Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival (QAFF) is a dynamic platform dedicated to elevating fashion as both an art form and a viable industry within Queensland. It exists to create real opportunities for designers, models, stylists, and creative professionals to develop, showcase, and grow within a supportive and forward-thinking ecosystem.

At its core, QAFF bridges the gap between emerging talent and industry exposure. Through runway shows, curated events, and educational initiatives, the festival provides a space where creatives are not only seen, but professionally developed. Designers are given the opportunity to present their collections in a high-standard production environment, while models and creatives gain hands-on experience that prepares them for long-term careers.

QAFF is more than an event. It is an incubator for talent, a connector of communities, and a driver of cultural and economic impact. By fostering collaboration between creatives, businesses, and audiences, it contributes to the growth of Queensland’s fashion identity on both a national and global stage.

With a strong focus on accessibility, education, and industry progression,

Mr Cuff is a bespoke tailoring house located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, offering a rare, fully handcrafted and sustainable approach to modern menswear. Founded by Master Tailors Jarrad Cuff and Marco Rachele, Mr Cuff is one of the few remaining ateliers where every garment is designed, cut, and made entirely on site. This made-to-order model minimises waste while allowing complete control over quality, fit, and finish.

Jarrad and Marco are both Master Tailors working across high-end bespoke suiting and contemporary menswear. Jarrad brings extensive knowledge in fashion design, complementing Marco’s deep tailoring expertise. Together, they use bespoke tailoring as the foundation from which to further explore the Australian sportswear archetype—blending relaxed functionality, durability, and movement with the refinement of traditional tailoring.

Each bespoke suit is fully canvassed and meticulously handcrafted through a collaborative process that includes fabric selection, pattern development, and multiple fittings. Sustainability sits at the core of the brand, with responsible sourcing, local manufacturing, and timeless design ensuring garments are made to last.

In addition to bespoke suiting, Mr Cuff offers a considered range of menswear, footwear, and outer apparel, all designed to complement the tailored wardrobe while upholding the same standards of craftsmanship and design integrity. Based in Melbourne’s CBD, Mr Cuff represents a modern Australian approach to tailoring, where tradition, innovation, and sustainability meet.

Beyond shirts. Beyond fashion.
Life Apparel is a messenger and vessel, connecting First Nations artists, stories and culture with the wider community through wearable art. We create apparel with meaning and purpose, encouraging everyone to wear and show their values.

We are a collective of artists, storytellers, creatives, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander peoples, and allies from all walks of life. Together, we strive to amplify voices, advance social change and spark important conversations through fashion. Our small team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people works collaboratively to build a meaningful and trusted business grounded in ethical practices and a clear, purposeful mission.

Life Apparel is an approved signatory of the Indigenous Art Code, ensuring ethical trading, integrity, transparency and accountability in all dealings with First Nations artists. This commitment supports fair and transparent commercial opportunities while reinforcing respect and cultural integrity.

As an Australian-led boutique label and proud allies, Life Apparel nurtures supportive, empowering and inclusive environments where all voices matter and differences are celebrated. We believe voices change conversations, and that amplified voices amplify impact. Life Apparel exists to create connection, opportunity and lasting positive impact through fashion.

LULUJARU is an Aboriginal-owned fashion and creative brand grounded in culture, storytelling and connection to Country. Our designs are created in partnership with a mother-and-son artist team and feature species and stories of cultural significance, reflecting our responsibility to care for kinship, land, sea, waterways, sky and all living things.

Through culturally meaningful apparel and merchandise, LULUJARU uses fashion as a platform for cultural expression, education and pride. Each piece tells a story, honouring Aboriginal knowledge, identity and connection to Country through contemporary, wearable art.

LULUJARU provides retail and wholesale clothing, custom cultural design collaborations, and creative partnerships with organisations, retailers and communities. We are committed to ethical production, cultural integrity and Aboriginal-led storytelling.

At the heart of LULUJARU is our commitment to community impact. We reinvest 10% of all earnings into youth-focused initiatives, including a youth housing and On Country program, Aboriginal business development, and a young women’s leadership program. Through LULUJARU, fashion becomes a vehicle for culture, empowerment and lasting community investment.

J&M Fashions is an Australian fashion manufacturing and wholesale business with a long-standing presence in the local industry. Built on decades of hands-on experience, the business specialises in the design, development, and wholesale supply of women’s apparel to Australian retailers.

Our operations are grounded in end-to-end manufacturing expertise, including pattern development, sampling, fabric sourcing, production coordination, quality control, and timely delivery. This practical manufacturing foundation allows us to produce commercially viable collections that meet Australian market expectations for fit, quality, compliance, and consistency.

As a wholesale supplier, J&M Fashions works closely with boutiques and retail partners to deliver seasonal ranges, core styles, and repeatable best-sellers. We understand the realities of retail—margin requirements, lead times, reorder cycles, and stock flow—and design our collections accordingly to support strong sell-through.

With a focus on women’s fashion and resort-inspired collections, J&M Fashions combines manufacturing discipline with market insight to supply reliable, well-priced, and ethically produced garments. Our approach prioritises long-term retail partnerships, operational reliability, and sustainable growth within Australia’s fashion manufacturing and wholesale sector.

Helen Manuell knitwear is created using sustainably sourced yarns, mainly from deceased estates, marketplace, op shops and my personal stash. The techniques used focus on craftsmanship and include, knit, crochet, machine knit, Tunisian crochet and loom woven pieces. All pieces are handmade with an emphasis on Slow Fashion: a mindset.

Nehma Vitols is a regional Australian fashion and textile studio exploring the intersection of storytelling, craftsmanship, and design. Each piece is made to order, combining traditional techniques with innovative materials to create garments and accessories that carry meaning beyond aesthetics.

The studio’s work often bridges fashion with other disciplines — art, agriculture, and regional industry — to celebrate the people and processes that shape creative identity outside metropolitan centres. Every collection is produced with slow, considered methods, ensuring minimal waste and a deep respect for craft.

Its current project, Vintage 2025, translates the stories of Riverina women winemakers into original textiles and bespoke garments. Presented as a runway and exhibition, the project highlights collaboration, regional creativity, and the quiet resilience behind Australian craftsmanship.

Through design, narrative, and process, Nehma Vitols champions a distinctly Australian voice — grounded in place, connection, and innovation.

Textile design is an important part of any fashion piece as it can make or break a look. I use predominantly hand painted motifs that are digitally manipulated into a pattern repeat ready for printing. I also make simplified versions of my designs that cater for screen printing.

Farm Gate Productions is an independent Tamworth based Fashion, Music and Film production specializing in Fashion Photography and Videography, live streaming, paranormal documentaries, short and feature films and events.

It’s all about ME You and Design - MEYD.IT - the matchmaker for conscious citizens who want to wear their values. Connect with slow fashion creatives who make dreams real: who refashiona and make hyper-personal looks . Support your local, creator and circular economy. Be part of the solution not the pollution. Channel your passion into the world of slow fashion. Build your atelier on Meyd.it to collaborate with like-minded community.

Decadent.Label is a Melbourne-based ethical fashion brand by Jake Steele and Asha Sym, blending photography, fashion, and sustainability into bold, wearable statements. Known for their custom dressing gowns, and 100% silk pieces among others, each piece is made locally in small batches using original nature photography transformed into textile art.
With a commitment to slow fashion and ethical production, Decadent.Label challenges conventional ideas of sustainability—focusing on creativity, quality, and intention. Their work has been featured in Melbourne Design Week and Paris Fashion Week, and they've created custom pieces for artists and performers across the globe.
Decadent.Label isn't just a brand—it's a collaborative exploration of ethics, artistry, and identity through clothing.

Tamarra Mc Naught is an award-winning Fashion and Celebrity Stylist and the visionary behind TITO STYLE, a leading Melbourne-based styling consultancy offering bespoke services across editorial, personal, corporate, and runway styling.

With over 25 years of experience and a portfolio spanning more than 1,000 clients, Tamarra has built a reputation for transforming lives through the art of fashion. Her styling work has been featured in leading publications across 75+ countries, and her runway production credits include Melbourne Fashion Week and the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

TITO STYLE is defined by its tailored, client-centric approach and strong advocacy for Australian designers and sustainable fashion practices. Whether crafting a red carpet moment or curating a corporate wardrobe, Tamarra’s expert eye and intuitive styling elevate every brief with polish, personality, and purpose.

As a respected leader in the Australian fashion industry, Tamarra continues to inspire individuals and brands to harness the power of personal style—bridging the gap between fashion fantasy and real-life confidence.

Aspiring young creative venturing in modelling and photography. Creative mindset in design and confidence in seeing beauty accross different visions of excellence.

Nicole has a very strong personal sense of style and is passionate about all things related to fashion and styling.

Nicole has completed a Certificate of Professional Fashion Styling at the University of the Arts London and a Diploma at the Australian College of Professional Styling.

Lauren Rogers Arts is a creative studio that weaves together cultural storytelling, vibrant artistry, and modern design practices. Inspired by the beauty of nature and deeply rooted in First Nations heritage, Lauren’s work spans fine art, public installations, digital fashion designs, and textile creations, offering a diverse range of cultural expressions.

Specialising in visually striking artworks and innovative designs, Lauren captures the essence of Country, reflecting its land, water, and skies in rich, meaningful detail. Her digital designs and textile creations translate these stories into contemporary mediums, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. From bespoke prints for fashion to public murals and gallery exhibitions, her work connects audiences to the land and the cultural narratives it holds.

As a proud First Nations artist, Lauren prioritises cultural responsibility, ethical practices, and sustainable processes in all her creations. Each piece is a celebration of environmental care, kinship, and community, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous perspectives.

Through collaborations, exhibitions, and innovative projects, Lauren Rogers Arts continues to make a mark in the creative and fashion industries, offering designs that honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire a more connected and thoughtful future.

Style Expert Jade Sardon, is a well-known Personal Fashion Stylist based in Melbourne & Sydney, with 30 years’ experience in the Fashion and Beauty industry and founder of STYLED BY JADE & Co.

In addition to our Personal Styling services, which is provided in Sydney & Melbourne... we also provide Fashion Forecast fashion blogs for the season.
We host Fashion Shows and Styling Workshops for multiple centres in Sydney & Melbourne, with our partnership with Westfield spanning over 10years.

My team and I have always worked & attended Sydney Fashion Week for years, which has pivotal for our fashion business and the industry. We are so happy to hear that 'the show will go on'

Portfolio shoots for models

Sydney Creative Collabs is a Sydney-based creative studio specialising in capturing the essence of fashion and events through stunning visuals. Our team of experienced photographers and videographers is dedicated to delivering high-quality content that resonates with audiences.

Fashion Photography and Videography: From runway shows and editorial shoots to look books and e-commerce photography, we provide comprehensive visual solutions for the fashion industry.

Event Photography and Videography: We capture the excitement and energy of fashion shows, product launches, and corporate events, providing stunning imagery and captivating videos.

Creative Direction: Our creative direction services elevate your brand's visual identity through innovative concepts, styling, and art direction. We collaborate closely with clients to develop unique and impactful creative concepts.

Whether you're a fashion designer, a brand, or an event organiser, we're here to help you tell your story through stunning visuals.

The Curated Wardrobe, is a styling business that goes beyond traditional styling advice to help women redefine their relationship with clothing. I’m passionate about empowering my clients to look incredible, dress authentically, and break free from the fast fashion cycle. I work with women to decouple their personal style with consumption and save their precious time, money and energy for something more important. I believe in sustainable fashion as a form of self-expression and empowerment, helping clients embrace their unique identity while making mindful choices that support a circular economy.

I offer personalised 1:1 styling sessions, masterclasses in sustainable fashion, and Sustainable Style Tours that guide clients through secondhand shopping. Additionally, I work as a preloved runway stylist, speak at various events and on media platforms as a Sustainable Style Expert, sharing insights on mindful fashion choices and wardrobe empowerment.

LEAF is a values-driven communications consultancy.
We represent disruptors, providing strategic counsel and remaining agile in an ever-changing media landscape. We work with brands that offer their community more than just a commercial exchange - but an opportunity to align shared values.
Our experience spans some of the globe's most innovative consumers and brands, establishing LEAF as Australia's leading agency for brands positioned at the intersection of sustainability and premium fashion and lifestyle.

Digital design & product presentations

A focus on beautifully made very wearable millinery with the integration of vintage fabrics and trims. We source our materials from all around the world and use these to become part of our stunning one-only millinery pieces.
Each piece made is unique, often incorporating details such as hand beading. We cater for all seasons and events, from bridal parties to stunning spring racewear. The webpage showcases our new designs which are available online, and for those who can't make it into our 'art gallery' retail store in Melbourne CBD.
Our colour explosion of a retail space is an amazing experience as we offer a unique opportunity to try on beautiful millinery and match it to your fashion style with personal service with an experienced milliner. We of course can make your custom order and our design service is available online for interstate and international clients.

Co-Sew is a sewing collective run by 3 friends, who each have 8-10 years experience working in the fashion industry in Melbourne. From our sample room in Brunswick, we offer fashion industry services to individuals and small businesses. We have expertise in both local and offshore production models, and we can help you with the many steps associated with these models, including:

— local sample making
— local pattern making
— Boutique local production
— Off-shore manufacturing
— tech + spec
— sewing + alterations (including B2B)

We are passionate about community and we love to share our knowledge - we also host regular group sewing classes and also offer private mentorship.

AUSTRALIA'S FASHION, DESIGN AND TEXTILE EVENT

Experience innovation and creativity for the Fashion and Home industries. This exclusive two-day event invites a carefully curated selection of local and international exhibitors. Discover the latest in trend, colour, print, textile sustainability and technology to elevate your next collection.

Join us and immerse yourself in a world where inspiration meets opportunity.

Apparel & Textile manufacturing and sourcing. - Fashion circularity & Zero waste management. - Tech Platforms for supply chain traceability and smart factory implementation. - Advisory, Consulting & Resource Centre. - Industry Stakeholders Collaboration Hub & Slow fashion hubs

Clair Helen the label has recently released a collection called 'Veins'. Veins is a sustainable collection made up of natural fibres from cottons, linen and silks. It is a collection that pays respect to the country. Veins is about the natural roots of the earth connecting throughout the country. As Clair grew up on Larrakia Country the colours represent hues of the sunset when it rises over the Northern Australian landscape.

Mob in Fashion exists to elevate First Nations voices and representation ‘behind the scenes’ in the fashion industry. The program equips First Nations creatives with learning and training placements, networking and relationship-building opportunities, and pathways to paid work and scholarships. Mob in Fashion is First Nations-led and leading the way, providing meaningful and culturally grounded learning experiences.

Importantly, Mob in Fashion is reminding everyone that First Nations people are not just the subjects of stories, but we are the original storytellers. And we belong in every part of the fashion system.

Merci Management is a Sydney-based fashion and talent management agency representing a curated roster of local and international models across fashion, commercial, and digital sectors. With a strong focus on long-term career development, we work closely with talent to build sustainable and globally relevant careers rather than short-term bookings.

The agency collaborates with leading Australian and international brands, photographers, casting directors, and production companies, delivering professional, reliable, and well-prepared talent for campaigns, runway, e-commerce, and editorial work. Our team manages all aspects of representation, including scouting, placements, contract negotiation, usage rights, and international market coordination.

Thanks to long-standing relationships with top agencies worldwide, Merci Management regularly places talent in key markets such as Paris, Milan, London, New York, and Los Angeles. We combine industry experience with a modern, strategic approach to talent management, ensuring both clients and talent receive a streamlined, transparent, and high-quality service.

TMC Studios works with fashion and lifestyle brands to deliver integrated creative and operational support across the full product lifecycle. Services include creative direction, seasonal concept development, product and range planning, wholesale and production operations, creative assets and workflow optimisation.

With a background spanning design, operations, and leadership roles, TMC Studios partners closely with brands to translate creative vision into commercially viable outcomes, supporting growth through considered strategy, structure, and execution.

We offer professionally produced editorial features, interviews, and visual campaigns across print, digital, and social channels. Our services include brand storytelling, editorial-grade photoshoots, cover features, advertorials, and strategic media exposure for designers, beauty brands, creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders. Through our fashion events, runway shows, and industry networking experiences, Sydney Chic Magazine creates tangible opportunities for visibility, collaboration, and audience engagement.

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is Australia’s premier First Nations-led art fair and cultural celebration, held annually in Gimuy/Cairns, Tropical North Queensland.

Since 2009, CIAF has grown into a world-class platform showcasing the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture, from rainforest to reef, desert to freshwater. More than an art fair, CIAF is a movement: a catalyst for truth-telling, cultural exchange, and contemporary expression across visual art, performance, music, fashion, and storytelling.

Distinctly Queensland yet globally significant, CIAF is renowned for its ethical art marketplace and immersive experiences that attract collectors, curators, and audiences from around the world.

CIAF is committed to strengthening Queensland’s First Nations arts sector, expanding global connections, and shaping the future of Australia’s cultural identity.

With over 30 years in the art Sector Left Bank Art Group have expanded and now have sustainable fashion and home decor offerings. With carefully curated collections, we empower individuals to personalize their style while promoting environmental responsibility. Join us in creating a conscious and creatively vibrant world
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Redbelly Photography (Marc Skinner) is a Sydney-based photographer specialising in press events, fashion, and photography. With over fifteen years of experience in the craft, Marc has earned international recognition for his work, which aims to let you explore the world of fashion, art, and photography. This website provides customers with the opportunity to learn more about Redbelly Photographer’s services and to buy his work. Be ready to peep into the depths of creativity!

Located in Port Melbourne, Citi Hair Extensions is the leader specialising in the professional installation of the best hair extensions in Melbourne. We pride ourselves on offering Superior European luxury hand tied wefts hair extensions.

We offer the advanced micro horizontal method that is prompt, simple and easy to maintain. Being a leading wig shop in Melbourne, we are known for delivering personalised service for each of our clients. Moreover, we stock post installation

hair care products that are 100% Australian made and vegan.

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We work Tuesday to Saturday by appointment and Sunday & Monday we are closed. Book your appointment online or call us.

Visit our website to view our latest promotions and special offers. To make a booking, give us a call at our registered number.

Style Sync is a Melbourne-based apparel sourcing agency dedicated to helping brands bring their fashion ideas to life. We are known for our end-to-end approach, supports clients from design to delivery, handling everything from material selection to final production. We places a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices, working closely with trusted suppliers who share its commitment to environmental and social responsibility. By ensuring quality at every stage, Style Sync not only meets but elevates the standards of fashion sourcing, offering clients a seamless journey to turn creative concepts into high-quality, responsibly produced collections.

A meaningful fashion brand starts with a story, not with a product. This is the main problem I have encountered when working with new fashion brand owners. They focus too much on the product as the starting point instead of building a strong brand identity. Your fashion brand needs a personality because, without it, your brand will be easily forgotten, and being memorable is your most valuable asset. Once that is established, we can design your signature collection strategically to embody your values and ethos, satisfying your clients' needs and standing out from the competition.

I am a textile designer creating custom textile artworks for a range of applications such as print, embroidery, lace, jacquard.

I create original custom artworks based off specific client led briefs.

Artworks are supplied ready for production, in repeat and can be pantone matched if required.

Applied Artists is a Melbourne-based agency with roots in Australia, Europe & the US. We work with branding, strategy, creative & art direction, and graphic design. Our clients include fashion giants such as Nike and Footlocker. We have delivered visual identities for film festivals, designed books, exhibitions and stores, and creatively directed video shoots. We pride ourselves on our global network of collaborators, inclusive of digital artists, producers and copywriters.

Studio Carly works with fashion brand owners to design, elevate and transform their online fashion brand and grow fan culture. Based in Melbourne led by creative director and designer Carly Stirling. If you are a fashion brand ready level up your online presence, you can lean on our practical skills, creativity, and strategic thinking to guide you in the right direction and deliver you the graphic design assets you need to elevate the entire customer journey.

Brittany's practice spans drawings, textile printmaking, graphic design, creative consultation, branding design, content marketing, advertising, merchandise, video, visual research, hand drawn typography and vinyl record design.

Ryota Matsumoto is an artist, educator, designer, cultural programmer, urban planner, and architect. As a media theorist, he is highly recognized as the godfather and iconic prime mover of the postdigital culture.

Born in Tokyo, he was raised in Hong Kong and Japan. He received a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 after his studies at the Architectural Association in London and Mackintosh School of Architecture, the Glasgow School of Art in the early 90s. Over the years, he has studied with Manuel DeLanda, Vincent Joseph Scully Jr., Cecil Balmond, and Giancarlo De Carlo, among others.

He collaborated with a cofounder of the Metabolist Movement, Kisho Kurokawa, and with Arata Isozaki, Peter Christopherson, and MIT Media Lab.

Melbourne based textile designer/printer specialising in screen printed fabric.
We offer screen printing as well as manufacturing of printed cushion covers and tote bags.