Stratford Trashion Week
AGORA GALLERY is delighted to be collaborating with Stratford Trashion Week to present a fabulous exhibition of Trashion and ReFashion designs by 21 local designers, on display this week only! The Gallery is open daily from 12 to 5pm and the exhibition closes Sunday, May 4. You’ll be astonished by the sheer creativity on display! This collaboration celebrates sustainable fashion, local talent and the importance of supporting a more circular, conscious fashion future.
The exhibition includes original designs by: Lauren Bailey, Michelle Caron, Joanie Chapple, Cathy Dawson, Gabby Fortune, Rachel Frederick, Larissa Hikel, Dana Holman, RachelHoot & Nikita Zulant, Laura Jarvis, Sharron Katz, Evelyn Kucharski, Cassie Parker, Claire Scott, Brenda Storey, Rachel Van Harten & Meghan Cromwell, Laura Varghese, Kylie Wasser and Courtney Zoeller.
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Kylie Wasser, “Miss Vickie’s Puffer Coat” made of potato chip bags
So what’s it all about? Stratford Trashion Week was started in 2017 to inspire and encourage change in the way we look at our wardrobes and consumer habits while sharing tools for all of us to make more sustainable fashion choices for a healthier world.
What exactly is Trashion? Trashion is a form of eco-conscious fashion that transforms discarded materials, waste or unwanted items into wearable garments and accessories. Rooted in sustainability and artistic expression, trashion challenges conventional fashion norms by giving new life to what would otherwise be considered trash, promoting environmental awareness and creative reuse.
What is ReFashion? ReFashion is the process of reimagining and transforming pre-loved, outdated or discarded clothing and textiles into new, stylish and functional garments. Rooted in sustainability, ReFashion emphasizes creativity, waste reduction and conscious consumption, offering an alternative to fast fashion by celebrating the potential of what already exists.
