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Pulse of the Fashion Industry 2019 Update
Pulse of the Fashion Industry 2019 Update
MEET | The Very Good Bra
MEET | The Very Good Bra
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

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Pulse of the Fashion Industry 2019 Update⠀ ⠀ On May 5th, Global Fashion Agenda, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) published the 2019 update of Pulse of the Fashion Industry report. This is an annual assessment of the global fashion industry’s environmental and social performance.⠀ ⠀ “The fashion industry has shown progress toward better social and environmental performance over the year, but the slackened pace is alarming. Even the most advanced brands face limits to what they can achieve in isolation. To master the significant roadblocks lying ahead, a strong ecosystem of collaboration is required to drive impact by identifying best practices and inspiring innovative solutions…” – Global Fashion Agenda⠀ ⠀ Read the Full Report via the @globalfashionagenda, link on our @sustainabilityportal blog ✨⠀ ⠀ 📸 via @globalfashionagenda
This month on the Sustainability Portal we chatted to Stephanie Devine, founder of The Very Good Bra - a brand with a mission to create “beautiful everyday bras that are comfortable and fit well but that can be disposed of safely at end of life”. ⠀ ⠀ Stephanie talks about her journey within the industry and how her personal values have shaped how she tackles sustainability and ethical issues, leading to her zero waste post-production bra!⠀ ⠀ Have a read via the @sustainabilityportal blog. Link in the bio 🤓⠀ ⠀ 📸 via @theverygoodbra⠀ ⠀ #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #australianfashion #australiandesign #theverygoodbra #sustainabilityportal #zerowaste #ethical #sustainable #circulareconomy #cradletocradle
This month on the Sustainability Portal we chatted to Stephanie Devine, founder of The Very Good Bra - a brand with a mission to create “beautiful everyday bras that are comfortable and fit well but that can be disposed of safely at end of life”. ⠀ ⠀ Stephanie talks about her journey within the industry and how her personal values have shaped how she tackles sustainability and ethical issues, leading to her zero waste post-production bra!⠀ ⠀ Have a read via the @sustainabilityportal blog. Link in the bio 🤓⠀ ⠀ 📸 via @theverygoodbra⠀ ⠀ #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #australianfashion #australiandesign #theverygoodbra #sustainabilityportal #zerowaste #ethical #sustainable #circulareconomy #cradletocradle
This month on the Sustainability Portal we chatted to Stephanie Devine, founder of @theverygoodbra - a brand with a mission to create “beautiful everyday bras that are comfortable and fit well but that can be disposed of safely at end of life”. ⠀ ⠀ Stephanie talks about her journey within the industry and how her personal values have shaped how she tackles sustainability and ethical issues, leading to her zero waste post-production bra!⠀ ⠀ Have a read via the @sustainabilityportal blog. Link in the bio 🤓⠀ ⠀ 📸 via @theverygoodbra⠀ ⠀ #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #australianfashion #australiandesign #theverygoodbra #sustainabilityportal #zerowaste #ethical #sustainable #circulareconomy #cradletocradle
In the AFC Business Edit | April edition - Take a peek at a hand-full of our favourite reads from last month!⠀ ⠀ From google drone deliveries to a clean up of Dye Houses, a look at the link between retail and packaging, and a history of influencers, through to an overview of what's changed since Rana Plaza... Plenty to sink your teeth/eyeballs/minds into. Head to the @ausfashioncouncil blog✨ ⠀ 📸| via article by RACHEL CERNANSKY for @voguebusiness with image from Botanical Colors⠀ #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #australianfashion #fashionbusiness
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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