The Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) show to be held in Toronto,
Ontario from August 21-23, will provide a glimpse into the global design and
fashion trends for 2018 and beyond. Keynote speaker and fashion trend forecaster Emily Miller Palmquist will reveal at the
show why casual, comfortable clothing that transcends seasons is on the rise. Clothing
brands are no longer thinking in terms of spring, summer, fall and winter
lines, but are creating pieces that last in our wardrobe much longer than a
single season,” said Palmquist, founder of EMP Creative. “It is a direct
reaction to climate change and we are experiencing it all over the world.”
The biggest trend is the emergence of athleisure: casual, comfortable clothing
designed for both everyday wear and exercise. The concept is permeating all
levels of fashion, from children’s clothing through to women’s and men’s wear,
as consumers are becoming more sensitive about how clothing feels and are
gravitating towards performance-based textiles, she said.Because we spend so
much time in the digital world – in front of computer screens and on our mobile
phones – we are drawn to things in our physical world that have more
tactility,” Palmquist explained, adding that designers are putting as much
emphasis on the fabric used for the interior lining of a garment as the
exterior.
At ATSC 2017, Palmquist will
uncover trending silhouettes, colours and textiles, including which fabrics,
finishes, washes and patterns will dominate the apparel market. In general, the
colour palette is ‘going to be lit up with warmer hues,’ she divulged, and
textures are going to reflect handmade craftsmanship.Debuting last year as
Canada’s premier international apparel and textile sourcing event, ATSC 2017
returns on a larger scale, with 300 local and international exhibits, three
full days of seminars, panels and sessions, and a fashion runway event
showcasing Canadian student and international exhibitor designs, said organiser
JP Communications in a press release.
Additional ATSC 2017 sessions
include insight from the newest source in the international apparel production
market. Deng Yunhua, vice chairman of Changshu Garments Town Management
Committee and vice general manager of Changshu Garments Town Ltd. Co., will
explain how the city is embracing its new role.Global apparel industry leader
Jeff Streader and a panel of Canadian Apparel Executives will
discuss the modern supply chain best practices and respond to the ever-changing
consumer trends and shifts that today’s e-commerce world demands.
Canada Border Services Agency
(CBSA) representative Germain LeBlanc will outline how CBSA continues to audit
the Least Developed Countries programme, used by apparel importers to import
duty-free from countries such as Bangladesh and Cambodia.A summary of key
issues and developments in Canada’s trade policy including
the important topic of NAFTA re-negotiation and new agreements (CETA) set to
come into force will be presented
by Canadian Apparel Federation executive director Bob Kirke.
Tech Meets Textile, a panel discussion will showcase members of
the Canadian Smart Textile movement and faculty from
Toronto’s George Brown College and OCAD University as
they look at how technology is changing the face of the textile industry and
what it means for both businesses and consumers. Avedis Seferian, president and
CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), will examine
why social compliance is more important than ever in today’s world of instant
communication and what companies need to do in order to ensure business
continuity and competitive success.Pre-registration is up exponentially for the
show’s second year,” said Jason Prescott, CEO of JP Communications, ATSC
producer. “Significant early registration numbers and strong exhibitor interest
– both internationally and locally– indicate a renewed strength in the Canadian
apparel and textile industry.”
Source: Ottawa Citizen, Canada Friday, 09 June 2017