Global fashion conference to be held next year

Seoul City will host an international fashion conference next year in a bid to boost the local fashion industry, officials said Wednesday.

The 2nd Conde Nast International Luxury Conference will be held in April.

The global annual event, led by international Vogue editor Suzy Menkes, covers the Asian luxury industry and examines the role of Northeast Asia as a hub for fashion. Over 500 global fashion figures and creative directors will participate in the event, officials said.

This is part of Seoul City’s new set of measures to stimulate the local fashion industry.

While hosting the fashion conference, the city will open a special trade show called “Generation Next Seoul” that combines fashion show and fair with an aim to help buyers and designers pave a way for their businesses.

It will also offer various fashion education programs and competitions to raise new fashion designers and support 60 rising fashion designers to participate in renowned exhibitions in Europe and the U.S.

(rene@heraldcorp.com)