AUSTRALIAN FASHION BUSINESS LUNCH PRESENTED BY AUSTRALIA POST
THURSDAY 6 MARCH
12:00PM
THE GLASSHOUSE, OLYMPIC PARK OVAL, OLYMPIC BOULEVARD, MELBOURNE
Panelists featured: Bianca Spender, Deborah Sams, James Bartle, Michael Elias, Alexandra Smart (host)
Join us for Australia’s preeminent gathering of influential fashion thought leaders as we present - Fashion Visionaries: Building a Brand with Purpose.
Explore the transformative power of fashion in this compelling panel discussion with pioneering brands dedicated to making a positive impact by going beyond aesthetics, focusing on ethical practices and environmental sustainability, and giving back to communities.
Delve into their inspiring stories, innovative approaches, and challenges and triumphs of creating fashion with a purpose. Discover how they balance business success with social responsibility and what it means to design with people and the planet in mind.
The must-attend Australian Fashion Business Lunch presented by Australia Post, supported by PayPal, harnesses the industry’s enthusiasm to come together and enter change-making conversations, share knowledge, address challenges and connect with significant industry voices.
This partnership reinforces Australia Post's ongoing commitment to supporting Australian businesses. As a trusted partner for fashion retailers across the country, they understand the importance of fostering innovation and supporting responsible growth.
Tickets from $290, or tables of 10 for $2,900
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EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION
The Glasshouse
Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3001
Map
GETTING TO THE EVENT
Train to Richmond Station and 10-minute walk
Tram route 70 to Olympic Boulevard
Bus 246 to Swan Street/Punt Road
PARKING
Melbourne Olympic Park Parking is available from Entrance D
of the multi-storey carpark across the road (Olympic Blvd)
Pre book at Melbourne Olympic Parks
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is located at Olympic Park Blvd
Level 1 access available via lift
PANELISTS
ALEXANDRA SMART
Partner, Founder, MD, Designer, Coach, NED
Host of the lunch, Alexandra is a highly experienced coach, creative business leader, strategist and advisor, entrepreneur, designer and lecturer with over 30 years of experience in hyper-competitive industries. In addition, for the last 20 years, Alexandra has founded and scaled her own fashion luxury design enterprise, GINGER & SMART. The brand is recognised as a leading sustainable and ethical label focusing on social responsibility, and at the forefront of design.
JAMES BARTLE
Chief Executive Officer, Maeka Group
James is the CEO of Maeka Group, a purpose-driven collective of brands including Outland Denim, Nobody Denim, Maeka Manufacturing, and Huskland. With a vision to harness the power of fashion to create social and environmental impact, James has built businesses that champion ethical manufacturing, sustainability, and innovation.
BIANCA SPENDER
Founder and Creative Director, Bianca Spender
Bianca Spender was founded on sustainable practices and deep respect for the environment. In recent years Bianca's design process has seen massive change as she strives toward using more and more materials that are already produced. Bianca seeks out these fabrics and uses the available resources to inform her collections.
MICHAEL ELIAS
Chief Executive Officer, UPPAREL
Michael is the co-founder and CEO of Upparel, Australia’s leading textile recovery, repurposing and recycling organisation. Driving innovative change for the benefit of the next generation, Upparel is a Certified B Corp, Sustainability Champions of Australia and the partner of choice for retailers, global fashion brands and organisations looking to eradicate textile waste.
DEBORAH SAMS
Founder, Bassike
Bassike is a Certified B Corp recognised for design-led collections and sustainably sourced wardrobe essentials. Integrating design and sustainability, the brand has established a loyal following attracted to its responsible business values, original fabrications, play on proportions and tailored silhouettes.