This Summer Solstice, the waste the industry would rather hide is exposed, and the designers reshaping fashion from the inside out are celebrated.

Alterist spotlight the designers who rework, reclaim, and reimagine. Because real freshness isn’t mass-produced, it’s upcycled.

What’s Happening:

• Shop Upcycled Fashion (All Weekend Long | 10.00 till 19.00)
  Shop exclusive upcycled collections from a curated lineup of designers pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion. Clara Chu, [Nju]: The Sophist, Sans Peng, Trashy Treasure, Corinna Francavilla, RAKSHAMASHA by Marria Roslova, ITERUM STUDIO, OUT OF STOCK STUDIO, Olli Hull, DOM OKAH, Material Response, NNNN, DIANA RIKASARI.

Saturday Events:

• Customise Your Clothes (Saturday 21st | 12.00 till 18.00)
  Bring your preloved clothes, jackets, shirts, or anything ready for a refresh, and watch them be transformed into wearable art by Clara Chu, [Nju] :The Sophist and Alterist
• Meet The Designers (Saturday 21st | 12.00 till 18.00) | 12.00 till 18.00)
  Watch upcycling in action as the gallery transforms into a working studio, where designers will be live in the space, showcasing their creative process and telling the stories behind their work.
• Block Printing (Saturday 21st | 12.00 till 18.00) | 12.00 till 18.00)
  Bring your own garment or pick a pre-loved white t-shirt in store. Choose your blocks and customise your piece with activism mottos and the Alterist logo. More than a logo, “Alterist” it’s a label for those choosing to alter the way we live.
• Upcycle Fashion Workshop: Knitted T-Shirt Bags with Geo Knits Slow ( Sunday 22nd June | 14:00 – 16:30) – GET YOUR TICKET

Give your old tees a second life and learn to knit your own bag in this creative workshop led by Geo Knits Slow. You’ll use yarn made from second-hand T-shirts, and be guided through every step, from cutting your yarn to creating a simple pattern for a structured, one-of-a-kind knitted bag.