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Australia: Strategy launched to rebuild domestic textile manufacturing

A new strategy has been launched in Australia aimed at rebuilding targeted domestic manufacturing capabilities across the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) sector. The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and footwear brand R.M.Williams have jointly introduced the National Manufacturing Strategy for Australian Fashion and Textiles 2026–2036. The...

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Arab Fashion Council launches fashion fund for emerging designers

The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), a non-profit organisation looking to reshape and elevate fashion across the Arab region, has launched a new biennial fashion fund to support emerging designers and propel them into global brands. The AFC Fashion Fund has been designed as a four-season brand-building accelerator, where it will select one...

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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...