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News Update - January 2010

INTERNATIONAL TRADE EVENTS

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK, March 2010
Calling for any fashion, jewellery or accessory designers who may be interested in showcasing their Spring/Summer Collections in March. The event is well supported by an international audience and provides participating designers a global platform for both media and sales exposure. Ask for participation guidelines and event costs. For a Designer Information pack contact Sylma Cabrera puresoul.au@gmail.com

NEW YORK COUTURE FASHION WEEK FW 10/11 - February 12-14th 2010
Thanks to special the partnership between the magazine "BOOK MODA" & "NY COUTURE FASHION WEEK", 5 designers/Couturiers will benefit of the unique possibility to have a Fashion show in NEW YORK, at a very interesting & affordable budget (impossible to obtain if organized independently!); a great benefit for entering the "higher niche" of the USA market. www.bookmoda.com - www.couturefashionweek.com Designers willing to apply: email BOOK MODA at tradexx@hotmail.com with "New York Couture Fashion Week" in the subject line for more information & details on the special term.

ACASPA TRADE EXPO on the Gold Coast at RACV Royal Pines Resort - 29-31 May 2010
Includes a trade exhibition, networking events, announcement of the Awards for Excellence winners and many industry related workshops. Contact Ana Drougas, Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association, 1300 555 787 or office@acaspa.com.au www.acaspa.com.au

WORLDWIDE SOURCING PLATFORMS FOR LINGERIE AND BEACHWEAR:
HongKong Mode Lingerie – 30-31 March – www.hongkong-mode-lingerie.com
Interfiliere Paris – 4-6 September – www.interfiliere.com
Shanghai Mode Lingerie – 19-20 October – www.shanghai-mode-lingerie.com

CALENDAR

INTERNATIONAL FASHION CONFERENCE HEADS TO PERTH
Carol Hanlon, Founding Manager of TCFWA, Designedge Fashion Incubator and Belmont BEC is delighted to announce that the 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held in Perth, September 2011 during the staging of Perth Fashion Festival.
The International Conference will offer new opportunities for fashion business educators and fashion trade events from around the globe to network, discuss best practice and expand global designer marketing and promotional opportunities. The event will also launch an International Fashion Incubator Organisation that will form strategic alliances, share networks and develop new opportunities for Fashion Incubators and its designer members. Download the Flyer – Read the Media Release

OPPORTUNITIES

WALKING TOUR OF THE Los Angeles FASHION DISTRICT
On February 10 participate to the full-day walking tour in Los Angeles, USA, designed for start-up and growing apparel business owners who want exposure to valuable resources and connections to industry experts. For more information contact info@fashionbizinc.org or visit www.fashionbizinc.org

POWERHOUSE MUSEUM INTERNATIONAL LACE AWARD: LOVE LACE
The award seeks to challenge conventional notions of lace and its application in the areas of fashion, the built environment and digital multi media. The work must be original and reflect the artist’s identity and cultural origins. The overall winner will be presented with $20,000 and there are five other prizes of $4,000 including an Australian and New Zealand student prize. Finalists’ work will be displayed in an exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney from July/August 2011. Contact: www.powerhousemuseum.com/lace/

NEWS

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN (MAD)
in New York will display Australian Designs at the Museum's Gift Store in May 2010.

FASHION BUSINESS INCORPORATED SPOTLIGHT: FindFashionRep.com
FindFashionRep.com provides designers and manufacturers with the information they need to make informed decisions when looking for sales representation in the USA. Using the service is very simple. A designer or manufacturer logs into the site, answers a few questions about the type of product, the target market, price points, etc. It may take several tries to find the right rep, but once the designer or manufacturer selects a rep they will receive contact information, price points and product descriptions of the other lines. Visit www.findfashionrep.com

Database Update – If you have moved or changed your phone/email contact details please remember to let us know. Email us at info@tcfglobal.com

TCF Australia members are welcome to forward events, articles or information to be considered for our TCFWA newsletters please email them to clarisse.reynoso@tcfwa.com

Regards

Carol, Sarita, Clarisse and the team