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Ndless: The New Normal
Ndless is a change agent & strategic advisor to fashion & multi category retail specialising in human rights due diligence, sustainable material strategy, third party certifications, modern slavery reporting, communications and regulatory compliance.

Since 2013, Ndless has worked with a range of Australia and New Zealand’s leading brands and largest retailers. Navigating the complexity and challenges across the business and human rights spectrum is what we do best.

With deep, on-the-ground experience in programme development and implementation, we are committed to future proofing sustainability strategies by building and embedding company wide capacity and maturity.

Holding extensive global relationships spanning the breadth of the industry, we have facilitated numerous best practice partnerships designed to drive real impact.

We are passionate about driving change for good in the apparel and retail sectors and assisting businesses to develop fit for purpose strategies tailored to their market. Our broad expertise spans supply chain transformation, modern slavery and ethical sourcing due diligence, sustainable fibre strategies, third party certifications, policy development, sustainability communication strategies and stakeholder engagement. With a strong background in project management and experience delivering multiple end to end initiatives concurrently, we are adept at identifying the most pragmatic and effective approach whilst also staying ahead of legislative and regulatory developments.

NSW
Drummoyne

Since 2013, Ndless has worked with a range of Australia and New Zealand’s leading brands and largest retailers. Navigating the complexity and challenges across the business and human rights spectrum is what we do best.

With deep, on-the-ground experience in programme development and implementation, we are committed to future proofing sustainability strategies by building and embedding company wide capacity and maturity.

Holding extensive global relationships spanning the breadth of the industry, we have facilitated numerous best practice partnerships designed to drive real impact.

We are passionate about driving change for good in the apparel and retail sectors and assisting businesses to develop fit for purpose strategies tailored to their market. Our broad expertise spans supply chain transformation, modern slavery and ethical sourcing due diligence, sustainable fibre strategies, third party certifications, policy development, sustainability communication strategies and stakeholder engagement. With a strong background in project management and experience delivering multiple end to end initiatives concurrently, we are adept at identifying the most pragmatic and effective approach whilst also staying ahead of legislative and regulatory developments.

NSW
Drummoyne
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Urvara
SOURCING is global and local for us. We work with some of the biggest and best textile manufacturers that invest in sustainable high-tech and new-age materials, as well as artisan and boutique spinners and weavers engaged in traditional craftsmanshi.

We love fashion.

WE are a sustainable fashion sourcing company. Our head office is in Perth, WA and our operations centre is based in Chennai, with a pan India vendor network.

We believe that effort and good people makes change.

We work with the right partners who act consistently. They implement Fairtrade, adhere to compliance, invest in new technologies, recycle and reuse, revive crafts and respect human life.

Much like the diverse culture of our land, we work together to achieve our goal: to make fashion climate-neutral.

WA
Langford

We love fashion.

WE are a sustainable fashion sourcing company. Our head office is in Perth, WA and our operations centre is based in Chennai, with a pan India vendor network.

We believe that effort and good people makes change.

We work with the right partners who act consistently. They implement Fairtrade, adhere to compliance, invest in new technologies, recycle and reuse, revive crafts and respect human life.

Much like the diverse culture of our land, we work together to achieve our goal: to make fashion climate-neutral.

WA
Langford
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Lucky Tiger Digital
Lucky Tiger is a strategic brand development and design agency. With deep experience in fashion and e-commerce, the Lucky Tiger team is the perfect partner to lift your e-commerce performance, re-energise your brand design, or provide creative direct

Lucky Tiger is a strategic brand development and design agency for changemakers in fashion, lifestyle, e-commerce and beyond.

We transform brands through elegant design and powerful strategy. Our powerful solutions help evolving brands to stand out, grow, and positively impact the world.

With deep experience in fashion and e-commerce, the Lucky Tiger team is the perfect partner to lift your e-commerce performance, re-energise your brand design, or provide creative direction for your next shoot.
We proudly designed this very website and directory for the AFC in 2021 to revitalise its image and strengthen its positioning as a professional peak body for Australian Fashion.

We can help you:
• Inspire confidence with an elevated brand identity and website that speaks to your target audience.

• Optimise your e-commerce website for greater user experience, reach and sales conversions.

• Reclaim your time. Let us take care of your strategy and creative so you can focus on what you do best.

We'd love to hear from you.

Book a free 20min consultation call

NSW
Bondi Junction

Lucky Tiger is a strategic brand development and design agency for changemakers in fashion, lifestyle, e-commerce and beyond.

We transform brands through elegant design and powerful strategy. Our powerful solutions help evolving brands to stand out, grow, and positively impact the world.

With deep experience in fashion and e-commerce, the Lucky Tiger team is the perfect partner to lift your e-commerce performance, re-energise your brand design, or provide creative direction for your next shoot.
We proudly designed this very website and directory for the AFC in 2021 to revitalise its image and strengthen its positioning as a professional peak body for Australian Fashion.

We can help you:
• Inspire confidence with an elevated brand identity and website that speaks to your target audience.

• Optimise your e-commerce website for greater user experience, reach and sales conversions.

• Reclaim your time. Let us take care of your strategy and creative so you can focus on what you do best.

We'd love to hear from you.

Book a free 20min consultation call

NSW
Bondi Junction
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Guttermouth Marketing
My name is Lou Ashton. I am an outsourced Marketing & Digital Director with 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry. I offer expert advice across all areas of marketing, digital and eCommerce.

Most marketing only adds to the noise - effective marketing that drives profitable growth requires real expertise and ongoing focus to actually deliver the results. I have worked in-house both here and in the UK, and driven results across large-size, SME and start-up fashion businesses for brands including TOPSHOP TOPMAN, River Island, Monsoon Accessorize, David Lawrence, JETS Swimwear and The DOM. I work now as an outsourced marketing & digital director. Get the marketing expertise your fashion business needs – for a fraction of the cost. Feel free to touch base if you need help.

NSW
Sydney

Most marketing only adds to the noise - effective marketing that drives profitable growth requires real expertise and ongoing focus to actually deliver the results. I have worked in-house both here and in the UK, and driven results across large-size, SME and start-up fashion businesses for brands including TOPSHOP TOPMAN, River Island, Monsoon Accessorize, David Lawrence, JETS Swimwear and The DOM. I work now as an outsourced marketing & digital director. Get the marketing expertise your fashion business needs – for a fraction of the cost. Feel free to touch base if you need help.

NSW
Sydney
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Meyd It
Meyd.it is the habitat for slow fashion. We matchmake conscious citizens, who wear their values with fashion creatives who make their vision real.

At Meyd.it, we are revolutionizing the slow fashion marketplace with our unique blend of immersive and collaborative technologies. Conscious consumers want authentic, ethical, sustainable, and well-crafted garments. They align with their values and are highly aware of the ecological and ethical disaster that is fast fashion. We help you be be part of the solution not the pollution.

Creating made-to-measure and made-on-order clothes produces less waste and uses less resources. These garments are crafted specifically for the individual, ensuring the perfect fit and style, and are made to last longer. Meyd.it clients post their custom requests on the platform, ranging from up-cycling and redesigning to couture creations. We believe that fashion is at its best when it's a unique expression of individuality, creativity, and personality, and we strive to bring this joy for our clients and creatives to share.

Navigating the complexities of creating a renown and successful slow fashion business, designing collections, communicating with clients and suppliers, building your creative digital presence and growing your brand can be daunting tasks. That is why Meyd.it goes beyond matchmaking ateliers and creatives, with clients. Our platform helps manage the making process, so our makers can save time and focus on creating.

We are creating a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for slow fashion, creativity, ecological and social justice. Please join us on this journey and experience the benefits of our immersive and collaborative technologies for yourself.

NSW
Tamarama

At Meyd.it, we are revolutionizing the slow fashion marketplace with our unique blend of immersive and collaborative technologies. Conscious consumers want authentic, ethical, sustainable, and well-crafted garments. They align with their values and are highly aware of the ecological and ethical disaster that is fast fashion. We help you be be part of the solution not the pollution.

Creating made-to-measure and made-on-order clothes produces less waste and uses less resources. These garments are crafted specifically for the individual, ensuring the perfect fit and style, and are made to last longer. Meyd.it clients post their custom requests on the platform, ranging from up-cycling and redesigning to couture creations. We believe that fashion is at its best when it's a unique expression of individuality, creativity, and personality, and we strive to bring this joy for our clients and creatives to share.

Navigating the complexities of creating a renown and successful slow fashion business, designing collections, communicating with clients and suppliers, building your creative digital presence and growing your brand can be daunting tasks. That is why Meyd.it goes beyond matchmaking ateliers and creatives, with clients. Our platform helps manage the making process, so our makers can save time and focus on creating.

We are creating a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for slow fashion, creativity, ecological and social justice. Please join us on this journey and experience the benefits of our immersive and collaborative technologies for yourself.

NSW
Tamarama
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The Growth Activists
The Growth Activists is a strategy and communications consultancy specialising in ESG & Sustainability Transformation, B Corp Certification, Impact Reporting, Growth Strategy, Strategic Planning and Brand & Communications Strategy.

The purpose of The Growth Activists is to fulfil the potential of people and organisations to do well and do good.

Our expert team of advisors come with local and global industry experience in growing, transforming and exiting businesses.

Clients tell us that through our work we help build capability and confidence in their teams, that our standards and quality are contagious, and that our obsession with implementation effectiveness delivers results long after project completion.

Culture is our unfair advantage - we know that making work human is the key to success.

The purpose of The Growth Activists is to fulfil the potential of people and organisations to do well and do good.

Our expert team of advisors come with local and global industry experience in growing, transforming and exiting businesses.

Clients tell us that through our work we help build capability and confidence in their teams, that our standards and quality are contagious, and that our obsession with implementation effectiveness delivers results long after project completion.

Culture is our unfair advantage - we know that making work human is the key to success.

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Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) is a full service intellectual property firm with offices in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Hobart, employing more than 40 experienced trade marks, designs and patents attorneys. In addition, we also have a full se

We can advise you at all stages of your business’ lifecycle and our highly skilled attorneys and lawyer will work closely with you in developing a strategy to ensure your commercial objectives are met and your unique designs and products are well protected and enforced. An effective IP strategy is crucial to securing your competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
We also have a dedicated anti-counterfeiting team with extensive experience helping IP owners take action against the importers and distributors of counterfeit products. As the exclusive Australian and New Zealand partner of REACT, a leading global anti-counterfeiting organisation headquartered in Europe, we can also facilitate the enforcement of your IP rights in Europe.

VIC
Melbourne

We can advise you at all stages of your business’ lifecycle and our highly skilled attorneys and lawyer will work closely with you in developing a strategy to ensure your commercial objectives are met and your unique designs and products are well protected and enforced. An effective IP strategy is crucial to securing your competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
We also have a dedicated anti-counterfeiting team with extensive experience helping IP owners take action against the importers and distributors of counterfeit products. As the exclusive Australian and New Zealand partner of REACT, a leading global anti-counterfeiting organisation headquartered in Europe, we can also facilitate the enforcement of your IP rights in Europe.

VIC
Melbourne
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Olvera Advisors
Olvera Advisors is a boutique advisory, specialising in business transformation, distressed debt & capital and crisis management.

Olvera provides senior executive management with the necessary skills to execute operating in stress and distress environments, with sub optimal information. We also understand that sustainable change takes time, focus and effort.

Our people not only provide expert guidance, procedures, strategic planning and analysis to optimise performance and assist in recovery, but have the crucial operational market experience necessary to ensure successful execution of those changes.

This allows our clients to turn economic uncertainty within their business swiftly from crisis to positive advantage.

NSW
Sydney

Olvera provides senior executive management with the necessary skills to execute operating in stress and distress environments, with sub optimal information. We also understand that sustainable change takes time, focus and effort.

Our people not only provide expert guidance, procedures, strategic planning and analysis to optimise performance and assist in recovery, but have the crucial operational market experience necessary to ensure successful execution of those changes.

This allows our clients to turn economic uncertainty within their business swiftly from crisis to positive advantage.

NSW
Sydney
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Fashion Equipped
Fashion Equipped provides consultancy, mentorship and online learning for all stages of planning, launching and growing a fashion business, giving our clients access to an unrivalled knowledge bank and decades of expertise.

Fashion Equipped provides consulting, mentorship and online learning for all stages of planning, launching and growing a fashion business, giving our clients access to an unrivalled knowledge bank and decades of expertise.

We work with fashion start-ups, designers, brands, retailers, entrepreneurs and established six and seven figure businesses, tailoring our services to any stage of development - whether you are starting or already own a label, brand, online boutique, wholesale business, retail store, or a combined model.

With your version of success as the guiding principle, our team is here to support, advise and ensure you benefit from best practise knowledge, successful strategies, vital resources and extensive networks.

With the support of the Fashion Equipped team your business will accelerate faster than ever. The development and growth phase of any business is exciting - but it can also be challenging and overwhelming. But with the right consultant and a strong strategy you'll be well supported and poised for success.

Vic
South Melbourne

Fashion Equipped provides consulting, mentorship and online learning for all stages of planning, launching and growing a fashion business, giving our clients access to an unrivalled knowledge bank and decades of expertise.

We work with fashion start-ups, designers, brands, retailers, entrepreneurs and established six and seven figure businesses, tailoring our services to any stage of development - whether you are starting or already own a label, brand, online boutique, wholesale business, retail store, or a combined model.

With your version of success as the guiding principle, our team is here to support, advise and ensure you benefit from best practise knowledge, successful strategies, vital resources and extensive networks.

With the support of the Fashion Equipped team your business will accelerate faster than ever. The development and growth phase of any business is exciting - but it can also be challenging and overwhelming. But with the right consultant and a strong strategy you'll be well supported and poised for success.

Vic
South Melbourne
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Lucky Tiger
Lucky Tiger is a strategic brand development and design agency. With deep experience in fashion and e-commerce, the Lucky Tiger team is the perfect partner to lift your e-commerce performance, re-energise your brand design, or provide creative direction for your next shoot.

Lucky Tiger is a strategic brand development and design agency for changemakers in fashion, lifestyle, e-commerce and beyond.

We transform brands through elegant design and powerful strategy. Our powerful solutions help evolving brands to stand out, grow, and positively impact the world.

With deep experience in fashion and e-commerce, the Lucky Tiger team is the perfect partner to lift your e-commerce performance, re-energise your brand design, or provide creative direction for your next shoot.

We proudly designed this very website and directory for the AFC in 2021 to revitalise its image and strengthen its positioning as a professional peak body for Australian Fashion.

We can help you:

Inspire confidence with an elevated brand identity and website that speaks to your target audience.

Optimise your e-commerce website for greater user experience, reach and sales conversions.

Reclaim your time. Let us take care of your strategy and creative so you can focus on what you do best.

We'd love to hear from you.

Book a free 20min consultation call

NSW
Bondi Junction

Lucky Tiger is a strategic brand development and design agency for changemakers in fashion, lifestyle, e-commerce and beyond.

We transform brands through elegant design and powerful strategy. Our powerful solutions help evolving brands to stand out, grow, and positively impact the world.

With deep experience in fashion and e-commerce, the Lucky Tiger team is the perfect partner to lift your e-commerce performance, re-energise your brand design, or provide creative direction for your next shoot.

We proudly designed this very website and directory for the AFC in 2021 to revitalise its image and strengthen its positioning as a professional peak body for Australian Fashion.

We can help you:

Inspire confidence with an elevated brand identity and website that speaks to your target audience.

Optimise your e-commerce website for greater user experience, reach and sales conversions.

Reclaim your time. Let us take care of your strategy and creative so you can focus on what you do best.

We'd love to hear from you.

Book a free 20min consultation call

NSW
Bondi Junction
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We work with brands & in-house marketing teams to deliver cost-effective ROI & confidence to their digital marketing

- Strategy
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- Email Marketing & Retention
- Creative and Design

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Trusted by some of ANZ's fastest growing brands - $500,000,000+ in Sales delivered cost-effectively from over 50 countries & regions

We work with brands & in-house marketing teams to deliver cost-effective ROI & confidence to their digital marketing

- Strategy
- Meta, Google, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat
- Email Marketing & Retention
- Creative and Design

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The Connected Narrative
We help Australian fashion brands grow and increase their online sales with effective digital marketing strategies

Your brand is unique, which is why we don’t offer ‘one size fits all’ cookie-cutter marketing solutions that don’t work long-term for you.

Instead, our approach is to cohesively work on all the platforms that are most important to your business, crafting an overall strategy to fix what’s not working and get the growth and results you’re looking for.

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GYMEA BAY

Your brand is unique, which is why we don’t offer ‘one size fits all’ cookie-cutter marketing solutions that don’t work long-term for you.

Instead, our approach is to cohesively work on all the platforms that are most important to your business, crafting an overall strategy to fix what’s not working and get the growth and results you’re looking for.

Australia
GYMEA BAY
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Ume Studio
Ume Studio is a full service design agency and consultancy focusing on purpose-led brands across lifestyle, fashion, sports and activewear.

Ume Studio provides fashion industry expertise in strategy, design and digital development, to enable established businesses and emerging startups to responsibly build and scale impactful brands. We support companies with their efforts to innovate socially and environmentally responsible products through informed advisory services and backed by extensive experience in design and sourcing. Alongside that we also offer 3D garment development which aims to minimise environmental waste in the sampling process while optimising the range creation process.

Vic
Melbourne

Ume Studio provides fashion industry expertise in strategy, design and digital development, to enable established businesses and emerging startups to responsibly build and scale impactful brands. We support companies with their efforts to innovate socially and environmentally responsible products through informed advisory services and backed by extensive experience in design and sourcing. Alongside that we also offer 3D garment development which aims to minimise environmental waste in the sampling process while optimising the range creation process.

Vic
Melbourne
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SMART IN PLANNING
SMART IN PLANNING is a Merchandise Planning Company that provides services, solutions and support in this highly specialised, business critical field.

Our objective is simple ... maximise sales and profit through optimising inventory. Therein lies the competitive edge.
Merchandise Planning is a niche skill set, in short supply globally and in the Australian market.

We are practitioners, not theorists. Our team has honed their skills across senior roles spanning fast fashion, hard goods, seasonal, branded, online, FMCG and discount variety sectors. Applying practical experience and knowledge gained through careers with leading, global retailers, we offer specialist insights and tailored solutions ... bringing together the art and the science of Merchandise Planning.

Our objective is simple ... maximise sales and profit through optimising inventory. Therein lies the competitive edge.
Merchandise Planning is a niche skill set, in short supply globally and in the Australian market.

We are practitioners, not theorists. Our team has honed their skills across senior roles spanning fast fashion, hard goods, seasonal, branded, online, FMCG and discount variety sectors. Applying practical experience and knowledge gained through careers with leading, global retailers, we offer specialist insights and tailored solutions ... bringing together the art and the science of Merchandise Planning.

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