Our annual free, open-access business program and pop-up event, upskills current and recently graduated Melbourne fashion students actively exploring their future careers.
6-week program and retail pop-up
Upon completing our 6-week program, our Melbourne fashion designers have the tools to confidently showcase and sell their work at our annual retail pop-up event. It is a platform to connect with consumers, wholesale/retail buyers, the media, and the broader fashion community.
The MFH and industry experts present program sessions and talks, which include independent fashion designers, business strategists, fashion technology consultants, and social media strategists.
All presentation material is provided by MFH to ensure the information is consistent, complete, and up-to-date.
Resources
The program includes the following:
- Program Workbook
- 6 x 1-hour online sessions
- 7 x articles
- 26 x downloadable resources
- Access to the program facilitator throughout the program and during the pop-up event
- A 3-day retail pop-up event
- Certificate of completion
Joining the program
Details about our next intake are available on our application page.
Attendance is free.
Designers retain 100% of the sales of their garments.
Who can apply
We work with Melbourne fashion design students and recent graduates who focus on responsible and ethical clothing design and incorporate any of the following into their practice :
- gender-inclusive clothing
- age-inclusive clothing
- size inclusivity
- modest fashion
- innovative textiles applied in garment design and production
- textile/garment therapy
- adaptive fashion
- maternity wear
At the Melbourne Fashion Hub, we provide the following:
- Self-directed insight into business practices that need to be incorporated to ensure that designers are confident in presenting their brand/vision to potential customers and the industry;
- A supportive pop-up retail environment for emerging designers to connect with their audience and the wider fashion community;
- Connection to like-minded individuals;
- Assistance in clarifying who their customers are and/or what type of designer they want to be in the marketplace.
More information
If you want to know more, check out our FAQs or email Julia Browne, Founder/Owner.
“This program was so amazing, from hearing from industry professionals, to receiving business advice, to participating in the group pop up store, this course was so beneficial for me, I have been able to connect with customers and clients and get some beautiful feedback for my fashion label, such a rewarding course“
– Mille DeBoo : Millie DeBoo Designs
Melbourne Fashion Hub 