2026 COMING SOON
Yagan Square, Boorloo, Perth
FREE EVENT
West Australian Designers
NCUBATOR 2026
The Business of Circular Fashion Incubator
JUNE - JULY 2026
EOI NOW OPEN
Tell Your Circular Story
The official pathway to the runways at Circular Fashion Festival.
This program is the prerequisite for the Circular Fashion Festival.
Eligibility requirements :
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Open Australia wide
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You must be 18+
DESIGN IN
This is not a workshop.
This is a curated, industry-backed incubator designed to help circular fashion designers and micro and small businesses build powerful brands, create high-quality content and connect with your audience.
If you are a circular fashion founder, this is your chance to tell your story, your way.
STORY YOUR WAY
TELL YOUR
THIS IS FOR YOU IF…
10am - 1pm
You’re a circular fashion designer or micro or small fashion business and:
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You know your work has value, but struggle to communicate it to wider audiences
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You want insight and knowledge around your brand identity
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You want to create content that converts into sales
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You’re ready to be seen at a professional industry level
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You want to know how to write a press release
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You’re serious about presenting your work on a runway
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
12pm - 1pm
Got a garment in need of some love? Our Repair Bar is staffed by local experts ready to help you extend the life of your clothes by giving in you the skills to do these repairs yourself in the future.
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Small fixes like buttons and loose seams can be handled on the spot.
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Find something you LOVE at the RE:Wear Swap but it needs a little extra something to make it perfect? Take it along to the RE:Pair Bar for a cheeky alteration.
Machines, basic tools and guidance are provided.
You’re welcome to bring your own item to work on.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
1:30pm - 4pm
This program is designed to give you real, tangible outcomes, not just ideas.
By the end, you’ll have:
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The basics of and brand identity and positioning
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Tools for creating practical marketing and digital strategies
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Professional campaign imagery for 3 hero looks or garments
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Video content, including brand and founder storytelling and editorial fashion film clips
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The knowledge to write a press release and engage with media
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This is YOUR pathway to the 2026 Circular Fashion Festival runways
HION ON ITS HEAD
TURN FASHI
INCLUDED
1. Incubator Program (June – July 2026)
A series of structured sessions delivered online and in person at Riff by Spacecubed (Perth), covering:
2. Professional Content Production (July 4–5)
A high-fashion editorial shoot where your brand is brought to life.
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3 styled looks per designer/business
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Professional photography and editing
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Video production including:
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Fashion film
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Designer & Founder interviews
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This content will become your core marketing asset library.
WHAT'S
BRAND TO LIFE
BRING YOUR
WHY THIS EXISTS
10am - 1pm
Circular designers and micro and small businesses are doing incredible work and are on the forefront of the circular revolution.
But too often:
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Their story isn’t clear
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Their value isn’t understood
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Their visibility is limited
This incubator is designed to change that.
To help you:
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Communicate your value clearly
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Connect with your audience
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And build a brand that supports your growth
KEY DATES
12pm - 1pm
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EOI Open: May 8
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EOI Close: May 22
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Applicants Notified: May 29
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Program Starts: June 4
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Shoot Dates: July 4–5
INVESTMENT
1:30pm - 4pm
This program is valued at over $3,500 per participant.
Through our incredible partnerships, your contribution is: $480 + GST.
This includes:
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Full incubator program
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Professional photoshoot (3 looks)
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Video content production
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Marketing exposure
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Circular Fashion Festival Runway pathway
Payment plans available.
EOI OPEN NOW
APPLY NOW
Places are limited to 15 and will be selected through application.
Click APPLY NOW to submit your Expression of Interest.
Eligibility requirements :
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Open Australia wide
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You must be 18+
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