Fashion Queensland Partnership

Brisbane Fashion Month x Billy Blue

Billy Blue College of Design powered by Torrens University is proud to be entering its fifth year of partnership with Brisbane Fashion Month, Queensland’s leading festival for networking, supporting and developing the fashion industry. Together, we’re igniting opportunities, inspiring creativity and paving the way for the next generation of troublemaking fashion designers and entrepreneurs.

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     Our partnership with Fashion Queensland

Billy Blue is committed to fostering emerging talent and supporting the next wave of fashion rebels in the global creative industry, which is why we have partnered with Fashion Queensland in support of Brisbane Fashion Month. Our partnership creates invaluable opportunities for you to harness your talents and build your network while you study.

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This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of appropriate standing to meet industry expectations.

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For 30+ years we’ve been delivering courses built by industry for industry to ensure you’re always one step ahead.

Design the future

Our progressive teaching approach centres around innovation and discovery to help you design tomorrow.

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Billy Blue College of Design Fashion courses are industry-driven, delivered by academics who are active in the fashion world. Alongside design skills, all our courses arm you with the commercial and brand competences you need to establish, manage and work in a fashion enterprise.

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Fashion scholarships and networking opportunities

Our partnership opens the door to a range of opportunities to make trouble, including scholarships, networking opportunities and more. Check out how you can benefit.

Your teachers and academics

At Billy Blue all academic staff are leading design professionals who have industry experience, valuable contacts and stories that connect you straight to the design industry.

Professor Agnes Bosanquet - Dean of Design
Professor
Agnes Bosanquet
Dean of Design, Billy Blue College of Design
Agnes Bosanquet is an academic developer and higher education researcher. She has over 20 years of experience teaching in face-to-face, blended and online learning environments. Her collaborative research focusses on critical university studies and changing academic roles and identities.

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Russell Ponting | Author | Torrens University
Russell Ponting
Program Director
Specialising in fashion marketing and branding, Russell has spent more than 20 years in the fashion industry, using his skills as a designer and educator to empower individuals and organisations to achieve results. Along the way, he has worked with companies such as Globe International and Pacific Brands, managing marketing for an array of youth fashion brands including Stussy, Superdry, Mossimo and Mooks. Russell is passionate about fashion brand development and strategically aligning product and brand to meet consumer need. He is keenly interested in the impact that technology and questions of ethical production and sustainable practice will have for emerging fashion designers as they enter and transform the industry.

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Jaki Walker | Author | Torrens University
Jaki Walker
Senior Learning Facilitator
Jaki Walker is our Senior Learning Facilitator in Brisbane. Working with designers, Catherine Walker and Collette Dinnigan and for Brands - Billabong, Element and Ben Sherman. you’ll gain true insights and a practice perspective from Jaki. Jaki has over 25yrs experience in the Fashion industry in England and Australia and has been responsible for the careers of many students.

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Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne
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Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne
Senior Lecturer
Rachel is a published academic and thought leader passionate about the fashion industry.   Having obtained her PhD in 2024, Rachel's research investigates the relationship between veganism and consumption, with a focus on the fashion industry. Her academic contributions include book chapters and papers in high-ranking journals such as Fashion Theory and Marketing Theory. On top of developing case studies for Bloomsbury Fashion Business Cases and presenting her research at prestigious international conferences, Rachel also regularly partakes in industry talks and panel moderations and frequently provides media commentary, contributing to outlets such as ELLE Quebec, ABC Melbourne, and ABC Tasmania, among others. 

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Yan Pothin
Yan Pothin
Learning Facilitator
Yan Pothin is a learning facilitator with over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry since graduating with a bachelor's degree in fashion design, and is currently studying a Master of Design. Yan has covered many aspects of the fashion industry, from local and offshore production, to working as a designer for large commercial brands locally and globally. Additionally, Yan launched Soma Couture, a bespoke bridal and formal wear business.

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Choose a campus to suit your lifestyle

You decide where to study. We have campuses in central locations across Australia.

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Sydney

1- 37 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 (Entrance to Campus is via 17 Foveaux Street Surry Hills)
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STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Monday to Thursday: 7.30am–6.30pm
Friday: 7.30am–6.00pm
Saturday: 8.00am–3.30pm
Public holidays: Closed

Hours during trimester breaks:
Monday to Friday: 8am–5pm
Public holidays: Closed

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Melbourne

196 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Mon to Thu: 7.30am–6.30pm
Friday: 7.30am–6pm
Saturday: 8am-4pm

Hours during trimester breaks:
Mon to Fri: 8am–4pm

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Brisbane

90 Bowen Terrace Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
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STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 6.30pm
Friday: 7.30am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 8am - 4pm

Hours during trimester breaks:
Mon to Fri: 8am-5pm
Public holidays: closed

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