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. ..
Here’s our pick of industry events that you can get involved in whilst keeping at a safe distance…
Together we have an opportunity to collaboratively make a difference. The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) want to hear from YOU. Take the COVID-19 Australian Fashion & Textile Industry Survey…
It's time for Change. Let's do it Together. I could have opened the Legacy Summit today by urging you to acknowledge that Climate Change and Modern-Day Slavery are not someone else’s problems. That our community has the power to do things in a way that upholds human dignity and protects our environment. Or, I could have started by talking about the one thing that I can guarantee, has recently completely disrupted your business and your life, as it has mine. But I didn't do either…
In an effort to support our members, we’ll be collating information and resources from our industry network to guide businesses through mitigating this unknown territory.
Following our AFC Session on Exporting to Hong Kong last year, we caught up with guest speakers and AFC Members; Dan Tse and Eugene Leung from INJURY.
Presented by the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation (DAAFF), The Australian Indigenous Fashion Showcase is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, art and creativity through fashion at the 25th anniversary of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia…
The AFC were once again thrilled to support the M/FW Student Award last year! Get to know the 2019 winning designer and Box Hill Institute Bachelor of Fashion graduate, Chelsea Subala! The award recognises excellence in innovation, quality, design and their potential to contribute to the future growth of the Australian fashion industry. Chelsea’s collection – SLAY – was inspired by people who had mental illness and were suffering anxiety or depression, influenced by Melbourne’s street art graffiti…
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