Fashion In Commerce Association - FICA

Fashion In Commerce Association - FICA Fashion meets Strategy | Bridging Fashion and Commerce at The University of Melbourne

Meet the panellists. On Monday 18 May, we're bringing together six of the most accomplished professionals at the interse...
15/05/2026

Meet the panellists.

On Monday 18 May, we're bringing together six of the most accomplished professionals at the intersection of consulting, fashion, and retail - for an evening of real conversation, genuine insight, and meaningful connection.

From BCG and Grant Thornton to MECCA, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and businesses they've built themselves - our panellists have taken very different paths to get where they are. And that's exactly what makes this worth showing up for.

Swipe to meet them. ➡️

🗓 Monday, 18 May
🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Forum Theatre & Foyer, Arts West Building
👔 Business Casual

🔗 Register via the link in bio.

Presented by F**A × SAMM × BusinessOne Consulting

Meet the firms joining us on the night.From boutique consultancies to global firms - these organisations are at the fore...
14/05/2026

Meet the firms joining us on the night.

From boutique consultancies to global firms - these organisations are at the forefront of strategy, transformation, and consumer-focused work in retail and fashion. And on 18 May, they’re here for you.

Panellists dropping soon. 👀

☆ Save the Date

🗓️ Monday, 18 May
🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Forum Theatre & Foyer, Arts West Building
👔 Business Casual
🔗 Register via the link in bio.

Presented by F**A × SAMM × BusinessOne Consulting

Ever wondered what a consulting career in fashion and retail looks like?Careers in Consulting: Fashion & Retail Industri...
10/05/2026

Ever wondered what a consulting career in fashion and retail looks like?

Careers in Consulting: Fashion & Retail Industries brings together professionals from boutique fashion consultancies and leading global firms to explore one of the industry’s most exciting and often overlooked career paths.

From consumer strategy and brand positioning to operations and growth, our panellists will share how they built their careers, what their roles involve day-to-day, and the skills needed to break into the industry.

The evening will conclude with a networking session, offering attendees the opportunity to connect directly with industry professionals and continue the conversation.

Panellists to be announced soon.

☆ Save the Date

🗓️ Monday, 18 May
🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Forum Theatre & Foyer, Arts West Building
👔 Business Casual

🔗 Register via the link in bio.

Presented by F**A × SAMM × BusinessOne Consulting

A night to remember.Thank you to our incredible panellists for sharing their time, insights, and experiences so generous...
05/05/2026

A night to remember.

Thank you to our incredible panellists for sharing their time, insights, and experiences so generously, and to everyone who joined us for making the room what it was.

Professions in Fashion brought together voices across fashion, luxury, and tech - offering a real look into the industry and the many paths within it.

From thoughtful conversations to meaningful connections, it was an evening that reminded us why spaces like this matter.

Until next time. 💙

⭐ Professions in Fashion: AGENDA ⭐What does the evening look like? Here’s your guide.☆ Schedule:🕡 6:30PM — Panel Commenc...
29/04/2026

⭐ Professions in Fashion: AGENDA ⭐

What does the evening look like? Here’s your guide.

☆ Schedule:
🕡 6:30PM — Panel Commences
🕢 7:50PM — Panel + Q&A Ends, Networking Begins
🕣 8:30PM — Official Close
🕘 9:00PM — Post-Event Conversations

Join us for an evening of industry insight and meaningful connections.

📍 Forum Theatre, Arts West (PAR-148)
👔 Business casual

🔗 Register via link in bio

See you there 👀💙

We're thrilled to welcome Emily Coogan, Head of Marketing, Media & Brand Communications at Après Studio, to our Professi...
27/04/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Emily Coogan, Head of Marketing, Media & Brand Communications at Après Studio, to our Professions in Fashion panel. Après Studio is a contemporary Australian fashion label known for its refined aesthetic, considered design, and strong editorial identity.

During the panel, Emily will share what it looks like to lead the full brand communications function at one of Australia's most exciting contemporary labels - from marketing strategy and media relations to the storytelling that shapes how a brand is perceived and positioned in the market.

For any student interested in a career in fashion marketing, brand, or communications, Emily's perspective is one you won't want to miss.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th
🕕 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Forum Theatre, Arts West (PAR-148)
👔 Business casual 🔗

Register via link in bio

We're thrilled to welcome Dana McDonald, Founder of On Me Group and Data Engineer at Atlassian, to our Professions in Fa...
27/04/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Dana McDonald, Founder of On Me Group and Data Engineer at Atlassian, to our Professions in Fashion panel. On Me Group is a fashion technology company behind See On Me — a virtual try-on software helping retailers increase conversion and reduce returns by letting shoppers visualise clothing on themselves before they buy.

During the panel, Dana will share her journey of building a fashion tech startup from the ground up while completing a double degree at Monash University and what it really looks like to sit at the intersection of fashion, business, and technology.

Recognised as one of Vogue Australia's Top 5 Future Innovators in 2024, Dana is proof that a career in fashion doesn't have to look like what you'd expect.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th
🕕 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Forum Theatre, Arts West (PAR-148)
👔 Business casual

🔗 Register via link in bio

We're excited to welcome Tiana Stamenkovic and Chloe Geraerts from Henne to our Professions in Fashion panel. Henne is o...
26/04/2026

We're excited to welcome Tiana Stamenkovic and Chloe Geraerts from Henne to our Professions in Fashion panel. Henne is one of Australia's most loved contemporary womenswear brands, known for its refined aesthetic and commitment to thoughtful, considered design.

During the panel, Tiana will share her journey from fashion retail management to leading customer experience strategy, and how understanding the customer voice shapes the way fashion brands grow and connect with their audience.
Chloe will share what it really looks like to build and manage a fashion brand's social presence, from content strategy and campaign storytelling to growing an engaged audience in one of the most competitive spaces online.

Together, they bring a wealth of experience across retail, PR, digital marketing, and customer experience, offering a behind-the-scenes look at two of the most dynamic roles in a modern fashion brand.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th
🕕 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Forum Theatre, Arts West (PAR-148)
👔 Business casual

🔗 Register via link in bio

We're thrilled to welcome Tom Bischoff from Richemont to our Professions in Fashion panel. Richemont is one of the world...
25/04/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Tom Bischoff from Richemont to our Professions in Fashion panel. Richemont is one of the world's leading luxury goods groups, home to iconic Maisons including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chloé, and more.

During the panel, Tom will share his perspective on building a career in luxury fashion, drawing on over a decade of experience in fashion and retail recruitment - and his current role shaping talent strategy across Richemont's Oceania region.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from someone who knows exactly what it takes to land a role at the world's most prestigious fashion houses.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th
🕕 6:30 - 8:30 PM
📍 Forum Theatre, Arts West (PAR-148)
👔 Business casual

🔗 Register via link in bio

What does a career in fashion actually look like behind the scenes?Professions in Fashion takes you inside the corporate...
24/04/2026

What does a career in fashion actually look like behind the scenes?

Professions in Fashion takes you inside the corporate side of the industry - from marketing and buying to strategy and operations.

We’re excited to announce an additional brand joining this year’s panel:

⭐ Richemont (Cartier, Chloé, Van Cleef & Arpels + more)

Alongside:
⭐ Henne
⭐ Après Studio
⭐ On Me Group

Hear from professionals behind some of your favourite brands as they share how their businesses are built, what their roles really involve, and what it actually takes to build a career in fashion.

Panellists to be revealed soon.

☆ Join us,

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th
🕕 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Forum Theatre, Arts West (PAR-148)
👔 Business casual

🔗 Register via link in bio

What does a career in fashion actually look like behind the scenes?Professions in Fashion takes you inside the corporate...
23/04/2026

What does a career in fashion actually look like behind the scenes?

Professions in Fashion takes you inside the corporate side of the industry — from marketing and buying to strategy and operations.

We’re excited to announce the brands joining us for this year’s event:
⭐ Henne
⭐ Après Studio
⭐️ Onme

Hear from professionals behind some of your favourite brands as they share how their businesses were built, what their roles really involve, and what it actually takes to build a career in fashion.

Panelists to be revealed soon!

☆ Join us,

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th
🕕 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Forum Theatre, Arts West (PAR-148)
👔 Business casual

🔗 Register via link in bio.

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