AUSTRALIAN FASHION BUSINESS LUNCH
Thurs 7 MAR 12:00PM
The Glasshouse, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne
Join us for Australia’s preeminent gathering of influential fashion thought leaders, featuring panelists – Oroton Chief Executive Officer, Jenny Child, ALEMAIS Co-Founder & Creative Director, Lesleigh Jermanus, ŞENER BESIM Founder & Creative Director, Şener Besim, and Viktoria & Woods Founder & Creative Director, Margie Woods — who will share their inspiring stories of breakthroughs, boldness and embracing the forces of change.
Hosted by renowned fashion journalist, Glynis Traill-Nash, this must attend networking lunch harnesses the industry’s enthusiasm to come together during PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival and enter change-making conversations, share knowledge, address challenges and connect with significant industry voices.
Tickets include a two-course lunch and premium beverages in a beautiful setting.
Guests will be seated at tables of 10. Please be aware that if you book for more than 10 guests you will be split across multiple tables. For multiple guests to be seated together tickets must be purchased within the same transaction.
Price: $280 per person / $2,800 per table of 10 (incl. GST)
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PANELISTS & HOST
Jenny Child, Chief Executive Officer, Oroton
After 15 years at McKinsey & Co and bringing extensive global experience working with high profile consumer retail brands, Jenny Child joined Oroton as Chief Executive Officer in 2021. Jenny is passionate about driving retail transformations, understanding emerging trends in consumer behaviour in today’s disruptive world, and the use of data and technology to accelerate business growth.
Lesleigh Jermanus, Founder & Creative Director, ALÉMAIS
Under the creative direction of Lesleigh, ALÉMAIS has quickly amassed a global cult following thanks to her Australian point of view and international outlook, transparent and sustainable practices and artisanal techniques. Lesleigh has been designing and collaborating within the industry for over 20 years with ALÉMAIS awarded the National Designer Award in 2022.
Şener Besim, Founder & Creative Director, ŞENER BESIM
With decades of experience in the luxury industry, Şener Besim's has used his immense experience, knowledge and natural capacity for design to create a brand true to his most authentic self. Finding inspiration in his heritage, architecture and the metaphysical, each piece is designed to evoke the values of quietness and equilibrium while remaining committed to sustainable, ethical and socially responsible practices.
Margie Woods, Founder & Creative Director, Viktoria & Woods
This year, Margie Woods celebrates 20 years being at the forefront of elevated and intentional Australian fashion. Since the very beginning, Margie has been guided by a commitment to effortless elegance and purposeful, timeless style. Today, the brand stands as a testament to Margie's dedication to a conscious evolution, balancing growth with a love of the 'classic' wardrobe staple.
Glynis Traill-Nash, Fashion Writer & Commentator
Glynis Traill-Nash is one of Australia’s most respected and experienced fashion writers and commentators. She contributes to multiple titles including Business of Fashion, Australian Financial Review, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, InStyle and Qantas. In 2023 she was a consultant for the ABC TV documentary series The Way We Wore and launched the podcast In Fashion, covering craft, commerce and our connection to fashion.
EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION
The Glasshouse
Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3001
GETTING TO THE EVENT
Train to Richmond Station and 10-minute walk
Tram route 70 to Olympic Boulevard
Bus 246 to Swan Street/Punt Road
PARKING
Melbourne Olympic Park Parking is available from Entrance D
of the multi-storey carpark across the road (Olympic Blvd)
Pre book at Melbourne Olympic Parks
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is located at Olympic Park Blvd
Level 1 access available via lift