Swarovski will showcase its 2006 Autumn / Winter Novelties and a Sports & Casual design pieces exhibit at Apparel Asia 2005. Swarovski, who works closely with brands across the world through its international network of companies, continuously strives to provide its clients with the best solutions that fit their strategies.

Swarovski aims at being Apparel Asia''s Buyers'' & Exhibitors'' "Partner for creative solutions in Fashion".

Regional Fashion Outlook
According to Mr. Olivier Camus, Vice President, Operations, North & Southeast Asia - Pacific, Crystal Components Business, Swarovski expects the fashion related retail business to continue to grow especially in the ASEAN region - Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & Indonesia. Here we see excellent developments in the retail scene, in the increased recognition of local brands (despite the success of international labels) and in the training of retail specialists.

We also believe that ASEAN is an excellent sourcing area for Western or Asian labels; thanks to key assets like creativity based on tradition, marketing & supply chain know-how.