FASHION TALKS: HIDDEN CAREERS X MUSEUMS VICTORIA

WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY
10:00AM

Our three-part Fashion Talks Series explores the integral role STEM plays in transforming the garments we wear and the stories they tell, encouraging you to move beyond traditional ways of viewing the fashion industry. 

When you picture a career in fashion, what comes to mind? Beyond designers, the industry is powered by a vast network of thinkers, makers and educators who each bring creativity, innovation and technical expertise to their field.  

Supported by Holmesglen Institute, this talk invites you to meet the professionals driving Melbourne's fashion landscape and discover the hidden careers that make it all possible. From fashion lecturers to expert pattern creators, learn about the roles you may not have known existed and the skills you need to get there. 

The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to explore where your interests could lead within the world of fashion. 

Ticket inclusion: Your Fashion Talks ticket also includes free access to Melbourne Museum to explore at your leisure before or after the event.

Treetops, Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St, Carlton

Tickets $25

• GETTING TO THE EVENT

  Treetops at Melbourne Museum
  11 Nicholson Street, Carlton VIC 3053
  Map

  Transport
  The Treetops room is located on the mezzanine between the Ground Floor and Level 1

  On arrival at the Museum Main Entrance, guests will be directed past the ticketing desk to the Treetops ramp, which is located on the right hand side of the Forest Gallery

  Guests are to make their way up the ramp to Treetops

  Visiting from Regional Victoria? Why not take a V/Line train

• PARKING

  Melbourne Museum
  Parking Located under Melbourne Museum, enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street

• ACCESSIBILITY

  Disabled access is provided via the main entrance to the venue.

  This event will be Auslan interpreted on request, please contact the Festival via ticketing@mff.com.au if required.

PANELISTS

MICHELLE INTERLANDI
Program Coordinator for Interior Design and Fashion Programs, Holmesglen Institute

As part of the leadership team for Interior Design and Fashion Programs at Holmesglen Institute, Michelle brings over 25 years of experience in fashion, marketing, and media to her role in educational leadership. Driven by innovation and collaboration, Michelle focuses on developing future-ready programs and industry-aligned outcomes that empower learners and reflect the dynamic world of design.

SARAH SEAHORSE
Wearable Artist, Costume Designer and Milliner

Sarah Seahorse is a Melbourne-based wearable artist, milliner, and educator with a passion for sustainable fashion and creative education. She teaches in the VETSS program at Holmesglen. With a background in costume making, community art and climate activism through upcycling, Sarah brings industry insight and playful creativity to the classroom.

TJ VAN DER MEULEN
Fashion Designer and Holmesglen Alumni

TJ is a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Fashion Design at Holmesglen Institute. With a focus on complex pattern development through draping, TJ creates sculptural collections that tell vivid, immersive stories. Designing with and for queer communities, they bring a proudly inclusive lens to their work, crafting garments that challenge norms and celebrate identity.

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