A Bankstown sports coach is challenging stereotypes in the fashion industry by harnessing a TAFE NSW fashion course to help his community launch a clothing business.

An up-and-coming Campbelltown fashion designer, who launched a Polynesian fashion label inspired by her Samoan heritage, is championing multiculturalism in the industry after her designs hit the global spotlight. 

A series of new short courses at TAFE NSW will offer those with a flair for creativity or a savvy business mind the opportunity to learn the skills to transform their ideas into a viable and successful business.