Briefs
MELBOURNE: Thanh, an independent knitwear label for women, is set to launch in September, represented by Melbourne agency Breed Fashion Lab. The brand promises a contemporary style inspired by vintage textures and tribal culture. The launch collection is divided into core basics and fashion styles and includes tanks, scoop neck tops, cardigans, off-the-shoulder tops, vests, ponchos, maxi evening dresses and textured footless tights. Retail prices for basics range from $59 to $200, while knitted coats and dresses go up to $600.
REBEL STAGING
SYDNEY: A group of sleepwear, babywear and intimate apparel brands have banded together to organise a mini trade fair in Sydney to cater for buyers and agents unable to make it to Melbourne’s Fashion Exposed. The initiative, organised by Vikki James Sleepwear and Pickles and Loop, will see more than a dozen wholesale brands showcasing their new season ranges to local buyers. The event will be staged at Esmod College in Surry Hills on Sunday, September 13 and 14. Participating brands include Spencer Lacey, Misho, Spanx and Mojo Down Under.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
NEW ZEALAND: Registrations have opened for the biggest week on the New Zealand fashion business calendar. Taking place on Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour Marine Village next month, Air New Zealand Fashion Week (ANZFW) will play host to more than 100 Australian delegates with buyers, media and designers expected to attend the September 22 to 25 event. Delegate registration affords access to all designer showrooms on site, designer suites at the Westin, the exhibition and all group and new generation collection shows. Applications close Friday, September 4.
EXPO EXPOSURE
SYDNEY: The Australian Fashion Exchange (AFX) is on the hunt for new designers keen to showcase their talents at the Australian Made Expo 2010. Created to offer designers a chance to build their brand as well as sell stock, participants will have the opportunity to take part in a catwalk show. Several thousands visitors are expected over the three days of the event, staged at Sydney’s Darling Harbour from January 15 to 17.