The First Day Forecast

9.30am, Sunday 29 August      

Assia Benmedjdoub, Editor, Ragtrader (Intro)
Eryn Behan & Jo Little, Mudpie

To kick start the fair, this presentation provided buyers with the new season directions. Taking specific examples from the show floor, Eryn & Jo revealed new season trends in menswear, womenswear, childrenswear as well as provide insight into what's to come on the international scene.

FGI Fashion Flash

10.45am, Sunday 29 August

Sue Ellen Mackintosh, Fashion Group International
Michelle Farrar-Eagles, The Fashion Playground
Clair Mayhew, Minx Amour
Claire Tonge, Twitchett and Tonge

This panel of industry experts interpreted the Fashion Group International forecast of ready to wear seasonal trends and discussed how they can be adapted to Australian retail.