190 exhibitors participated at the combined Australian Shoe Fair and Leather, Bags and Accessories Fair, which were held simultaneously for the first time in Sydney on February 15-17.

The fair was 77% larger, with over 3,000 visitors attending the event including buyers from South America, Asia, Europe, New Zealand and the UK.

The next fair will take place in Melbourne on August 12-14 where exhibitors will present their autumn/winter 2008 collections.