Fashion Talks, 2010
Fashion talks@QUT
A series of free monthly insights into the exclusive rag trade.
Mark from Project Runway
The Shed 2
Tuesday 2 March
After 20 years in the Australian fashion industry, Brisbane-based designer/technician Mark Neighbour followed up his QUT Fashion Masters as a contestant on Project Runway Australia (Season 2). Placing fifth in the series Mark was a viewer favourite with the combination of his quirky outlook and quality workmanship shining through.
Join Mark as he dishes the dirt about his experience on the show and presents an exclusive showing of his untelevised Finale collection.
Real Size Swap
The Glasshouse
Tuesday 18 May
Now famous around town as the only free clothing trade event, QUT's Swap returns for 2010 with an emphasis on real fashion for real people. Real Size Swap is about donating your pre-loved garments and finding some fashion gems in return.
Behind the Seams with QUT Fashion Students
The Glasshouse
Tuesday 3 August
Join our panel of Fashion students as they give us the inside scoop into life as a student in the fashion department at QUT.
Come along and listen to the joys and challenges of being a QUT Fashion student - hear their overseas exchange experiences, how some fashion students juggle a double degree with business and fashion and the amazing 'real-world' QUT Fashion opportunities. A not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear about life behind the seams.
Westfield Style
The Glasshouse
Tuesday 7 September
Stylists from Australia's largest retail group share their career experience exclusively for 'Fashion Talks' at QUT.
Three Westfield stylists will reveal how they secured their dream job and the importance of styling in today's fashion industry.
The 'Fair' Trade
The Glasshouse & The Block
Tuesday 5 October
Cap off an amazing year of fashion and attend The 'Fair' Trade 2010 - an event to celebrate sustainable consumption.
Hear engaging speakers, such as the king of 'op' shops, Ian Harrison, followed by our famous free SWAP of pre-loved clothing and a plethora of other sustainable fashion festivities.
5.00pm-6.00pm - Ian Harrison: The Op Shop Guru6.00pm-7.00pm - Free Garment SWAP, vintage stylist advice, DIY alterations experts, 'Upcycling' fashion, presented by The Stitchery.
Public programs supported byBaulderstone
and
Kelvin Grove State College