About Us
The Australian Fashion Exchange
Our Purpose
Provide a platform for all eligible members in the fashion industry and enable outcomes for the collective common good.
Our Vision
We are a collective group that provides new opportunities built on quality, reliability, sustainability and integrity. We are a unique and an innovative fashion collective. We are the best in our field and we are the designer’s first choice. To be the most recognized fashion collective promoting Australian labels in the local community and around the world.
Our Mission
Provide a nurturing model to support designers and bring together all components of the fashion industry to share ideas and collectively work together for a higher purpose. We are committed to supporting communities and provide a platform for people in need in our own backyards and around the world using our talents to do God’s work.
The Australian Fashion Exchange, established in 2006, is one of only a few organisations of its kind in the world, we are a collective of emerging Australian Designers supported by a cluster of businesses working together from all areas within the Australian Fashion Industry.
Our aim is to increase sales and awareness of emerging Australian designers both locally and internationally, and to strengthen the support structures for small to medium enterprises in the textile, clothing and footwear sector, whilst ensuring a fair treatment of all workers in the supply chain.
The Australian Fashion Exchange provides members with a number of useful resources including:
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Cost effective publicity and marketing
support. |
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Business mentoring and coaching. |
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A supportive network of contacts within
the industry. |
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Industry referral opportunities. |
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Distribution and retail buyers’
advice and contacts. |
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The opportunity to showcase as a collective
at a number of prestigious events
on the national
and international fashion scene. |
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Exclusive opportunities to take part
in national events and innovative projects. |
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Become a part of transforming the face of the industry by supporting fair trade
and an ethical workforce. |
By leveraging our collective buying power we are able to negotiate better opportunities for each of our members and together share the benefits. We are the first recognized fashion cluster in Australia and the first choice for any emerging designer.
