FASHION REVOLUTION
Australia

Milly discovered the fashion industry’s impact at a conference on sustainable textiles at the United Nations during her exchange program in NYC. Since then, she has dedicated herself to promoting a responsible fashion industry and embracing a more sustainable lifestyle. Milly has a Master of Environment and Sustainability from Monash University. This interdisciplinary program, underpinned by the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals, equipped her with the knowledge and skills to address complex sustainability challenges. Milly has worked on projects addressing various sustainability issues, and is a passionate advocate for addressing climate change and empowering individuals to be a responsible consumer.

Emma is a trained fashion and graphic designer, having studied at both Queensland University of Technology and Shillington College. Emma has worked across many fields in fashion, teaching and design. Starting as a production assistant to a design teacher to t-shirt printer and now working as a graphic designer on the Gold Coast she brings enthusiasm and drive to create change in all she does. Emma sees the value in creating good design to educate and inspire. She is endlessly passionate about fashion as a force for good.

Gwen is a circular and sustainable fashion advocate with 5 years experience in partnership management working for not-for-profits focusing on circular economies, secondhand, and reuse. Through her varied experience in both Hong Kong and Australia, Gwen has worked with a wide range of stakeholders, including emerging designers, brands, and communities, and believes in strong, impactful partnerships to drive awareness and change. Gwen loves making new connections and going to clothes swap brunches with friends.

Clare Press is a global expert on sustainable fashion. Her podcast Wardrobe Crisis, based on her 2016 book of the same name, has clocked up 2 million downloads and is now in its 10th series. She also co-hosts the UN’s Ethical Fashion podcast. A former magazine journalist, Clare pioneered the role of sustainability editor at Vogue, and her writing has appeared in the Guardian, Vogue Italia, Business of Fashion and many more. She is the author of Rise & Resist: How to Change the World, and Wear Next - her fourth book. Clare has been a Fashion Revolution ambassador for year

Kirsten has over 15 years of experience in fashion and textiles design in Sydney, working for iconic brands such as Akira Isogawa, Bonds, and The Social Outfit. She is currently the Fashion & Sustainability Program Coordinator at Collarts in Melbourne, with over 13 years of experience in university fashion education. Kirsten is a founding member of Fashion Revolution Australia and New Zealand and currently holds the position of Education Coordinator. Her mission is to advance fashion design as a force for positive change. Kirsten is passionate about cats, yoga, the beach, BMX, motorbikes, hiking, camping, social justice, intersectional feminism, and plants.

Erin works in the sustainability sector, helping social enterprises communicate their story. After studying Fashion Design and Technology and working in wholesale clothing for several years, her awareness of the issues in the industry prompted her to learn more. She completed an undergrad in Environment & Society and fostered an appreciation for the complexity of sustainability and systems, including within the fashion sector. Erin is passionate about reducing the impact of the clothing and textile industry. Erin is an amateur darner and avid op shopper.

Molly is a sustainable fashion advocate, content creator, and digital marketer with 7+ years of experience in the sustainability space. With a focus on ethical marketing, Molly runs Perth-based digital marketing studio, Selkie Social, and in her spare time, shares sustainable living tips and advice across social media under her brand Molly Farai. In recent years, Molly has also worked in the non-profit space, co-founding WA Ethical Collective Inc. Molly is deeply passionate about helping her community thoughtfully consider what they produce and consume – online and off – to create a more positive impact on people, other animals, and the planet.