Our team also support specialist events and fashion showcases with event and production logistics.
Our team also support specialist events and fashion showcases with event and production logistics.
Founded in Sri Lanka and launched at Colombo Fashion Week in 2013, Amilani Perera is an exotic luxury fashion brand that has since expanded internationally. Registered in Australia in 2025, the brand specializes in ready-to-wear collections, driven by a dual mission: delivering unique, high-quality garments while giving back to society.
Amilani Perera has become a powerful advocate for women suffering from violence, an issue that deeply resonates with founder Amilani Perera. Through a partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the brand actively works to empower and uplift women who have faced abuse in Sri Lanka. This partnership involves engaging survivors of violence in the product development process, as well as offering mentoring programs designed to enhance their skills in fashion design.
Renowned for its bespoke, designer womenswear, Amilani Perera has consistently showcased at Colombo Fashion Week since 2013. In 2024, the brand furthered its international reach by partnering with the United Nations Asia Pacific to present at the Ultra Luxe Fashion Show in Singapore. Amilani Perera was also the only Sri Lankan brand featured at Asian Designer Week 2016 in New Delhi, India, and showcased its Spring/Summer 2017 collection at the USA-Sri Lanka Fashion Week in New York.
Additionally, Amilani Perera serves as the official designer for the Airport & Aviation Services of Sri Lanka, further cementing her influence in the fashion industry.
A graduate of Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore, Amilani has extensive experience in the global fashion and garment industry. She has worked as a designer with prominent global manufacturers such as MAS Holdings for the amanté lingerie brand, and as a design consultant for Arvind Lifestyle Brands in Bangalore, India.
Founded in Sri Lanka and launched at Colombo Fashion Week in 2013, Amilani Perera is an exotic luxury fashion brand that has since expanded internationally. Registered in Australia in 2025, the brand specializes in ready-to-wear collections, driven by a dual mission: delivering unique, high-quality garments while giving back to society.
Amilani Perera has become a powerful advocate for women suffering from violence, an issue that deeply resonates with founder Amilani Perera. Through a partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the brand actively works to empower and uplift women who have faced abuse in Sri Lanka. This partnership involves engaging survivors of violence in the product development process, as well as offering mentoring programs designed to enhance their skills in fashion design.
Renowned for its bespoke, designer womenswear, Amilani Perera has consistently showcased at Colombo Fashion Week since 2013. In 2024, the brand furthered its international reach by partnering with the United Nations Asia Pacific to present at the Ultra Luxe Fashion Show in Singapore. Amilani Perera was also the only Sri Lankan brand featured at Asian Designer Week 2016 in New Delhi, India, and showcased its Spring/Summer 2017 collection at the USA-Sri Lanka Fashion Week in New York.
Additionally, Amilani Perera serves as the official designer for the Airport & Aviation Services of Sri Lanka, further cementing her influence in the fashion industry.
A graduate of Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore, Amilani has extensive experience in the global fashion and garment industry. She has worked as a designer with prominent global manufacturers such as MAS Holdings for the amanté lingerie brand, and as a design consultant for Arvind Lifestyle Brands in Bangalore, India.
Digital design & product presentations
Digital design & product presentations
MARLENE DAWN houses and develops the brand EDER BY ANNA, while also manufacturing and producing for other Australian brands. Our most common style of production or sampling is woven material.
MARLENE DAWN houses and develops the brand EDER BY ANNA, while also manufacturing and producing for other Australian brands. Our most common style of production or sampling is woven material.
Co-Sew is a sewing collective run by 3 friends, who each have 8-10 years experience working in the fashion industry in Melbourne. From our sample room in Brunswick, we offer fashion industry services to individuals and small businesses. We have expertise in both local and offshore production models, and we can help you with the many steps associated with these models, including:
— local sample making
— local pattern making
— Boutique local production
— Off-shore manufacturing
— tech + spec
— sewing + alterations (including B2B)
We are passionate about community and we love to share our knowledge - we also host regular group sewing classes and also offer private mentorship.
Co-Sew is a sewing collective run by 3 friends, who each have 8-10 years experience working in the fashion industry in Melbourne. From our sample room in Brunswick, we offer fashion industry services to individuals and small businesses. We have expertise in both local and offshore production models, and we can help you with the many steps associated with these models, including:
— local sample making
— local pattern making
— Boutique local production
— Off-shore manufacturing
— tech + spec
— sewing + alterations (including B2B)
We are passionate about community and we love to share our knowledge - we also host regular group sewing classes and also offer private mentorship.
Our research found an incredible 82% time saving when using 3D virtual product development software, dramatically reducing the number of physical samples required to finalise design concepts and fit requirements. Fashion Tech Studio will show you how to achieve these same product development time savings, and waste reduction. Transform your business with Fashion Tech Studio's digital design services and training events. We utilise, teach and research fashion technologies like CLO3D, providing leadership in fashion's digital sampling evolution.
Our research found an incredible 82% time saving when using 3D virtual product development software, dramatically reducing the number of physical samples required to finalise design concepts and fit requirements. Fashion Tech Studio will show you how to achieve these same product development time savings, and waste reduction. Transform your business with Fashion Tech Studio's digital design services and training events. We utilise, teach and research fashion technologies like CLO3D, providing leadership in fashion's digital sampling evolution.
Image Digital prints, cuts and sews onsite. Specialising in polyester fabric printing and wide variety of apparel manufacturing. Specialised laser cutting service on site also. We currently manufacture for fashion brands, government, corporate, schools, clubs etc. We can assist with garment development including design, pattern making, sampling and fabric sourcing and can work with repeat patterns, placement pieces or plain colours.
We specialise in printing and manufacturing garments with an all-over print design including t-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies and fashion garments. Proudly supporting the Australian Made campaign.
Image Digital prints, cuts and sews onsite. Specialising in polyester fabric printing and wide variety of apparel manufacturing. Specialised laser cutting service on site also. We currently manufacture for fashion brands, government, corporate, schools, clubs etc. We can assist with garment development including design, pattern making, sampling and fabric sourcing and can work with repeat patterns, placement pieces or plain colours.
We specialise in printing and manufacturing garments with an all-over print design including t-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies and fashion garments. Proudly supporting the Australian Made campaign.
Where knit design, innovation and manufacturing intersect.
Access state-of-the-industry knit innovation, design and manufacturing to enhance and streamline your own knit development.
Through consulting, ideation & planning services and through our advanced production and prototyping technology, we can help you get to market quickly and effectively.
Our experience spans a range of industries from fashion to furniture, sports, medical and consumer products.
Let us help you develop knit solutions that are practical, economical, and uniquely able to meet your business needs.
Knovus, for all things knit.
Where knit design, innovation and manufacturing intersect.
Access state-of-the-industry knit innovation, design and manufacturing to enhance and streamline your own knit development.
Through consulting, ideation & planning services and through our advanced production and prototyping technology, we can help you get to market quickly and effectively.
Our experience spans a range of industries from fashion to furniture, sports, medical and consumer products.
Let us help you develop knit solutions that are practical, economical, and uniquely able to meet your business needs.
Knovus, for all things knit.
One aspect that makes us different from other manufacturers is that we come from a bespoke, detail orientated, couture background. We cater especially for brands who require lower volumes, and have an interest in the environmental impact of their business. We seek to make long term connections and see our clients as part of our intimate collective. Our ambition is to create an inclusive, supportive and creative environment for independent and emerging designers to thrive and make their mark on the fashion landscape.
One aspect that makes us different from other manufacturers is that we come from a bespoke, detail orientated, couture background. We cater especially for brands who require lower volumes, and have an interest in the environmental impact of their business. We seek to make long term connections and see our clients as part of our intimate collective. Our ambition is to create an inclusive, supportive and creative environment for independent and emerging designers to thrive and make their mark on the fashion landscape.
Sample Room has been partnering with both startups and well-established fashion brands since 2009, providing comprehensive end-to-end development and production solutions.
Our services encompass precise and innovative pattern making, sample creation, grading, specifications, and production for a wide range of sectors, including sports, swimwear, woven fabrics, fashion, and bridal wear. We are proud to be ethically accredited and offer educational resources and mentoring to further support our clients.
Sample Room has been partnering with both startups and well-established fashion brands since 2009, providing comprehensive end-to-end development and production solutions.
Our services encompass precise and innovative pattern making, sample creation, grading, specifications, and production for a wide range of sectors, including sports, swimwear, woven fabrics, fashion, and bridal wear. We are proud to be ethically accredited and offer educational resources and mentoring to further support our clients.
MR. CUFF is a Melbourne luxury menswear brand creating high end bespoke men's suiting and apparel. Every suit is expertly cut and sewn with a full canvas front and is specially handcrafted for that perfect fit.
MR. CUFF menswear is handmade ethically and sustainably by Australian tailors for Australian conditions. We use only natural fabrics, that both feel better and are kinder to the planet. To avoid waste, we use fabric offcuts to make hats, scarves and accessories.
MR. CUFF is one of the few remaining tailors that designs and manufactures on site.
MR. CUFF is a Melbourne luxury menswear brand creating high end bespoke men's suiting and apparel. Every suit is expertly cut and sewn with a full canvas front and is specially handcrafted for that perfect fit.
MR. CUFF menswear is handmade ethically and sustainably by Australian tailors for Australian conditions. We use only natural fabrics, that both feel better and are kinder to the planet. To avoid waste, we use fabric offcuts to make hats, scarves and accessories.
MR. CUFF is one of the few remaining tailors that designs and manufactures on site.
Fashion Smart is your dedicated partner for turning fashion ideas into reality. We specialize in assisting start-ups and businesses with comprehensive design room services, guiding you from concept to product development. Our team provides unwavering support throughout, including small-run manufacturing for precise and high-quality results.
Beyond design services, Fashion Smart is a leading training provider. We empower individuals to enhance their digital skills in patternmaking, grading, and CAD operation. Countless participants have successfully upskilled to CAD, CLO3D, and Adobe Illustrator through our proven training programs.
Fashion Smart is your dedicated partner for turning fashion ideas into reality. We specialize in assisting start-ups and businesses with comprehensive design room services, guiding you from concept to product development. Our team provides unwavering support throughout, including small-run manufacturing for precise and high-quality results.
Beyond design services, Fashion Smart is a leading training provider. We empower individuals to enhance their digital skills in patternmaking, grading, and CAD operation. Countless participants have successfully upskilled to CAD, CLO3D, and Adobe Illustrator through our proven training programs.
Style Sync is a Melbourne-based apparel sourcing agency dedicated to helping brands bring their fashion ideas to life. We are known for our end-to-end approach, supports clients from design to delivery, handling everything from material selection to final production. We places a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices, working closely with trusted suppliers who share its commitment to environmental and social responsibility. By ensuring quality at every stage, Style Sync not only meets but elevates the standards of fashion sourcing, offering clients a seamless journey to turn creative concepts into high-quality, responsibly produced collections.
Style Sync is a Melbourne-based apparel sourcing agency dedicated to helping brands bring their fashion ideas to life. We are known for our end-to-end approach, supports clients from design to delivery, handling everything from material selection to final production. We places a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices, working closely with trusted suppliers who share its commitment to environmental and social responsibility. By ensuring quality at every stage, Style Sync not only meets but elevates the standards of fashion sourcing, offering clients a seamless journey to turn creative concepts into high-quality, responsibly produced collections.
Alongside her own namesake label, Lucinda Babi offers freelance services to help bring garments and designs to life. Working on a bespoke, small scale, she can work closely with customers to realise any garment idea.
Alongside her own namesake label, Lucinda Babi offers freelance services to help bring garments and designs to life. Working on a bespoke, small scale, she can work closely with customers to realise any garment idea.
We enable fashion creatives to produce and distribute their collections, from initial concept through to customer delivery.
We offer digital printing onto natural fibres and a print design service.
We lasercut all of our garments and manufacture locally in WA.
We enable fashion creatives to produce and distribute their collections, from initial concept through to customer delivery.
We offer digital printing onto natural fibres and a print design service.
We lasercut all of our garments and manufacture locally in WA.
Ivan Holmes, Director of Zenophen, has had a career that has covered every part of the fashion industry.
His experience has also allowed him to explore his artistic skill, tailoring/couture savior-faire, and high levels of industry management in New Zealand, Australia & London.
Our ethos here at Zenophen is to deliver high quality services and create strong and lasting relationships with our clientele.
Ivan Holmes, Director of Zenophen, has had a career that has covered every part of the fashion industry.
His experience has also allowed him to explore his artistic skill, tailoring/couture savior-faire, and high levels of industry management in New Zealand, Australia & London.
Our ethos here at Zenophen is to deliver high quality services and create strong and lasting relationships with our clientele.
We are producing, T-shirt, Poloshirt, Tank-Top, Vest, Trousers, Jacket, Sweater,
Sweatshirt, Hooded sweatshirt Etc…
For more information, you may visit our company website=www.arratex-bd.com
Thanks in advance for your kind cooperation. Looking forward to hearing
from you.
We are producing, T-shirt, Poloshirt, Tank-Top, Vest, Trousers, Jacket, Sweater,
Sweatshirt, Hooded sweatshirt Etc…
For more information, you may visit our company website=www.arratex-bd.com
Thanks in advance for your kind cooperation. Looking forward to hearing
from you.
I specialise in womenswear, offering made-to-measure garment making for private clients, as well as pattern-making, pattern-grading and Cut, Make, Trim services for small, sustainable brands.
I specialise in womenswear, offering made-to-measure garment making for private clients, as well as pattern-making, pattern-grading and Cut, Make, Trim services for small, sustainable brands.
I help fashion startups and established fashion & textiles brands bring ideas to life and produce quality, profitable and ethical collections. I can work with you on technical design, product development, tech pack design, patternmaking, sample making, fabric and factory sourcing, managing production and QC.
I can give you focussed, flexible attention on the areas you need help with, including:
technical flat drawings / CADs
tech pack design services
brand fit strategy
patternmaking & sample making
fabric & trim sourcing
factory sourcing & liaison
offshore production
ethical garment production
consulting
one-on-one training
referrals to industry experts based on specialisations
I help fashion startups and established fashion & textiles brands bring ideas to life and produce quality, profitable and ethical collections. I can work with you on technical design, product development, tech pack design, patternmaking, sample making, fabric and factory sourcing, managing production and QC.
I can give you focussed, flexible attention on the areas you need help with, including:
technical flat drawings / CADs
tech pack design services
brand fit strategy
patternmaking & sample making
fabric & trim sourcing
factory sourcing & liaison
offshore production
ethical garment production
consulting
one-on-one training
referrals to industry experts based on specialisations
Melbourne Sewing and Patternmaking is a small, locally owned and operated business, offering a variety of industrial machines for anything from sample development to small scale bulk production runs. With 10 years of industry experience, the owner, Karin, has experience managing everything from mass offshore manufacturing down to developing local prototypes for RFT for the Aus Defence Force. She now enjoys a more hands-on approach, and loves getting to know the legends behind local labels; championing a more sustainable approach to our supply chain and the business of fashion as a whole.
Melbourne Sewing and Patternmaking is a small, locally owned and operated business, offering a variety of industrial machines for anything from sample development to small scale bulk production runs. With 10 years of industry experience, the owner, Karin, has experience managing everything from mass offshore manufacturing down to developing local prototypes for RFT for the Aus Defence Force. She now enjoys a more hands-on approach, and loves getting to know the legends behind local labels; championing a more sustainable approach to our supply chain and the business of fashion as a whole.
Sample Room services established designers, designers returning to Australian manufacturing and start-up designers develop their styles. With a very experienced team of pattern makers, cutters and sample machinists all under the one roof in our new workroom in Collingwood, Sample Room can help with patterns, samples, grading, markers, detailed specs, etc.
Sample Room has invested in the latest technology to allow us to provide stand alone grading and marker making services for those with paper or card patterns.
Sample Room services established designers, designers returning to Australian manufacturing and start-up designers develop their styles. With a very experienced team of pattern makers, cutters and sample machinists all under the one roof in our new workroom in Collingwood, Sample Room can help with patterns, samples, grading, markers, detailed specs, etc.
Sample Room has invested in the latest technology to allow us to provide stand alone grading and marker making services for those with paper or card patterns.
Studio Elastica is a fashion design and development studio specialising in swimwear and activewear.
With over 25 years-experience designing and developing fashion product for internationally acclaimed brands, our skilled team can take your creative brand vision and work with you to launch a physical fashion range.
We offer bespoke, full-design services and are industry experts in concept creation, garment development and fit.
We work with established designs teams, start-ups, stylists and industry experts to refine and develop concepts and streamline design team procedures and practices.
We offer consulting and contract services across all aspects of fashion design and production.
Studio Elastica is a fashion design and development studio specialising in swimwear and activewear.
With over 25 years-experience designing and developing fashion product for internationally acclaimed brands, our skilled team can take your creative brand vision and work with you to launch a physical fashion range.
We offer bespoke, full-design services and are industry experts in concept creation, garment development and fit.
We work with established designs teams, start-ups, stylists and industry experts to refine and develop concepts and streamline design team procedures and practices.
We offer consulting and contract services across all aspects of fashion design and production.
Fashion designer and couturier, specializes in occasion wear, also does bridal customization and alterations, costumes designer and styling.
Fashion designer and couturier, specializes in occasion wear, also does bridal customization and alterations, costumes designer and styling.
We deliver Industry specific programs as well as provide Consultations and Product development services for early stage, emerging and growing fashion business.
We strive to be the ultimate Fashion Business Program provider for creatives wishing to run their own fashion businesses alongside recognition for our ability to deliver the highest quality in our product development services
Our USP include detailed information provided by relevant industry experts who span over three decades of experience, and are genuinely invested in the best outcomes for participants, hence always going the extra mile.
We deliver Industry specific programs as well as provide Consultations and Product development services for early stage, emerging and growing fashion business.
We strive to be the ultimate Fashion Business Program provider for creatives wishing to run their own fashion businesses alongside recognition for our ability to deliver the highest quality in our product development services
Our USP include detailed information provided by relevant industry experts who span over three decades of experience, and are genuinely invested in the best outcomes for participants, hence always going the extra mile.
From initial design concept through to dispatch to your customer, Expresslink is here to help you realise your fashion dreams.
With 15 years experience in fashion production, Katie Freeman and her team are passionate about providing cost effective services to fashion designers. Using a unique laser cutting system, we specialise in small to medium sized production runs with no minimum order quantity and a fast, local turnaround.
From initial design concept through to dispatch to your customer, Expresslink is here to help you realise your fashion dreams.
With 15 years experience in fashion production, Katie Freeman and her team are passionate about providing cost effective services to fashion designers. Using a unique laser cutting system, we specialise in small to medium sized production runs with no minimum order quantity and a fast, local turnaround.
We provide a niche, personalised service, and specialised industry and technical knowledge to our government, corporate and industry clients. We liaise closely with industry while operating independently of suppliers and manufacturers.
Products we work with include uniforms, performance and protective clothing (PPC), corporate wardrobes, promotional clothing, accessories and footwear, and health, hospitality and institutional textiles.
We facilitate better procurement outcomes by analysing, simplifying and systemising how our clients identify, purchase and manage their TCF requirements.
IMAGEWORKS uses proprietary and proven tools and templates to address each organisation's specific requirements, and ensure efficiency, transparency and accountability.
We are very hands-on and guide our clients through every step, enabling them to understand and manage priorities and risks, and take control of their procurement processes, outcomes and contracts.
We provide a niche, personalised service, and specialised industry and technical knowledge to our government, corporate and industry clients. We liaise closely with industry while operating independently of suppliers and manufacturers.
Products we work with include uniforms, performance and protective clothing (PPC), corporate wardrobes, promotional clothing, accessories and footwear, and health, hospitality and institutional textiles.
We facilitate better procurement outcomes by analysing, simplifying and systemising how our clients identify, purchase and manage their TCF requirements.
IMAGEWORKS uses proprietary and proven tools and templates to address each organisation's specific requirements, and ensure efficiency, transparency and accountability.
We are very hands-on and guide our clients through every step, enabling them to understand and manage priorities and risks, and take control of their procurement processes, outcomes and contracts.
Jamie Ferris-May Studio provides design and development services, support and mentoring to established and emerging fashion labels to ensure successful OS or local made product. Jamie's many years of experience and vast knowledge in the fashion industry ensures your product is in capable and professional hands.
Services include:
1. Considered product design and development - ensure the best commercial outcomes.
2. Creative pattern design and sampling - local and OS production.
3. Production-ready tech packs - local and OS production
4. A reliable source of local suppliers and manufacturing services
5. Small-run, sustainable and ethical OS manufacturing services.
Jamie Ferris-May Studio provides design and development services, support and mentoring to established and emerging fashion labels to ensure successful OS or local made product. Jamie's many years of experience and vast knowledge in the fashion industry ensures your product is in capable and professional hands.
Services include:
1. Considered product design and development - ensure the best commercial outcomes.
2. Creative pattern design and sampling - local and OS production.
3. Production-ready tech packs - local and OS production
4. A reliable source of local suppliers and manufacturing services
5. Small-run, sustainable and ethical OS manufacturing services.
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