FOMA SHOWCASES 30 CULTURES ACROSS EXHIBIT AND RUNWAY

Fabrics of Multicultural Australia (FOMA) in 2023 is hosting one of its largest creative industries showcase at Powerhouse Museum on Friday 23 June 2023. Proudly supported by In Country Partner Fiji Consulate General and Trade Commission and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade the 2023 reiteration of the FOMA platform will stimulate economic growth for the creative sector and generate bilateral trading opportunities while fostering social cohesion.

From 3.30PM onwards, Australia’s premier cultural institution, the Powerhouse will witness one of the most diverse engagements of foreign governments through the lens of arts and culture and welcome 5 local and 5 leading international designers across two major events, the Cultural
Exhibit and Runway Show.

Speaking at the official confirmation of the Fiji Consulate General and Trade Commission In- Country partnership with FOMA, Daniel Stow, Trade Commissioner reiterated ‘The Fijian apparel and fashion industry has a rich heritage, with several fashion brands being sold & marketed all over the world. Fiji is home to many leading designers producing quality garments that we thrilled to showcase as part of this year’s FOMA Exhibit and Runway. Many of the school uniforms, workwear and sporting jerseys (AFL & NRL) found in Australia are  manufactured in Fiji – one of the economy's most thriving sectors with well-established, first- class infrastructure.

As the transportation and manufacturing hub of the Pacific, Fiji is positioned to share its rich trading culture through platforms like FOMA, that provide the opportunity to further strengthen economic activity through its network.’

FOMA was established in 2018 by entrepreneur Sonia Sadiq Gandhi, chief executive of multi- award-winning events enterprise, Gandhi Creations, to promote the diversity of our Australian creative industries sector, whilst providing an opportunity to connect international brands who
are looking to invest and grow in the Australian market.

The 23 June FOMA Runway Showcase will share the work of 5 international and 5 local designers, including participation from foreign governments through its free and publicly accessible Artistic and Cultural Exhibit.

Participating Embassies include The Fiji Consulate General and Trade Commission, Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco, Embassy of El Salvador in Australia, The Embassy of Israel in Australia Participating Local and International Artists and Designers across Exhibit and Fashion Runway
include Danielle Mate, Indigenous Brand Ambassador and Cultural Partner, Elaradi FIJI, Holyland Civilians, Hupfeld Evers Hoerder, JAVAD, Kis-Simba, LavaLani Designs, My Paloma, NAROK Designs, Pooja’s Couture, SMODA, Sugarose and Tracey Anne Farrington known for her famous Bondi Beach Bag brand.

Admission to FOMA 2023 Showcase and the Powerhouse Museum is complimentary on registration.