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Sustainability and costly misconceptions: How commercial retailers can change without sacrificing profit
It is a common misconception amongst consumers that sustainability inevitably equates to a hefty price tag and a surrounding air of unattainability. The realisation in consumers about fast fashion and its negative impacts on the environment is a relatively recent consciousness that is jolting the retail landscape
My first ‘real’ fashion show
On May 6, 2021, I took part in my first ‘real’ fashion event when I walked the runway for Melbourne-based non-profit organisation Revival Runway. Coordinated almost entirely by a volunteer crew of fashion and music students the night showcased 11 of Melbourne’s up and coming independent local fashion brands.
Get at look behind the scenes at our Runway Revival show
Have a look behind the scenes. On May 6, 2021, the team held a major runway event featuring 11 independent Australian fashion designers at hip Melbourne venue, The Third Day. Here is a look at what went on backstage featuring photographs by our very own Imogen...
Tour the Nobody Denim factory in Melbourne
Revival Runway recently had the pleasure of taking a tour of the Nobody Denim factory located in Melbourne, with brand founder John Condilis
Sydney-based menswear label Commas wins the 2021 National Designer Award
With a unique take on the world of mens swimwear and leisurewear, Sydney-based brand Commas has been making its mark on the Australian fashion industry.
National Graduate Showcase: The future of Australian fashion
When it comes to the future of Australian fashion, we should look to the recent graduates of Australian fashion schools. While we may not be blessed with a programme like Fashion East, the Melbourne Fashion Festival’s National Graduate Showcase, is a good start. There...
Behind-the-scenes with photographer Greeshma Balachandran
During the recent shoot for our fashion film ‘Melbourne Story’, we not only had a photographer on set to create the still images needed, we were also graced with the skilled lens of Melbourne-based photographer Greeshma Balachandran.
Monochromatic movement with Melbourne label Alpha60
By Christopher Young A moment of magic - morphing both movement and greyscale aesthetics with the map of Melbourne. Melbourne owned brand ALPHA60’s incredible fashion input surrounding monochromatic greyscale fashion within the city in which I reside is something that...
Backyard Beach: An editorial fashion shoot with a sustainable theme
By Sinead Walsh When I first joined the Revival Runway team to organise an editorial fashion shoot, we threw around a range of ideas, including a beach theme and wanting to work with sustainable fashion brands. This seemed like the perfect concept to go with, since we...
Lenny Ivers: Creating handbags for empowered women
By Keely Deighton Lenny Ivers is a Melbourne based luxury handbag brand driven by sustainability and created to “empower women”. From Margaret Thatcher's and the Queen's top-handled bags to the latest celebrity 'it' bag, handbags have been used by women to signal...
Melbourne Story: Supporting Melbourne fashion brands during Covid19
What started as a real-life fashion show, Revival Runway, has turned into a fashion film entitled Melbourne Story, in a bid to support local fashion brands. The concept of Revival Runway was conceived by founder Sofie Carfi who was frustrated at witnessing global...
At Ricepaper the Label magic happens with the selection of fabric
Ricepaper the Label was founded in 2017 by Eve Walton-Healey, the brand offers simple and elegant designs made ethically in Melbourne