DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, is calling for emerging fashion exporters to enter the 2011 DHL Fashion Export Scholarship. In its second year, the Scholarship aims to identify Australia's emerging fashion talent and assist them in achieving international business growth.
The 2011 DHL Fashion Export Scholarship is open to Australian fashion exporters who have been exporting for less than four years. The winner will receive a tailored export mentoring program and international freight to the value of $10,000 from DHL Express.
“DHL is a proud supporter of the Australian fashion industry and we're excited to have the opportunity to work with some inspiring home-grown designers and assist them in reaching their international exporting potential,” said Gary Edstein, senior vice president, DHL Express Oceania.
“The clothing manufacturing industry is incredibly important and contributes over $2.9 billion to the Australian economy and export sector. The DHL Fashion Export Scholarship aims to recognise and support the fashion industry by presenting a unique opportunity for designers to receive export services and education,” said Gary Edstein, senior vice president, DHL Express Oceania.
Since winning last year's DHL Fashion Export Scholarship Australian fashion label Bec & Bridge have captured the attention of international buyers and catapulted into the global market.
The dynamic duo behind the label, Bec Cooper and Bridge Yorsten, are encouraging young designers to get involved in this year's competition so more people have the chance to experience the type of success they have enjoyed since winning last year.
“It's been an incredible learning experience to work closely with DHL Express this past year. The overseas demand for our designs has been both overwhelming and gratifying; and with the support of DHL Express we are able to get closer to realising our international potential,” said Bec Cooper of Bec & Bridge.
"Having the extra care and attention from DHL was invaluable. This support from DHL came at the perfect time for our business,” concluded Cooper.
Bec & Bridge have been picked up by international online store Shopbop. Their current Autumn/Winter collection has been spotted on Hillary Duff, Nicky Hilton and Hellcats star Heather Hemmens.
DHL Fashion Export Scholarship is open to Australian fashion designers who have been exporting for less than four years. The winner of the scholarship will receive international freight to the value of AU$10,000 and coaching in freight and logistics from DHL Express.
DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and “The Logistics company for the world”. DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services to its customers. DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of more than 51 billion euros in 2010.
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