By Milcah Tanimu
The BRICS+ Fashion Summit 2023, a global platform addressing challenges and opportunities in the fashion industry, featured diverse events showcasing collaboration, entrepreneurship, and technology. Three standout highlights include:
1. **B2B Showroom:**
– A platform hosting 130 fashion brands from 20 countries.
– Facilitated connections between buyers and brands for potential partnerships.
– Featured Moscow brands and international participants in various fashion categories.
2. **Fashion Shows:**
– Held at iconic Moscow locations, including Pashkov House, the Russian State Library, and the State Historical Museum.
– Showcased collections from designers across 12 countries, including CHNNYU, LUCAS LEÃO, Naushad Ali, KHANIJO, Shruti Sancheti, and David Tlale.
– Celebrated diversity and creativity in fashion on a global scale.
3. **World Fashion Shorts:**
– A one-day multimedia installation at ARTPLAY Design Centre.
– Presented award-winning short films from regions like South Africa, North America, and Southeast Asia.
– Explored the intersection of fashion, cinema, and video art in an immersive environment.
– Viewers could personalize their experience and discover connections between works.
– The B2B Showroom served as a hub for international brands and buyers to explore new business opportunities.
– Fashion Shows showcased collections from designers worldwide, emphasizing diversity and creativity.
– World Fashion Shorts offered an immersive experience, blending fashion, cinema, and video art.
The BRICS+ Fashion Summit 2023 successfully highlighted key aspects of the global fashion industry, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. The B2B Showroom, Fashion Shows, and World Fashion Shorts provided unique perspectives on the multifaceted world of fashion, contributing to the summit’s goal of fostering sustainable and inclusive growth in the industry.
