The founder and creative director of Iordanes Spyridon Gogos, Jordan Gogos has collaborated with Ubank to launch custom fashion pieces and introduce the ‘Feel-Good Fashion Fund’ for emerging designers.
Through the Feel-Good Fashion Fund, Ubank will offer financial support and resources to support up-and-coming fashion talents.
This includes an annual $30,000 grant, in addition to an exclusive mentorship program and industry exposure for the selected designers.
Meanwhile, Gogos teamed up with print design collaborators Stephanie Farag, Brittany Wyper, and Denis Vukcevic to create five unique prints as part of the collaboration.
These prints were then used to make five zero waste, custom runway garments, along with two pairs of handcrafted shoes by Julia Baldini.
"I am honoured to partner with ubank on this exciting collaboration," Gogos said.
"The collaboration and fund aligns with my belief in supporting emerging talents. I cannot wait to see how this partnership and initiative will contribute to propelling the next generation forward."
Ubank chief product and growth officer Andrew Morrison said it was a strategic decision to collaborate with Gogos.
"We believe in the power of creativity and innovation, and our collaboration with Jordan Gogos reflects that commitment,” Morrison said.
“We are equally thrilled to introduce the Feel-Good Fashion Fund initiative, which will contribute to shaping the future of the fashion industry by nurturing emerging designers."
Gogos’ Iordanes Spyridon Gogos label was founded in 2019. The Sydney-based designer debuted his brand at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week in 2021.
Gogos uses industrialised techniques to combine colour and textiles, resulting in ‘wearable art’ and structural pieces.
Ubank is a banking subsidiary of National Australia Bank (NAB).