Keen shoppers can look forward to a great shopping fun at the “OTOP Product Trends Exhibition” – an exciting showcase of amazing products developed to international standards to meet world demand.
The exhibition, organized by the Department of Export Promotion (DEP), Ministry of Commerce, is part of “OTOP to the World 2007”, to be held from April 17 to 22, 2007, at Challenger 1 Hall at Impact, Muang Thong Thani.
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A daybed made of natural materials – one of the eyecatching pieces in the “Futurustic : Random and Handmade” section. |
An attractive floral-patterned
bed sheet and pillowcase ensemble, developed as part
of the “Newstalgie : Basic and Simple” trend. |
Ceramic tableware with gold-colored designs have been inspired the “Ethnoriental : Ethnic and Oriental” trend. |
“OTOP Product Trends Exhibition” has been created by the DEP’s Office of Product Development for Export and supervised by NellyRodi, a renowned French products development consultancy that has played a key role in setting trends for many world-famous brands.
The exhibition, featuring OTOP products recently developed for European markets, will occupy an area of 180 square meters. Four different trends will be featured separately.
“Newstalgie : Basic and Simple” will feature minimal-styled OTOP products that will bring back memories of Europe’s classic era, using various shades of pastel colors. This trend is favored by those who love easy-to-care luxury items as well as today’s modern woman with a penchant for retro. |
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Oriental motifs in gold show the “Ethnoriental : Ethnic and Oriental” trend at its best.
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Expected to attract equal interest is “Ethnoriental : Ethnic and Oriental”, which will feature products with their origins in ethnic and Oriental civilizations. Combining various motifs and cultures, and with gold decorative highlights, this trend exudes luxury and femininity – perfect for those who want to escape the boring routine of everyday life and who are in search of inspiration.
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Ultra-feminine clothes with simple lines highlights the “Newstalgie : Basic and Simple” trend. |
The “Futurustic : Random and Handmade” theme also showcases striking ceramic vases and urns. |
Colourful candles–OTOP products that have been developed according to the “Classe Hicks : Symmetric and Regular” trend. |
“Classe Hicks : Symmetric and Regular” will showcase distinctive merchandise in geometric forms that are especially eye-catching when arranged in groups.
Lastly, “Futurustic : Random and Handmade” will put the spotlight on natural beauty through a fine range of handicrafts and products inspired by nature.
This exciting exhibition will not only please ardent and avid shoppers but will inspire Thai manufacturers to continue developing products that meet international demand. OTOP products selected for display have proven to have satisfied European trends; many already are popular in overseas markets. There is no doubt that this exhibition will not only please visitors, it will keep them abreast with the latest trends.
Organized concurrently with BIG&BIH by the DEP, “OTOP to the World 2007” will present a huge selection of 3-star to 5-star and OTOP Premium products from all over the country, including gifts and decorative items, fashion and jewelry, health and beauty products, as well as food and beverages. A number of appealing activities will be staged to provide knowledge and stimulate interest about the products of local communities, as well as to promote trade negotiations.
Interested parties are invited to explore the latest trends at “OTOP Product Trends Exhibition” and discover quality products born of Thai wisdom at “OTOP to the World 2007”, from April 17 to 20, 2007, at Challenger 1 Hall, Impact, Muang Thong Thani.
For more information, please contact the Department of Export Promotion at 0 2512 0093-104 ext. 311, 519, 677 or visit www.depthai.go.th and www.thaitradefair.com .
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Issued on behalf of the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce,
by Syllable Co., Ltd. For more information, please contact Mr. Somkid Charoensak
at 0 2254 6895-7 or 08 4147 7575, fax 0 2650 7738 |
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