Four new staff members have been appointed to the 2006 Perth Fashion Festival event team. Melanie Paewai, marketing director at Sydney boutique marketing, event and advertising firm 31inc, has joined as event manager. Business development manager for Accor Group/Novotel Langley, Melissa Suric, has been appointed as media content manager. Nicki Williams has also been appointed as media communications manager and Natalia Hodgins as event coordinator.