THE inaugural Everything Fashion Market will be held at the National Convention Centre, Saturday May 5, 10am-4pm, and will bring an unprecedented 80 fashion designers together to showcase local and national designer’s works.
Rebekah Griffiths, principal of Material Pleasures Recycled Designer Clothing, is a major sponsor of the event.
“The Everything Fashion Market will be unique,” she said.
“There is no other handmade fashion market of its size in Australia.
“It caters to the growing demand to directly connect the designer with the consumer.
“Designers from across Australia will exhibit, and Material Pleasures will show a wide range of Australian and international designer garments.
“A chance to see, try and buy from such a diverse collection really is very special.”
The bi-monthly Fash ‘N’ Treasure market at the Old Bus Depot building in Kingston will also be open on May 5.
Fash ‘n’ Treasure brings together local wardrobes, fashion designers, fashion shops, milliners and stylists.
“These two fashion events, on the same day and in such close proximity, will draw local and interstate visitors to the city.” said Rebekah, who estimated a potential attendance of 20,000 or more between the two markets.
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The Higgins shops have been completely abandoned, says Vanessa, preventing the opportunity for residents to have a community-centred space to socialise.
They only received bins nine months ago, she says, and requests for a water station and repairs to the bus station have gone unanswered.
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