Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of Australian Merino Wool
Our next Awards Night will be held on Saturday, 6 February 2027 at the Robb College Dining Room, University of New England, Armidale NSW.
Entries are now open for secondary and tertiary students studying in 2026, as well as established designers.
Key dates
Entry forms & fees due: 13 November 2026
Garments due in Armidale: 15 January 2027
Judging: Late January 2027
Awards Night: 6 February 2027
We bring together the farming and fashion communities to celebrate the compelling story of Australian Merino wool as it journeys from the sheep’s back to the fashion catwalks of the world.
Through awards, events and opportunities, Fleece to Fashion aims to educate and inspire the next generation of fashion designers to explore and experiment with the broad capabilities of Merino wool in all its dimensions
Farming and Fashion
We are a Collective of Passionate Wool Growers and Advocates.
Fleece to Fashion showcases the unique, versatile, and sustainable qualities of Australian Merino wool. Our goal is to secure wool’s place as the favoured natural fibre of the fashion industry.
Thank You to Our Partners
