APLF Leather, Materials+, Fashion Access: Fathima Khan Luxury: Good leads : Exotic leather handbags
Published: 24th Apr 2024
Fathima Khan on her stand…Range “well positioned”.
Fathima Khan Luxury sold some of the bags on her stand (example pictured).
Was this your first overseas exhibition? No, I have done 5 other exhibitions, but this was my first time in Hong Kong.
Did you do any confirmed business? – No.
Did you come away with realistic leads? – Yes, I did.
Are your current products appropriate for export? – Yes, they are.
Because of your participation at APLF, are there changes you intend to make to your product range and/or pricing to grow exports? – I feel that my range of luxury, exotic leather handbags is well positioned in design and pricing for the international export market.
Was it worthwhile overall? – Yes, it definitely was worthwhile to be introduced to a very big market.
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