Our
History
Our
History
Our
History
FEVEST was created in 1992 by SINDVEST, the union of the clothing industry, along with entrepreneurs from the sector, to bring to Brazil and the world the fashion that has been created here since 1982. Check out a bit of the history of our hub and how it all began:
The city of Nova Friburgo is considered the largest producer of Underwear fashion/lingerie in the country, according to Abit - Brazilian Association of the Textile Industry. The Nova Friburgo hub is the largest and most important lingerie hub in Latin America. With the crisis of 1982, the giants of the textile sector suffered a strong impact. The market contraction led industries to lay off a large number of employees who, as a means of survival, were responsible for laying the foundation for the fashion industry in Nova Friburgo. With the money from severance pay, the laid-off professionals invested in purchasing sewing machines and began producing pieces at home. By 1990, small and medium enterprises had established themselves as the clothing hub of Nova Friburgo.
The then-fashion production hub gained notoriety quickly and in recent decades has -been seen as a successful example of integration between micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs, in a well-articulated production chain with remarkable income and employment capacity. Today, it produces about 336 million pieces per year, which represents 35% of the national production of lingerie, swimwear, and fitness wear. Furthermore, it generates around 28,000 direct and indirect jobs, with 80% of the workforce and leadership of the companies represented by women. The hub also has the lowest female unemployment rate in Brazil.
Since 1992 until today, FEVEST has been growing, changing, reinventing itself, and adapting to all moments of the modern world and the current market; it is 34 years of a consolidated event in the world of fashion.
FEVEST was created in 1992 by SINDVEST, the union of the clothing industry, along with entrepreneurs from the sector, to bring to Brazil and the world the fashion that has been created here since 1982. Check out a bit of the history of our hub and how it all began:
The city of Nova Friburgo is considered the largest producer of Underwear fashion/lingerie in the country, according to Abit - Brazilian Association of the Textile Industry. The Nova Friburgo hub is the largest and most important lingerie hub in Latin America. With the crisis of 1982, the giants of the textile sector suffered a strong impact. The market contraction led industries to lay off a large number of employees who, as a means of survival, were responsible for laying the foundation for the fashion industry in Nova Friburgo. With the money from severance pay, the laid-off professionals invested in purchasing sewing machines and began producing pieces at home. By 1990, small and medium enterprises had established themselves as the clothing hub of Nova Friburgo.
The then-fashion production hub gained notoriety quickly and in recent decades has -been seen as a successful example of integration between micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs, in a well-articulated production chain with remarkable income and employment capacity. Today, it produces about 336 million pieces per year, which represents 35% of the national production of lingerie, swimwear, and fitness wear. Furthermore, it generates around 28,000 direct and indirect jobs, with 80% of the workforce and leadership of the companies represented by women. The hub also has the lowest female unemployment rate in Brazil.
Since 1992 until today, FEVEST has been growing, changing, reinventing itself, and adapting to all moments of the modern world and the current market; it is 34 years of a consolidated event in the world of fashion.
FEVEST was created in 1992 by SINDVEST, the union of the clothing industry, along with entrepreneurs from the sector, to bring to Brazil and the world the fashion that has been created here since 1982. Check out a bit of the history of our hub and how it all began:
The city of Nova Friburgo is considered the largest producer of Underwear fashion/lingerie in the country, according to Abit - Brazilian Association of the Textile Industry. The Nova Friburgo hub is the largest and most important lingerie hub in Latin America. With the crisis of 1982, the giants of the textile sector suffered a strong impact. The market contraction led industries to lay off a large number of employees who, as a means of survival, were responsible for laying the foundation for the fashion industry in Nova Friburgo. With the money from severance pay, the laid-off professionals invested in purchasing sewing machines and began producing pieces at home. By 1990, small and medium enterprises had established themselves as the clothing hub of Nova Friburgo.
The then-fashion production hub gained notoriety quickly and in recent decades has -been seen as a successful example of integration between micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs, in a well-articulated production chain with remarkable income and employment capacity. Today, it produces about 336 million pieces per year, which represents 35% of the national production of lingerie, swimwear, and fitness wear. Furthermore, it generates around 28,000 direct and indirect jobs, with 80% of the workforce and leadership of the companies represented by women. The hub also has the lowest female unemployment rate in Brazil.
Since 1992 until today, FEVEST has been growing, changing, reinventing itself, and adapting to all moments of the modern world and the current market; it is 34 years of a consolidated event in the world of fashion.
HOW WAS IT
IN 2026?
HOW WAS IT
IN 2026?
HOW WAS IT
IN 2026?
In June 2026, FEVEST INSPIRE 2026 turned the National Capital of Lingerie into a true hub of innovation, creativity, and business for the entire industry. Held at the traditional Nova Friburgo Country Clube, the fair delivered a full immersion into the world of lingerie, connecting key market players with exclusive launches and the trends shaping the industry's future.
With an interactive format, FEVEST INSPIRE 2026 was far more than a simple fashion event. Business owners, buyers, and suppliers had the chance to take part in an innovation-driven fair that went well beyond a traditional trade show.
In June 2026, FEVEST INSPIRE 2026 turned the National Capital of Lingerie into a true hub of innovation, creativity, and business for the entire industry. Held at the traditional Nova Friburgo Country Clube, the fair delivered a full immersion into the world of lingerie, connecting key market players with exclusive launches and the trends shaping the industry's future.
With an interactive format, FEVEST INSPIRE 2026 was far more than a simple fashion event. Business owners, buyers, and suppliers had the chance to take part in an innovation-driven fair that went well beyond a traditional trade show.
In June 2026, FEVEST INSPIRE 2026 turned the National Capital of Lingerie into a true hub of innovation, creativity, and business for the entire industry. Held at the traditional Nova Friburgo Country Clube, the fair delivered a full immersion into the world of lingerie, connecting key market players with exclusive launches and the trends shaping the industry's future.
With an interactive format, FEVEST INSPIRE 2026 was far more than a simple fashion event. Business owners, buyers, and suppliers had the chance to take part in an innovation-driven fair that went well beyond a traditional trade show.
HOW WILL IT BE
IN 2027?
HOW WILL IT BE
IN 2027?
HOW WILL IT BE
IN 2027?
The fair reinvents itself after another successful edition! Every detail of FEVEST CONNECT 2027 was designed to reposition the event at a new level, more innovative, bold, and visionary, reaffirming our strength as the largest gathering for the lingerie, swimwear, fitness, and raw materials industry in Latin America. Now, with a stronger foundation, connected to the future and open to the world. More than an event, FEVEST CONNECT 2027 is where fashion, business, and creativity meet, creating transformative experiences. Because when fashion finds inspiration, new stories begin to be written, by every brand, every buyer, every person who lives the fair to the fullest.
The fair reinvents itself after another successful edition! Every detail of FEVEST CONNECT 2027 was designed to reposition the event at a new level, more innovative, bold, and visionary, reaffirming our strength as the largest gathering for the lingerie, swimwear, fitness, and raw materials industry in Latin America. Now, with a stronger foundation, connected to the future and open to the world. More than an event, FEVEST CONNECT 2027 is where fashion, business, and creativity meet, creating transformative experiences. Because when fashion finds inspiration, new stories begin to be written, by every brand, every buyer, every person who lives the fair to the fullest.
The fair reinvents itself after another successful edition! Every detail of FEVEST CONNECT 2027 was designed to reposition the event at a new level, more innovative, bold, and visionary, reaffirming our strength as the largest gathering for the lingerie, swimwear, fitness, and raw materials industry in Latin America. Now, with a stronger foundation, connected to the future and open to the world. More than an event, FEVEST CONNECT 2027 is where fashion, business, and creativity meet, creating transformative experiences. Because when fashion finds inspiration, new stories begin to be written, by every brand, every buyer, every person who lives the fair to the fullest.