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.

“NicolaNicola” was founded in 2024 by Vicki Nicola who continues to share her expertise and knowledge with all facets of the industry, including business, individual mentoring, masterclasses for students, individuals and organizations, patternmaking and grading, and custom bespoke work. With over 30 years of creative and technical knowledge, Nicola Nicola continues to develop and contribute to the industry. industry education & development.

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.

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.

Clair Helen the label has recently released a collection called 'Veins'. Veins is a sustainable collection made up of natural fibres from cottons, linen and silks. It is a collection that pays respect to the country. Veins is about the natural roots of the earth connecting throughout the country. As Clair grew up on Larrakia Country the colours represent hues of the sunset when it rises over the Northern Australian landscape.

As part of the Kata Design brand, I am working on delivering services and creating products that you can love and use. Customisation of products, services and project requirements are available upon request.

I have worked as a designer for 25+ years and would love to help you see your brand or business come to life through the varying design communication channels available. Custom and commission work is so inspiring so if you have a project, you would like help with then please contact me.

My e-shop has a selection of illustration prints in varying formats available for sale.
Most of my illustration posts on instagram are printable, or Kata Design can create a commissioned piece.

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.

- Freelance design & consultation for apparel and accessories.
- Solving waste problems you may face in your business.
- Sustainable practices and circular design.
- Supporting Australian brands and the local fashion industry.

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.

Clothes Minded provides a range of services including sustainability consulting, sample making, ethical sourcing, design work and start-up assistance.

Tamara Design Services can help with all your design needs. Whether it be Creative Direction, Design of your next collection, textile prints or some other type of design, dip in and out of what you need. We like clients to feel we are an extension of their business.
We specialise in the fashion and textiles industry but we are not limited to that.
For information, estimates and turn around times, contacts us.

A meaningful fashion brand starts with a story, not with a product. This is the main problem I have encountered when working with new fashion brand owners. They focus too much on the product as the starting point instead of building a strong brand identity. Your fashion brand needs a personality because, without it, your brand will be easily forgotten, and being memorable is your most valuable asset. Once that is established, we can design your signature collection strategically to embody your values and ethos, satisfying your clients' needs and standing out from the competition.

I am a textile designer creating custom textile artworks for a range of applications such as print, embroidery, lace, jacquard.

I create original custom artworks based off specific client led briefs.

Artworks are supplied ready for production, in repeat and can be pantone matched if required.

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.

Sarah is a freelance designer and consultant working with established, and start-up fashion labels to help bring their ideas from concept to reality. Services include production ready tech packs, competitor analysis that allows you to define your target market and position your product competitively, and design developments including mood boards, trend research and more.

Brittany's practice spans drawings, textile printmaking, graphic design, creative consultation, branding design, content marketing, advertising, merchandise, video, visual research, hand drawn typography and vinyl record design.

At By Josh Deane, we celebrate the extraordinary talent of emerging Indigenous (Palawa) artist, Josh Deane. Based in Naarm/Melbourne, Victoria, Josh's contemporary art is a testament to his deep connection to his personal experiences, ancestors, and cultural background.

Our brand is dedicated to showcasing Josh's unique artistic vision, which is brought to life through hand-painted bespoke denim pieces and digitized textiles. Drawing inspiration from Australia's rich biodiversity, his creations beautifully capture the intricate beauty and significance of native flora and fauna.

With meticulous craftsmanship and an unwavering attention to detail, each piece resonates deeply with viewers, evoking a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world. Through his art, Josh aims to inspire others and foster a greater understanding and conservation of the land.

Beyond his expertise in denim and textiles, Josh explores a diverse range of mediums, including photography, film, audio, hand-painted artworks, and sculpture. This allows him to delve into different dimensions and perspectives, creating a multi-sensory experience that immerses viewers in his captivating artistic world.

At By Josh Deane, we invite you to discover the beauty and significance of Josh's contemporary art. With a fusion of tradition and innovation, his creations offer a unique glimpse into his heritage and the wonders of the natural world. Join us on this artistic journey and experience the profound impact of Josh Deane's extraordinary talent.

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.

Freelance designer and patternmaker specialising in 3D CAD patternmaking and avatar development, design, virtual fitting, grading, printed patterns or CAD pattern files ready for your manufacturer, with Clo3D, to meet the needs of a more environmentally conscious fashion industry. 30yrs patternmaking experience.

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.

I am passionate about what I do and love working with my clients to bring their unique visions to life.

My skills include:

- Accurate & creative pattern making 
- Strong technical skills in garment construction
- Knowledge about ethical practices and sustainable sourcing 
- A thorough understanding of commercial manufacturing processes
- Guidance on the pros and cons of different fabrications and trims and finishes
- Connections with other industry professionals
- I have launched and owned fashion labels over the years. 

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.

DesignMotiv is a textile and fashion design | development studio, specialising in intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear and soft separates. Providing a bespoke service, for start-ups and established design labels looking for textile print and full garment development services.

Founded by Judy Anderson, DesignMotiv is a textile and fashion design development studio, specialising in intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear and soft separates.

With over 25 years of outstanding international and local expertise, in all aspects of research, design and technical garment development, along with textile design expertise, you’ll gain access to a wealth of invaluable knowledge. Along connections to local and offshore industry professionals and teams.

Expertise
Intimate Apparel & Corsetry | Swimwear | Active & Sportswear | Soft Separates

Services
Surface/Textile Design | Moodboards | Rangeplans | Garment Design | Technical illustrations/CADs | Production Ready Technical Packs | Measurement Specs | Patternmaking and Product Development | Garment Fitting

Want to find out more?

Let’s get in touch to discuss the full range of consulting and contract services we have to offer.

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

We help you to launch and grow your fashion business with:
- an online print shop with downloadable textile designs
- custom fashion, textile and graphic design
- technical packs and CADs
- ethics and sustainability consultancy

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.

Quillan is an intriguing amalgamation of passions: Personal expression through the artistry of fashion, natural organic fabrics, supporting small ethical factories and suppliers, sustainable practices, a desire to safeguard our health, and a solid belief in co-creating a better world for all who inhabit this precious Earth.

Fashion Tech & Spec is a fashion design studio, specialising in bringing your clothing collection to life! We provide an exceptional service transforming your concepts into reality, ready for manufacturing. We create tech packs, technical drawings, trend reports and print designs.

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.

The Love Life Lab with 20 + years Experience in Design, Marketing, Product Development, QC. Production, & Retail. The Love Life Lab has worked with Young Fashion, Apparel, Sportswear & Designer Labels with a Passion for great Design, protecting the Environment, Nature, Health and Human Rights. Following a process of Assessment, Establishing Goals, Roadmaps, Training & Development, Collaborations, New Technologies, Regenerative Agriculture and the Circular Economy to get Results taking us forward together to Better Brands and Building a Brighter Future.

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.

All our products are made by hand in our design and production studio on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. They are products of meaning that are an extension of the customer's personality and self expression. We offer a unique experience to individuals and other brands, involving them in the design and production process to sustainably create something unique that combines style, comfort and durability.

Image Digital is your local digital eco-friendly fabric printer. Printing on a wide range of fabrics or you can supply your own. We also offer textile laser cutting and local ethical manufacturing as well as a wide range of marketing and promotional products to assist with your business needs. We are registered with the Australian Made campaign for fabric printing and apparel manufacturing.

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.