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CURTAIN RAISER TO THE 69TH NGF THE 67TH NGF The 67th NGF was a teeming Four-day extravaganza, which was held from July 16–19, 2018. The Edition featured a sea of Exhibitors, who, sprawled across a sweeping 6,50,000 Square Feet, showcased their most recent Festive Collections. Home to the whole gamut of the Apparel Industry, this Edition saw 916 Exhibitors presenting 1,087 Brands. Each participating Brand abided by the ‘No Decoration’ Policy, yet managed to make their Stalls look distinguished. The Business Networking Sessions, a Focal point of the Fair, saw Participation in generous numbers. THE 68TH NGF Although Organised at a relatively smaller Scale than the July Fairs, the January Fairs lure Participants and Visitors by a sizeable amount. As soon as the Fair kick-started, the ground metamorphosed into a hive of activity. And what with the then-forthcoming Union Budget, the Fair could not have been slated at a more propitious time. This Two-day Event, which ran from January 30–31, 2019, was spread out across a tentative 3,50,000 Square Feet, where Retailers showcased Apparel encompassing Womenswear, Kids’-wear, and Menswear with immense gusto. As is the case with every Edition, the January 2019 leg of the Fair, too, was Organised keeping a great amount of detail and precision in mind. To sum it up, the past Two Editions of the Fair seamlessly arrived at fruition, and have indubitably raised the bar for all the upcoming Fairs. Judging from these turnouts, it is safe to say that the forthcoming Fair will be even Bigger and Brighter. So Block your Dates to delve into the know-how of the Apparel Industry at the 69th NGF. APPAREL I June 2019 I 19