Presented as part of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival's ideas Program, join Melbourne based consultancy agency Fashion Equipped for a creative, collaborative forum, discussing the Future of Fashion 2020 with industry thought leaders, emerging designers, and brands…
Presented as part of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival's ideas Program, join Melbourne based consultancy agency Fashion Equipped for a creative, collaborative forum, discussing the Future of Fashion 2020 with industry thought leaders, emerging designers, and brands.
Fashion Equipped founder, Elizabeth Formosa is passionate about providing a forum for raw, open and honest conversations that discuss what our industry faces moving into a new decade.
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“Now more than ever Formosa says, we need to be having raw, open and honest conversations that spark new and exciting ideas around the future of Australian Fashion. Providing a forum where the audience can hear from leading brands in our industry and likewise, those who are on the startup journey. It’s all about sharing, collaborating and innovating. The VAMFF Ideas Program is such an incredible platform for these conversations and we are so proud to be hosting this event.”
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The line-up includes TWO panel discussions featuring dynamic speakers:
INDUSTRY PANEL
The event will kick off with an industry panel discussion with key thought leaders, established brands and business owners. Join the conversation on hot topics, including:
- The roadmap to fashion business success
- How to become a purpose driven brand
- Sustainability, transparency & circularity
- The role of key people of influence in fashion
SPEAKERS INCLUDE
- Cathryn Wills - Founder, Sans Beast
- James Bartle - Founding CEO, Outland Denim
- Lana Wilkinson - Fashion & Celebrity Stylist + By Lana Wilkinson
- Jess + Stef Dadon - Twoobs + How Two Live
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EMERGE PANEL
A discussion with emerging fashion brands and designers.
Join the conversation and gain insights into the journey of a startup, including:
- What it’s really like to be a fashion startup
- How to bring your vision to life
- Life after launch
- How and where to find help
SPEAKERS INCLUDE
- Lisa Leverington - Founder & Designer, HAJA
- Beverley Johnson - Founder, Consequence of Change
- Tess Whitfort - Designer, Pendulum Studios
- Ilana & Marika - Founders, Lanamara
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BRAND SHOWCASE
Fashion Equipped will also be Showcasing a selection of 'Start Your Fashion Business' Program Members labels. This will be a great opportunity to connect with the designers and brand owners and hear their stories.
LOCATION | MicDrop Events Venue Level 5, 111 Cecil St, South Melbourne, 3205
Head to Fashion Equipped for all the details.
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