Partners
Current
Neil McGrath & Grathelms
Founded in Melbourne in 1966 by Neil McGrath and Ron Elms, GrathElms emerged as one of Australia’s most distinctive couture houses. Neil McGrath is a pioneering Australian fashion designer whose remarkable career has spanned more than six decades. His journey has taken him from Melbourne into the international world of haute couture, where he worked alongside legendary names including Yves Saint Laurent. Renowned for his creativity, craftsmanship and enduring passion for fashion, Neil, Ron & Grathelms remain a distinctive and influential figure in Australian design.
Melbourne Books
Melbourne Books is an independent publisher dedicated to bringing distinctive Australian stories, voices and creative works to readers. With a passion for beautifully crafted books and subjects that celebrate culture, history and creativity, Melbourne Books continues to share stories that capture the character and spirit of Australia.
City of Melbourne
The City of Melbourne sits at the heart of a city renowned for its creativity, culture and independent spirit. From fashion and design to the arts, hospitality and commerce, Melbourne’s identity has been shaped by generations of people and ideas that continue to make the city uniquely its own.
Melbourne Fashion Week
Melbourne Fashion Week is a celebration of the city’s distinctive fashion culture, bringing together designers, creatives and audiences across Melbourne. From its runways and exhibitions to its industry events and emerging talent, the week reflects Melbourne’s enduring reputation as a city of creativity, individuality and style.
RMIT University
Founded in Melbourne in 1887, RMIT University has a long tradition of practical education, creativity and innovation. With its deep roots in design, technology and the arts, RMIT has played an important role in shaping Melbourne’s creative industries and continues to foster generations of designers and makers.
Past Partners
Dominic Pellegrino is a longstanding figure in Melbourne’s coffee and business community. His work with Mocopan Coffee represents the rich tradition of Melbourne’s coffee culture, where quality, character and craftsmanship have long been part of everyday life. Its story reflects the passion of a city that has embraced coffee not simply as a drink, but as an essential part of its social and cultural identity.
Dominic Pellegrino & Mocopan Coffee
Genovese Coffee
Since 1970, Genovese Coffee has been part of Melbourne’s rich coffee heritage, combining Italian tradition with generations of local craftsmanship. Founded by Alfio Genovese, the family business began roasting in Brunswick before establishing its enduring home in Coburg, where traditional roasting and blending remain at the heart of its coffee.