Without leaving Melbourne, an expected 4000 Australian fashion, textile and footwear buyers will tour 20 countries this week, be wowed by a Global Runway and meet hundreds of international manufacturers.
What:
· Exhibition: The full spectrum of product and service offerings from off-the-shelf clothing through to made-to-order pieces, fabric and functional textiles.
· Global Runway: Fashion shows over two days featuring designers from Australia, China and Indonesia. Schedule here
· Global Seminar Series: Three-day program of international and local heavy hitters (such as Rip Curl, Country Road and Cotton On) discussing the WGSN Denim Trends Forecast 2020, the Modern Slavery Act, ethical sourcing and more. Program here
Who: The trade-only show connects 4000 Australian fashion buyers and designers with 700 exhibitors from India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Fiji, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, Australia, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.
Expo Partners include Euromonitor International, Australian Retailers Association, Federation of Indian Export Organisations, Australian Fashion Council and the Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association.
When:
| Tuesday Nov 20 |
10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday Nov 21 |
10am - 5pm |
| Thursday Nov 22 |
10am - 4pm |
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
As stated by organiser, Marie Kinsella:
"Personally meeting so many reputable partners just wouldn't be possible any other way, even if you were prepared to spend months overseas living out of a suitcase."
"It's reassuring for Expo visitors that most exhibitors participate under the auspices of governments or national trade associations, too. In fact, several trade commissions will be among the exhibitors and can offer visitors a rare insight into how best to do business with their countries.
"The Expo is recognised as a unique sourcing event for members of Australia's fashion trade but it's also a fantastic networking event that gives locals an opportunity to rub shoulders with global leaders in the industry."
International Sourcing Expo Australia 9th edition is co-located with Footwear & Leather Show Australia 3rd edition and the 18th China Clothing Textiles Accessories Expo. Preregister to save time at www.internationalsourcingexpo.com
