Norwood Parade Celebrates Fashion
Mark your diaries for October 15 to spend a huge Day of Fashion on The Parade, Norwood. Along with exciting discount shopping offers, there’ll be a free clothing swap event. Leading researchers will also be talking about new ways of making fashion more sustainable and ethical followed by a fun movie night! One of the most bustling places in Adelaide, Norwood Parade will be positively vibrating with live entertainment from top local musicians.
Everything’s been planned to coincide with the warm spring weather so get set for a fun day, no matter your style! Perfectly timed for your trans-seasonal wardrobe refresh, this is your chance to shop new season looks and swap sustainably, without breaking the bank account!
11am: In Coversation With…Fashion Talk
For the first time a shopping precinct is offering sustainable options and we just love that they are!
Anyone who has the slightest concern for the high rate of clothing sent to landfill each year will love to hear the work being done by 3 of Adelaide’s top researchers into making fashion more sustainable and equitable. For those looking to have a deeper experience on the day, the In Conversation With… panel discussion will give you access to industry experts and researchers.
Erin Skinner is a slow fashion advocate and reformed shop-a-holic who’s researching the psychology of Aussie fashion habits from a sustainability lens. A part-time Instagram influencer and PhD candidate in the relatively new field of Conservation Psychology, Erin’s research looks at the potential for psychology to influence fashion buying behaviours. This is exciting and absolutely state-of-the-art research with huge lessons for everyone who loves fashion!
Researching social responsibility in the Australian fashion industry, Josephine McKenzie is looking at how fair the industry is relation to environmental sustainability and opportunities for women. Whether you love fashion as a shopper, or work in the industry, this is one area that we all need to know about! Everyone wants to support, shop and work for those brands who are doing it right!
Joining them on the panel is Kyla Raby, and anti-slavery researcher, practitioner and advocate. Kyla’s doctoral research with the University of South Australia is related to the role of the consumer in eradicating modern slavery in global supply chains. Kyla is an international aid worker and currently leads an anti-trafficking team at the Australian Red Cross supporting survivors of human trafficking and forced marriage.
A serious business yes, but we promise this conversation will be as positive as it is insightful. The panel will be hosted by Cocktail Revolution’s own Stacey Pallaras, who is herself a passionate advocate for diversity in fashion. Book Now!
1pm: Sip & Swap with The Clothing Exchange
Receive a lovely glass of Lambrook Wines bubbly on arrival and bring 6 of your preloved garments that you’re willing to give up to a new home at this Sip & Swap event! Receive 6 tokens in exchange and use them to “purchase” replacement garments. It’s fashion circularity at its best and it won’t cost you a thing. If like us, you want to do your part for the planet, then rescuing garments from a fate destined for landfill is a fun must do!
It’s free, but you’ll have to book! Then on the day head to Don Pyatt Hall, Ground Floor, 175 The Parade, Norwood, entering via George St. Be there between 1-2 to hand in your garments and receive your tokens. Then enjoy the thrill of finding your replacement items between 2 -3pm. Book Now to Register!
6pm: Movie – House of Gucci
Die hard fashion fans will love to see the House of Gucci screening at the Hoyts Cinema Complex on The Parade. Whether or not you already know the real-life story of intrigue and murder that almost led to the collapse of the Gucci Empire, you’ll love to watch with your friends as Lady Gaga stars as Patrizia Reggiani, opposite Adam Driver’s Maurizio Gucci. Tickets are only $10, with all proceeds donated to charity and the perfect way to cap off A Day of Fashion! Get Tickets.
See you all at The Parade, Norwood, fashionistas!
