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Australian Fashion Council to launch dedicated showroom at Paris Fashion Week

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) is set to broaden its horizons with the launch of a new showroom at Paris Fashion Week’s SS27 edition dedicated to Australian designers. The initiative comes as a continuation of the organisation’s Global Gateways export programme, and marks what the council said is a “structural step-change” in how the local...

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Australian organisations team up to develop country’s first National Manufacturing Strategy

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and clothing manufacturing company R.M. Williams have established a new partnership to develop what would be Australia’s first-ever National Manufacturing Strategy. The duo intend to mobilise efforts to “rebuild and future-proof” the local fashion and textile industry in the pursuit of building up a globally...

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Australian Fashion Week secures government support

Following the exit of former partner IMG, Australian Fashion Week (AFW) has confirmed a new collaboration with the New South Wales Government to ensure that its next edition will go ahead as planned. Scheduled to take place from 12 to 16 May 2025, the forthcoming season of AFW will be backed by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events...

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Australian Fashion Council to offer “new vision” for Australian Fashion Week

Australian Fashion Council (AFC), the not-for-profit organisation representing the Australian fashion and textile industry, has confirmed the show will go on for Australian Fashion Week (AFW) in 2025 following last week’s announcement by IMG that it is withdrawing as owner and organiser of Australian fashion events. In a statement, the AFC said...

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Australian Fashion Council launches fashion certification trademark

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has announced the introduction of the Australian Fashion Trademark to help both local and international customers better identify fashion from the region. AFC hopes the introduction of the trademark will drive industry growth, create jobs and contribute more to the local economy, ultimately aiming to...

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Fashion as a Force for Change at AAFW

This talk explores how Australian fashion brands can be a force of change by embedding and activating responsible practices into their business - through diversity, gender equality, ethical practice, and sustainability. The panel of experts weigh in on why brands should champion a purpose-led approach and what strategies they must develop to...

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The COVID-19 Australian TCF industry survey results are in

Here’s what our industry has to say The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) is committed to supporting our members and broader Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) community through these unprecedented times. Earlier this month, AFC established a short survey to gather information on how Australian businesses are being impacted by the current...