TCF Australia Newsletter - February 2010

INTERNATIONAL TRADE EVENTS

INTERNATIONAL TRADE EVENTS FASHION EXPOSED, 14-16 February 2010, Sydney
Australasia’s premier trade fashion event.

FREE TCF AUSTRALIA ONLINE ‘ASK AN EXPERT’ WORKSHOPS.
Book now FREE ECOMMERCE & WEB SITE MENTORING AVAILABLE

BLUEPRINT in Singapore, April 29th to May 1st 2010, in conjunction with the Audi Fashion Festival
Focused on promoting the best of Australasian fashion to the rest of the world and to provide exposure for the trendiest international fashion labels wanting to enter or further develop their brand in Asian markets.
Contact Lewis James Wright: info@lewisjameswright.com

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 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

For further international fashion events visit www.tcfglobal.com

CALENDAR

BEST WISHES FOR THE YEAR OF THE TIGER
The TCF GLOBAL team wishes you a prosperous New Year.

FREE ‘ASK AN EXPERT’ WORKSHOPS:
Develop Your Web Marketing & eCommerce Skills FASHION EXPOSED, Sydney, February 14-16 Daily at 12noon-3pm - Bookings only. To book contact Clarisse.reynoso@tcfwa.com
Sunday 14th Feb: Website Development - Online Shopping sites - TCF Databases & Linkages
Monday 15th Feb: Website Marketing - Content Development/SEO - TCF Databases & Linkages
Tuesday, 16th Feb: Building Customer bases - Mobile Technology Solutions TCF Global Networks

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BRAND GREAT – IP Australia uncovers the secrets of creating and protecting a leading brand
Join IP Australia and a keynote speaker for breakfast and learn about two vital issues for business — branding and intellectual property. Attendees will also receive access to a free consultation with an intellectual property professional upon request. Events are being held in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Places are limited - book now

LAST CALL TCF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
provides grants to improve the business enterprise culture of small businesses. Applications close on Friday 26 February 2010 at 5.00pm. For more information contact AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46 or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au

OPPORTUNITIES

L’OREAL MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL 2010 HERALD SUN MARKETING BREAKFAST
A breakfast session on the future of marketing: Paul Bennett, a world renowned ideas guru at globally leading creative group IDEO will explore the new marketing mix: consumer-centric, ground-up, experimental and provocative. Thursday March 18, 7.30am – 9.00am, Venue: Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins. Cost: $105.00 (incl. GST)

NEWS

THE FASHION AND TEXTILE GALLERY - OPENING IN SYDNEY
The Fashion & Textile Gallery aims to be a centre of excellence for the Fashion Industry, an education facility for emerging designers, dressmaking enthusiasts and an exciting place to visit for the public, or anyone interested in fashion and fashion history. Now exhibiting the Darnell Collection, private clothing collection. More information on www.ftgallery.com.au

THE SEWING ROOM
Join one of The Sewing Room's classes at 8 Hill Street Surry Hills guided by experienced highly qualified instructors. They specialise in one-off sessions or short courses held on weekdays, evenings and weekends. For more information , call Penelope on 0432 688 536 or email info@thesewingroom.com.au

Browse the HKTDC, Trade Promotion Organisation, eMagazines for FREE
To register and get the link contact Clarisse.reynoso@tcfwa.com

Database Update – If you have moved or changed your phone/email contact details please remember to let us know. Email us at info@tcfwa.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, Clarisse and the team