Sustainable Fashion

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Australia’s Sustainable Fashion Designers on their way to Italy in May 2025 with EFWA ‘s Closet Of the Anthropocene Fashion Art Exhibition and Runway Shows. 

Perth , WA – February 15, 2025 

Eco Fashion Week Australia ( EFWA) already made history November 2024 breaking the record of world’s longest Sustainable Fashion Runway on water ,set against the backdrop of renowned Busselton Jetty in WA. This extraordinary showcase featured over 50 Sustainable Fashion designers and artists represented Australian and international talents.

Australia’s longest sustainable fashion festival’s success now reaching to Europe and Canada. EFWA25 Partnered with events centre , historical Antico Spedale Del Bigallo Estate at Bagno A Ripoli in Florence and Atelier Biologico for three days of Fashion Art Exhibition , Runway Shows and Community Festival during the 16th -18th

May 2025 presented by Eco Fashion Week Australia (EFWA), traveling international Fashion Art, Runway shows of ‘Closet Of The Anthropocene ‘ will bring together fashion enthusiasts, designers and sustainability advocates from Italy a packed programme of events, set against the stunning backdrop of Florence at Bigallo Estate.

Some of the event’s festival goers can expect to see include:

  • Opening parade

  • Catwalk shows

  • Artist talks and workshops

  • Fashion art exhibitions

  • Pop-up shops

  • Seminars

  • Live music

EFWA Director Dr Zuhal Kuvan Mills says the festival will continue once again provide a global stage for designers to present fashion in the new age of the Anthropocene, a term used to describe an epoch shaped by the impact of human activity on climate change. “It’s been estimated that 92 million tonnes of textile waste goes into landfill around the world every year,” says Zuhal. Cheap fast fashion means people are wearing many of their clothes just a few times before throwing them out. That comes with a huge cost for the environment, and we urgently need to find ways to make fashion more sustainable.

During the Festival EFWA Designers as well as Italian Designers will present ‘Closet of the Anthropocene’ to showcase the collections of more than 30 international and Australian designers who source sustainable materials and textiles to create unique pieces,” Zuhal says. “The stunning locales of Bigallo Estate and Florence will serve as an ideal canvas to showcase the transformative power of sustainable fashion.”

Preparations for the festival are in full swing, with Florence community groups, educational establishments, Textile Art organizations and Environmental groups are already taking part during the festival by exploring different aspects of sustainable fashion. “By curating an immersive experience that seamlessly merges the beauty of nature with cutting-edge sustainable designs, EFWA aims to inspire and engage a global audience in the conversation about ethical and eco-friendly fashion practices,” says Zuhal.

“Beyond the runway, the EFWA Sustainable Fashion Festival in Florence offers a rich tapestry of experiences. As well as sustainable fashion workshops, members of the public can attend insightful artist talks and explore exhibitions and attend runway shows that delve into the intersection of sustainable design and environmental stewardship. “ EFWA with Partners in Italy invites everyone to join the movement, celebrate sustainable fashion, and be a part of the positive change that the fashion industry needs,” she says. “We’re so excited to be bringing this amazing event to life once again as a Travailing Fashion Art Exhibition and Runway shows in Florence at beautiful Bagno a Ripoli in incredible Bigallo Estate is the perfect location to kick off the festival in May 16 th to 18t and for the coming years. We’re looking forward to people from all over Italy and the world joining us on a sustainable fashion journey. Everyone, no matter what their age, background or fashion sense can get involved! Find out more about what’s on at out website at www.ecofashionweekaustralia.com

About EFWA

Eco-Fashion Week Australia (EFWA) began in 2017 in Perth, Western Australia and was founded by Zuhal Kuvan-Mills, artist, designer of Green Embassy, Australia´s first internationally recognised organic fashion label. The event draws like-minded fashion designers and speakers from around the world. In 2018 EFWA expands to two Australian states. Following Covid break event returned back with a month long community festival in WA 2024, Currently preparing for 2025 for International conceptual Fashion Art exhibitions and Eco Fashion Runway Shows in Australian cities, Europe, North America and in Asia. www.ecofashionweekaustralia.com

About Antico Spedale Del Bigallo 

At the gates of Florence, in the heart of Tuscany, this antique medieval building, dating back to the 13th century, called Antico Spedale del Bigallo, offered once hospitality and shelter for travellers and pilgrims headed to Rome. Now this ancient building has been renovated and is equipped with all the necessary comforts to offer modern travellers the same shelter and unique experience as once before, all the while maintaining its original medieval atmosphere. At Bigallo, visitors can experience of staying among the hills of southern Florence, immersed in a one-of-a-kind natural context, closely connected to the territory and its traditions and uniqueness. Relishing in the peace and quiet of the surrounding hills and the green of the olive trees while taking in a picturesque view of nearby Florence, It has a beautiful garden and a panoramic terrace along with various common areas for meetings, workshops and other activities. The Bigallo Hostel is also a place to meet new friends and get to know local people; a place where you can participate in the various events and cultural and social activities.

Australian Made® Best New Designer Award at EFWA2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dowerin Field Days Australian Made

IF IT’S AUSTRALIAN MADE® – SAY IT!

Sept. 20, 2018  – That is exactly what Western Australian born international label Green Embassy Australia feels is important. The brand pursued and received the right to display the registered Australian Made label from day one and have continued to maintain that status over the last four years as the brand stepped successfully onto the international fashion stage.

There are so many great reasons to buy Australian made. We think about purchasing Australian products at the supermarkets all the time -- but we often forget about sustainable fashion. Buying Australian made clothing ensures they are high quality and created ethically  by skilled Australian people. It's also a wonderful feeling to know that you are supporting an Australian designer, supporting local jobs and small businesses, and the Australian local economy.

The Australian Made logo is a green triangle with a golden kangaroo. When displayed, it assures consumers that the product is made or grown locally. It also tells you if a company is Australian owned. Almost all Australian consumers (98.8%) recognise the Australian Made Logo, and seeing it gives the vast majority of Australian consumers (88.6 %) strong confidence that a product is Australian.

Australian Made Campaign has been a proud sponsor of Eco Fashion Week Australia from the beginning because EFWA promotes sustainable, ethical and locally produced fashions. Through this partnership, a special award was created, the Australian Made Best New Designer, and this award will be handed out during events held in Port Douglas QLD from Nov. 4 – 10, and in Perth/WA from Nov. 15 – 20.

“We are grateful for our partnership with Australian Made! It’s a perfect fit,” said Zuhal Kuvan-Mills CEO of EFWA2018. “We’re delighted to be able to showcase our Australian designers to national and international audiences at Port Douglas and Perth during our November 2018 fashion weeks.”

Judged by an EFWA panel in collaboration with the Australian Made team, the winner will receive a promotional package worth up to $20,000.

To be eligible, participating designers must live and work in Australia. Only compliant products will be eligible, and the winners of the Australian Made Award will receive a free license to use the Australian Made logo, paid in full for one year. Should an existing Australian Made logo licensee win this prize, a free three-month digital advertising package will be awarded.

For more information and events details go to: www.ecofashionweekaustralia.com

Sista of Jac wins the inaugural Australian Made Best New Designer Award in 2018

Sista of Jac wins the inaugural Australian Made Best New Designer Award in 2018

About Eco Fashion Week Australia 2018

Eco Fashion Week Australia will collaborate with the designers, artists, activists, community, media, businesses and educational programs, as well as the local Governments, to raise awareness for environmentally conscious fashion in her own The initiative she has taken to implement Australia’s first and very own Eco fashion celebration will strike a chord with designers, fashionistas and media alike. Taking place Port Douglas from Nov. 4 – 10, and in Perth from Nov. 15 – 20.

This innovative, forward-thinking event will feature, seminars by international and Australian industry specialists ,  hands-on workshops and incredible runway shows showcasing the best in organic, hand made, local, re/up cycled fair-trade, ethical fashion, traditional, and textiles from International and Australian Students.

Eco Fashion Week Australia proudly partners with Douglas Shire Council; Explore Tropical North Queensland; Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef; Eluxe Magazine; The Bahamas Weekly; luxiders; Be Global Fashion Network; tommie magazine; Olio by Marilyn; Textile Beat; Style Drama; Dowerin GWN Machinery Field Days; LOIG’S MUSIC LAB; Dene Selby: Model School, Agency & Image Maker; Xpression Models; Claire Hair Boutique; Notre Dame University;  Peter Scanlan Wools, Sunshine, The Beauty Room; Karmeleon,Natulique, QT Port Douglas; Ethically Kate; Slow Down Style; A Small Wardrobe; Zuii Organic; Australian Made; Edith Cowan University; Curtin University; Eco Fashion Talk; Rainforest Rescue; Sea Shepherd; Reef Restoration Foundation, Indigo, Cairns Bands, Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef; and Curtin Springs Paper.

About Australian Made Campaign

The Australian Made Logo is administered by Australian Made Campaign limited ( AMCL) a not-For –Profit company established in 1999 by Australian Chamber of commerce & Industry ( ACCI) and the network of state and territory chambers of commerce, with cooperation of the federal Government. The AMAG logo created its 30th anniversary , but its origin of the campaign can be tracked back over 100 years. Visit australianmade.com.au.

Media Enquiries: Zuhal Kuvan-Mills at contact@ecofashionweekaustralia.com