It’s not often that a brand’s story will impact your life, but the tale behind the team at Enhance Accessories is truly inspiring. The journey begins in 2003, when Tim Rushbrook and his wife returned from living in China. Initially they planned to return to south-west China to establish and run an orphanage. “Enhance Accessories was just … Continue reading
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The great divide between Made in China & Made in Australia
By Phoebes Garland, Garland & Garland Fashion A couple of years ago we decided to look into a bit of local manufacturing. It was an interesting little exercise. For the most part finding a maker was really difficult. Simply they just aren’t here, or if they are here, they are making for the likes of … Continue reading
Guide to garment manufacturing overseas – The Do’s and Don’ts
It was a rainy early evening when I met with Joshua Granath. We arranged to meet at the Gazebo Wine Bar in Elizabeth Bay. Well spoken and extremely well mannered, Granath is highly astute for someone who has over only 6 years in the industry. His experience working with large chain stores, gained him some … Continue reading
Outsourcing veteran’s top five tips for start-ups working with China
For well over a decade, Mike Bellamy has been based full-time in China running a purchasing office which serves as an advisor to both small and fortune 500 companies wishing to do business in China. Mike has overseen the sourcing of over 200 production classifications, ranging from components for medical and automotive applications to finished … Continue reading