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REPORT IIGF — AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OVERSEAS BUYERS AND BUYING AGENTS 251 Exhibitors Participated in the India International Garment Autumn / Winter Fair (IIGF) which was held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on January 20, 21 and 22, 2020. The 64th IIGF was inaugurated by Dr A Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC and IIGF in the presence of Sh Lalit Thukral, Vice Chairman, IGFA, Sh H K L Magu, Sh Vijay Jindal, Sh Anil Verma - EC Members, AEPC, Sh Saneev Nandwani, SG, AEPC by cutting the ribbon on January 20, 2020 at Foyer of Hall Number A3, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. 251 Exhibitors participated in this exhibition which was spread across three halls. The gross area of the fair was spread over approximately 11050 sq metres. Out of the 251 Exhibitors, 199 Exhibitors showcased Womenswear, 22 Exhibitors showcased Accessories, Four Exhibitors showcased Kidswear and 20 Exhibitors showcased Menswear. Fashion shows were held twice on all three days of the fair. There were Eight exhibitors who presented 62 outfits from their collections in the fashion show. The collections were displayed by 44 I APPAREL I March 2020 12 female models and four male models. The exhibitors presented different collections on all three days of the fair, creating a lot of interest within visiting buyers and buying agents. For promotion purposes, collections made by the students of Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC), showcased a full sequence of dresses