What are you wearing? Why we aren’t buying Australian made fashion

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Australians are now the biggest consumers per capita of clothes in the world. But just three per cent of clothing is made here in Australia. So is it time for a fashion rethink?This event was held at the Melbourne Museum as part of Melbourne Fashion Festival's Fashion Talks program on 4 March 2025. SpeakersTara MosesChief Operating Officer, RM WilliamsSarah SheridanCo-founder, Clothing the GapsAmy GallagherCo-founder, KlokeJuanita PageFounder, Joseph and JamesJaana Quaintance-James (host)Chief Executive Officer, Australian Fashion Council

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Australians are now the biggest consumers per capita of clothes in the world. But just three per cent of clothing is made here in Australia. So is it time for a fashion rethink? This event was held at the Melbourne Museum as part of Melbourne Fashion Festival's Fashion Talks program on 4 March 2025. Speakers Tara Moses Chief Operating Officer, RM Williams Sarah Sheridan Co-founder, Clothing the Gaps Amy Gallagher Co-founder, Kloke Juanita Page Founder, Joseph and James Jaana Quaintance-James (host) Chief Executive Officer, Australian Fashion Council

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