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Manila FAME reveals the latest global trends -- Paradiso, Tribal Fusion and Stone Age. These trends will reflect the products to be featured in the March 2012 edition of Manila FAME, Asia’s second longest-running trade show and the country's premier trade event for furniture and furnishings, holiday and gifts, and fashion.

Slated on 14-17 March 2012 at the SMX Convention Center, Manila FAME is the flagship project of CITEM, and has been instrumental in the development of the Philippine home and fashion lifestyle industries since it was launched in 1983. It is the only event in the country approved by the Union des Foires Internationales (UFI), a Paris-based association of trade fair organizers.

Manila FAME March 2012 also continues its collaboration with other event brands- Manila Now, CEBUNEXT, BIJOUX Cebu- to give buyers diverse products in a more convenient sourcing venue.

Tribal Fusion is motivated by appreciation for the beauty of native tribal weaving from all sides of the globe which is continuing to take the stage on the fashion runways and in the home. Tribal Fusion’s signature patterns also take their cue from tribal weaving as well as from animal life. Global appreciation for mementos from the past also plays a role in this concept translating into looks involving repurposing, recycling or reinventing clothing, jewelry, furniture and lighting. The uniquely handcrafted products in this collection satisfy today’s consumer’s need to express their individuality.

Gray is steadfastly becoming the new black in the signature collection, Stone Age.  All shades of gray are blanketing home furnishings, giftware and fashion while other colors stippling into our palette are peridot, amethyst, and aquamarine.