The BAGS & ACCESSORIES FAIR is a free trade only event.  Entry is restricted to bonafide members of the fashion & accessories industry and over the age of 16. 

Business ID may be required upon entry eg. Business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company ABN. You may also be asked for personal identification such as a drivers licence to substantiate your identification. 

Those not involved in the fashion & accessories industry will not be admitted. Selling or promotion of products/services to exhibitors is not permitted. No photography or sketching permitted. Students will not be registered.

Yes all trade visitors must register for the trade fair.  You may register online or you can register by completing the registration form attached to the Trade Invitations.  Trade Invitations will be available from July 2010. If you would like to register to receive your personalised Trade Invitation call 03 9654 7773. Alternatively you can register for the trade fair when you arrive, however to avoid queues we recommend you pre-register.

Click here register online

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Visitor Access Cards from previous fairs do not permit access to August 2010. You will need to re-register to receive a new Visitor Access Card valid for the Melbourne Fair.

If you register online you will receive an email confirmation that gives you a summary of your registered details as well as your unique registration identification number. Your Visitor Access Card will be mailed directly to you before the trade fair.

If you fax your registration, your registration will be processed and your Visitor Access Card mailed directly to you before the trade fair.

All Visitor Access Cards will commence being mailed from early August 2010. If you do not receive your Visitor Access Card before the trade fair, you can collect it from the onsite registration desk located near the entrance to the trade fair.

Note that the Organiser reserves the right to cancel invalid registrations to ensure that entry is limited to bonafide trade visitors.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Visitor Access Cards from previous fairs do not permit access to August 2010. You will need to re-register to receive a new Visitor Access Card valid for the Melbourne Fair.

Yes, if you need to check what details have been registered please telephone the Organiser, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on tel +613 9654 7773.  Alternatively, your registration details can be altered when you arrive at the trade fair at the onsite registration desk located near the entrance. You won't need to complete another registration form, simply present you Visitor Access Card & business identification at the counter.

Registered visitors may obtain a replacement Visitor Access Card at the registration counter without filling out another registration form. You will already be on our database. Just bring business identification with you.

Students enrolled in fashion studies at a tertiary level may attend the fair after 1pm on Tuesday 31 August 2010 if they have the appropriate student identification card.

Any groups larger than 6 students must apply in writing to the Organiser for approval. Email bagsaccessories@aec.net.au

Students should not register to attend, but simply present their student identification at the registration desk at the entrance to the fair.

Trade fair entry is restricted to Trade Only. Children under 16 may attend free of charge if accompanied by an adult at all times. There are no child minding facilities available at the venue.

Yes there will be a range of events/features designed to inform and entertain you whilst visiting the fair. Click here for future details.

There are a number of travel options to get you to and from the venue. Click here for further details.

Most International visitors to Australia will require a Visa to enter the country. For Government details on Visas visit Australian Government Immigration site at www.immi.gov.au  Remember if you need to make a Visa Application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved.

Including the combined Fashion Exposed, preview, Bags & Accessories Fair and Australian Shoe Fair, there will be 600+ exhibitors from Australia showcasing the latest labels and ranges.

Click here to see our full list of Bags & Accessories exhibitors

Click here to see a full list of Fashion Exposed exhibitors

Click here to see a full list of Shoe Fair exhibitors

Yes. Contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on 03 9654 7773 or email bagsaccessories@aec.net.au to discuss any available options.

Also look out for:

Fashion Exposed & preview Autumn/Winter
29 - 31 August 2010
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank
www.fashionexposed.com

Australian Shoe Fair
29 - 31 August 2010
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank
www.australianshoefair.com

Bags & Accessories Fair
6 - 8 March 2011
Sydney Exhibition Centre

Fashion Exposed & preview Autumn/Winter
6 - 8 March 2011
Sydney Exhibition Centre

Australian Shoe Fair
6- 8 March 2011
Sydney Exhibition Centre