Game Changers Fashion in Focus

A panel of fashion leaders come together in this game changing conversation at State Library of Queensland. Gain first-hand industry insights into innovation, culture, community, creativity, responsibility, and the economic realities of fashion.

Jane Milburn OAM (founder) Textile Beat

Jane Milburn is a sustainability consultant, Slow Clothing pioneer, TEDx speaker, Churchill Fellow, upcycler, and agricultural scientist.

Jane established Textile Beat as a purpose-driven business in 2013 to inspire a creative approach to the way we dress, to embrace natural fibres and upcycling for pleasure, reward and sustainability. Jane has trained as a climate reality leader and her work aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Troy Casey (co-owner) Magpie Goose

Magpie Goose creates unique and wearable garments designed to make a statement while generating economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through creative industries.

Magpie Goose is owned and led by Troy Casey (Kamilaroi) and Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka/Kalkadoon). It is a family-run business and social enterprise, passionate about creating positive outcomes.

Facilitator: Melanie Finger is a Senior Lecturer in Transdisciplinary Design and the Academic Lead Engagement for the School of Design (QUT).

This event is presented as part of Brisbane Fashion Month, Queensland’s premier fashion event for Brisbane and Queensland designers.

Accessibility

If you require accessible seating options please call 3842 9318 or email slqevents@slq.qld.gov.au

Auslan interpretation has been planned for this event.

About Game Changers 

Game Changers brings innovation leaders from business, technology, and creative industries to share their insights with aspiring Queensland entrepreneurs. This is your chance to ask how entrepreneurs and business leaders build companies, reinvent themselves, inspire teams, and envision success.  

Game Changers is a Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame initiative presented by State Library of Queensland and QUT. 

The talk will be live streamed and you can join the conversation online using #qblhof @slqld @QUT. Book for the livestream here.

Alternatively, you can ask questions via slido.com; use the code #qblhof  

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by the speaker are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library.