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Global Sourcing Expo Melbourne 2025 draws over 5,000 visitors
Many attendees commented on the strength of connections and conversations facilitated at the event, with one visitor sharing, “The Global Sourcing Expo has opened up so many opportunities for my business and I’ve been able to connect with so many people face-to-face.” Feedback like this demonstrates the Expo’s ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful engagement and valuable trade outcomes.
Global Sourcing Expo Melbourne, held from November 18–20, drew over 5,000 visitors, reflecting its growing importance in Australia’s sourcing and manufacturing landscape.
With 800-plus exhibitors from 16 countries and a highly attended seminar programme, the event delivered strong commercial outcomes, international engagement and positive feedback.
The next edition will be held in Sydney in June 2026.
A Premier International Sourcing Showcase
Together with the co-located China Clothing Textile Accessories Expo, this year’s event featured 800+ exhibitors from more than 16 countries, showcasing cutting-edge products, manufacturing excellence and global sourcing capabilities across apparel, textiles, accessories, footwear, homewares and supply chain services. Visitors explored a diverse and innovative range of international suppliers, uncovering new partnerships and fresh opportunities across key global markets.
A Standout Global Sourcing Seminar Program
The Global Sourcing Seminar Program continued to be a major highlight of the Melbourne event, attracting large audiences and delivering compelling insights from industry leaders and subject-matter experts. This year’s seminars explored some of the most transformative topics shaping global sourcing today, including the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in sourcing and product development, the increasing importance of sustainability and responsible manufacturing, the fast-changing dynamics of eCommerce and digital retail, and the latest shifts in sourcing trends and global supply chain strategies.
Attendees praised the depth and relevance of the program, with one visitor noting, “The Seminar Sessions were so great to sit in on, and I loved hearing from people who have real-life experiences that we can learn from.” The strong engagement with the seminar program reinforced the Expo’s role as not just a sourcing event, but a hub for education, professional growth and forward-thinking industry insights.
Outstanding Exhibitor and Visitor Feedback
Exhibitors also expressed strong satisfaction with the buyer quality, organisation and business outcomes of the Expo. One exhibitor shared high praise, saying, “The Global Sourcing Expo Australia is the best in the world. I’ve been to Magic and major fashion fairs in London and Paris, but they’re nothing like this. The organisers, led by Julie and her team, have done a fantastic job, and I will definitely come back next year.” — Kenny, Hungfat Keme.
Such positive feedback from both exhibitors and visitors affirms the Expo’s status as a premier platform for international trade, connection and long-term sourcing relationships.
Growth, Momentum and an Expanding Audience
The uplift in visitor attendance, the strength of exhibitor participation and the overwhelmingly positive testimonials highlight the Expo’s growing influence and the trust the industry continues to place on the event. With a blend of returning visitors and new attendees, the Global Sourcing Expo remains an essential destination for businesses seeking new global partnerships and insights into market evolution.
The Global Sourcing Expo Returns to Sydney in 2026
Planning is already underway for the next edition of the Global Sourcing Expo, returning to Sydney on 16–18 June 2026 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney.
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Fashion demand in 2026 remains intact but more selective, with consumers spending cautiously and prioritising value, durability and versatility.
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Directed and shot by Mert Alas, the new chapter sharpens the focus on denim as the ultimate expression of personal style through icon Jung Kook’s distinctive and influential point of view as he lives in the moment.
Calvin Klein, owned by PVH Corp., has unveiled its Spring 2026 denim campaign fronted by BTS icon Jung Kook.
Directed and photographed by Mert Alas, the cinematic film fuses music, movement and city energy, highlighting 90s Straight, Baggy and reworked Trucker silhouettes.
A special appearance by Rosie Perez amplifies the brand’s signature visual storytelling.
The campaign unfolds across a series of immersive worlds, unified and guided by Jung Kook’s style, attitude and way of living. The high-impact film fuses fashion and entertainment, moving to an instantly recognizable soundtrack and brought to life through the artist’s signature choreography and commanding presence. The interplay of music and movement – complete with a cameo from New York City legend Rosie Perez – captures the impact synonymous with Calvin Klein’s iconic visual storytelling.
Calvin Klein jeans are at the center of the wardrobe with hero silhouettes leading the narrative: the effortless attitude of the 90s Straight; the relaxed and nostalgic proportions of the Baggy; and new interpretations of the iconic Trucker jacket — all reimagined with elevated washes and designed for versatility. Casual logo tees and oversized bombers complete the looks, reinforcing denim as both uniform and statement.
“I love Calvin Klein jeans because they’re designed to be lived in,” said Jung Kook. “The looks I wore for this campaign nod to ‘90s style while feeling completely modern. It was exciting to bring together my love of music, dance and fashion against the energy of the city.”
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Premier Li Qiang, who delivered the report at the opening of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing, said the growth target is “well aligned with the country’s long-range objectives through the year 2035 and is broadly in line with the long-term growth potential of China’s economy, with favorable conditions in place for achieving this target.”
China has set a GDP growth target of 4.5–5 per cent for 2026, alongside goals to stabilise employment, manage inflation, maintain grain output and cut emissions.
The plan also preserves flexibility for structural reforms under the 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming to balance steady economic expansion with long-term, high-quality and sustainable development.
Main development targets for 2026 also include a surveyed urban unemployment rate of around 5.5 per cent, creation of over 12 million new urban jobs, a rise in the consumer price index of around 2 per cent, personal income growth in step with economic growth, a basic equilibrium in the balance of payments, grain output of around 700 million tonnes, and a drop of around 3.8 per cent in carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP.
Qiang said the targets took into account the need to leave room for structural adjustments, risk prevention and reform in the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–30) period, to lay a solid foundation for improved performance in the coming years. Government at local level should, taking into account their own conditions, make solid efforts to deliver positive outcomes, he added.
Analysts said the 2026 target reflects a pragmatic approach in recognising structural and cyclical challenges facing the world’s second-largest economy, while pursuing reasonable growth in line with high-quality development.
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