BY choosing SA as its base, global success story Australian Fashion Labels is
helping to nurture and keep local talent in the state.
Founded in 2007, the Adelaide-based multimillion-dollar company, which boasts brands including C/MEO Collective, Finders Keepers and Keepsake, recruits TAFE SA fashion graduates.
At present, about 25 graduates are employed there, including designers Cyd Beard, Emma Cherry and Helena Bava.
Since it began recruiting graduates, the business has given 60 their start in a competitive industry.
Some have also gone on to have their own successful labels, including Acler co-founder Julia Ritorto.
TAFE SA creative arts educational manager Sean Parsonage said Australian Fashion Labels had strong ties with fashion education.
“All of our Bachelor students do a vocational placement with Australian Fashion Labels,” he said. “It provides an excellent foundation for our students to get real, hands-on experience with an international fashion house.”
Mr Parsonage said the iChooseSA campaign, which encourages people to spend
their money with local businesses to help create more jobs for South
Australians, was a great initiative.
Founded in 2007, the Adelaide-based multimillion-dollar company, which boasts brands including C/MEO Collective, Finders Keepers and Keepsake, recruits TAFE SA fashion graduates.
At present, about 25 graduates are employed there, including designers Cyd Beard, Emma Cherry and Helena Bava.
Since it began recruiting graduates, the business has given 60 their start in a competitive industry.
Some have also gone on to have their own successful labels, including Acler co-founder Julia Ritorto.
TAFE SA creative arts educational manager Sean Parsonage said Australian Fashion Labels had strong ties with fashion education.
“All of our Bachelor students do a vocational placement with Australian Fashion Labels,” he said. “It provides an excellent foundation for our students to get real, hands-on experience with an international fashion house.”
