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SAVE THE DATE | RAW ASSEMBLY
SAVE THE DATE | RAW ASSEMBLY
Australia's First Fashion Design Slam
Australia's First Fashion Design Slam
Clare Press | Rise & Resist - Ethical Fashion Blogger Round Table Recap
Clare Press | Rise & Resist - Ethical Fashion Blogger Round Table Recap
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!
Meet | The Better Packaging Co.
Meet | The Better Packaging Co.
Recap | Copenhagen Youth Fashion Summit
Recap | Copenhagen Youth Fashion Summit
NORTH | THE WARLU COLLECTION
NORTH | THE WARLU COLLECTION
Notes from Copenhagen | Part 1
Notes from Copenhagen | Part 1
Outland Denim | The Social Denim
Outland Denim | The Social Denim
TOMMY HILFIGER | Social Innovation Challenge
TOMMY HILFIGER | Social Innovation Challenge
Copenhagen Fashion Summit
Copenhagen Fashion Summit
Pulse of The Fashion Industry 2018 Report
Pulse of The Fashion Industry 2018 Report
Fashion Revolution | Transparency Index 2018
Fashion Revolution | Transparency Index 2018
Help Grant a Wish in Style! 
Help Grant a Wish in Style! 
Who Made My Clothes? | Merino Country
Who Made My Clothes? | Merino Country
Who Made My Clothes? | Nico Underwear
Who Made My Clothes? | Nico Underwear
Baptist World Aid | 2018 Ethical Fashion Guide
Baptist World Aid | 2018 Ethical Fashion Guide
Jeanswest | Committed to Transparency
Jeanswest | Committed to Transparency
CUTPIECE | A.BCH for Fashion Revolution
CUTPIECE | A.BCH for Fashion Revolution
Fashion Revolution Week is Coming!
Fashion Revolution Week is Coming!
Coreprêt. Lunch Box. 06.04.18
Coreprêt. Lunch Box. 06.04.18
VAMFF Offsite Runway | Remuse presents 'Equinox V Vênus'
VAMFF Offsite Runway | Remuse presents 'Equinox V Vênus'
Melbourne Retail Festival | Seminar Series
Melbourne Retail Festival | Seminar Series

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😎AFC CURATED IN HONG KONG 😎⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We’re thrilled to be part of the @bodw.cityprog in Hong Kong!You’ll find 7 of our @AFC_Curated labels at 2 exciting locations this December - starting with Mallory St in Wan Chai ⚡️⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ Explore the works of over 50 designers and makers at the Melbourne Fashion Showcase.⠀⠀ WHEN |1-9 December 2018, Open 10am - 10pm Daily⠀⠀ WHERE | 7 Mallory St (near Emperor Group Center), Wan Chai, Hong Kong⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ Our AFC Curated showroom features the latest ranges from Melbourne based labels; @loishazel, @abch.world, @mndatory, @gehrich, @gtblife, @maude_studio and @vincentlistudio 👀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Stay Tuned!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #melbfashionhk #melbdesignhk @bodw_hkdc @pmqhkdesign #DiscoverHongKong @discoverhongkong⠀⠀ #sosassy #sassyhongkong ⠀ #timeouthk @hongkongtatler @lifestyleasiahk #hongkonginsta @hongkong.insta #afccurated #ausfashioncouncil #melbournefashion
COMING UP! MELBOURNE DESIGN SLAM⠀ Raising $1 million for youth homelessness.⠀ ⠀ SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER | 12PM-6PM⠀ 50 people donating 6 hours of their time⠀ co-creating a collection in one afternoon⠀ equivalent to one person, full time for 8 weeks ⠀ …an inspiring event to be a part of!⠀ _⠀ If you are a graphic artist, clothing designer, textile designer, photographer, colourist, stylist or web developer, this is your opportunity to be a part of co-creating the DISRUPTED capsule range. Led by an experienced team of brand ambassadors, it will be a fun and engaging afternoon of collaboration and brainstorming with the resulting collection being launched globally on Kickstarter in February 2019 ⠀ _⠀ Head to the portal for more info https://buff.ly/2TLuua2
This week at the @afc_curated pop up at @thecalilehotel.... Meet @nicounderwear by Brisbane based designer Lis Harvey 🖤 ⠀ ⠀ NICO celebrates the sartorial philosophy of minimalism and understated luxury, bringing high quality basics and underwear to the Australian fashion landscape. ⠀ ⠀ The label is committed to upholding and cultivating ethical and sustainable transparency in the fashion industry and is accredited with @ethicalclothingaustralia 👌⠀ ⠀ Go say hi 👋👋👋⠀ ⠀ ⠀ @qutcea @jamesstbne #ethicalfashion #underwear #brisbanefashion #australianfashion #australiandesign #afccurated #ausfashioncouncil #afcmember
TOMORROW! Join us at the International Sourcing Expo for a workshop with UL Consumer and Retail Services on Sustainability & Supply Chain Management for Textiles: Reducing Recall Risk and Chemical Management – A ZDHC Overview...⠀ ⠀ Germine Gavazov, UL Consumer and Retail Services, Sales Executive, Australasia will take you through:⠀ - An overview of the common failures and recalls in the textile industry⠀ - Common failure test review and improvement recommendations⠀ - Regulatory update⠀ - Recall case sharing⠀ - An introduction and overview of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals campaign⠀ ⠀ WHERE | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre⠀ WHEN | Wed 21 November 2018, 10:00 am – 11:30 am⠀ TICKETS | VIA EVENTBRITE⠀ ** FREE FOR AFC MEMBERS. Contact info@ausfashioncouncil.com for your discount code **⠀ ⠀ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sustainability-supply-chain-management-for-textiles-reducing-recall-risk-tickets-50345164743⠀ ⠀ #sustainability #sustainablefashion #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #ise2018 #fashionworkshop
〰️ TODAY 〰️ Returning to Melbourne this Nov 20-22, the International Sourcing Expo brings the world to you! ⠀ ⠀ The AFC will be amongst the action at Stand E39, stop by for a chat to one of the AFC team about our programs, and get to know some of our members, with unique consultations available from the likes of APN Performance Testing, Bruck Textiles, @DeanWorldCargo, Direct to Source, @ManufactureMyProduct (B35), @new_model_beauty_queen, @sampleroom and @fashionequipped (Stand F34) 😎⠀ ⠀ More details on the @ausfashioncouncil Blog - See you there!⠀ ⠀ 📸 Direct to Source #ise2018 #internationalsourcingexpo #sourcing #supplychain #fashionsupplychain #fashionbusiness #melbourne #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil⠀ http://j.mp/2ROQI9y
Rise & Resist takes a wild trip through the new activism sweeping the world. From eco warriors and zero wasters to knitting nannas, introvert craftivists to intersectional feminists, they’re all up for a revolution of sorts... ⠀ ⠀ We were thrilled to join @mrspress for an intimate Ethical Fashion Blogger Round Table during her recent book launch trip to Melbourne, where we talked with a group of inspiring local women about community and small acts that can lead to great change 👊#riseandresist⠀ ⠀ Catch the recap by Lisa Kjerulf up on the @sustainabilityportal blog 👀👀👀⠀ ⠀ https://www.sustainabilityportal.net/blog/clare-press-rise-resist-ethical-fashion-blogger-round-table-recap⠀ #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #ausfashioncouncil #fashioncommunity #fashionbusiness @blu_nude @createwithkjer
Meet Hannah Berry, aka @_harry_im_home 😎⠀ ⠀ The @melbfashionweek Student Award Finalist's collection is a critique of (and a personal reaction to) some of the common consumer rituals, processes of mass production, and value systems of the fashion industry - delving into political, philosophical and social ideologies of consumer behaviour. ⠀ ⠀ "Through developing my own zero waste techniques, using found and unconventional materials, alongside unwanted purchased fabrics, my collection deconstructs the value systems of the fashion industry... I have deliberately paired biodegradable products in plastic and exaggerated the experience of our consumption through creating mass(ive) produced garments and woven electrical cords. This materiality and process symbolises the weight of consumption. Alongside my publications and dioramas, I aim to evoke emotion and question value through referencing our daily routine. This excessively evocative process encourages conversation around our understanding of our own consumption and its role in our daily lives."⠀ ⠀ Catch the whole interview up on the @ausfashioncouncil Blog👌⠀ ⠀ #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #australianfashion #consumption #sustainability #rmitfashion #fashionstudent https://buff.ly/2Ppz8fp
AFC Members @DesignbyJUDE have a unique workshop running this November & December! ⠀ ⠀ Go behind the scenes of an ethical fashion brand and hand craft your own piece of couture inspired jewellery with the designer Jude Ng, at his Fitzroy studio, followed by a styling session with the design team. And, the workshop fee is fully redeemable on JUDE product 😎⠀ ⠀ Head to @designbyjude for tickets and details 💫⠀ ⠀ www.designbyjude.com/product-page/couture-jewelry-workshop⠀ ⠀ #handmade #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #fashionworkshop #localfashion #melbournemade #melbournedesign #afcmember
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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