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I am a designer, creator and idea-nurturer. I understand the urge to express yourself and the desire to be understood, and believe fashion is a wonderful vehicle for doing this.
About Manuela
Creative & Design Consultant
From a young age I was always drawing, making and creating. I channelled this passion for creativity into a career as a fashion designer and now have more than 20 years of experience in the industry.
I have held senior roles specialising in mens, womens, and children’s fashion; denim, sportswear, licensed apparel and accessories. I’ve created successful fashion brands and products for international labels, major Australian retailers, independent brands and national sporting codes.
“My motivation is to bring a brilliant idea to life. I understand the entire product process from creating designs and establishing fits, through to fabrication, printing, sampling and production.”
My motivation is to bring a brilliant idea to life. With extensive experience in manufacturing and supply chain, working with local and offshore suppliers, I understand the entire product process from creating designs and establishing fits, through to fabrication, printing, sampling and production.
I’ve got my finger on the fashion pulse – with strong industry connections like the Australian Fashion Council; involvement in the International Sourcing Expo and other trade shows and fashion markets; and events like Melbourne Fashion Festival.
I’m here to mentor people from the beginning of their journey to start or scale a fashion business – so let’s work together to grow an incredible platform for untold stories.