I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the unceded lands, waters and skies where my studio is situated, and pay respects to their elders past and present and emerging and the stolen generations.
Zero Waste Festival - Panel Talk 2024
In 2024, I participated in a panel discussion at the Zero Waste Festival, sharing insights from my PhD research into clothing use, wardrobe practices, and fashion sustainability. The discussion explored a critical challenge facing the fashion industry: while significant attention is often given to how clothing is produced, far less consideration is given to how long garments are actually worn.
Drawing on findings from my research, I discussed the issue of garment underutilisation and the factors that influence whether clothing becomes a valued part of everyday life or remains largely unworn. Topics included wardrobe composition, wearing habits, garment longevity, and the gap that often exists between sustainable intentions and actual clothing use.
In 2024, I participated in a panel discussion at the Zero Waste Festival, sharing insights from my PhD research into clothing use, wardrobe practices, and fashion sustainability. The discussion explored a critical challenge facing the fashion industry: while significant attention is often given to how clothing is produced, far less consideration is given to how long garments are actually worn.
Drawing on findings from my research, I discussed the issue of garment underutilisation and the factors that influence whether clothing becomes a valued part of everyday life or remains largely unworn. Topics included wardrobe composition, wearing habits, garment longevity, and the gap that often exists between sustainable intentions and actual clothing use.
By bringing research findings into a public forum, the event created an opportunity to connect academic research with everyday wardrobe experiences, helping audiences consider how small changes in clothing use can contribute to more sustainable and meaningful relationships with fashion.
