Garland & Garland Fashion Pty Ltd, Beaconsfield, NSW

Founded in 2002 by Robert and Phoebe Garland, Garland & Garland Fashion is a leading fashion agency based in Sydney, Australia. Garland & Garland Fashion prides itself on fostering great relationships with fashion retailers & manufacturers, taking the time to understand their business and to discuss their requirements to match the right label with right fashion retailer, ensuring it’s a perfect fit. Robert Garland brings over 30 years experience in the fashion industry, he has worked with some of Australia’s leading manufacturers such as Table Eight, Lisa Ho, The Discovery Group, La Dame & Supre. Robert has also worked as a National Sales Manager for Breakaway Australia (now owned by the PAS Group). Robert has been described by Ragtrader magazine as a “Respected Veteran Ragtrader”, as he has worked as a fashion agent for over 21 years and also a buyer and retailer since starting in 1968. Robert has built many contacts in the industry and is highly respected by not only his clients, but also manufacturers and colleagues who trust his expertise. Phoebe Garland has had an extensive career in all facets of advertising for over 16 years and also spent over 10 years working in advertising in the publishing industry. Phoebe has worked as an National Advertising Manager on some leading consumer titles and niche titles and has strong strategic relationship skills, knowledge of product branding & marketing as well as a passionate love for fashion, which made becoming an fashion agent an easy transition. Phoebe heads up the project managing of sales & marketing materials for her clients, outsourcing and appointing the best suppliers to ensure their marketing campaigns fit with their sales strategies. Phoebe & Robert have both been invited to blog for Ragtrader magazine & Phoebe Garland been invited to blog for Fashion Exposed Online every fortnight about the latest issues in the fashion industry.