My guest today is Patricia Lynch, the founder and creative director behind two influential platforms shaping Australia’s design landscape: The Design Gallery and Partridge Agency.

With over two decades of experience in the fashion and textile industry, Patricia launched Partridge Agency as a globally recognised surface design agency, representing exclusive artwork for the fashion sector. Her deep industry knowledge and creative vision have helped connect Australian brands with some of the world’s most innovative print studios.

Building on that success, she founded The Design Gallery — a curated sourcing event that brings together the country’s most forward-thinking designers, buyers, and suppliers. TDG isn’t just a trade show — it’s a platform for innovation, sustainability, and connection, giving both established brands and emerging creatives a space to grow, collaborate, and future-proof their work.

Patricia’s work sits at the intersection of creativity and commerce, with a passion for elevating the Australian design industry on a global stage.

The next edition of The Design Gallery will be held on the 27th and 28th of August at Carriageworks in Sydney — and it’s set to be the biggest and most future-focused event yet.

During this episode, Pat and I dived into:


Her journey from retail beginnings to agency life and launching two powerhouse platforms


What makes The Design Gallery more than just a trade event — and why it’s so relevant for you to visit


How TDG supports both emerging and established designers across fashion, interiors, and lifestyle


Why print and surface design is having a resurgence in product development


How innovation, sustainability, and fashion tech are reshaping the sourcing experience


What to expect at The Design Gallery 2025 in Sydney


And how Pat leads with creativity, strategy, and wellbeing in a fast-paced industry

I loved every minute of my chat with Patricia and I’m sure you will to.

You can connect with Patricia at:

Instagram:@‌thedesigngallery.au 

Web:The Design Gallery | The Design Gallery

The Design Gallery TicketsHere. Free but you must register.

Partridge Agency - PARTRIDGE | Print Sourcing

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Work with us in 2025! 
If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level and work with Elizabeth and her team, connect with Fashion Equipped via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.
Instagram: @‌fashionequipped  @‌startyourfashionbusiness_au
Podcast Insta: @‌fashionbusinessmindset
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped
Website: Fashion Business Consulting and Mentoring | Fashion Equipped

Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

My guest today is Patricia Lynch, the founder and creative director behind two influential platforms shaping Australia&rsquo;s design landscape: The Design Gallery and Partridge Agency.
With over&nbsp;two&nbsp;decades&nbsp;of experience in the fashion and textile industry, Patricia launched&nbsp;Partridge&nbsp;Agency&nbsp;as a globally recognised surface design agency, representing exclusive artwork for&nbsp;the&nbsp;fashion&nbsp;sector. Her deep industry knowledge and creative vision have helped connect Australian brands with some of the world&rsquo;s most innovative print studios.
Building on that success, she founded&nbsp;The Design Gallery&nbsp;&mdash; a curated sourcing event that brings together the country&rsquo;s most forward-thinking designers, buyers, and suppliers. TDG isn&rsquo;t just a trade show &mdash; it&rsquo;s a platform for innovation, sustainability, and connection, giving both established brands and emerging creatives a space to grow, collaborate, and future-proof their work.
Patricia&rsquo;s work sits at the intersection of creativity and commerce, with a passion for elevating the Australian design industry on a global stage.
The next edition of The Design Gallery will be held on the 27th and 28th of August at Carriageworks in Sydney &mdash; and it&rsquo;s set to be the biggest and most future-focused event yet.
During this episode, Pat and I dived into:
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<li>
Her journey from retail beginnings to agency life and launching two powerhouse platforms
</li>
<li>
What makes The Design Gallery more than just a trade event &mdash; and why it&rsquo;s so relevant for you to visit
</li>
<li>
How TDG supports both emerging and established designers across fashion, interiors, and lifestyle
</li>
<li>
Why print and surface design is having a resurgence in product development
</li>
<li>
How innovation, sustainability, and fashion tech are reshaping the sourcing experience
</li>
<li>
What to expect at The Design Gallery 2025 in Sydney
</li>
<li>
And how Pat leads with creativity, strategy, and wellbeing in a fast-paced industry
</li>
</ul>
I loved every minute of my chat with Patricia and I&rsquo;m sure you will to.
You can connect with Patricia at:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedesigngallery.au/" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">@&zwnj;thedesigngallery.au </a>
Web: <a href="https://www.thedesigngallery.au/" aria-label="https://www.thedesigngallery.au/" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">The Design Gallery | The Design Gallery</a>
The Design Gallery Tickets <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-design-gallery-australias-premier-fashion-sourcing-event-2025-tickets-1329330987769?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">Here</a>. Free but you must register.
Partridge Agency - <a href="https://www.partridgeagency.com/" aria-label="https://www.partridgeagency.com/" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">PARTRIDGE | Print Sourcing</a>
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Work with us in 2025!&nbsp; If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level and work with Elizabeth and her team, connect with Fashion Equipped via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning. Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionequipped/" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true"> @&zwnj;fashionequipped</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startyourfashionbusiness_au/" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true"> &nbsp;@&zwnj;startyourfashionbusiness_au</a> Podcast Insta:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionbusinessmindset/" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true"> @&zwnj;fashionbusinessmindset</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/fashionequipped" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true"> www.facebook.com/fashionequipped</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fashionequipped.com.au/" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">Fashion Business Consulting and Mentoring | Fashion Equipped</a>
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers & Mentors. Our mission? To increase the success rate in the Fashion Industry by creating a dynamic fashion business eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides industry insights and insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted & created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.

https://fashionequipped.com.au/

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers &amp; Mentors. Our mission? To increase the success rate in the Fashion Industry by creating a dynamic fashion business eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides industry insights and insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted &amp; created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.
<a href="https://fashionequipped.com.au/">https://fashionequipped.com.au/</a>

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to the ‘real’ stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers & Mentors.

Fashion Business Mindset

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Brands, Designers, Entrepreneurs, Makers and Mentors. Our mission? For you to tap into a dynamic fashion business elevation eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides access to rare conversations with industry thought leaders and changemakers. You'll gain insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted & created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.

https://fashionequipped.com.au/



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Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Brands, Designers, Entrepreneurs, Makers and Mentors. Our mission? For you to tap into a dynamic fashion business elevation eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides access to rare conversations with industry thought leaders and changemakers. You'll gain insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted &amp; created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.
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