Elizabeth Formosa | Executive Consultant | Business Strategist | Mentor | Podcast Host CONSULTING | MENTORSHIP | ONLINE LEARNING
Take Your Fashion Business to the Next Level
We are a Melbourne-based consultancy with global reach, specialising in empowering businesses at every stage of their lifecycle. Our expert consulting services span growth strategy, retail and e-commerce, product design and development, brand strategy, sourcing, sales, marketing and operations. Drawing on our decades of experience and unparalleled knowledge, we partner with you to take your business to the next level.
Is your business…
SCALING UP
Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion?
STARTING UP
Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business?
Level Up
Your Fashion
Business
Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth and her team deliver fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses each year. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business.
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Tailored for scaleups, our consultants provide expert, wide-ranging guidance on all stages of the business lifecycle, giving you access to an unrivalled knowledge bank and decades of specialised industry experience.
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It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who’ve already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business and build a sound strategy.
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Tailored for startups, we’ve crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community.
YOUR REGULAR FIX OF THE FASHION BUSINESS
Fashion Business.Mindset is one of the highest-ranking podcasts in the Fashion & Beauty category in Australia & NZ.
PLUS OUR GLOBAL AUDIENCE IS GROWING SWIFTLY
You’ll tune into insightful, illuminating conversations with leaders and luminaries in the business; a front row seat for behind the scenes stories from designers, brand owners, entrepreneurs, makers and mentors. This is your go-to listen for honing your business skills, uncovering new opportunities, and cultivating a stronger mindset. Tune in and level up!
WORK WITH US
1 / Consulting
Whether you’re planning to start or starting to grow, we provide expert, wide-ranging consulting on all stages of the businesses lifecycle, with access to an unrivaled knowledge bank and decades of experience.
2 / Mentorship
Few can guide you better than those who’ve already walked the path you’re set to embark on. Our lineup of specialist mentors love fashion as much as you do - and know the business inside out.
3 / Online Learning
We’ve crafted our decades of experience into a syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community.
WE WORK WITH
FASHION +
LIFESTYLE BRANDS
From innovative startups brimming with potential, to 7+ figure established brands expanding nationally and internationally, our clients embody the power, passion and positive impact of the fashion business.
BUSINESSES
SUPPORTED
1000+
AND COUNTING
India Sourcing Experience Trip
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR FEBRUARY 2025
Are you ready to take your fashion business to the next level? Look no further than India – the center of the universe for many fashion businesses. With its unrivalled colour, inspiration, and innovative product developments, India is the perfect place to establish a credible, ethical offshore supply chain.
Embark on a life-changing odyssey into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing, and supply. Travel with like-minded business owners and mentors, and connect with world-class artisans who express the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. During this immersive experience, you'll meet with garment and fabric manufacturers, visit bustling markets, and learn about the latest sustainable and ethical practices in the industry. You'll also have the opportunity to network with other fashion entrepreneurs and gain valuable insights into growing your business.
Express your interest in joining this door-opening, mind-expanding experience.
ORGANISATIONS WE WORK WITH
We are proud to work with some of the most innovative and forward-thinking organisations and purpose driven brands in the industry that share our commitment to entrepreneurship and conscious fashion practices.
