The evolution of sustainable style at the 2018 Rags to Runway showcase September 10, 2018Claire Goldsworthy The Kangan Institute Rags to Runway showcase proved that through collaboration and the right motivation, sustainability is genuinely possible for the fashion industry.
Blue The Film is not just about the 8 million tons of plastic being dumped into the ocean every year August 30, 2018Claire Goldsworthy In the last forty years, half of all marine life has disappeared. Oceans are becoming warmer, sea levels are rising, and the increase in carbon dioxide has started a process...
Coco and Max blur the line between art and fashion February 23, 2018Claire Goldsworthy Pushing boundaries is all in a day's work for Coco and Max, and their upcoming Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival event is a perfect example of their artistic approach to...
Join me at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival GFX Sustainability Panel February 23, 2018Claire Goldsworthy2 comments This is not about trends, this is not about who’s wearing what, this is about sustainability, and if you’re not up with it, you need to be.
The Australian Circular Fashion Conference will change the fashion industry February 15, 2018Claire Goldsworthy Camille Reed has seen every side of the rag trade and now, she's determined to change it for the better with her inaugural event, The Australian Circular Fashion Conference.
Sarah Conners x KHOLO December 20, 2017Claire Goldsworthy You’ve got two days to pop into the Sarah Conners and Kholo pop-up, and it’s worth the drive to Hawthorn East.
VAMFF presents The Fashion Advocate Runway March 16, 2017Claire Goldsworthy The Australian fashion industry is ever-evolving. Influenced by our vibrant multicultural history, our unique climate and our sense of independence, Australia has produced some of the most coveted labels in...
Australia’s Top Influencer Awards March 12, 2017Claire Goldsworthy When I launched The Fashion Advocate blog two years ago, little did I know that it would one day grow to become a leading online destination for Australian made fashion,...
Melbourne Edge fashion show unveils fashion stars November 09, 2016Claire Goldsworthy Kangan Institute is introducing the next generation of Australian fashion designers through a unique fashion parade in the heart of Melbourne city’s creative precinct, Richmond.
Longer lengths and European details September 07, 2016Claire Goldsworthy Longer lengths and European-inspired details dominated the David Jones runway at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, setting a timeless tone for the upcoming Spring racing season.
Jack London makes a statement September 07, 2016Claire Goldsworthy Inspired by the British and European ‘Mod Rocker’ scene of the 1960s, Melbourne based menswear brand, Jack London, has set the scene this Spring: tweeds, checks, cropped lengths and Fedora...
The latest from Alannah Hill oozes old world charm September 07, 2016Claire Goldsworthy Fittingly surrounded by crisp white walls and a delicate flower backdrop, porcelain-skinned models marched down the runway at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week donned in delicate lace, sheer layers and glittering textures.