From the 29th to the 31st of July, Oxfam Australia & CarriageWorks present Exchange for Change, a three day festival for a fashionable world without poverty.
The latest kicks. Those perfect fitting jeans. That jaw-dropping dress. We all have fashion cravings.
BUT.
Often our fashion sense has a flow-on effect that we don’t get to see. What are our clothes made of? Who makes them? Under what conditions? Could we be making better choices – more eco-friendly, people-friendly choices?
On Thursday a panel discussion will take place, to hear stories of people who have risen to the challenge of influencing positive change within the fashion industry. Speakers including Founder and Editor of Peppermint Magazine Kelley Sheenan, National Coordinator of Ethical Clothing Australia Emer Diviney and Fashion Lecturer from RMIT Sue Thomas. Further details on the designer showcase can be found here.
On Friday there will be a showcase featuring talented Australian designers who will discuss their commitment to lead the fashion industry into a more ethical era.
A free mass clothing exchange will take place on Saturday – bring up to 20 of your best cast-offs and exchange them for new pieces to reinvigorate your wardrobe. There will also be more great speakers, and DIY workshops.
To find out more about the event, visit the Exchange for Change website.
