Apparel March 2020 Apparel March 2020 issue | Page 26

70TH NGF SPECIAL UPPING THE ANTE CMAI’s 70th National Garment Fair, showcasing 698 Brands, received a footfall of over 14,000 Trade Visitors over Two Days. Apparel reports on India’s Largest Spring/Summer Trade Show... Photographs: Subhabrata Das The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) ushered in the New Year with the opening of the 70th National Garments Fair (NGF). The event took place on January 29 and 30, 2020, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon East, Mumbai - 400063. 24 I APPAREL I March 2020 DAY ONE Spread across an area of 4,00,000 square feet, the Fair played host to products from Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear and Fashion Accessories. Hall 1 showcased Menswear and Fashion Accessories while Hall 1A and 2 showcased Kidswear. Hall 3 was dedicated to Womenswear. Over 14,000 visitors flocked to the two-day event that showcased almost 700 Brands. Having been successful at raising the bar at every Fair, the CMAI Fair Sub-Committee, once again, left no stone unturned in the planning and execution of the 70th NGF. The inauguration of the Fair was conducted in Hall 1. Mr Manohar Chatlani, Chairman, Soch Apparels Pvt Ltd was the Chief Guest on Day One. Mr Prashant Shah, Member, CMAI, delivered the opening address, in which he invited Mr Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, CMAI, to present Mr Chatlani with a Shawl. This was followed by Mr