Ethical Clothing Australia Week celebrates the people and businesses that make textiles, clothing and footwear in Australia. This year, the week will run 7 – 13 October and will be a mix of in-person and online events.
Whether you want to learn more about how clothes are made ethically in Australia, meet the local manufacturing community or connect with like-minded businesses making a difference, join us for Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024 and celebrate ethically and locally made!
Join three local Dandenong Ranges labels – Megsmithmakes, Spiritus Eco Clothing and By Audrey & Grace – for a unique fashion experience. Meet the makers and enjoy an afternoon of ethical styling and shopping.
Join Ethical Clothing Australia for a walking tour of Brunswick to visit Kuwaii, Otto & Spike and Clothing the Gaps. Led by slow fashion advocate Jenna Flood (@ironicminimalist).
Join an immersive manufacturing tour with Wilderness Wear, tailored for outdoor and sports enthusiasts passionate about technical socks and apparel.
Join an immersive manufacturing tour with Wilderness Wear, tailored for outdoor and sports enthusiasts passionate about technical socks and apparel.
Join an immersive manufacturing tour with Wilderness Wear, tailored for outdoor and sports enthusiasts passionate about technical socks and apparel.
Join REMUSE for the soft launch of their newly renovated space, celebrating ethical manufacturing processes. Select ranges will be available by appointment only.
Create your own custom printed tea towel with Next State.
Create your own custom printed tea towel with Next State.
Experience the journey of how fashion collections happen with expert patternmakers RBPatterns.
Experience the journey of how fashion collections happen with expert patternmakers RBPatterns.
Join Ethical Clothing Australia for a walking tour of Fitzroy to visit Denimsmith, REMUSE and The Social Studio. Led by slow fashion advocate Jenna Flood (@ironicminimalist).
Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024 has been made possible due to a grant from the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions. We are grateful for the continued support of Ethical Clothing Australia.
Second Session Monday 7 Oct 10am-1pm AEST
Join Sacred Ibis for this fun beginner-friendly class to learn how to use fabric hardening in recycling projects. Bring along your own found and natural materials to create a unique, whimsical gnome sculpture!
Join Sacred Ibis for this mini class and play with fabric hardener to design your own wearable art!
Don’t sacrifice your ethics when it comes to your wedding dress. Dinah from Pearl Button Bridal will share tips on repurposing garments to make them wedding-worthy and wearable after your wedding.
Join Julia from Sample Room for this invaluable masterclass to uncover the hidden costs of offshore and onshore production and gain a clear, honest comparison that most people don’t know until it’s too late.
Head to Goldfinch the Label’s Kingston store for some exclusive late night shopping and meet the designer. There will also be live music, refreshments, lucky door prizes and more!
Panel begins at 6:10pm
As part of Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024, Ethical Clothing Australia is proud to partner with the University of Sydney’s Modern Slavery Unit and the Business School’s MBA Dimensions Program to deliver this compelling and very topical panel discussion:
Transparency, risk mitigation and bluewashing: Protecting local textile, clothing and footwear workers and fostering a collaborative approach to create a more ethical industry.
Ethical Clothing Australia Week 2024 has been made possible due to a grant from the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources. We are grateful for the continued support of Ethical Clothing Australia.
