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Introducing the panellists for our upcoming FOLIO book launch at Readings Carlton @readingsbooks on Monday 19 October.

Joining us are Cuong T. Nguyen @cuongnguyenmelbourne , Lauren Hart McKinnon @be___right___back___ and Angelo Pantalone @angelopantalone for a conversation exploring the question:

“How can we support emerging designers beyond buying their work?”

Monday 19 October, 6–7pm
Readings Carlton

Part of Melbourne Fashion Week’s Independent Programme @melbfashionweek

“How can we support emerging designers beyond buying their work?”

Supporting fashion is often associated with consumption. While purchasing independent designers’ work is important, not everyone has the means to do so, and not every designer creates work with commercial ambitions.

This conversation explores alternative ways of supporting emerging creative practices, from providing visibility and opportunities to building communities and creating spaces for experimentation.

Drawing on the experiences of our panellists, we’ll consider how we can engage with and sustain emerging fashion beyond the traditional structures of the industry.

Cuong T. Nguyen @cuongnguyenmelbourne

Cuong Nguyen is a Vietnamese-Australian fashion designer based in Naarm (Melbourne), whose practice interrogates cultural identity, masculinity and belonging through contemporary craftsmanship and storytelling. A graduate of RMIT University’s Bachelor of Fashion (Design), with a minor in Sustainable Innovation, Cuong’s work was presented at PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival and exhibited at The Johnston Collection in 2025, with upcoming presentations at Melbourne Fashion Week’s Student Runway and Jakarta Fashion Week.

Founded in 2025, Cuong T Nguyen Studios is an emerging bespoke demi-couture label redefining contemporary dressing through the intersection of cultural narrative, sculptural tailoring and material experimentation.

Spanning menswear and womenswear, the studio combines traditional bespoke techniques and couture-inspired craftsmanship with technologies including laser cutting, digital imaging and 3D printing. Its design language balances precision with provocation, bringing conceptual depth to garments

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Throwback to @dunyazworld at @object_merchant earlier this year <3

First photo: @nishwookey
Second photo: @_brinphoto

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You + saving money + keeping clothes out of landfill + new skills + new friends = Repair Club

Limited places, register via the link in bio

WHAT TO EXPECT
    •    A calm, welcoming small-group environment
    •    Tools, threads and scrap fabrics available for use
    •    Gentle guidance on the following:
    •    Button replacement
    •    Repairing split seams
    •    Minor tears or holes
    •    Fixing garment hems
    •    Tea + snacks

WHAT TO BRING
    •    Garments in need of repair
    •    Tools & materials (if you would like something specific)

Please note ~
We do not have capacity to repair on your behalf, this is a guided session designed to help you develop a clothing care practice. We also will not be able to assist in major repairs such as zipper replacements, significant fabric deterioration, or clothing alterations.

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Found some snippets of @object_merchant from my terrible digital camera x

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Important calls before the big show

A custom @be___right___back___ dress paired with @iksoxo mask for the @object_merchant ball

Thank you to the amazing @_l_u_i_ for captivating our audience once again 🐌

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It all started backstage and on the big screen

Concept by @brbrown_ for the Object Merchant Ball as participant in the @melbfashionfestival Independent Programme.

Artist @miralukovacs
Cape fabricated by @the__sewist
Beauty @starr._.studioz
Hair @michael_hairdresser
Big thank you to the talented cameraman @_lucashorta_

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Lady Snail 🐌 an ode to good things that take time

A custom @be___right___back___ dress paired with @iksoxo mask for the @object_merchant ball

Thank you to the amazing @_l_u_i_ for captivating our audience once again

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Subdued stripes for sultry occasions

Object Merchant Opening Night Ball

This event was a proud participant in the @melbfashionfestival Independent Programme.

Photographer @jono.rrell
Stylist @claudiaa_n
Necklace @outcast_goodsandservices
Broaches @pebble_gems
Beauty @starr._.studioz
Hair @michael_hairdresser
Talent @rosiegraham__
Agency @people.agency

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Some photos of my pots from @object_merchant back in Feb 💋

I still have a couple of single airbrushed candlestucks left, dm if you want one.

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@brbrown_ Object Merchant Opening Night Ball 🪄 @object_merchant @meatmarketmelb

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Object Merchant Opening Night Ball

Stripes make you go FASTER ⏩ Off The Hook Dress - last few units online now 🦓

This event was a proud participant in the @melbfashionfestival Independent Programme.

Photographer @jono.rrell @___l_o_o_k_____closer @_lucashorta_ @nishwookey
Stylist @claudiaa_n
Beauty @starr._.studioz
Hair @michael_hairdresser
Talent Sophia Albert
Agency @people.agency

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