The iconic Busselton Jetty will be transformed into what could be the world's longest fashion catwalk this November, as part of the Sustainable Fashion Festival 24.
Australia's biggest sustainable fashion festival is aiming to set a world record while encouraging the public to embrace eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable fashion.
"It's been estimated that 92 million tonnes of textile waste goes into landfill around the world every year," Festival Director Zuhal Kuvan Mills said.
"Cheap fast fashion means people are wearing many of their clothes just a few times before throwing them out.
"That comes with a huge cost for the environment and we urgently need to find ways to make fashion more sustainable."
During the month-long festival, Busselton Jetty will stage breathtaking fashion presentations that will include the newest in sustainable, ethical, and eco-friendly fashion from designers all over the world.
According to Zuhal, the festival will give fashion designers a stage on which to showcase their work in the "Anthropocene," a phrase used to characterize an era influenced by the effects of human activities on climate change.
"The Festival will present 'Closet of the Anthropocene' to showcase the collections of more than 80 international and Australian designers who source sustainable materials and textiles to create unique pieces," she stated.
"The stunning locales of Busselton and Perth will serve as an ideal canvas to showcase the transformative power of sustainable fashion."
The planning is well underway, with community organizations, youth centers, and senior centers already participating in seminars that delve into many facets of sustainable fashion.
"By curating an immersive experience that seamlessly merges the beauty of nature with cutting-edge sustainable designs, Eco Fashion Week Australia aims to inspire and engage a global audience in the conversation about ethical and eco-friendly fashion practices," Zuhal stated.
In addition to sustainable fashion workshops, the public is invited to attend thought-provoking artist talks and view exhibitions that investigate the relationship between environmental stewardship and sustainable design. /BGNES