Twenty creatives with connections to Wyndham will showcase their best fashion designs at the Melbourne Fashion Festival’s independent programme 2025.
The participants will display their wearable fashion designs at the Tapestry of Culture Showcase Immigration Museum on Saturday, March 1.
The event will serve as the culmination of a 15-week program in which the creatives, who are from an array of backgrounds, reflected the beauty, heritage, and narratives of their diverse cultures.
As a wearable art program, both artists and admirers will have the opportunity to build skills in making, promoting, and harnessing the stories of their lives and cultures through fashion
Each design is a unique reflection of the artist’s vision, crafted with an emphasis on sustainability, experimentation, and originality.
Unique reflections of the artist’s personal visions, the pieces will be crafted with an emphasis on sustainability, experimentation and originality.
Wyndham mayor Mia Shaw said the show highlights the vibrant and dynamic works of artists who have explored the significance of clothing beyond mere aesthetics.
“Each unique design and bespoke pieces tell a story, blending traditional techniques with contemporary fashion practices to embody the spirit of cultural appreciation and diversity,” she said.
“The result is an eclectic collection of wearable art that challenges norms, celebrates identity, and invites audiences to see fashion as a tapestry of stories, histories, and emotions.”
Residents are encouraged to come along and support the local talent, and witness how fashion can unite and stimulate deeper discussions.
