With INTERFILIÈRE 2025 approaching, buyer invitations are in full swing. More international fashion groups, brands, manufacturers, and designer teams are planning trips to Shanghai. Today, we highlight Italian fashion giant Calzedonia S.p.A.. Several representatives have registered and shared their goals for the show.

Interviewee 1 – Raw Materials R&D Manager
When developing new collections, key factors include functionality and market trends. Main objectives at INTERFILIÈRE SHANGHAI: sourcing suppliers, trend insights, technological innovations, and joint development. Most important supplier qualities: innovation, competitive pricing, and distinctive design. Chinese suppliers are recognized for scale, innovation, adaptability, and price advantage. Areas of focus: shaping, quick-dry and thermal fabrics, comfort technologies, and advanced finishing. Future expectation: long-term partnerships with rapid prototyping and co-development.

Interviewee 2 – Product Department, Leggings
Key considerations: aesthetics, fabric quality, performance, and price competitiveness. Main objectives: discover new fabrics, suppliers, trends, and innovations. Valued qualities: performance, elasticity, cost efficiency. Chinese suppliers are praised for price advantage, fast style replication, and convenient sourcing. Areas of interest: shaping technologies, thermal fabrics, and bonding. Future cooperation: rapid sourcing and access to Asia-inspired creativity.

Brand Introduction – Calzedonia S.p.A.
Founded in 1986 in Verona, Calzedonia has grown from a hosiery and swimwear specialist into a global fashion retailer. Its brand portfolio includes:

· Calzedonia: hosiery, tights, swimwear, leggings

· Intimissimi: lingerie and intimate apparel

· Intimissimi Uomo: men’s underwear

· Tezenis: youth-oriented lingerie and loungewear

· Falconeri: premium knitwear

· Atelier Emé: bridal and eveningwear

· Antonio Marras: high-end fashion

Calzedonia’s philosophy balances comfort and aesthetics. Products address diverse consumer needs—innovative hosiery and swimwear, elegant yet comfortable lingerie, and affordable youth/family-friendly styles. Its approach stays closely aligned with evolving lingerie trends worldwide.

Global Development & Impact
Calzedonia is one of Europe’s most influential groups. In 2024, revenue exceeded €3.5 billion, net profit over €100 million, with double-digit growth. Its supply chain spans Italy, Croatia, Sri Lanka, and Ethiopia, supported by a global logistics network. The group also advances eco-friendly fabrics, green retail, and community initiatives.

China Market Opportunity
At INTERFILIÈRE SHANGHAI 2025, Calzedonia’s procurement and R&D teams will explore Chinese supply chain opportunities. The “1,000 VIPs Program” will connect international buyers, designers, and experts with top Chinese manufacturers—creating a vital exchange between Italian fashion and China’s intimate apparel industry. This dialogue reflects not only business growth but also a shared commitment to sustainable fashion.

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INTERFILIÈRE SHANGHAI is an international leading body fashion show that has been serving the China's market for 20 years. INTERFILIÈRE SHANGHAI 2024 offers you the cutting-edge perspective and resources for the global intimate apparel body fashion industry, helps all exhibitors enhance brand influence in both domestic and overseas markets, and accelerates all attendees’ business development as well as the intimate apparel body fashion industry continuously breaking through aesthetic accomplishments from garments, accessories to apparels, and gaining insight into the latest fashion lifestyle trends.

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