Fashion Talks, 2011

Fashion Talks@QUT

An overview of our 2011 Fashion Talks series.

The New Taste of Fashion: Peppermint Magazine22 March 2011Hear about life behind the scenes at Brisbane's very own sustainable fashion magazine, Peppermint Magazine. A must for anyone curious about the world of fashion journalism, flavoured with the fresh taste of sustainable culture.

Brisbane Beginnings: Ana Diaz at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival19 April 2011Designer and 2010 QUT Fashion graduate Ana Diaz shares her experience as a designer debuting as part of the National Graduate Showcase at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

The Stitchery: The Social Thread24 May 2011This Brisbane-based cooperative of fashion enthusiasts determined to make a difference is changing communities one stitch at a time. Delivered by Kath Horton from The Stitchery Collective, this talk explores fashion's potential to weave cultures together. 

Sustainability and Fashion2 August 2011QUT Fashion lecturers Kay McMahon and Jane Morley report back from an international conference in Copenhagen on this season's hottest topic: Sustainability and Fashion. 

Vintage Love20 September 2011Vintage fashion is a way of life for some people, but if you're just getting into it, we've got some tips to help you work that effortlessly chic thrown-together look. Tamzen Holland, from vintage clothing store Retro Metro, joins us to talk about where to shop for vintage clothing, how to wear it, and how to look after it so it lasts another lifetime in your care.

SWAP18 October 2011SWAP - 'give and you shall receive'!