From 23-29 of November, the spotlight is back on Melbourne for an updated and apt, 2020-take on the usual schedule of ready-to-wear fashion shows. Respectfully muted and understandably delayed, the M/FW festivities are the only major local fashion event to proceed since Australian Fashion Week made the difficult, but unavoidable Read more…
The nominees for the inaugural National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) have been announced, and we couldn’t be more excited. The awards are born of the success and attention drawn by Darwin’s Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation’s Country to Couture runway show, which showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion and textile designers with increasing acclaim Read more…
The pandemic lock down has necessitated many major fashion weeks and events be shut down for 2020, but there is a small upside for patrons. Thanks to technology and the ingenuity of businesses setting up their events and courses online, we now have unprecedented access to an assortment of local, international, Read more…
by Sophie Newman At Ethical Fashion Review for the past 3 years we have tried, and failed, to find an ethical and sustainable angle to cover for Australia’s MBFWA Fashion Week. This year we’re sharing what we’ve learned in an attempt to to spark greater conversation instead of the usual Read more…
Are you a fashion student, emerging designer, or just looking for greater recognition for your brand? For new designers, getting an enterprise or career off the ground can be challenging, so it’s important to maximise every opportunity available, to be seen and make a name for yourself in the intricate Read more…
“Never again will I take for granted the simple act of putting on shoes, knowing first-hand the amount of effort that goes into making them”, was the mindset we gained after attending one of The Shoe Camaraderie’s recent sandal-making workshops in Melbourne.
After launching in Sydney last year, Australia’s first Circular Fashion Conference is back in 2019, arriving in Melbourne March 21st – 22nd, for a powerful two days of fashion and textile sustainability talks. “Sustainability asks us to really think about our core values, and align those with our business activities” Read more…
The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is back again for an annual celebration of fashion, arts, ideas and creative collaborations, running March 1st to 10th. This year, organisers, passionate artists and labels have outdone themselves with a jam-packed festival of art, runways, DIY workshops, talks, shows and events. It is a Read more…
Are you an ethical business or simply recognise the need to head in that direction? Then the Ethical Enterprise Conference is for you. Held over two days at the “The Spot”, University of Melbourne, 25-26th October, this program of “Future-proofing for Purpose, Sustainable Growth & Impact” will provide the resources Read more…
by Sophie Newman For fashion lovers, fashion weeks are about more than established designers showcasing their latest collections on runways. They are a festival of events to inspire and tantalise the public through the beauty and experience of quality garments, showcase emerging designer talents alongside the industry’s leading names, and Read more…