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Fashion Incubators Gala Dinner - September 24, 2011
Delegates from 20 countries were in Perth for the third international conference of Fashion Incubators, an initiative to nurture and support up-and-coming designers. At the gala dinner, guests watched new season collections hit the runway; including local labels Leanne Lim, Hue Le and Cinderocker. Among the guests were Susan Langdon, Ali Charisma and Sheelagh Wright.
ICFI Gala Dinner - September 21, 2011
The Parmelia Hilton Perth was abuzz with fashion fabulousness for the gala dinner that closed the Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators. Attended by more than 100 local, national and international fashion industry delegates; liquid bubbles flowed and guests dined on delicious bites while watching inspiring fashions float down the runway.
Belmont in Fashion - September 20, 2011
Belmont community organisations hosted the Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators recently. Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA), designedge Fashion Incubator, TCF Global and the Belmont BEC hosted the event, which featured speakers including Susan Langdon of the Toronto Fashion Incubator and Sheelagh Wright of the University for the Creative Arts in the UK. The conference built on past successful conferences of International Fashion Incubators held in the UK and US. It was made possible by support provided by the City of Perth Convention Scholarship to enable TCFWA manager Carol Hanlon to travel to the US in 2009 and bid for the third conference to be staged in Perth. The conference offered new opportunities for fashion business educators and fashion trade events from around the globe to network, discuss best practice and expand on global designer marketing and promotional opportunities.
Third ICFI Gala Dinner - September 18, 2011
Colour,original design and well-known fashionable brands were the hot tickets in the wardrobe stakes this week as the fashion creative industry got stylishly cool for the closing gala dinner of the Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators.
International Support for Local Fashion - September 15, 2011
SPECIAL guests attended the finale of the third International Fashion Incubators conference at the Parmelia Hilton. During the conference, up and coming designers were given the opportunity to hear guest speakers share their insider secrets and tips for making it big in the fashion industry. Special guests included global fashion executives from over 20 countries including the UK, Nigeria, Indonesia and Canada were all in Perth for the style conference. The Fashion Incubator initiative helps to support young talent by gaining business knowledge and global exposure for their brands. During the finale gala at the Hilton local labels Breathless, Leanne Lim and Betty Sugar were among those showcased during a fashion parade. Spotted were Sylvia Giacci, Carol Hanlon and Susan Langdon.
Fashion and Business mix and match at International Conference of Fashion Incubators - September 14, 2011
The third international conference of Fashion Incubators, an initiative to nurture and support up and coming designers, saw fashion delegates from 24 countries visit Perth. 34 seminar presentations were made during the three-day conference covering a wide range of fashion-related business topics. Speakers included Susan Langdon from Toronto Fashion Incubator, Sheelagh Wright from Britain's University for the Creative Arts, Indonesia Fashion Week's Ali Charisma and Karen Webster from RMIT in Melbourne. It culminated with a three-course dinner at the Parmelia Hilton. Guests watched on as new season collections hit the runway, including local labels Leanne Lim, Hue Le and Cinderocker. The conference also announced the establishment of an International Fashion Incubator Organisation.
Are you part of the Fashion Industry in WA? - September 4, 2011
Expand your global fashion network at the International Conference of Fashion Incubators, 11 - 13 September, 2011 - Parmelia Hilton Hotel, Mill Street, Perth. Key speakers include: Janelle Mannes - Stylesight Asia Pacific; and Anita McAdam - Promostyl who will be showcasing global trend forecasts for 2012/2013.
Are you part of the Fashion Industry in W.A.? - August 28, 2011
Expand your global fashion network at the International Conference of Fashion Incubators, 11 - 13 September, 2011 - Parmelia Hilton Hotel, Mill Street, Perth. Key speakers include: Janelle Mannes - Stylesight Asia Pacific; and Anita McAdam - Promostyl who will be showcasing global trend forecasts for 2012/2013.
Perth Gears Up for Fashion Week - August 4, 2011
Organisations are already underway for the first inaugural Perth Fashion Week, which has just been announced as an event partner for this year's Fashion Incubators Conference. The event is expected to attract buyers, models, media and fashion savvy shoppers alike, providing attendees with the opportunity to network and engage with fashion. Perth Fashion Week will be run over five days and include on site collection shows and collection showrooms showcasing the work of both recognised and up-and-coming designers. Perth Fashion Week's event Director, former model and designer Sylvia Giacci has just announced that the event will be teaming up with the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA for their Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators, to be held at the Parmelia Hilton in Perth from September 11 – 13.
Third International Fashion Incubators Conference in Perth - August 1, 2011
The 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators will offer new opportunities for fashion business educators and fashion trade events from around the globe to network, discuss best practice and expand global designer marketing and promotional opportunities. The Conference will aim to build on past successful conferences of International Fashion Incubators held in UK and USA. It will assist the growth and development of fashion industry business educators and those that nurture and support emerging designers, as well as elevating Perth on the international fashion stage. The event will present challenging speakers at the forefront of the industry as well as a range of practitioners willing to share their experiences and expertise, exhibitors and great opportunities for global networking.
ICFI News - July 22, 2011
Susan Langdon will address the conference on Selling to Canada: DIY or Hiring an Agent and also on the Past, Present & Future of TFI. TFI is an award-winning, non-profit organization that provides critical support, resources and workspace to new and emerging fashion entrepreneurs. Developed in 1987 by the City of Toronto, TFI is the world’s first official fashion incubator and the longest-running centre of its kind. Conference attendees will discover the TFI story from humble beginning and growing pains, to lessons learned, present day successes and challenges, and future strategies. This presentation will encourage attendees to engage in conversational dialogue and idea-sharing, with a focus on future growth opportunities for all fashion incubators.
Perth to Host Global Fashion Incubator Summit - March 14, 2011
The City of Perth has been selected to host the third International Conference of Fashion Incubators this year, which will be held from September 11 to 13, alongside the Perth Fashion Festival. The Fashion Incubator' Conference, previously held in the UK and US, aims to offer new opportunities for fashion business educators and fashion trade events from around the globe to network, discuss best practice and expand global designer marketing and promotional opportunities.
Fashion Incubators to Meet in Perth - February 24, 2011
The conference is being hosted by the community organisations Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA), designedge Fashion Incubator, TCF Global and the Belmont BEC. These organisations provide those in the TCF industry access to business workshops, online mentoring, forums, industry cluster networks and national and global linkages to other small businesses operating in the textile, clothing, footwear & leather industry across Australia & beyond.
International Conference to Hit Perth - November 29, 2009
Industry players will have the chance to fine tune their business prowess when the third International Fashion Incubator Conference is held in Perth next year. The international event is designed to cover issues such as fashion business growth, fibres, textiles, financing and business support. A key aspect will the the launch of an International Fashion Incubator Organisation. This will be designed to help fashion professionals form alliances, share networks and develop business opportunities. Founding manager of the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre, Carol Hanlon said the conference has previously been held in the US and UK, however she made a bid to bring it to Perth. This was enabled by a scholarshop granted by the City of Perth Convention Scholarship programme.
Fashion and Business a Winning Match - July 1, 2009
A business facilitator who helps emerging fashion designers has won the City of Perth Convention Scholarship. Carol Hanlon is the founding manager of the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre and the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre, which provides advice and assistance to small businesses. She is also founder and manager of Designedge, a business incubator which provides access to business information, mentoring and an online outlet for emerging fashion designers. Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi presented Ms Hanlon with the $10,000 scholarship at an awards ceremony at the Perth Town Hall.
Scholarship for Conference of Fashion Incubators - June 6, 2009
$60,000 at a breakfast in the Perth Town Hall. The scholarships have been awarded annually since 1999 by the bureau. The program being expanded this year to include metropolitan Perth's five universities - Curtin, Edith Cowan, Murdoch, Notre Dame and UWA. A City of Perth sponsored scholarship worth $10,000 and open to representatives of not-for-profit organisations in WA was won by Carol Hanlon, the founder and CEO of the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre and founding manager of the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre. She plans to use her scholarship to attend the 2nd International Conference of Fashion Incubators in the US this year where she will explore the potential for Perth to host the conference in 2011.
Manager wins $10,000 Scholarship for her Work - May 12, 2009
Belmont business leader Carol Hanlon has won a $10,000 education and travel scholarship for her work in establishing the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFRC) and the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (BEC). The TCFRC and BEC manager will travel to the second International Fashion Incubator in Atlanta later this year as part of her prize. She said her win was bittersweet, coming just days after the Small Business Development Corporation announced it would be cutting $96,000 funding for the BEC from June 30.
Fashion’s Helping Hand Wins Award - May 1, 2009
A business facilitator who helps emerging fashion designers has won the City of Perth Convention Scholarship. Carol Hanlon the founding manager of the Textile, Clothing Footwear Resource Centre and the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre was presented with a $10,000 scholarship by Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi today. The award ceremony was held at the Perth Town Hall. Ms Hanlon is also founder and manager of Designedge, a business incubator which provides access to business information, mentoring and an online outlet for emerging fashion designers. The scholarship is funded by the City of Perth and is an initiative of the Perth Convention Bureau, which markets WA as a business events destination. The professional development scholarships are open to people representing a non-profit association, government agency or academic institution. The scholarships aim to nurture "local champions" who are keen to attract conferences that align with the State's areas of excellence. The money can be used to attend a relevant international conference with a view to attracting it to Perth in the future or to developing expertise that would assist in this process. Ms Hanlon said she would use part of the scholarship money to attend the International Conference of Fashion Incubators in Atlanta, US, in December. She would present a case for the next conference to be held in Perth as well as selling the Perth's credentials as a leading edge fashion design centre. "Winning this conference for Perth would increase global recognition of our fashion industry as well the best-practice ‘virtual' fashion incubator concept," Hanlon said.
MEDIA RELEASES
Murray Yarran to perform ‘Welcome to Country’ at opening of 3rd ICFI 2011 - August 29, 2011
Murray Yarran a Noongar man from the Ballardong tribe will perform the ‘Welcome to Country’ at the opening of the conference. 'Welcome to Country' is an important ceremony by Aboriginal people and inviting them to perform it helps non-Indigenous people recognise Aboriginal culture and history. Murray is a director on a number of peak Aboriginal organisations like Perth Noongar Foundation, Western Australian Aboriginal Legal Service ,Kaata –Moorda Aboriginal Corporation and is also employed at Peedac Pty Ltd which is a peak Aboriginal employment and training organisation.
Alpha Models Partners with 3rd ICFI 2011 - August 24, 2011
Roisin McLachlan and Zak Hogen-Esch are the Alpha Empire. Together they have over 25 years’ experience in the fashion industry. As international models both Roisin and Zak have travelled and worked across the world including Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Dubai – and of course Australia. Roisin, director of Alpha Models said, “Our experiences have been so rewarding that we want to share them with as many people as possible, and teaming up with the Third International Conference of Fashion incubators will allow us to showcase our skills and models in front of an international audience”.
Yen T H Dam from TOPICA Fashion Incubator Program Vietnam to address 3rd ICFI 2011 - August 24, 2011
Ms Yen T.H Dam, TOPICA Fashion Incubator Program, TOPICA Accelerator (a unit of TOPICA Education Group) will be addressing the conference about the fashion industry in Vietnam. TOPICA Accelerator has launched the first fashion incubator program in Vietnam in conjunction with Elite Vietnam, a member of Elite Model World Network and Yen will be sharing her experiences about new opportunities and challenges of fashion incubation in Vietnam.
Department of Export Promotion (DEP) of the Ministry of Commerce in Thailand to Exhibit at 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators 2011 - August 24, 2011
To assure that foreign traders have information accessibility, service and convenience necessary for sourcing materials or importing Thai products into their countries, the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) of the Ministry of Commerce serves as a link between Thai exporters and foreign buyers by providing its highly convenient service. Conference Convenor of the Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators Carol Hanlon said, “Those with a keen eye on prosperous business partnership in Asia, look to Thailand, and it is fantastic that they will be apart of the Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators in Perth next month.”
Chandrima Chatterjee, Director, Compliance and Economic & Consultancy from the Apparel Export Promotion Council, (AEPC) in India to Address 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators 2011 - August 23, 2011
Chandrima Chatterjee, Director, Compliance and Economic & Consultancy from the Apparel Export Promotion Council, (AEPC) in Gurgaon, India will be addressing the conference on ‘Sourcing Textile and Apparel in India’. Ms Chatterjee has over 13 years of experience in economic research with various consulting firms and trade associations. She is presently heading the Compliance Cell and the Economic Consultancy Division of Apparel Export promotion Council (AEPC). AEPC is one of the largest Export promotion Councils in India with over 5000 members from the garment manufacturers and exporters across India.
AusIndustry Partners with 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators 2011 - August 23, 2011
AusIndustry has a number of programs for Textile Clothing and Footwear businesses, Australian manufacturers and those who design for manufacture in Australia including: Clothing and Household Textile Building Innovative Capability Scheme; TCF Corporate Wear Register; TCF Strategic Capability Program; TCF Small Business Program and the Tradex program. Conference Convenor of the Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators Carol Hanlon said, “AusIndustry are a key source of information and referral over a range of business areas. They work across all levels of government and reach even the most remote areas of Australia. We are excited to have them exhibiting at our international conference in Perth.”
Kylie Hansen, CEO of ‘Carpets for Communities’ Cambodia to Address 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators 2011 - August 22, 2011
Kylie Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of ‘Carpets for Communities’ Cambodia will address the conference about the very important and empowering project. ‘Carpets for Communities’ provide immediate intervention to children at risk of child labour and human trafficking. They empower mothers to earn an income through the production of hand-made, eco-friendly rugs and support them develop micro-enterprises do this.‘Carpets for Communities’, works in the Poipet Commune, Cambodia which is on the Thailand border.
Keachea Dixon from Gordon Dixon & Company, JA to Address 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators 2011 - August 15, 2011
Keachea Dixon is an attorney licensed in New York and Jamaica and heads up Gordon Dixon & Company’s Intellectual Property and Entertainment division, concentrating on copyright, conveyances/real estate, entertainment, information technology, patent and trademark law. She will be addressing the conference on ‘How To Manage The Use Of Your Intellectual Property On The Internet To Shape Your Future In The Global Fashion & Design Industries’.
Perth Fashion Week Partners with 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators 2011 - August 15, 2011
The first inaugural Perth Fashion Week will take place in Perth during March 2012 and will attract buyers, media, models, designers & the fashion savvy, providing a dynamic array of opportunities to network & engage with the art of fashion. Former Model / Fashion Designer / Stylist Sylvia Giacci is Director of Perth Fashion Week, and said, “We are proud to partner and work with the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA) on their International event. Both organisations support those in the fashion trade business, and the alignment of our events and audience is great.”
ICFI 2011 August Update - August 12, 2011
The Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held at the Parmelia Hilton on 11-13 September, 2011, and many around the world have confirmed their interest in attending and presenting. Conference Convenor, Carol Hanlon said “The countdown is on now and we’re all very excited to have such a great range of international and Australian based speakers attending the event. I encourage all related to the textile, clothing, leather or footwear industry to come along to the conference or some of the other events that make up the Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators.”
Win a National Scholarship To Attend 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators - August 11, 2011
The Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held at the Parmelia Hilton in Perth from the 11th until the 13th of September 2011. TCF Australia, one of the supporters of the conference is offering an exclusive opportunity for one person to attend the conference in Perth for FREE via an exclusive scholarship opportunity. The prize will include, Return economy Airfare and 3 day delegate pass (Valued $1300). Closes 19th August (winner will be announced 24th September.
Margaret Rushe from Rushe Farrell Consultancy to Address 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators - August 10, 2011
Margaret Rushe from global consultancy Rushe Farrell will be addressing the conference on ‘What Global Boutique and Department Stores are really looking for from designers’. Rushe Farrell export Australian and New Zealand designers to European buyers and imports European Designers to the Australian markets. Margaret’s extensive knowledge of the fashion industry in buying and selling has been finely tuned over the last 25 years. She now lives between Ireland and Australia and is a consultant advisor to many international buying houses and department stores.
Anita McAdam from Promostyl to Address 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators - August 9, 2011
Anita McAdam from Trend Consultancy Promostyl and Director of Studio Faro will be addressing the conference on ‘Autumn/Winter 2012/13 Trends’. Conference Convenor, Carol Hanlon said “Every season the creative staff at Promostyl take their stunning publications and inspirational audio-visual presentation to Premier Vision in Paris. It is this presentation and the very same books that will be on display at the International Conference of Fashion Incubators this September in Perth. The conference has available day tickets for designers and retailers who wish to attend the day sessions only”.
designedge Fashion Incubator 2011 - August 9, 2011
designedge first started in 2003 as part of the designedge - TCF Australia Uncovered trade exhibition staged in Perth by the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA) at the Burswood Resort Complex. Given the boom of online shopping worldwide, designedge then moved online to www.designedge.net.au. The designedge Fashion Incubator was the only virtual fashion incubator in Australia and provided a virtual shop front for more than 40 small fashion businesses currently, and 10 feature Indigenous designers.
Global Fashion Wire to Support 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators - August 8, 2011
Global Fashion Wire is a dynamic online newswire and content distributor, based in Sydney, Australia, and dedicated to distributing Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle news from domestic as well as international brands. Conference Convenor, Carol Hanlon said "We are thrilled that Global Fashion Wire is able to support this world leading conference. Perth will once again shine with visitors, speakers, and presenters arriving for the event from all over the globe."
Karen Webster Associate Professor from RMIT to Address 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators - August 8, 2011
Associate Professor Karen Webster, Program Director Fashion, RMIT University and Festival Director of L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (2005 -2010) will be addressing the conference on ‘Nurturing the future - How events and industry collide’. Karen’s presentation at the Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators will address the impact of major fashion events on the local industry and how they can be used as incubators for all involved from graduates, emerging designers and established brands.
Janelle Mannes from Stylesight to Address 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators - August 7, 2011
Janelle Mannes from Trend Consultancy Stylesight Asia Pacific will be addressing the conference on ‘Megatrends Spring/Summer 2013’. Conference Convenor, Carol Hanlon said “Janelle Mannes from Stylesight will talk about what’s to come in terms of major fashion themes and colour trends for all markets for the spring/summer 2013 season. She will give an exclusive presentation highlighting the overarching theme for spring/summer 2013 and all the influencers that will inspire the complete design journey”.
Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators Update February 2011 - February 25, 2011
Organisation of the 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators to be held in Perth in 2011, is well underway, and the event is offering sponsorship opportunities now. The 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held at the Parmelia Hilton on 11-13 September, 2011, and many around the world have expressed their interest in attending and presenting. The conference is being hosted by the community organisations Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA), designedge Fashion Incubator, TCF Global and the Belmont BEC.
Call for Papers - 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators - June 10, 2010
Perth will host the 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators in 2011, and the event is calling for papers now. Conference Convenor Carol Hanlon was successful in winning the conference for Perth through her award in the prestigious 2009 City of Perth Convention Scholarship prize which enabled her to travel to the 2nd International Fashion Incubator in Atlanta in the USA and beyond in 2009, and her dream was realised when she then won the opportunity to bring the 3rd International Fashion Incubator Conference to Perth in 2011. The conference is currently calling on interested partners and sponsors.
TCF Global Goes From Strength To Strength- February 10, 2010
Carol Hanlon, Manager of the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC), and Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre WA (TCFWA / TCF Global) has recently returned from an amazing world journey after winning the coveted 2009 City of Perth Convention Scholarship which was worth $10,000. The City of Perth Convention Scholarship is designed to assist the winner, from a not-for-profit organization, in their personal and professional development, either through attendance at a relevant international conference or undertaking further study in their field of chosen study or endeavor.
