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Fashion Week might be over, but Australian designers have a new show

Lauren Sams
Lauren SamsFashion editor

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Jenny Nakkan was days away from announcing a commercial partnership with Australian Fashion Week when its funding was pulled by New York-based IMG in November.

Ms Nakkan, a veteran of the local fashion industry, thought about cancelling her plans – but decided that what Australian designers needed now was exactly what she was offering: a local trade show attended by international department store buyers to boost sales and brand awareness globally.

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Lauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com

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