The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) is committed to supporting our members and broader Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) community through these unprecedented times. Earlier this month, AFC established a short survey to gather information on how Australian businesses are being impacted by the current COVID-19 crisis; their challenges, needs, priorities, and where they see potential opportunities for our sector. Directed to business owners, CEO’s and those in leadership positions across the Australian TCF value chain, the data was collected between 1st of April and the 15th of April, 2020, with a total of 182 responses…

We’ll be catching up with a handful of members from across our industry community to see how they are navigating these unprecedented times. First up, James Bartle, Founding CEO of Outland Denim!

The Australian Fashion Council and ORDRE.com are thrilled to announce a new collaboration; AFC Virtual on ORDRE. The initiative seeks to support the Australian fashion industry in the face of the Covid-19 crisis, providing an online global platform for retail buyers to view and order from the latest Australian designer collections…

Westpac Private Bank and the Australian Fashion Council are proud to announce premium fashion and lifestyle label NAGNATA winner of the Westpac Private Bank Emerging Fashion Designer Award 2020…

This article is number seven of a series delving into the links between the Sustainable Development Goals and Australia’s textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry. This article explores the links between the TCF industry and SDG 3, the goal specifically dedicated to health and well-being for all ages…

With an export value of over half a billion dollars in 2019, the global market for Australian fashion offers great potential for established and emerging designers. Export Finance Australia can help you make the most of this opportunity and take your brand to the world. They support Australian fashion exporters including those facing disruptions caused by COVID-19.

There is currently a lot of information circulating in industry and the media about the Australian Fashion Industry contributing to the medical supply shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like face masks, gowns etc. AFC are here to support our industry. On a daily basis, we are in contact with many of our local manufacturers and supply chain partners, government at all levels and globally renowned consultants. Collaboration is an absolute priority at this time and together we are working to clarify the challenges and support the opportunities to overcome them. Here are some important things to consider, some avenues to explore if you are interested in contributing, and overall updates that will be added to as more opportunities arise…

We Wear Australian is an initiative to raise awareness for those in the Australian fashion industry who have been deeply affected by the global situation at hand, and are drawing together to contribute to the rebuild of our community…

You’ve heard it many times before and we’ll say it again, these are unprecedented times… Elizabeth Formosa, Founder of Fashion Equipped talks through navigating your business through the Covid-19 crisis. Watch a series of Q&A video sessions with Industry experts including AFC’s own Leila Naja Hibri, and Jodie Hilton from the New Garde. ..