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We are proud to announce the launch of the AAFW edition of AFC Virtual on ORDRE, which has been developed in partnership with Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) and ORDRE to support Australian designers during AAFW.

2 June 2021

High Fashion to High Vis | The Economic Contribution of Australia’s Fashion & Textile Sector

The AFC is excited to release the findings from a new report commissioned to EY, and supported by Afterpay. It is the most comprehensive study of the entire fashion and textile ecosystem in Australia, highlighting a $27.2 billion contribution to the Australian economy in 2020-21.

31 May 2021

Clare Press launches Wardrobe Crisis Academy

We are excited to announce the launch of Wardrobe Crisis Academy. The first course is ‘Sustainable Fashion 101’, an introductory 6-week course that teaches all things sustainability.

17 May 2021

AFC Launches New Membership Program

With a renewed and evolved focus, we are very excited to share with you that the new AFC Membership Program is now live!

17 May 2021

Meet | Isabel & Nick Renters, Great Ocean Road Woollen Mill

Meet AFC Member Isabel and Nick Renters, Owners and Operators for the Great Ocean Road Woollen Mill.

1 April 2021

Meet | Simone Agius, Simétrie

Meet AFC Member Simone Agius founder of Simétrie, one of the many amazing Australian labels to join our AFC Directory.

10 March 2021

Circular Economy Business Support Fund

The Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre (CEBIC), in partnership with the Victorian Government, has just launched a new $10 million Business Support Fund.

16 February 2021

The AFC Directory

The AFC is updating the current TFIA Directory with a new and improved AFC Directory.

10 February 2021

Meet | Maxime Renaudin, Tree-Nation

Meet Maxime Renaudin founder of Tree-Nation. A company that ‘gathers and coordinates reforestation efforts worldwide in a unique platform, enabling every citizen, company and planter to take action’ against climate change.

1 February 2021

Meet | 2020 MFW Student Award Finalists

A big congratulations to the Student Award finalists from 2020 Melbourne Fashion Week; Blaize Marshall, Donna Priseman, Luisa Marrollo and Tijen Bozdmir.

25 January 2021

Meet | 2020 MFW Student Award Winner Alexander Bourgazas

The AFC were once again thrilled to support the M/FW Student Award last year! Get to know Alexander Bourgazas From RMIT University. Get to know the 2020 winning designer and RMIT University Fashion graduate, Alexander Bourgazas! The award recognises excellence in innovation, quality, design and their potential to contribute to the future growth of the Australian fashion industry..

25 January 2021

AFC Flagship x Gateway O: WeChat in China

Gateway O and Greenway Logistics discuss their full-service commerce solutions for Australian brands wanting to enter China.

18 January 2021

The Future of Fashion | Tech Accelerating Change

Discover the businesses that are leading the way in the fashion technology and innovation space.

7 December 2020

Don’t stop believing: the role the TCF industry plays in achieving the SDGs

This article is the final of a series that has delved into the links between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Australia’s textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry. This article summarises why the TCF industry should use the SDGs as a framework for future action.

6 December 2020

OLVERA ADVISORS | Insolvency law reforms for small business

In September 2020, the government announced the most significant reforms to Australia’s insolvency framework in 30 years. These reforms aim to help support small businesses work through the financial impacts of COVID-19 and plan for their future. The Olvera Advisors explain what this means for Small Businesses…

3 December 2020

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