Circular Fashion Festival

Circular Fashion Festival The Circular Fashion Festival is not your average runway, it's a revolution.

12/06/2026

On Wednesday, we visited one of our favourite spots in Perth CBD, STUDIO VIII | Perth Independent Fashion Studio VIII in Plaza Arcade, for a morning celebrating WA independent designers.

Hosted by the store and attended by the Simone McGurk MLA Honourable Simone McGurk, it was wonderful to see genuine enthusiasm for the incredible creative talent we have right here in Western Australia. The minister spent time exploring the collections (including a very cool burnt orange pantsuit by NOTCHI) and we chatted about styling, local fashion, and the importance of supporting independent designers.

One thing that really stood out was learning that more than 50% of WA Labor representatives are now women. Seeing women in leadership engaging with women-led creative businesses felt particularly special.

As celebrators and cheerleaders of our incredible WA design talent, it was encouraging to see the Minister for Creative Industries supporting the designers, makers, and small businesses that contribute so much to WA’s cultural identity.

Here’s to seeing even more support for our local fashion industry and the talented designers shaping its future. ✨

STUDIO VIII | Perth Independent Fashion now stocks:

Broochella • Luxury Brooches
by Jacqueline Min
DNLA THE LABEL
Ofure Kelly
Ginny Grey
Koi Girl
Magnetica adornments
Msoues
NOTCHI
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ROTCH •
studio|hau Sculptural Jewellery
Go give them all a follow!
Thank you CITS

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12 weeks. Hundreds of repairs. Thousands of items swapped. This Thursday, is our final week of our residency ! We hope y...
25/05/2026

12 weeks. Hundreds of repairs. Thousands of items swapped.

This Thursday, is our final week of our residency ! We hope you can make the last hurrah to sew on another button or repair a tear you have been meaning to do with the company of the Circular Fashion Festival team 💖

28th May | We celebrate the Regenerative Future

RE:WEAR Swap | 10 - 1PM: We’re opening the floodgates! No specific theme—just bring your highest quality preloved items across all categories. Hosted by

RE:PAIR Bar | 12 - 1PM: You’ve learned the skills—now let’s finish those projects! Our expert makers are offering a "Choose Your Own Adventure" repair session with any garment you need help with.

RE:LEARN Lab | 1.30 - 4PM: This may be our last pop up appearance in Yagan but the fight is not over! Join our resident stylist Hazel .au who can help you keep the circular fashion momentum going whilst you join the sewing class led by .lea [Bookings essential via the link in bio]

🔗 Head to our website for more information or get on the list for exclusive updates.

RE:Fashion is supported by the Waste Authority through a grant.

Thank you to our Place Partners Yagan Square &

Sustainability isn't a solo journey—it’s something we do together. This Thursday , we are celebrating YOU, our community...
18/05/2026

Sustainability isn't a solo journey—it’s something we do together. This Thursday , we are celebrating YOU, our community. We’re honouring the stories our clothes tell and the community ties that keep fashion alive and circulating.

21st May | Community & Collaboration

RE:WEAR Swap | 10 - 1PM: Every garment has a history. This week, we’re swapping the pieces that have been lived in, loved, and are ready for their next chapter. Hosted by

RE:PAIR Bar | 12 - 1PM: Some clothes are irreplaceable. Our expert makers are focusing on sentimental repairs to preserve history, restore memories and give those well loved garments the respect it deserves.

RE:LEARN Lab | 1.30 - 4PM: Join our resident stylist Hazel .au who can help you be part of our growing community to discuss why we need each other to close the loop whilst you join the sewing class led by .lea [Bookings essential via the link in bio]

🔗 Head to our website for more information or get on the list for exclusive updates.

RE:Fashion is supported by the Waste Authority through a grant.

Thank you to our Place Partners Yagan Square &

18/05/2026

A runway powered by community 💚♻️

Last week was the official launch of the brand new, dedicated REPATCHED shop in Fremantle, celebrating a collection created entirely from donated clothing that could not be sold, now transformed into one-of-a-kind wearable art by the incredible St Pat’s volunteers.

What made this runway even more special?

The models in this runway are volunteers from the store itself. The people behind the project became the faces of it, bringing so much personality, joy and heart to the runway.

The runway showcased how circular fashion can be expressive, playful and deeply human.

The energy in the room was magic. So many supporters, volunteers and people from across the city came together to celebrate this incredible initiative, including the Mayor of Fremantle.

Fashion can do so much more than just look good.

It can build community, create purpose and keep clothing in circulation for longer ❤️‍🔥

SlowFashion CircularFashionFestival

15/05/2026

circular fashion babes shop bindaring, becuase circular fashion babes are

If you don’t believe us take a look down memory lane at last years preloved runway starring and our models taking a stroll from head to toe in preloved perfection.

MAY 16 CLAREMONT SHOWGROUNDS 9am

15/05/2026

What happens when clothing destined for landfill gets a second chance? ♻️✨

Introducing REPATCHED, one-of-a-kind garments recreated from unsellable donated clothing by the incredible volunteers at St Pat’s.

Every piece tells a story of creativity, community and circular fashion in action.

All of the models in this runway are volunteers from the store itself, with looks curated by .au for the official launch night of the REPATCHED shop. ✨

It was such a fun night celebrating creativity, community and circular fashion alongside supporters, volunteers, good friends and the circular fashion community.

This is fashion reimagined.

This is repair, reuse and radical creativity.

FashionActivism

12/05/2026

REPATCHED is such an incredible initiative by and transforming unsellable donated garments into beautifully recreated pieces designed with love by their amazing volunteers.

Every item in the ever changing collection is repurposed, reused and reimagined into something completely unique, proving that fashion can be creative, circular and community driven all at once.

Even better? Every purchase helps raise funds to support people experiencing homelessness.

We’re so excited to be collaborating with them on the launch of the new REPATCHED shop and .au has styled some fun looks from the current collection (a tiny sneak peak here) that we’ll be sharing over the coming weeks!

If you haven’t visited yet, head down to 2 Market Street in Fremantle and check it out for yourself.

Sustainable fashion with heart hits differently ❤️‍🔥

The way we "shop" is changing forever. This Thursday , we’re exploring Circular Business Models - moving beyond the trad...
11/05/2026

The way we "shop" is changing forever. This Thursday , we’re exploring Circular Business Models - moving beyond the traditional closet and looking at how sharing, swapping and renting models are redefining our relationship with clothes.

14th May | Circular Business Models

RE:WEAR Swap | 10 - 1PM: This week is all about the "Chameleons" - garments that can be styled in multiple ways, dressed up or down, or even worn in different seasons. Bring pieces that scream wear me all year round! Hosted by

RE:PAIR Bar | 12 - 1PM: Sometimes a garment just needs a small tweak to become a staple. Our expert maker is focusing on functional modifications to transform, fit for life and new again!

RE:LEARN Lab | 1.30 - 4PM: Join our resident stylist Hazel .au who can help you be part of the circular economy without a huge closet by exploring various circular business models whilst you join the sewing class led by .lea [Bookings essential via the link in bio]

🔗 Head to our website for more information or get on the list for exclusive updates.

RE:Fashion is supported by the Waste Authority through a grant.
Thank you to our Place Partners Yagan Square &

Calling all Circular Fashion Founders… 📣The Circular Fashion Council has officially opened Expressions of Interest for o...
08/05/2026

Calling all Circular Fashion Founders… 📣

The Circular Fashion Council has officially opened Expressions of Interest for our brand new program: The Business of Circular Fashion Incubator — Tell Your Circular Story.

This is not a workshop.

This is a curated, industry backed incubator designed specifically for circular fashion designers, micro-businesses, and small businesses ready to scale.

Why join?

▪Your Story, Your Way: We provide the platform to share your impact authentically and powerfully.

▪Business Growth: Get real world training in brand building, professional content creation, and audience connection strategies to elevate your business.

▪The Official Pathway to the Runway: This incubator is the mandatory prerequisite to showcase at the Circular Fashion Festival.

Ready to take your brand to the next level?

🔗 Click the link in our bio to find out more or simply submit your EOI now!

Australia wide applications close 22 May. Limited spaces available.

The Business of Circular Fashion Incubator is made possible by Meshpoints, powered by , an initiative designed to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA.

07/05/2026

This week we visited St Pat’s new store on Market St Fremantle

The store has three sections, one completely dedicated to the REPATCHED collection. REPATCHED is made up of one of a kind garments remade with purpose.

These are beautifully designed items that are made by talented volunteers from donations that cannot be sold as they are.

We interviewed some of the volunteers and We asked “WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF REPATCHED BEYOND FASHION.”

The overwhelming answer was to save items from landfill and reduce peoples reliance on fast fashion.

Head in store now at 2 Market St to shop the current collection, once these pieces are gone, they are gone forever, to be replaced with something just as cool ❤️‍🔥

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