This three day event included workshops, panel discussions, styling sessions and local sustainable designer and vintage markets. The event explored sustainability at both material and cultural levels, and connected the Brisbane sustainable fashion community. The Stitchery Collective, a design collective based at QUT Creative Industries, hosted three panels, including:
Agenda:
Brisbane’s very own Makers + Menders, Movers + Shakers have come together to bring you a 3 day Fashion Revolution Event celebrating all that is local, sustainable + creative we’d love for you to join us for a hands on + inspired experience.
- Panel discussions on how we each can revolutionise the fashion system on diverse range of topics – from how what we wear matters, diversity + inclusivity within the fashion industry, the sewing renaissance, making for positive change + living locally
- Sewing, styling, making + mending workshops with experienced facilitators to guide + encourage you to get hands on – what better way to appreciate the time, skill + love that goes into your garments, while also imbuing a piece of yourself into them.
- Meet the Makers: 12 designers who make locally with sustainability + ethics at the core of their creative business showcase their wares on the Friday night + Saturday. Connect with their stories, ask questions + learn more about what goes into designing + making a garment from scratch.
- Vintage pre-loved clothing market on Sunday – come find a piece utterly unique + new to you!
Discussion Panellists include:
- Naomi Huntsman • The Sewloist
- Jane Milburn • Textile Beat
- Kim Bailey • east of grey
- Leah Musch • The Un-Material Girl
- Kylie Brulé • www.kylieandthemachine.com
- Belinda Smith • http://www.plummerandsmith.com.au/blue-jean-sisters
- Anna Hickey • The Stitchery Collective
- Lauren Solomon • The Stitchery Collective
- Kiara Bulley • The Stitchery Collective
- Evie Willsteed • Genkstasy
- Cat Carew • The Closet Minimalist
Meet The Makers:
- The Sewloist • www.instagram.com/thesewloist
- east of grey • www.instagram.com/eastofgrey
- Genkstasy • www.instagram.com/genkstasy
- Coy Street Clothing • www.instagram.com/coystreetclothing
- Meta Design Co • www.instagram.com/metadesignco
- Sada Satã • www.instagram.com/sadasata
- Papa drew • www.instagram.com/papadrew.au
- Gasolena Jewellery • www.instagram.com/gasolenajewellery
- Melissa Makes Stuff • www.instagram.com/melissa_makes_stuff
- Nelson Molloy • www.instagram.com/nelson_molloy
- Just Be It • www.instagram.com/it.justbe
- Get Scrunched • www.instagram.com/getsscrunched
Vintage + Pre-Loved Sellers:
- Boxvintage • www.instagram.com/boxvintage
- ELC Vintage Clothing & Accessories • www.instagram.com/elcvintage
- east of grey • www.instagram.com/eastofgrey
- Silver Tooth Vintage • www.instagram.com/silvertoothvintage
- Buy Nothing New • www.instagram.com/buynothingnew2019
- Brisbane’s First Lady • www.instagram.com/brisbanesfirstlady
This event is a collaborative effort brought to you by a very passionate group of people who truly believe we can + will create positive change – all while having fun, expressing ourselves + connecting with those around us.
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Details:
| Location: | ArtistsAlike, 4/39 Corunna St, Albion |
| Start Date: | 26/04/2019 [add to calendar] |
| Start Time: | 5:00pm |
| End Date: | 28/04/2019 |
| End Time: | 9:00pm |
| Cost: | Free |
| Organiser: | Fashion Revolution Australia |
| Enquiries: | https://www.fashionrevolution.org/about |