The upswing of the Düsseldorf shoe trade fair trio GDS/GLS and global shoes & accessories continued:  the three days of the trade fairs were characterized by a busy and satisfied atmosphere, good turnover, avid interest in the presented trends and crowded booths. Compared to the previous year’s event, the number of visitors increased by approximately three percent – 34,000 visitors from 72 countries took part to see and order the collections of 1,382 exhibitors. Almost 50% of the visitors came from countries other than Germany, particularly from the Benelux, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Russia, Spain and the U.S. Attendees also traveled from as far away as Australia, Japan, Colombia, Panama and South Africa. 

China's largest down apparel company -- Bosideng International Holdings Limited ("Bosideng" or the "Company"; HKEx: 3998, together with its subsidiaries comprising the "Group") presented its latest 2008/09 fall/winter cold resistant apparel at the "2008 China International Clothing and Accessories Fair" ("CICA") in Beijing, an annual event of great prestige for top players in the apparel and fashion industry. Leveraging the Bosideng brand, the Group also unveiled a brand new line of cold-resistant apparel products to expand its year-round, marketing opportunities. At the CICA, Bosideng first showcased a new series of non-down four-season fashions to highlight the brand's strategic positioning of focusing on down apparel as core sales items, but expanding its reach into four-season fashion lines.

FOXERS announces its first full season of trade shows in the United States starting in Atlanta, then Chicago, Las Vegas, and for the first time in New York. Management planned to launch in the north east in 2008 and will do so at Lingerie America's New York show February 24, 25, & 26. FOXERS are called a new breed of underwear because they crossbred a man's cotton boxer top waistband with several of the favorite styles of underwear on the bottom. FOXERS boxers, as they are called, are also functional, providing an anecdote for exposingb our dear rear -- especially when wearing anything low-rise. As of February 1, 2008, prices range from $22.00 to $38.00 for women's and $24 to $36 for men's. Since June '07 FOXERS have sold to over 90 retail doors in the U.S., Canada, and abroad.

Want to learn something new about the fashion industry? Take advantage of MAGIC’s educational events and presentations by industry experts. See below for a few of the topics covered in their seminar series this August.

Track trends. Join trusted industry experts for the most up-to-date trend information & relevant fashion forecasts available.

Buy and Sell. Everything you need to know to move product from marketing and merchandising to retail logistics.

Build Brands. Learn the integral components of successful branding in the marketplace from the unique perspectives of varied industry experts.

For full and up-to-date event and seminar descriptions, locations, and times, please visit their website at www.MAGIConline.com.

Skins Inc. (OTCBB: SKNN), the developer of a patented, two-part interchangeable footwear structure, announced today that it will attend and exhibit at the WSA-Las Vegas Shoe Show from July 30^th to August 2^nd, 2007. WSA is the world's largest bi-annual footwear event. Skins will display their innovative footwear at the Collections segment of the show, which features the luxury, designer component of WSA, and is held at the Venetian Hotel. All those attending the show are welcome to visit Skins in suite 7229 to meet the team and to get a first hand impression of the exclusive Skins footwear.

Printsource at MAGIC the largest apparel & fabric sourcing event in North America, now brings you a west-coast location for the premier market for textile and surface design. Printsource at MAGIC features original textile designs, creative inspiration and original textile artwork for purchase for the fall/winter 2008 collections from international textile design studios and agents.

With a click of a mouse, this season’s retail orders will be placed before anyone enters onto the tradeshow floor. With a pure vision to create a seamless retail sales environment Matt Odom, CEO of ExchangeFrame, and Dan Caplin, Director of Operations of Trafik Tradeshow, have created the first ever virtual apparel tradeshow event set to go live with over 300 of the world’s best fashion designers on August 13^th, 2007. Trafik Tradeshow is held in South Beach, Miami, from August 15^th through 17^th, 2007.

SAVE TIME AND MONEY... INCREASE EFFICIENCY. In just a couple of days you can explore comprehensive sourcing resources from around the world that will create efficient buying cycles and improve productivity. CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS
•	Finished goods or accessories production for made-to-order apparel starting at 1,800 units
•	Factories that are supplied fabrications and trimming components or that provide the service of sourcing fabrics and components for the buyer prior to cutting, sewing and assembly.
ORIGINAL DESIGN MANUFACTURERS
•	Manufacturers offering added value by bringing styling, pattern making and fabric design to your design
•	Opportunities to purchase international designs to incorporate into your line
•	Ability to purchase in minimum quantities of 360 units
FABRIC
•	Denim	•	Knits	•	Synthetics / Rayon
•	Fiber	•	Leather/Suede	•	Wovens
•	Functional/Technical	•	Organic Cotton	•	Yarn / Fiber
TRIM & COMPONENTS
•	Beads	•	Decorative Trims	•	Ribbons
•	Buckles	•	Elastic	•	Zippers
•	Buttons	•	Labels & Heat Transfers	•	And more...
PRINT DESIGN New to Sourcing at MAGIC, international textile design studios and agents will be showcasing original textile designs, creative inspiration and original textile artwork for purchase for fall/winter 2008 collections.
SERVICE PROVIDERS The Service Provider area provides a setting where buyers can locate products to aid their supply chain process:
•	Association & Publications	•	Color & Trend Services	•	Machinery
•	CAD / CAM	•	Displays	•	Packaging
Discover new and valuable resources at the largest apparel and fabric sourcing event in North America.

Learn more about Sourcing at MAGIC

Urban Expositions and the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announce that more than 33 companies from India will showcase the latest innovations and products from the country at Material World Miami Beach, May 8-10, 2007 held at the Miami Beach Convention Center. India joins the growing roster of other countries and regions hosting global pavilions at the exhibition, which also runs concurrently with SPESA Expo and Technology Solutions.

In its pursuit to become the ultimate British Lifestyle brand, Ben Sherman Clothing will proudly debut a very special kids collection for the USA market at the upcoming Fall 2007 MAGIC Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 Come March, companies from the world over will flock to Dubai to witness the regions' largest and most popular Textiles, Garments, Leather & Fashion Accessories Trade Event - Motexha 2007. As the rain pours down and the festive season is about to start in Dubai, Motexha is touching new heights with a massive increase in the number of exhibiting companies from all over the world in comparison to the past few years. Furthermore, the addition of new regions enhances the availability of varied products and categories.

Time if is a funny thing! With the recently completed summer months now behind us we find ourselves with less time than we thought or perhaps need. As it always seems that we realize we have only 3 months remaining in the year, we would just like to remind you that Motexha is now only 5 months away!

Sewn products industry members need only travel as far as New York City this fall to get a first-hand look at the products, services and manufacturing capabilities of the African continent.  Urban Expositions and the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announce that more than 30 textile and apparel companies from Africa will come together to form one of many global pavilions at Material World New York, September 26-28, 2006 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. 

HONG KONG, April 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources
(Nasdaq: GSOL) will hold the largest-ever China Sourcing Fairs at Hong Kong's
AsiaWorld-Expo April 15-18 and April 22-25.  The Fairs are the biggest new
electronics, components, gifts, home products and fashion accessories trade
shows in Hong Kong.
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    The China Sourcing Fairs are also the largest shows yet at Hong Kong's new
70,000 square-meter, state-of-the-art AsiaWorld-Expo exhibition center.

     -- Electronics & Components -- Hong Kong's most comprehensive
        electronics and components show featuring over 1,700 booths of new
        suppliers from Greater China.  April 15-18.
     -- Fashion Accessories -- Hong Kong's first-ever specialized fashion
        accessories trade fair, showcasing the region's latest designs and
        with over 500 booths.  April 15-18.
     -- Gifts & Home Products -- Featuring over 3,600 booths and more than
        1,200 mainland China suppliers filling all 10 halls of the venue.
        Koelnmesse's Practical World Hong Kong -- co-located with the Gifts
        & Home Products show -- will feature a range of hardware and
        do-it-yourself products.  April 22-25.

    Chairman and CEO of Global Sources, Merle A. Hinrichs, said: ''With over
3,600 booths, our Gifts & Home Products show, to our knowledge, is the
biggest-ever, first-time export trade show to be held in Hong Kong.
    ''The tremendous number of new suppliers from mainland China and across
Asia will give international buyers even more reason to come to Hong Kong.''

    Tens of thousands of buyers expected to attend
    Tens of thousands of buyers have pre-registered to attend the Fairs --
among them representatives from IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer,
Carrefour, the world's second-largest retailer and Coles Myer, Australia's
largest retailer.

    Agentrics members with US$1 trillion in retail sales to participate
    Agentrics, an organization representing 50 global retailers with US$1
trillion in annual sales, will also participate in the China Sourcing Fairs.
Member companies include Carrefour, the second-largest retailer in the world,
Sears, the third-largest retailer in the US, and Metro, Germany's largest
retailer.
    Agentrics' Executive Chairman, Christopher Sellers, said: ''This location
and the timing of the China Sourcing Fairs offer definite advantages to
Agentrics members.
    ''The number of new suppliers exhibiting is of great interest to buyers
from our member companies who will participate.  Besides visiting exhibitors,
they will participate in Vendor Summits and Private Buyer Meetings.''
    One buyer, General Manager of Mueller Electric China, Richard Bao, said:
''The China Sourcing Fairs are perfectly located and timed during the key
April and October buying seasons.  We can meet many new mainland China
suppliers right here in Hong Kong.  Plus, the venue is right beside the
airport.''

    Strong exhibitor presence from Greater China and throughout Asia
    Suppliers are from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand and India.
    To help buyers spot product trends, each trade show will feature a New
Product Gallery showcasing the latest designs from Greater China and Asia.
    One supplier who exhibited at the China Sourcing Fairs in Shanghai, Yang
Guohe, President of International Business Division of Konka Group, said:
''This will be our first time to exhibit in Hong Kong.  We met many quality
buyers at the China Sourcing Fairs in Shanghai.  Now that the Fairs are in
Hong Kong, we expect even better results.''
    Chief Executive Officer of AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited, Nicolas
Borit, said: ''With the first series of China Sourcing Fairs, which will
utilize all our facilities at AsiaWorld-Expo in April, we are delighted and
ready to welcome all trade buyers and visitors to this largest exhibition and
events center in Hong Kong.''

    Unique sourcing events and conference programs featured
    The China Sourcing Fairs offer unique value-added buyer and supplier
services, including:

     -- Vendor Summits -- unique to China Sourcing Fairs, these allow buyers
        to introduce their companies and outline their sourcing requirements
        to exhibitors.
     -- Private Buyer Meetings create opportunities for pre-selected
        exhibitors to meet face-to-face with some of the world's top buyers.
     -- Comprehensive conference programs cover product trends, logistics,
        marketing and other trade topics.

    Buyers including Staples, the world's largest office supply retailer,
RadioShack, the number-one electronics chain in the US and El Cortes Ingles,
the largest department store chain in Spain will participate in Vendor Summits
and Private Buyer Meetings.

    China Sourcing Fairs show dates and times
    Opening hours for the China Sourcing Fairs: Electronics & Components and
Fashion Accessories:

     -- April 15 - 17: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
     -- April 18: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products and Practical World Hong Kong
opening hours:

     -- April 22 - 24: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
     -- April 25: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Easy access to AsiaWorld-Expo by Airport Express Train, Free Shuttle Buses
    AsiaWorld-Expo is one minute from Hong Kong Airport and 25 minutes from
downtown via the Airport Express Train.  Visitors who use an ''Octopus Card''
will enjoy discounted fares for same-day return trips.
    Global Sources will provide free shuttle bus service to and from the venue
from locations throughout Hong Kong.  The venue is also easily accessible by
public bus, taxi and private car.
    Buyers wishing to visit the Fairs can find more information, including
transportation options, at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com .
    The China Sourcing Fairs are an important part of Global Sources' sourcing
and product information services, which include Global Sources trade
magazines, Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com ) and Global
Sources Direct ( http://www.globalsourcesdirect.com ).  Further information
about Global Sources is available at http://www.corporate.globalsources.com .

    About Global Sources
    Global Sources is a leading business-to-business (B2B) media company and a
primary facilitator of two-way trade with Greater China.  It provides sourcing
information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers.
    The company helps its community of more than 479,000 active buyers to
source more profitably from complex, overseas supply markets.  With the goal
of providing as many effective ways as possible to advertise, market and sell,
Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in 230
countries.
    The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing
services in the industries it serves.  Suppliers using its four primary
channels -- online marketplaces, magazines, trade shows and direct online
sales -- are supported by its advertising creative, education programs and
online content management applications.
    Global Sources delivers information on 1.4 million products and more than
130,000 suppliers annually through 10 leading online marketplaces and monthly
magazines, more than 100 sourcing research reports, and 14 China Sourcing
Fairs and other trade shows.  Buyers send more than 5.8 million inquiries
annually to suppliers through Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com )
alone.  Global Sources Direct is the company's new initiative that helps
suppliers sell online.
    In mainland China, Global Sources has a 25-year track record and 1,400
team members in 44 locations.  Its services are backed by 35 years experience
as a trade magazine publisher, 14 years as an organizer of trade shows, and 10
years as an online marketplace operator.

    Global Sources Press Contact in Asia:
     Camellia So
     Tel:   +852-2555-5023
     Email: cso@globalsources.com

    Global Sources Investor Contact in Asia:
     Eddie Heng
     Tel:   +65-6547-2850
     Email: eheng@globalsources.com

    Global Sources Press Contact in U.S.:
     James W.W. Strachan
     Tel:   +1-602-978-7504
     Email: strachan@globalsources.com

    Global Sources Investor Contacts in U.S.:
     Kirsten Chapman & Moriah Shilton
     Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
     Tel:   +1-415-433-3777
     Email: kirsten@lhai-sf.com


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New York, NY - Cotton Incorporated will be a sponsor of the exhibition “White on White (and a little gray),” on view at the American Folk Art Museum in New York from March 28 - September 17, 2006. The exhibition presents fashionable whitework cotton quilts and bedcovers gorgeously stuffed, embroidered and tufted that represent the classical ideal in American decorative arts.

“Cotton Incorporated remains committed to American designers and students of textiles, fashion and home design who work creatively in cotton,” states Berrye Worsham, President and CEO, Cotton Incorporated “Our sponsorship of the “White on White” exhibition is an extension of our commitment to creativity in cotton, and an opportunity to collaborate with The American Folk Art Museum to honor American artforms.

In conjunction with the “White on White” exhibition, Cotton Incorporated will present a special event, “Beyond White: The Psychology of Color”, a conversation between experts in psychology, fashion and interior design who specialize in the creative use of color. The panel discussion will be followed by questions from the audience. This event will be co-sponsored by the William Alanson White Institute, an internationally renowned, nonprofit psychoanalytic and psychotherapy center that provides clinical services, advanced professional training, and outreach programs to New York City and surrounding communities.

Cotton Incorporated was founded in 1970 as a not-for-profit organization with World Headquarters and Research Center located in Cary, N.C. There are also company offices in Los Angeles, New York, Mexico City, Osaka, Singapore and Shanghai.

Cotton Incorporated, funded by U.S. growers of upland cotton and importers of cotton and cotton textile products, is the research and marketing company representing upland cotton. The Program is designed and operated to improve the demand for and profitability of cotton.

For images from the exhibition click here.