Australian Fashion Council

Australian Fashion Council Australia's peak TCF industry body. Independent and not for profit membership body, supporting and ad

The Council of Textile & Fashion exists to promote the growth of the industry in Australia. The Council of Textile & Fashion is a not-for-profit membership organisation with 65 years service of the industry. Our Members are drawn from across the fashion and textile industry value chain, and range from micro to large companies, as well as education, state and national industry associations and stud

ents.

5 AREAS OF FOCUS
- Strengthening supply chains
- Growing exports
- Helping new businesses become established
- Developing industry practices in ethical and sustainable product
- Capitalising on innovative ideas

OUR ACTIVITIES
Fashion Community News
Friday Afternoon Sessions
Industry Round-tables
Funding Access Points
Innovation Tools
Business Practice Guidelines
Export Market Pathways
Supply Chain Connections
Industry Policy Development
Vocational Training & Short Courses
Australian Standards Committees
Trade Events and Networking

Three days. Important conversations. And proof that Australian manufacturing is having its moment.We were proud to see o...
19/06/2026

Three days. Important conversations. And proof that Australian manufacturing is having its moment.

We were proud to see our local manufacturers and AFC members Silver Fleece, JM Fashion, and Marlene Dawn at this year's Global Sourcing Expo. Our Executive Chair Marianne Perkovic and GM Samantha Delgos also took to the stage, speaking on the future of global supply chains and the momentum behind local manufacturing.

Thank you to the Global Sourcing Expo for having us, to everyone who stopped by and kept the conversation going, and to our three incredible manufacturers.

An interesting morning spent with our industry mag Ragtrader this morning, starting off with Salim Biskri from BDO shari...
18/06/2026

An interesting morning spent with our industry mag Ragtrader this morning, starting off with Salim Biskri from BDO sharing that the Fashion Retail sector is apparently trending up this financial year, but why none of us seem to be feeling it.

CUE CEO Melanie Remai joined a collective of other heritage Australian brands sharing their turnaround stories, with one similar discipline: Brand DNA and drifting from the core identity as a root of decline.



Winner of the 2026 National Designer Award x David Jones, JOAEN has joined the AFC family.Grace Kelly and her mum Mandy ...
17/06/2026

Winner of the 2026 National Designer Award x David Jones, JOAEN has joined the AFC family.

Grace Kelly and her mum Mandy are the mother-daughter duo behind one of Australia's most exciting emerging labels, with three generations of craftsmanship, natural fibres, and deeply considered design.

Grace and Mandy joined the AFC because "This was a natural progression for JOAEN, as we continue to help nurture and support a collaborative, forward-thinking and enduring industry."

Click the link in bio to become a member.

This Thursday, don't miss out on Ragtrader LIVE Sydney, Breakfast of Big Ideas: Winning Aginst the OddsHear from some of...
16/06/2026

This Thursday, don't miss out on Ragtrader LIVE Sydney, Breakfast of Big Ideas: Winning Aginst the Odds

Hear from some of Australia's sharpest retail minds from David Jones, GAP Australia, Universal Store Group, APG & Co, Seafolly and more, come together for one morning of real talk on how to win in the toughest retail climate in years.

7:30-11:00AM, Thursday 18th June, Saltbox Sydney

AFC Members, click the link in bio to receive a complimentary discount code.

Three of our incredible AFC member manufacturers: Silver Fleece, JM Fashions, and Marlene Dawn are showcasing at the Glo...
15/06/2026

Three of our incredible AFC member manufacturers: Silver Fleece, JM Fashions, and Marlene Dawn are showcasing at the Global Sourcing Expo at ICC Sydney from tomorrow, highlighting the very best of Australian manufacturing from quality craftsmanship to innovative production capabilities.

Catch AFC Executive Chair Marianne Perkovic opening the Expo at 10am with Making the Future: Australia's Fashion Industry in a Changing Global Supply Chain, plus the Made in Australia: The Reshoring Movement Gaining Momentum panel with AFC General Manager Samantha Delgos, Silver Fleece's Melanie and Dean Flintoft, and LoomTex CEO Samantha Van Zyl.

The Expo is free to attend and AFC Members can claim a complimentary seminar tickets (valued at $40 per session) via the link in bio.

Animal-derived materials are one of the most complex sourcing challenges facing fashion businesses right now and the pre...
14/06/2026

Animal-derived materials are one of the most complex sourcing challenges facing fashion businesses right now and the pressure to get it right is only growing.

Emma Håkansson, Founder and Director of Collective Fashion Justice, will lead a practical session covering everything you need to know about sourcing leather, wool, down and wildlife-based materials from welfare risks to certifications and responsible sourcing decisions.

Tuesday 7 July, 4–5pm. Online via Zoom
Free for AFC Members / $50 + booking fee for Non-Members

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/afc-the-industry-guide-to-animal-derived-materials-webinar

Please note: The AFC Member option is exclusively for current AFC members. As a not-for-profit, we reserve the right to review all registrations and will remove access for anyone who selects the AFC Member category but is not a member.

We're proud of the two Australian businesses who made it all the way to New York City as global finalists for the eBay.c...
11/06/2026

We're proud of the two Australian businesses who made it all the way to New York City as global finalists for the eBay.com.au Circular Fashion Fund.

Courtney Holm's Circular Sourcing is putting deadstock and surplus materials at the design stage, where sourcing decisions actually matter.

AFC members get complimentary access to the Global Sourcing Expo Seminar Series coming to ICC Sydney, 16–18 June 2026.60...
09/06/2026

AFC members get complimentary access to the Global Sourcing Expo Seminar Series coming to ICC Sydney, 16–18 June 2026.

600+ global suppliers. Three days of expert seminars covering manufacturing, sustainability, digital traceability, reshoring, and AI in sourcing.

Your complimentary seminar code is in the AFC Member Portal. Link in bio.

Australian fashion is heading to Paris.Today, together with NSW Government and Austrade, we announced a dedicated Austra...
04/06/2026

Australian fashion is heading to Paris.

Today, together with NSW Government and Austrade, we announced a dedicated Australian showroom at Paris Fashion Week Womenswear SS27 (28 September - 6 October 2026), our most significant international trade mission to date.

AFC's Global Gateways: Paris 2026 will take Australian designers to a centrally located showroom at Paris Fashion Week, supported by Austrade through the Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI), the Australian Government's $50 million export diversification program jointly delivered by Austrade and industry.

15 spots. Paris Fashion Week. Applications are open now with preference given to AFC Members. Click the link in bio.

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