The inception of the Fashion Council of New Zealand was spurred by numerous appeals from within the fashion sector, urging for a unified body to advocate for all facets of the country's fashion industry. Co-founded by Tania Walters and Caitlan Mitchell, it embodies Peter Mitchell's lifelong dedication to fostering connections within the industry.
Apparel Magazine was established in 1969 by Peter Mitchell. Despite Peter's passing in May 2022, Apparel Magazine remains a testament to his vision, proudly owned and operated by his family. Caitlan Mitchell, Peter's youngest daughter, now serves as the managing editor, honouring her father's legacy. With over 50 years of steadfast support for the industry, Apparel has weathered various challenges. Caitlan, having grown up immersed in the industry, possesses firsthand insight into its workings and has proudly helped showcase New Zealand designers at fashion weeks worldwide.
Apparel Magazine not only champions local designers but also showcases their creations on international platforms. Through its participation in global expos, congresses, and fashion weeks, Apparel elevates the profile of New Zealand fashion worldwide. Moreover, the magazine fosters collaborations with international media and councils, facilitating the exchange of industry insights and innovations.
The Fashion Council of New Zealand website is managed by New Zealand Apparel Magazine whose 50+ year history of working with the New Zealand fashion industry ideally places them as a conduit to encourage networking in the industry through the Fashion Council of New Zealand.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is free, with members drawn from across the fashion, supplier, education, training, textile, service and retail sectors. When considering the fashion industry as a whole, we are incorporating the entire spectrum of the value chain. From students to independent retailers, small atelier to multinational brands. From CMT to equipment service providers, independent single retail outlets and vertical chains.
Membership provides access to networking, industry insights and our international professional network to develop or enhance business collaborations. Membership means that you are part of the fashion community in New Zealand and gives you a voice, to lobby, to network, to collaborate. The Fashion Council of New Zealand is here to support both established and emerging designers, suppliers and retailers.
WHAT IS FCNZ?
This site is a free resource portal for all those involved in the fashion industry in New Zealand. It is a place to network, to find suppliers, to upskill through training and education, to share information and skills and for designers and retail buyers alike to network and talk fashion.
This resource is populated with contact information across the spectrum of the industry. A complete one-stop resource for the fashion industry. Whatever it is you want to find, you will find it here. With planned workshops, forecasting and trend information, and business advice this resource is being built to help sustain the fashion industry in New Zealand.
We are also working to put a panel in place to run the Council, drawing the best advocates of the industry together to provide a sounding board for members making sure that there is the broadest representation for the benefit of all. The advisory panel administers and manages the activities of the Council, all on the panel are drawn from within the industry.
Each year nominations will be called in June for those wishing to join the advisory panel to replace any resignations - the advisory panel will be no larger than 12 representatives, however additional industry experts will be called upon to oversee and drive government lobbying, workshops, marketing and export.
In the interim, all enquiries should be directed to fcnz@reviewmags.com.
Join FCNZ.
It's free to join the conversation and be part of the bigger picture.
CONTACT US
Fashion Council of New Zealand
website managed by
New Zealand Apparel Magazine
fcnz@reviewmags.com
+64 9 304 0142 ext 706