Our program of scheduled talks and events
FashLab x Melbourne Fashion Hub – Melbourne Small Fashion Business Forum
Presented by FashLab x Melbourne Fashion Hub, in collaboration with Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University
📅 When: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Torrens University, 196 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Event Details:
Join fashion industry professionals, design students, and emerging designers for an evening of expert panels and networking designed to help you navigate the evolving fashion landscape. Learn key strategies for resilience and growth, focusing on harnessing social commerce to expand your brand.
Highlights:
- Panel 1: Fashion Futures – Survive & Thrive
Moderator: Glen Rollason
Panelists: John Condilis, Lisa Barron, Gwendolynne Burkin - Panel 2: Social Commerce – What Works, What Doesn’t
Moderator: Julia Browne
Panelists: Matt Feng, Dana Burrows, Sarah McLean
🎟️ Tickets:
- Free for students: Email contact.fashlab@gmail.com for a code
- General admission: Book here
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and peers in the fashion industry!
| Date | Time | Talk |
| 7 Oct 2024 | 7pm AEDT | What I Know about the Business of Fashion Join us for a conversation with Vicki Nicola – Founder of Nicola Nicola, as she discusses the journey of working in the fashion business |
| 24 Oct 2024 | 1.30pm AEDT | LIVE TICKETED EVENT M/FW Conversations: The Business of Fashion Guest Speaker : Julia Browne – Melbourne Fashion Hub https://mfw.melbourne.vic.gov.au/event/the-business-of-fashion THE MEZZANINE AT QUEEN & COLLINS – LEVEL 2, 100 QUEEN STREET, MELBOURNE, 3000 THU 24 OCT TALK | 1.30 – 2.15PM ROUNDTABLE | 2.30 – 3.15PM |
| 29 Oct 2024 | 7pm AEDT | Mastering the Art of Pricing : Strategies For Emerging Fashion Designers Join us for a conversation with Long Vuong – Founder & Director – Asia Apparel Sourcing Pty Ltd, as he discusses mastering the art of pricing |
| 6 Nov 2024 | 7pm AEDT | Unlocking Potential: Engaging with Untapped Fashion Markets Join us for a conversation with Junie Baptiste-Poitevien – Founder of Propel Innovations as she discusses how to engage with untapped markets |
| 8 Nov 2024 | 7pm AEDT | Global Collaboration: Working Successfully with Offshore Manufacturers Join us for a conversation with Long Vuong – Founder & Director – Asia Apparel Sourcing Pty Ltd, as he discusses working confidently with offshore manufacturers |
| 12 Nov 2024 | 7pm AEDT | An Introduction to Digital Fashion Join us for an exciting talk where Kirke Leinatamm, Founder/ Director – Fashion Innovators Academy, will take you on a journey through the world of Digital Fashion—where technology meets creativity |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 7pm AEDT | Conscious Creation: Building a Sustainable Fashion Business Join us for a conversation with Dr.Vaibhav Gaikwad – Head of Sustainability, ELK, as he discusses building a responsible fashion business |
| 10 Oct 2023 | 6pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Starting Up – How We Started Our Fashion Business Join us for a conversation with Laurinda Ndenzako – Cofounder of Collective Closets, as she discusses the journey of starting a fashion business |
| 17 Oct 2023 | 7pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Navigating Brand Development for Emerging Designers Join us for a conversation with Racquel Thomas, Lucky Tiger, as she discusses how to shape your fashion brand |
| 20 Oct 2023 | 7pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Agreements – What You Need to Know Before Loaning Out a Sample Join us for a conversation with Chloe Taylor (Lawyer of Fashion) as she discusses what needs to be part of a (pull) loan agreement |
| 6 Nov 2023 | 7pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Engaging with Untapped Markets Join us for a conversation with Junie Baptiste-Poitevien as she discusses engaging with untapped customer segments |
| 16 Nov 2023 | 7pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Working with a Stylist Join us for a conversation with Eva Schelling as she discusses how to successfully work with a stylist |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 7pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Small-Scale Production for Emerging Fashion Designers Join us for a talk with Anneliese Bridgman as she discusses the fantastic services available to emerging designers at Creation Collective Co. |
| 4 Oct 2022 | 7 pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Starting Up – Legal essentials for your fashion business |
| 11 Oct 2022 | 6pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Brand Promotion – ARTS THREAD reaching a global network |
| 25 Oct 2022 | 7pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Repair, Replace, Refund – Responsibilities under consumer law. |
| 8 Nov 2022 | 7pm AEDT | MFH Talks: Next Steps – Scaling Your Fashion Brand Internationally |
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