ABOUT TFF
Vision
2024 will be the first Toowoomba Fashion Festival... How exciting! We are all about shining the spotlight on small fashion businesses and rising stars in the fashion industry. Our vision is to grow TFF into a nationally recognised fashion event, highlighting the talents of regional artists.
Mission
The festival comprises of a multitude of key events including opportunities for local designers and bespoke fashion retailers to host runway exhibitions, workshops and market stalls in order to boost sales and create brand awareness.
Meet the Team
Christel Ryley - CEO/ Managing Director
Driven by a zealous passion for supporting emerging artists and small business start ups in the fashion industry, our CEO and Managing Director, Christel, has founded the Toowoomba Fashion Festival in partnership with Ryley Jewellery Creations to give our local region’s talent a public platform to share their skills and artistry.
Christel brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from her many years managing and building small businesses including Ryley Jewellery Creations which she owns with her husband, Ewen.
Julz McBain - Creative Director
Creative Director, Julz holds a BA in Fashion Marketing where she focused alot of her research on diversity and inclusivity within the fashion space. She is also a mum of two girls and only recently relocated to Toowoomba. Julz manages the Ryley Jewellery Creation studio, as well as recently launching a second-hand fashion brand with her partner, Renee.
Julz provides years of experience in working backstage at fashion shows as a makeup artist for over a decade, as well contributing to many fashion events in a various roles from dressing models to coordinating the events themselves.
