Melbourne, October 28 (Indian Abroad Newsdesk)
The Australia India Business Council (AIBC), in partnership with the University of Melbourne, made a stylish mark on Melbourne Fashion Week by hosting a unique event on the business of fashion, recently bridging Australia-India trade and cultural ties in this growing industry.
The event, a first for AIBC in the official Fashion Week lineup, featured a star-studded panel moderated by Molina Asthana GAICD, AIBC’s National Chair for Sport, Art, and Culture. Indian-Australian actor and model Sharon Johal, Australian actress Sarah Roberts, and Indian-Australian designer Kudrat Makkar of Mastani label shared insights on identity, Bollywood’s fashion influence, and the expanding cross-cultural opportunities for Australia-India fashion collaborations.
The event opened with a warm welcome from Prof. Sara Wills, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, who celebrated the university’s collaborations with AIBC and its Delhi-based Global Centre. Guests enjoyed Natio giveaways, exclusive vegan leather jackets from Portofino Trading, and sustainable luxury tea towels from Punar by Priya Ravindra. Held at Melbourne University’s Science Gallery, the gathering offered a fresh perspective on the thriving fashion and cultural exchange between Australia and India.
