The island’s most anticipated jewelry fair is back. This September, watch the country’s capital city hold the most talented pool of jewelry and fashion accessory manufacturers, designers and proprietors. BIJOUX CEBU 2009 brings you this year’s largest jewelry trade show that will take place this September 26-28 at the Shangrila Mactan, Cebu.

Organized by Fashion Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters Foundation Philippines, Inc. (FAME Foundation) and supported by the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Tourism, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region VII, Export Development Council, Bijoux Cebu will bestrode the islands like a colossus.

Ma. Gina Yosores, Executive Assistant of Cebu FAME said, “Cebu can expect more Bijoux Cebu in the future. Cebu FAME Foundation hopefully will be holding the event annually with the financial support from the Export Development Council.”

Miss Yosores said the exhibitors are more or less the same as last year’s. To date, there are only 37 exhibitors with bigger exhibit spaces compared to last year’s 46 exhibitors. Well, more spaces for them, yes?

Bijoux Cebu will highlight the Spring-Summer 2010 Collection, “Asia’s Destination for Green Jewelry”. Paraded by top models in the Cebu fashion industry, exhibitors, traders and buyers will be entertained with different plays of fashion and behind-the-scenes peeks at the industry that advocates social responsibility, business relationships and industry know-how.

Experience the only trade show designed for the eco-consciousness and recession-resistant market.

From their website:

EXHIBITION
You can bask in the refreshing ambience of the Exhibition Area where latest designs and Philippine-widest selection of eco-inspired fashion accessories and raw materials for Spring-Summer 2010 Collection are displayed. TREND ISLAND settings are lusciously displayed!

FASHION SHOWS
You can witness Daily Fashion Shows that are not only hip and chic, but Eco-Chic! See how Cebu’s Top Designers parade their green jewelry with a unique proposition, and be lavished with a show where 1,000 new products in tip-top designs and quality are launched and new product segments will be introduced.

DESIGN COMPETITION
An on-the-spot design competition will be held, representing an eclectic mix of seasoned Filipino artists and upcoming designers in the industry. How they craft their creations - from the design process and mixing of raw materials to the final construction of the accessories - will be clearly seen and shared with the buyers.

CRAFT DEMONSTRATION
The show will allocate ample space for a Craft Demonstration Area where buyers can observe expert artisans demonstrating different techniques - such as shell inlay, wood carving, painting, dyeing, etc. - in the design and construction of fashion accessories.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
To further provide buyers with hassle-free, on-the-spot designs and development, the Craft Demonstration Area will also provide Product Development Services. Here, buyers can have on-the-spot samplings and actual production of customized accessories.

CASH AND CARRY
A specially designated space for a Cash And Carry Area will offer buyers ready stocks of fashion accessories and raw materials discounted up to 30% off. At their option, buyers may make their purchases then immediately move on to the Product Development Area for on-the-spot designs and development.

FIBER EXHIBIT
A special showcase featuring the Philippine natural fibers and components will be highlighted in celebration of the International Year of the Natural Fibers.

SPECIAL TRIPS
As part of the program, special trips shall be made to local factories for behind-the-scenes peeks at the industry and the manufacturing process. And to share the Foundation’s corporate social responsibility with the buyers, there shall also be a special trip to the Foundation’s tree plantation under its Go Green project. Go Green seeks to contribute to a sustainable environment for the fashion accessories industry.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
There will be social functions for both buyers and exhibitors, to better build lasting business relations.

Contact Cebu Fame for inquiries:
Costume Jewelry Center
Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
Telephone Nos. +6332 2550851, 2550861
E-mail Address: info@cebufame.com.ph
Website: www.bijouxcebu.com