texture, prints, silhouettes exploration, with avant-garde constructions, passed by the Knowledge Pavilion Inexmoda-UPB in Colombiamoda.

Jewlery in Antioquia glow in Colombiamoda 2011

Colombiamoda 2011July 2011. Colombiamoda, The  most outstanding creations of 10 different jewelers of the 39 productive units trained by Inexmoda through the alliance with the Gobernación de Antioqua, will shine in Colombiamoda 2011, July 26 through 28 in Plaza Mayor Medellín.

In Colombiamoda companies trained by Inexmoda exhibit high added value premium jeans

Colombiamoda 2011July 2011. Colombiamoda, High added value garments are going to be seen in Colombiamoda 2011 with Jeans Premium, where 20 companies involved in the "jean creation" in Antioquia as a result of the developed process during the project "Innovative platform for the textile-manufacturing sector".

With big expectations the Pavilion New Business Models started

Colombiamoda 2011July 2011. Colombiamoda, Even though there is a high number of companies that are borne everyday in Colombia, there is even a bigger amount of companies that die when they are not a franchise.

Seguros Bolívar  by Amelia Toro -  Cromos 95 years in Colombiamoda

Colombiamoda 2011July 2011. Colombiamoda, Amelia Toro is considered as one of the best fashion designers in Colombia, she has a compromise with women, with social development, ethnic culture and ecology. Today she will be showing her collection for spring/summer 2012 inspired by all the concepts that ruled during the 70's where graphic details are a strong component.

We have to create fashion seasons in Colombia”: Martha Calad

AkihiroJuly 2011. Colombiamoda, On the second day of Colombiamoda, Martha Cálad Head of the Fashion Lab of Inexmoda showed in the Knowledge Pavilion Inexmoda-UPB the trends in Spring/Summer 2012, giving the color palette that it's going to be used in casualwear, beachwear and lingerie.

Opening runway shows Colombiamoda 2011

AkihiroJuly 2011. Colombiamoda, Colombiamoda's runway show make the potential and creativity of the Colombia visible to the rest of the world, in a platform that is up to par to the most recognized runway shows in the  fashion capitals of the world in content and show montage. Is the opportunity to live a unique experience , full of stories, colors and dreams in Colombia's Fashion Week.

Olga Piedrahita's universe opened Colombiamoda 2011
runway shows

Colombiamoda 2011July 2011. Colombiamoda, Avant-garde construction, passion for art and the exploration of human and everyday sensations of Colombian are what designer Olga Piedrahíta showed on the opening night of Colombia's fashion Week, Colombiamoda 2011 by Inexmoda

Fashion Reviews took over the Knowledge Pavilion

AkihiroJuly 2011. Colombiamoda, On this 22nd version of Colombiamoda there were several academic spaces being constructed in an alliance with The Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, UPB, where several conferences are being held under the knowledge of analysts and experts of the fashion industry around the theme: Ethical Fashion.

Colombiamoda 2011 officialy starts with the presence of the Colombian President

Colombiamoda 2011July 2011. Colombiamoda, With the visit of Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón, Colombiamoda, "Colombia's Fashion Week", officially opened its doors to welcome the business in the fashion system.

Colombiamoda 2011 COLOMBIA FASHION WEEK

Colombiamoda 2011May 2011. Colombiamoda, “Colombia Fashion Week,” organized by the National Institute for Exports and Fashion, Inexmoda, is one of the most important fashion platforms in Latin America. This year, Colombiamoda will be held from July 26th to the 28th at Plaza Mayor in Medellin, under the motto “Fashion Consciousness” where new spaces will be woven for designers, investors, consumers, and visitors

More than 119 million dollars are expected in pending deals during colombiatex de las americas 2011, a 7% increment in comparison to last year

January  27th 2011. Thanks to the significant statistics registered during the three days of Colombiatex de las Americas, the trade show positioned itself as the best scenario for business, and the most important trade show in Latin America. Colombiatex closed with more than 119 million US dollars in pending deals, a 7% increment more than 2010, where there were registered deals for 112 million dollars.

Romantic fabrics, sheer effects and flower laces for Spring – Summer 2011

December, 2010. Fashion is a subject of interest to everyone, for some in accordance to their likes and style, and for others, under the reference of the trend that marks the season. Hence, during the 23rd edition of Colombiatex of the Americas 2011, tradeshow organized by the Institute for Exportation and Fashion, Inexmoda, everything in textile fashion for the Spring – Summer 2011 season will be presented.

Denim Review: what is the future of Jeanswear in Colombia and Latin America

December 2010 bulletin. The Jeanswear universe has taken control of fashion and industry since the mid 20th century, and it is fancied throughout the world. For this reason, from January 25 to 27, at the 23rd edition of Colombiatex of the Americas 2011, organized by the Institute for Exports and Fashion, Inexmoda, ten companies from Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the United States and Turkey will present their proposals in textile innovation, quality and technology of denim at present with a vision towards the future.

Colombiatex of the Americas: the best scenario for doing business in the textile world

December 2010.  Colombiatex of the Americas, organized by the Institute for exports and fashion, Inexmoda, is the first textile tradeshow in the country and one of the most important in America, recognized as a must-attend to begin the year's business calendar. At Colombiatex 2011, you will find the best suppliers of the fashion industry in textiles, raw materials and machinery for apparel, home, leather goods, footwear, jewelry and costume jewelry.

Colombiatex of the Americas 2011, nature made technology

December, 2010: Colombiatex of the Americas 2011 continues to innovate to maintain its position as the most import tradeshow event of the Latin American textile market. With the participation of 420 national and international exhibitors, 12,000 visitors and buyers, between January 25 and 27, 2011, the Institute for Export and Fashion Inexmoda will hold the 23rd edition of Colombiatex, in the city of Medellin.

 

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