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FOMA 2024 INITIATIVES
Step into the vibrant world of the 2024 FOMA on Gadigal land, home to the Sydney Observatory—a beacon of astronomical wonder and scientific discovery.
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Immerse yourself in the sensory delight of the 2024 FOMA Artistic & Cultural Exhibit, where every moment feels like a lively garden party. Amidst lush surroundings, guests will discover a celebration of Australia’s multicultural tapestry.
Elevating this experience is our Faces of FOMA program, showcasing over 40 nationalities on the runway. Embark on an exhilarating journey through fashion, where Asian, American, and European cultures converge to inspire awe and admiration.
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2024 FOMA Artistic & Cultural Exhibit - Saturday, October 12 | 12:30 PM - 3.30 PM | Sydney Observatory
2024 FOMA Runway Showcase - Saturday, October 12 | 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Sydney Observatory
SXSW x FOMA NSW House Activation Exhibit - Tuesday 15 October - Thursday 17 October | Haymarket Creative Hub, Sydney
​​​​2024 Past Events
FOMA x Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Creative Industries Roundtable - 8 February 2024
FOMA Represented at Forbes Australia Women's Summit Culture Panel 26 March 2024
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FOMA In-Country Partner
The Fiji Consulate General and Trade Commission aims to improve market access for Fijian products in Australia by promoting Fiji’s premium range of brands and connecting local buyers with Fijian businesses.
The Fijian apparel and fashion industry have a rich heritage, with a number of its fashion brands marketed all over the world. Fiji is home to many leading designers, and we are excited to showcase the wide range of high-quality Fijian brands as part of this year's FOMA Exhibit.
Fiji Consulate General & Trade Commission Australia and New Zealand
The Royal Bhutanese Embassy is committed to promoting and strengthening trade, investment, cultural and people to people linkages between Australia and Bhutan. The Embassy in partnership with the Honorary Consulate of Bhutan in Sydney and with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, are delighted to present Bhutan at the 7th FOMA through the work of two renowned Bhutanese fashion luminaries who embody the country’s ethos and values. Chandrika Tamang, founder, and designer of the popular home grown Bhutanese label CDK Gyencha, creates functional and meaningful clothing and home textiles with vast social and cultural impact, and Karma “Lhari” Wangchuk, the multitalented illustrator, stylist, designer and blogger of the popular blog Bhutan Street Fashion. The talented duo will curate an artistic exhibit and runway showcase at 7th FOMA that celebrates Bhutan’s rich textile heritage and artisanal craftsmanship positioning the country to be a pioneer within the sustainable fashion movement.
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​Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Australia
BHUTAN
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The Embassy of Colombia actively engages with FOMA to bolster ties between Colombia and Australia, utilizing fashion as a cultural bridge. Colombian fashion, renowned for its vibrant colors and intricate floral or native prints, adds a dynamic flair to Australia's fashion scene. Through FOMA, Colombia showcases its unique design aesthetic, capturing the attention of Australian audiences and fostering a deeper appreciation for Colombian culture. By highlighting these distinctive elements of Colombian fashion, the embassy promotes mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations.
​Embassy of Colombia in Australia
COLOMBIA
Fashion and Home Cluster from El Salvador, known as “SMODA”, is a remarkable endeavour aimed at promoting entrepreneurs and micro and small companies in the world of fashion within the Salvadoran fashion industry to created "SMODA - We are Fashion El Salvador." SMODA is a cluster of Salvadoran companies that work in the economic sector of fashion and collaborate strategically for the development of design products. MI TIERRA collection honours a time-sensitive process, natural materials that tell a story, its focus is on the journey of design in El Salvador. Thus, in this collection imagination and reality merge in a fashion dream,.
​Embassy of El Salvador in Australia
EL SALVADOR
The Embassy of Guatemala in Australia has the mission and obligation to represent and promote the interests of the nation and of the nationals who reside, study, work or travel in Australia.
The Embassy also has the responsibility to promote the knowledge of the Mayan culture of Guatemala in Australia, making efforts to aid to the conservation of its cultural and traditional practices, as well as the protection of their languages, so these can be respected and valued at an international level.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
Embassy of Guatemala in Australia
GUATEMALA
The Consulate General of India Sydney and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre are collaborating with FOMA to celebrate the rich and vibrant tapestry of Indian textile.
Over centuries, traditional textile crafts have long been woven into the fabric of everyday life in India. From the colourful hues of embroidery to patchwork, India’s textiles are a testament to the skilled craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation.
Through FOMA and in partnership with 5 Pleats by Poornima Menon, we aim to share our rich tradition, along with the technology, skills, talent, and training that forms an integral part of India’s great textile culture.
Consulate General of India Sydney & Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre
INDIA
The Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Canberra is excited to collaborate with FOMA in the 2024 edition. This will be the first time for Kosovo to feature aspects of its fashion industry in Australia, encompassing diverse elements of its rich culture and tradition, dating back from paganism through Illyrian, Albanian, and other captivating traditional elements inherited by Kosovo’s vibrant population.
A landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Kosovo has a rich and diverse culture that can now be shared worldwide. In this debut to FOMA, our new Republic will showcase ancient elements intertwined with the urban and contemporary zero-waste fashion concept of Kosovo designer Labentiné
Embassy of Kosovo in Canberra
KOSOVO
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Uruguay has the most rigorous standards in animal welfare, the most modern technologies, a favorable climate for sheep breeding and skilled labor, a reference in the world, with optimal working conditions. Furthermore, the use of renewable energies, effluent treatment and biodegradable products ensure a natural and sustainable production that contributes to carbon sequestration in the environment.
I think our way of working goes perfect with FOMA inspiration.
​Embassy of Uruguay in Australia
URUGUAY
FOMA Artists & EXHIBITORS - program
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Join us, as we showcase the cultural diversity of more than 15 local and international artists, embarking on a journey of exploration into the boundless realms of culture and creativity. Forge cultural connections with foreign governments and artists from Australia and around the world. Explore the boundless realms of culture and creativity, from the elegance of traditional attire to the allure of contemporary designs. Experience the harmonious convergence of fashion and movement across a fashion runway - a celebration of unity in diversity.
ALLEGRA JANE
Janet Teowarang is the creative head of the brand originally from Jakarta, member of The Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion (UCRF) and Fashion Designers of Latin America (FDLA). She is also a fashion lecturer at Universitas Ciputra Surabaya in East Java, Indonesia. She has created and built Allegra Jane with strong style and characteristics of androgyny, edgy, tailored look and semi avant-garde brand label collection for women's and men's wear. Established in 2009, from made to order to ready to wear deluxe collection with sustainable concept, using high quality of material, finishing with standardization of finest quality of material and production.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
ANALIVNI
Graduated from the Center for Industrial Design and postgraduates in Fashion Management, they are founders and partners of the ANA LIVNI slow fashion clothing brand, created in 2002, with a presence in the national and international market. ANA LIVNI identifies with a "slow" Montevideo pace of life. It does not follow established fashion patterns; through textile fiber, it imposes a new local concept beyond the borders, seeking to revalue the material and human resources of Uruguay and the Region; uniting art with industry, creating conscious, sustainable, timeless, enduring, inheritable designs”
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
BULUUY MIRRII
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
CDK GYENCHA
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
CDK GYENCHA is a sustainable fashion brand founded by Chandrika Tamang, a Bhutanese social entrepreneur and designer. Merging traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship with contemporary designs, Chandrika creates unique, eco-friendly clothing. Her dedication to preserving cultural heritage and promoting sustainable fashion drives her mission to empower local artisans, particularly single women, and to highlight Bhutan's rich textile traditions on a global stage. Through CDK GYENCHA, Chandrika not only showcases the beauty of Bhutanese culture but also contributes to a more environmentally conscious fashion industry.
FIVE PLEATS
Five Pleats by Poornima Menon was born out of a passion for handwoven, hand crafted and hand embroidered sarees. The brand chalks the journey of the saree from the weaver to the wearer, from the artist to the stylist.
With FOMA, Five Pleats takes you through the by lanes of India where the artisans weave, handprint and embroider this six-yard wonder with love. Each saree tells a story, a story of her origin, a story about the Indian state she comes from and along the way the wearer adds her own story. Sarees have emotional connections, and she wraps a truckload of memories in her ‘anchal’ or the ‘pallu’ as we call it. We will present sarees in three categories: festive, casual and party wear at FOMA 2024.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
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HOUSE OF MAUSIO
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
House of Mausio is a distinguished fashion brand based in the picturesque islands of Fiji, renowned for its commitment to sustainable fashion and its celebration of traditional Pacific culture. The brand places a significant emphasis on creating products that are not only stylish but also environmentally friendly and ethically made. With a deep respect for indigenous designs and craftsmanship, House of Mausio integrates rich Pacific cultural heritage into each piece, ensuring that every garment reflects the beauty and traditions of the region.
HUPFELD HOERDER
Hupfeld Hoerder began designing whilst pursuing his undergrad studies at University making simple shift dresses to casual resort wear. Slowly the demand grew for more formal gowns and bridal wear, eventually leading into the Haute Couture category. He also moved into textile designs, where he has created fabric designs for Fiji National Athletes to the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
“Fiji – Pacific Fusion” - incorporates authentic fibres of the Pacific, with island motifs, beads and accessories.
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Labentine
Supported by Embassy of Kosovo in Canberra
This is Labentiné - a slow fashion brand based in Pristina and this is our attempt to create sustainably while not compromising with our unique aesthetics! We create Zero-Waste designs, transformable and versitile clothing so you can wear them anywhere and keep them longer in your closet.
The DNA of our brand are shapes, textures and harmony between opposites. In Labentiné there is a bridge between delicate and edgy, masculine and feminine, rough and gentle. With our ethics leading the way, this is how we remain fearlessly authentic.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
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This is Labentiné - a slow fashion brand based in Pristina and this is our attempt to create sustainably while not compromising with our unique aesthetics!
We create Zero-Waste designs, transformable and versatile clothing so you can wear them anywhere and keep them longer in your closet
The DNA of our brand are shapes, textures and harmonv between opposites. In Labentiné there is a bridge between delicate and edgy, masculine and feminine, rough and gentle. With our ethics leading the way, this is how we remain fearlessly authentic
Labentiné
Supported by Embassy of Kosovo in Canberra
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LAURA LAURENS
Laura Laurens is a self-taught Bogota-based Colombian designer who launched her eponymous brand in Paris with the SS14 collection. She is recognised for using the fashion platform to build social fabric. Inspired by her experience in fine arts, Laura establishes a dialogue between opposites to question the idea of borders, identity, and cultural syncretism. Her work is defined by a raw approach to design, textile interventions, repurposed military fabrics, wraparound shapes, artisanal processes, the commitment with sustainable processes and the co-creation with different minority social groups in her country, Colombia.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
MY PALOMA
Founder Eliana Gamboa-Chapman established My Paloma as a platform for ethical luxury, dedicated to safeguarding and celebrating the rich textile traditions and artistry deeply ingrained in Latin America. The brand endeavours to forge a bridge between cultural heritage and contemporary design, where the use of noble materials, playful creativity, and artistic savoir-faire passed down through generations serve as a source of innovative practice.
My Paloma pays homage to nature and reinterprets ancestral traditions within the contemporary fashion landscape.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
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Origin x Smoda” is a vibrant collection which celebrates the rich cultural history and contemporary expressions of El Salvador through fashion, art and design. Inspired by the ‘Origin’ concept, these artworks immerse others in the very essence of Salvadoran identity, highlighting the ancestral influences which have shaped local creativity, with a modern twist. Origin gives value to textures, dyes and materials, which are all part of our heritage and culture and are able to tell the story of its legacy. This is a collection where current trends blend seamlessly with our heritage, thus generating great interest and cultural appreciation yet, has a modern touch and commercial appeal.
SAREE SELECTIONS
The founders Dheeraj and Shivanie’s vision is to revive traditional craftsmanship and indigenous artwork through innovative concepts and designs. With a commitment to slow and sustainable fashion, they’ve embarked on a vision to offer more than just clothing and accessories and sought to create a multicultural experience that transcends fashion trends. Their mission is simple: to bring authentic and adorable clothing and accessories to their customers at affordable prices. Dheeraj and Shivanie are dedicated to collaborating with indigenous artists, and craftsmen and women, empowering them to showcase their talents and preserve their heritage.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
