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Collarts x M/FW presents RE:Fashion, a range of workshops and events on fashion sustainability and the future of the industry
Head to Spring Place to explore purpose driven fashion designers, featuring a curated selection of their products and information highlighting their sustainable/ethical/values driven practices.
Collarts is proudly a major partner of Melbourne Fashion Week. To see where your creativity can take you, head to <a href="https://www.collarts.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.collarts.edu.au</a>

Collarts, the Australian College of the Arts, presents &#8216;Behind the Seams, featuring HoMie&#8217;.
Marcus Crook &#8211; Co Founder and Creative Director of HoMie, fashion brand and social enterprise supporting young people affected by homelessness and hardship, talks with Collarts to analyse the anatomy of their products. Hear about how HoMie takes an idea from concept to completion, followed by a Q&amp;A session.
Discussion Topics: 
o Material sourcing and sustainability. 
o Design and production processes. 
o Challenges and successes in sustainable fashion.
Tickets: $20

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Wed 23 Oct | 6 - 7pm 

Thinking about how to shop more sustainably and what to do with your clothes you no longer enjoy or want to wear? In this session, our industry expert guest speakers will discuss alternative retail business models (resales, rental, subscription), what actions Australian brands are taking, and the ways we can safely discard our clothes once they have done their time in our wardrobe options.
Tickets: $15

Thurs 24 Oct | 5.30 - 7pm 

Dive into the world of artisanal craftsmanship at Melbourne Fashion Week’s exclusive jewellery design workshop led by Silent Dove.
Learn the art of upcycling as you bring new life to your own beads, infusing them with fresh purpose and style. Delve into the magic of natural stones and create stunning pieces that reflect your unique vision.
Unlock your inner designer and craft jewellery that speaks volumes with Silent Dove’s expert guidance.

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Spring Place

Fri 25 Oct | 12 - 1.30pm 

Explore your relationship with fashion through an interactive discussion on body positivity, individual style and self-expression. Facilitated by contemporary fashion specialist Thea Basiliou, founder of the multi brand boutique Blonde Venus, co-founder of lifestyle stores The Outpost, and Fashion Marketing academic at Collarts &#8211; The Australian College for the Arts, this session will provide tips on how to audit your wardrobe and reimagine and restyle a garment from your own wardrobe.
Tickets: $20

Sat 26 Oct | 10.30am - 12pm 

In this workshop learn how to take preloved and unwearable jumpers (that may have had a run in with a moth) into pieces you’ll love even more. Learn how to darn, patch, embroider and celebrate knitwear.
Knitted, woven, beaded and other exciting patches will be provided to help you bring your jumper to life. Leave with a jumper bought back to life and all the instructions and inspiration you need to keep repairing.
Tickets: $15

RE:Fashion Workshops

PRESENTED BY COLLARTS

PRESENTED BY COLLARTS

Events

Behind the Seams, featuring HoMie

Beyond the Hanger: The Lifecycle of Your Clothing

Silent Dove Jewellery Design Workshop

Fashion Rediscovered Styling Workshop

The Healing Stitch

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