ABOUT FOMA
Fabrics of Modern Australia (FOMA) is a globally connected Australian fashion platform dedicated to building a more inclusive, commercially viable, and culturally representative industry.
Established in 2018, FOMA supports emerging designers and scaling fashion businesses through a structured runway-to-retail ecosystem, guided by the G.R.O.W with FOMA Framework — connecting talent and industry across Australia and global markets through Global & Industry Networks | Runway & Recognition | Online and Commercial Pathways | and Wider Visibility.
Reflecting the richness of modern Australia’s identity, FOMA works in collaboration with cultural institutions, local councils, and over 23 international government and trade partners, showcasing more than 80 designer brands across 6 continents.
At the core of this ecosystem is FOMA Collective, the platform’s curated commercial gateway, alongside Faces of FOMA, its ambassador and creative network — together strengthening pathways for designers to become industry-ready, commercially sustainable, and globally positioned.
The 2026 edition of FOMA Runway will mark its 9th annual showcase at the Powerhouse Museum, continuing its role in shaping a fashion industry that reflects both Australia’s cultural diversity and its global creative influence.
FOMA Runway Designers
For nearly a decade, FOMA has presented over 80 designers across its runways, showcasing contemporary Australian and international fashion across cultures, communities, and creative practices.
FOMA SHOWCASE
FOMA's annual showcase returned with its immensely sought-after Cultural Exhibit and Runway Show in collaboration with Foreign Governments. FOMA continues to witness one of the largest gatherings of foreign governments in the creative sector with International and local artists across the two major events at one of Australia’s premier cultural institutions, the Powerhouse Museum. Powerhouse home to the first exclusive retrospective exhibition of renowned Australian Multicultural designer Carla Zampatti, encapsulating her trailblazing career over more than five decades.
FOMA TESTIMONIALS
"It was such an honour to open the inaugural event for FOMA's Launch Runway, to showcase my cultural heritage of the oldest living people in the world. A unique event with a platform to showcase the elite designers and their creativity from many cultures and countries.
I feel blessed to be a part of such an amazing platform in sharing our culture with the world. I look forward to the upcoming events with FOMA and the diversity of a strong showcase. Many thanks to Sonia and the Gandhi Creations Pty Ltd team"
- Colleen Tighe Johnson, FOMA Opening Indigenous Showcase by a proud Gomeroi Woman
"I wish to thank the FOMA team for their vision and their commitment to bring fashion diplomacy into the heart of Australia’s multicultural community. Fashion has an important role to play in promoting cultural heritage – textiles, accessories, designs and colors all come together to share the unique story of a people and their culture. Providing the platform for cultural expression through fashion helps to truly promote respect for diversity. Congratulations FOMA!"
- Nina Cainglet, Minister and Consul General, Republic of the Philippines, Embassy of the Philippines, Canberra
