3 April 2024
The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2024 were announced during the BOAA cocktail party on the second day of the three-day event. This event marks APLF’s 40th anniversary since its launch in Hong Kong in 1984. It is also the 20th anniversary of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) which was first held in 2004.
The concept behind the awards program was to provide exhibitors with an incentive to focus on originality of design and quality craftsmanship.
APLF Leather
Marketing Award
Company Name: Guangzhou MeiliShuo Leather
Country: China
Judges’ Decision: This award is to appreciate Guangzhou MeiliShuo Leather from China for their outstanding accomplishments in marketing. Their outstanding stand design and effective use of various marketing tools have successfully showcased their high-quality leather collection to the target audience.
Sustainability Award
Company Name: Akaylar Deri
Country: Turkey
Judges’ Decision: The Sustainability Award goes to Akaylar Deri for their remarkable achievement in the realm of sustainability. It is due to their groundbreaking development of a sustainable leather collection. This collection encompasses metal-free stretch suedes and biodegradable suedes, showcasing their commitment to environmentally friendly practices and innovation.
Best Upholstery Collection
Company Name: Luiz Fuga
Country: Brazil
Judges’ Decision: They have been awarded for their exceptional upholstery leathers. Their consistently high-quality offerings, including their new line of woven cow leather and wool, have set a new standard in the industry. Luiz Fuga’s dedication to excellence and innovative approach to upholstery materials have earned them this well-deserved recognition.
Leather Innovation Award
Company Name: SCP Hiriar
Country: France
Judges’ Decision: SCP Hiriar has been recognized for their ingenuity in the realm of leather innovation. Their remarkable line of extremely fine and lightweight paper leather, which can be lined with foam, opens up countless possibilities for fashion applications. Their inventive approach to leather has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the industry, earning them this well-deserved award.
Best Fashion Collection
Company: Piegavelox Srl
Country: Italy
Judges’ Decision: Their collection showcases an array of techniques such as smocking, embroidery, and other meticulous sewing methods, resulting in a truly remarkable and thrilling range of products.
Outstanding Leather Collection
Company: Egedamla Deri
Country: Turkey
Judges’ Decision: Their outstanding collection showcases a captivating variety of textures and finishes, resulting in a stunning array of beautiful leather creations.
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Innovation Award
Company: Wingtex Textile Development
Country: China
Judges’ Decision: Wingtex Textile Development, hailing from China, secured this prestigious accolade for their exceptional achievement in the creation of a washable paper collection. By seamlessly integrating sustainability and design principles, they have successfully crafted a diverse range of paper products that cater to a multitude of applications, spanning from fashion and packaging to the realm of gardening.
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
