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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
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 - 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

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Australian Circular Fashion Conference 2019
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Australian Circular Fashion Conference 2019
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Sustainable Fashion Masterclass
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It's been an incredible month so far for Sustainability focused events in our industry, and it's set to continue. This Thursday, 21st March, the @australiancircularfashion Conference kicks off in Melbourne.⠀ ⠀ Fashion has always been about innovation, evolution and adaptability, traits which will continue to be vital heading into the future, especially as the industry recognises the challenges and responsibilities around sustainability. ⠀ ⠀ Join a host of industry experts, including those from; ⠀⠀ @classecohub⠀⠀ @bluesigntechnologies⠀⠀ @apprlcoalition⠀⠀ @eileenfisherny⠀⠀ @filippa_k⠀⠀ @kathmandugear⠀⠀ @marahoffman⠀ @australiapost ⠀ @mistrafuturefashion⠀ ... and more!⠀ ⠀ Head to @australiancircularfashion for more details and tickets. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 📸 feature image #regram from @filippa_k⠀⠀ #ausfashioncouncil #australianfashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #fashionbusiness #fashionsupplychain
Today’s the last day to catch several of the @afc_curated labels at the @emporiummelbourne pop-up so don’t miss out!!⠀ ⠀ Catch @wearesilentarrow @cedarandonyx @isabellequinn_ @ivi_made @laurakeoghlabel and @blueandgrae while you still can 🖤 ⠀⠀⠀ SHOP | Find us at @EmporiumMelbourne, level 3 by the David Jones walkway.⠀⠀ OPEN | daily, 10am-7pm Sat-Wed, 10am-9pm Thurs-Fri⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Brought to you by the @ausfashioncouncil & ⠀⠀⠀ Presented by @VicinityCentres⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #afccurated #ausfashioncouncil #australianfashion #australiandesign #afcmember #melbournefadhion #popupshop #emergingfashion #emergingdesigners
So proud of #AFCMember @Tess.whitfort who’s collaborated with Hong Kong based sustainable, upcycled brand @thercollective to design, produce, and retail her first commercial collection, entitled 'Avoidance’ 👊⠀ ⠀ Working closely under The R Collective aesthetic, Tess was tasked to adapt her award winning runway collection from @getredressed into an upcycled capsule for retail, using luxury brands and mills’ textile waste and her talent for zero-waste design. True to Tess' dynamic flare, her six-piece collection proves sustainable fashion can have that edge. Her street-inspired jumpsuit hangs with her versatile dress and classic retro varsity style jacket that each have twists on classic designs. ⠀ ⠀ Proving her influence, Tess' collection was bought by Asia's leading luxury store, @lanecrawford for Spring 2019 store launch 🙌🙌🙌⠀ ⠀ The range is available NOW via @thercollective 🖤⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #upcycled #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #australiandesign
Introducing @RevelKnitwear 👀👀👀⠀ ⠀ Designer Shannyn Lorkin believes that the key to a great wardrobe is having good quality basics, focusing on quality and style. The label creates luxury hand-knitted pieces for the modern minimalist. Designed using the classic, timeless aesthetics of knitting, Revel believes that quality is essential and sustainable production non-negotiable. ⠀ ⠀ "Being hand-made, it provides more of a bespoke and exclusive experience... A knit that has been truly made for you, with a lot of passion and love. Fashion to me is about telling a story about who you are and we want our customer to feel endlessly comforted when they wear it and get a lot of longevity out of each piece"⠀ ⠀ Follow her story here @revelknitwear and drop by our @afc_curated popup at @emporiummelbourne this March 1-17 during @vamff to catch the designer in person 😎⠀ ⠀ 📸 @revelknitwear #australianmade #australiandesign #ausfashioncouncil #afcmember #afccurated #knitting #knitwear #handmade #sustainability #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion
The urgency with which we need to redefine the business of fashion requires leadership. Bold, committed and acutely aware of the transformative power it has at its fingertips. ⠀ ⠀ Some of the most hopeful technologies, business models and initiatives are being developed and adopted by leading players in the sector. LEGACY will explore these and more, including the circular economy, sustainable fibres, worker empowerment, legislation and new business models. ⠀ ⠀ Through a series of keynote presentations, expert panel conversations and interactive breakout sessions, attendees will learn the drivers revolutionizing the future of the industry and how they too can commit to the biggest opportunity of our time. ⠀ ⠀ ◽️LEGACY Responsible Fashion Summit◽️⠀ See how you can be a part of it 👉 @legacysummit 👈 - 13 & 14 March | Sydney ⠀ - Brought to you by industry consultancy Ndless:The New Normal in partnership with The Australian Fashion Council and Fashion Revolution Australia⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #legacyfashionsummit #whomademyclothes #fashionrevolution #ausfashioncouncil |@intentjournal | @fash_rev_ausnz | @fash_rev | @ndless_newnormal | 📸via @legacysummit
🔥SAVE THE DATE! Sunday March 10th🔥⠀ Mark your calendars and join #Globalindigenousrunway, ‘Connection to Country’ on March 10th, Melbourne convention & exhibition centre – Goldfields Theatre. ⠀ Get you tickets now! Head to @vamff for details.⠀ ⠀ As part of @vamff 2019 the Global Indigenous Runway – ‘Connection to Country’ celebrates the creativity of top Indigenous fashion designers from around the world. Featuring delicate hand-woven and printed fabrics and incredible haute-couture pieces, the runway presents a modern interpretation of cultural identity among global Indigenous peoples.⠀ ⠀ From the etchings of tribal totems to the raw natural beauty of homelands the runway’s theme ‘Connection to Country’ is reflected in each of the designer’s collections.⠀ ⠀ More than just another runway, the designers will collaborate with artists and musicians to deliver a unique indigenous cultural spectacular honouring their fashion stories. Just as the fashion hits the runway, so too will 50 Indigenous young people model the looks for the first time. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #globalindigenousmanagement #connectiontocountry#globalindigenousrunway #indigenousfashion #indigenousmodel#indigenous #indigenousrunwaymodels #indigenousdesign #firstnationsartsfestival#melbournefashionfestival #designer #design #fashion #culture #contemporary #art #melbourne #Runways #AustraliaDesigners #vamff #virgin#virginaustralia#virginaustraliafashionfestival#melbournefashionfestival #fashionfestival⠀ ⠀ Sponsors : @vichealth ⠀ Partners : @mcec #melbourneconventionandexhibitioncentre @accorhotel @meccamax @maccamaxima
Congratulations to AFC Members @Arnsdorf who recently received the Sustainability Award as part of @vamff & @davidjonesstore's National Designer Awards!⠀ ⠀ The accolade recognises Arnsdorf for excelling in areas of sustainable practices, ethical manufacture, use of recycled products and impact on workers. “This means so much to Arnsdorf — the women in our team, our machinists and everyone working tirelessly in our stores to tell the story of why sustainable fashion should be the only approach to fashion as both creators and consumers,” says Arnsdorf founder Jade Sarita Arnott.⠀ ⠀ VAMFF CEO @GraemeLewsey says Arnsdorf’s “tenacity and truth” should be “explored and followed” by others in the industry 😎⠀ ⠀ 📸 via @arnsdorf⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #afcmember #ausfashioncouncil #australianfashion #australiandesign #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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