French Fashion Day puts contract expertise in London limelight
On 20 April 2011, in partnership with the Association for the Promotion of Clothing Manufacturers in Western France (APHO), the French Trade Commission in the UK will hold a French Fashion Day at Le Méridien Piccadilly Hotel for 10 well-established contract clothing manufacturers. These companies are actively seeking to develop business links with British designers.The French Trade Commission in London, in collaboration with the Association for the Promotion of Clothing Manufacturers in Western France (APHO), will hold a French Fashion Day in London on 20 April 2011. The event will take place at Le Méridien Piccadilly Hotel in Central London from 9.00am to 6.30pm. The French Fashion Day will showcase the expertise of contract clothing manufacturers who produce prêt-à-porter and couture collections for leading French and international designers including Chloe, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga and Christian Dior. The list of the participants can be found below, and a full catalogue can be sent on request. Journalists wishing to attend ought to contact Ms Mary-Ann Williams, Press Officer at the French Trade Commission in London. The event, which is being held for the sixth time, will showcase the expertise of 10 French contract clothing manufacturers, including companies specialising in lingerie, swimwear and accessories that are seeking to develop business links with British designers. Ms Roselyne Fitzgerald, Senior Trade Development Adviser at the French Trade Commission in London, explains: "We are confident that these meetings will prove beneficial for both parties [British designers and luxury outlets as well as French contract clothing manufacturers] and will generate some positive business partnerships, as has been the case in the past. Indeed, it is the sixth year that the event is being held."Tony Herblot, President of APHO, says, "The companies attending the event enable top names in fashion to express their creativity, whilst guaranteeing a high level of production quality." Atelier Cannelle Couture - Jacques Brémaud (ACC-JB)Atelier Cannelle Couture - Jacques Brémaud (ACC-JB) has a production unit employing 50 staff. The company has always made a point of providing the best service possible, which entails respecting commitments made in terms of production volumes and schedules, quality standards, and lead times. ACC-JB's clients are stylists and fashion designers; they include Hermès, Givenchy, Mulberry and Yves Saint Laurent, among others. For further information, please go to: CONFECTION FLECHOISE - FIMFIM has been manufacturing clothing lines since 1986. It produces outerwear such as coats and parka jackets, as well as shirts and blouses in cotton, linen and silk, and swimwear and leggings. CONFECTION FLECHOISE is one of the seven factories working for FIM. Clients include Visvim (based in Japan), ERES, Thappelo, Naelie, and various luxury French brands. Distribution Production Logistique (DPL)Distribution Production Logistique (DPL) has a highly qualified production team equipped with top-of-the-range machines for sewing, cutting and making patterns (Gerber system). Véronique and Patrick Hervier are the 14th generation to run the family-owned business. The company, which produces 60,000 to 70,000 pieces per year, also has production facilities in Poland, which specialise in specific items. DPL has worked for Paul and Joe, April 77, Hollington, Bensimon, and several British designers. GETEXGETEX has a 60-strong team making ready-to-wear garments for men and women, including coats, jackets, raincoats, tracksuit tops, fleeces and city wear. The R&D department employs eight staff who take care of the patterns, the grading and the lay-out. GETEX is Gore-Tex®-certified. The company has worked for KENZO, Lacroix, Moncler and Chanel, among others. For further information, please go to:  MACOSAMACOSA has 38 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of underwear, nightwear, corsetry, swimwear and beachwear. The company, which is based one hour from Paris, focuses on the medium to high-end markets. MACOSA has worked for a number of high-profile clients such as Lanvin, Nina Ricci, and Princesse Tam Tam.For further information, please go to:  MARTYMARTY benefits from more than 40 years' experience in the manufacturing of women's clothing for couturiers and designers. The key to the company's success is its ability to adapt. MARTY has various production units that specialise in blouses, trousers, skirts and suits. MARTY offers a complete and flexible service, which can be adjusted according to clients' needs, from the initial concept to the final collection. The company is positioned halfway between craftsmanship and industry, offering modern techniques whilst respecting handmade production methods.PR3 SAS PR3 SAS has been operating successfully in the luxury-clothing industry for over 30 years. The company prides itself on being