The Fabrics of Modern Australia (FOMA) Awards
celebrate the innovative, diverse, and sustainable achievements of Australia’s fashion, retail, and creative industries, alongside international excellence. With a focus on cultural storytelling, environmental responsibility, cross-cultural collaboration, and economic contribution, the awards shine a spotlight on the creators, brands, and visionaries shaping a globally connected fashion identity.
2018
Eco Innovation Pioneers Award
This Eco Innovation Pioneers Award celebrates brands, organisations, and individuals leading the charge in sustainable and ethical fashion and textile innovation. By integrating advanced practices to reduce environmental impact, championing ethical labour, and embracing circular economy principles, the award honours trailblazers driving measurable change. From groundbreaking materials and transformative technologies to impactful community initiatives, this award recognises those paving the way for a sustainable future in fashion.
Emerging Talent & Creative Catalyst Award
This award celebrates the rising stars of fashion and the organisations that empower their journeys. It recognises emerging designers, creative initiatives, and businesses that foster talent, nurture artistic communities, and contribute to the growth of fashion and arts education. Highlighting originality, innovation, and impactful contributions, this award honours those building the future of the creative industries through collaboration, education, and visionary creativity.
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Culture and Social Impact Award
The Culture and Social Impact Award celebrates fashion initiatives, designs, and collaborations that highlight cultural diversity while fostering social empowerment and inclusivity. This award recognizes the transformative power of fashion as a tool to bridge cultures, empower communities, and address pressing social issues. Nominees in this category are trailblazers who creatively represent cultural narratives and drive positive change through ethical, inclusive, and sustainable practices.
Excellence in Styling and Modelling: Behind the Lens
This award celebrates the creative brilliance and artistic synergy of models, stylists, makeup artists (MUAs) and digital creators who collectively bring fashion narratives to life. It honours those who excel behind the lens and in front of the camera, pushing boundaries through innovative styling, impactful visual storytelling, and exceptional modelling across diverse media platforms.
Excellence in Tech-Foward
Fashion Award
This award celebrates organisations, brands and innovators who have leveraged cutting-edge digital technologies to revolutionise the fashion industry. From virtual fashion and e-commerce innovation to the use of AI, AR/VR, 3D printing, and immersive customer experiences, this category spotlights trailblazers redefining how fashion is designed, marketed, and experienced in a digital age.
Excellence in Fashion Retail
The Excellence in Fashion Retail Award celebrates outstanding achievements in fashion retail, recognizing businesses and brands that deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving innovation and sustainability in their operations. This award highlights the pivotal role retail plays in showcasing fashion, from creating engaging and inclusive shopping environments to embracing cultural diversity and technological advancements.
Global Impact Award (Scaling Australian Creativity)
This award celebrates brands, organisations and individuals that have made a profound mark on the global fashion landscape. By fostering cross-border collaborations, promoting cultural exchange, and achieving measurable international success, the award honours those who showcase the power of Australian creativity and innovation on a global stage. With a focus on ethical and sustainable practices, nominees demonstrate how fashion can transcend borders, influence global trends, drive export and cultural understanding.
Campaign Masterpiece Award
The Campaign Masterpiece Award honours exceptional fashion marketing campaigns that successfully communicate a brand’s identity, engage target audiences, and drive measurable results. It celebrates campaigns that push creative boundaries, reflect brand values, embrace cultural inclusivity, and effectively leverage multiple platforms to deliver significant impact.