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David Jones Publish Interactive Factory List
David Jones Publish Interactive Factory List
ELK Launch Their Transparency Report
ELK Launch Their Transparency Report
Fashion Transparency Index 2019
Fashion Transparency Index 2019
Threading the Needle | Weaving SDGs in the Textile, Retail, & Apparel Industry
Threading the Needle | Weaving SDGs in the Textile, Retail, & Apparel Industry
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
Stitching a Future | Sustainable Livelihoods for Women in India
Stitching a Future | Sustainable Livelihoods for Women in India
BWA | 2019 Ethical Fashion Report
BWA | 2019 Ethical Fashion Report
What will our LEGACY be?
What will our LEGACY be?
MEET | Nelson Made
MEET | Nelson Made
Designing Zero Waste.
Designing Zero Waste.
Calling Social Entrepreneurs to Take on the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge
Calling Social Entrepreneurs to Take on the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge
This Could be a Game Changer...
This Could be a Game Changer...
Fashion Revolution Week 2019
Fashion Revolution Week 2019
Get Ready for RawAssembly!
Get Ready for RawAssembly!
ECA put Ethical Shopping in Melbourne on the Map!
ECA put Ethical Shopping in Melbourne on the Map!
Meet | Artisans of Fashion
Meet | Artisans of Fashion
Watch | Frontline Fashion
Watch | Frontline Fashion
Meet | SELJAK BRAND
Meet | SELJAK BRAND
Australian Circular Fashion Conference 2019
Australian Circular Fashion Conference 2019
SAVE THE DATE | RAWASSEMBLY
SAVE THE DATE | RAWASSEMBLY
Australia's First Fashion Design Slam
Australia's First Fashion Design Slam
Clare Press | Rise & Resist
Clare Press | Rise & Resist
Outland Denim shortlisted for 2018 Thomson Reuters Foundation Stop Slavery Award
Outland Denim shortlisted for 2018 Thomson Reuters Foundation Stop Slavery Award
Edwina McCann | The Future is Sustainability, Technology & Women
Edwina McCann | The Future is Sustainability, Technology & Women
A.BCH a Finalist in Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards!
A.BCH a Finalist in Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards!
Redress Design Award 2018 | Tess Whitfort
Redress Design Award 2018 | Tess Whitfort
SAVE THE PLEATS
SAVE THE PLEATS
Rags to Runway | Great Southern Style
Rags to Runway | Great Southern Style
One Dress, Many Voices
One Dress, Many Voices
Together for Sustainability | TESTEX Joins ZDHC!
Together for Sustainability | TESTEX Joins ZDHC!

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The last week of our @afc_curated pop-up at the @strandarcade kicks off today!⠀ ⠀ Running till May 30th, don't miss your chance to stop by, shop and get to know some of Australia's emerging design talent 😎 ⠀ ⠀ In-store this week, you'll find ranges from @west14th, @gterlato, @ivyniu_label, @revelknitwear and @blueandgrae 🖤 with a hand full of exclusive meet the designer sessions too! ⠀ ⠀ Head to @afc_curated for all the details 💥 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📸via @ivyniu_label⠀ #afccurated #australianfashion #ausfashioncouncil #australiandesign #fashionbusiness #fashionpopup #shoplocal #popupshop #afcmember
Keen to get to know some emerging local designers? Drop by week 3 of the @afc_curated pop-up at the @strandarcade with @cedarandonyx, @gterlato, @laurakeoghlabel and @west14th 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ Find us on level 2 ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #afccurated #ausfashioncouncil #afcmember #australianfashion #australiandesign #shoplocal #emergingfashion
“We are not following a trend – we are on this journey because we want to be, and because we have to be. We have produced a transparency report with a depth of analysis that sets the benchmark for other brands. We are part of a greater movement that will create change”⠀ _⠀ Marnie Goding & Adam Koniaras | ELK cofounders⠀ ⠀ In line with @Fash_Rev_ausnz Week this year AFC Members @ELKthelabel have released a 124 page, in-depth report providing complete business transparency...⠀ ⠀ Have a read over on the @sustainabilityportal Blog, link in our bio 😎⠀ ⠀ www.sustainabilityportal.net/blog/elk-ethical-dilemma-forces-complete-brand-transparency⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📸 via @elkthelabel⠀ #whomademyclothes #ethicalfashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #australianfashion #australiandesign #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #fashion supplychain #fashionbusiness
In line with Fashion Revolution Week this year AFC Members ELK have released a 124 page, in-depth report providing complete business transparency, from internal operations, to exploring all fabrications and materials used, to listing their tier one suppliers. ⠀ ⠀ Co-founders Marnie & Adam seek to share their journey and by doing so open up the conversation with their customers, business partners and team. The Transparency Report proposes goals, celebrates achievements in their ethical and environmental mission and highlights to all, the areas where their business and the industry, needs to improve...⠀ ⠀ Have a read over on the @sustainabilityportal Blog, link in our bio 😎⠀ ⠀ www.sustainabilityportal.net/blog/elk-ethical-dilemma-forces-complete-brand-transparency⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📸 via @elkthelabel⠀ #whomademyclothes #ethicalfashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #australianfashion #australiandesign #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #fashion supplychain #fashionbusiness
Meet AFC Members Josef & Grace from @blueandgrae 🖤⠀ These two modest makers pride themselves on bringing together their passion for making with simple, practical designs and quality materials. Each Blue & Grae piece is a symbol of this passion and their infallible teamwork. ⠀ ⠀ “Every Blue & Grae piece is constructed by hand from the finest materials, exclusively assembled in the B&G workshop in Brisbane, Australia. We utilise timeless designs, adapt traditional methods and are always led by longevity. Creating products in this way requires makers with a unique skill set and focus on craftsmanship.⠀ Our products are made to order, or in small batches. This results in superior execution, a direct experience with our materials and a unique piece built especially for you.”⠀ ⠀ Catch them at the @afc_curated pop-up at the @strandarcade this May 24-30 💥⠀ ⠀ #whomademyclothes @fash_rev_ausnz⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📸via @blueandgrae #afcmember #afccurated #ausfashioncouncil #brisbanefashion #australianfashion #australianmade #ethicalfashion #sustainability⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2Lrdu99
Meet expert sample machinist Mai, from AFC Members @SampleRoom 🖤 ⠀ ⠀ "Originally from Vietnam, Mai has lived in Australia since 1995 after closing a tailoring shop she ran for 15 years. Mai was recommended from a family member to take the big leap and move to Australia with the promise of good working conditions and pay.⠀ Once in Australia, Mai commenced working at a large fashion factory, and stayed loyal to this position for 16 years. This was a huge contrast to her small business in Vietnam, where clothes were measured from a body and then cut. In this 100+ employee factory, Mai learnt about technical elements of producing samples and manufacturing to Australian standards.⠀ Mai sees herself as very lucky, as once made redundant from her long time employment, she walked straight into a position at Sample Room. Julia recognised her experience and expertise quickly and hired Mai straight away..."⠀ ⠀ #whomademyclothes @fash_rev_ausnz⠀ ⠀ 📸via Sample Room, catch Mai's story here; https://sampleroom.com.au/fashion/sample-room-fashion-revolution-introducing-mai⠀ ⠀ #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #australianfashion #australianmade #makers #fashionsupplychain #fashionbusiness
Meet Sharon, fabric cutter for AFC Members @SampleRoom 😎 ⠀ ⠀ "Sharon has worked at Sample Room for almost one year, starting with us six months after arriving in Australia from Sri Lanka. Following the completion of a textile diploma in Pattern Making, he commenced his textile career in 1998 as a trainee Pattern Maker in a small factory where the main focus was school wear.⠀ This suburban factory had about 20 employees, and three short months after starting the traineeship his trainer went on maternity leave, which left Sharon to take the reins..."⠀ ⠀ #whomademyclothes @Fash_rev_ausnz⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📸via Sample Room⠀ Read his story https://sampleroom.com.au/fashion/sample-room-fashion-revolution-introducing-sharon⠀ ⠀ #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #australianmade #melbournemade #ethicalfashion
Meet the maker behind Melbourne label @_simetrie 🖤 ⠀ ⠀ "This week we've been talking a lot about Fashion Revolution Week. At simétrie everything is hand made in our Brunswick studio by a few makers, including our founder, Simone Agius. Locally made means we can bring a sense of community to our workplace, making sure everyone is happy and paid fairly when they work with us. This is one of our key values and we are proud to be making our goods in Australia, whilst also using primarily Australian materials."⠀ ⠀ #whomadeclothes @fash_rev_ausnz⠀ ⠀ 📸 @_simetrie⠀ #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #fashionrevolution #ethicalfashion #locallymade ⠀ ⠀ simetrie.com.au/blogs/news/who-makes-your-bag
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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