The Social Journal
The Story of the Suit - Governor-General Sam Mostyn
Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC wore a custom-made The Social Outfit suit at her Swearing-in Ceremony. The Social Outfit is a fashion label with a difference, supporting refugee women to kick-start their Australian careers. Made for and paid for by Sam Mostyn, the making of the suit has supported the upskilling of our team of refugee women.
Sustainable Styling Webinar
Having a wardrobe crisis? Check out our Sustainable Style Webinar replay where we share inspiration for how you can infuse sustainability principles into the daily act of getting dressed.
You heard right, 3000 B1-G1 Face Masks Donated!
Our workroom has seen an interesting year. At certain points, Joss (our brilliant production manager) could be seen wielding a circular saw and gliding through layers of donated fabric...
Eco-styling with our Retail Trainer, Natalie Shehata
Pick up some tips and tricks for Summer as Nat breaks down how to mix colours, patterns and silhouettes using our new SS20 'FAM BAM' collection...
Refugee Voices: 'Rising Heart', Aminata Conteh-Biger and Clare Press in Dialogue
Two weeks ago, we were joined by some very special TSO friends and family for the launching of Aminata Conteh-Biger's new memoir 'Rising Heart'...
Face Masks for Good: Our B1-G1 (buy one, give one) Initiative
In Australia and across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned facemasks into an important part of our everyday lives and outfits. Given that most facemasks are ‘single-use’ or disposable, we at The Social Outfit saw this as an opportunity to produce a more sustainable option...
"Strong and Kind" Tote Program: A Look Behind the Scenes
To celebrate the amazing efforts of the women involved in the "Strong and Kind" Tote Program, we have made a video to share some behind the scenes stories (including how we made the leap from a face to face manufacturing program to online craft classes and back again) and what it has meant to the refugee and new migrant women who participated...
Threads of Change Issue #2
In our last newsletter, we talked about our new Earn and Learn Tote Sewing Program. In March this year, right before Covid-19 hit, The Social Outfit entered into a collaborative partnership with Australian fashion label, Ginger & Smart to produce tote bags using the label’s remnant fabric...
Refugee Week 2020
Refugee Week began in 1998 as a chance for Australia’s refugee community and supporters to celebrate and raise awareness about the experiences, capabilities and value of refugees...
Styling Tips: Five different ways, five different days
To celebrate Wear The Change 2020, we've collaborated with stylist Peter Simon Phillips to put together a styling guide to show you how to style one ethical garment, five different ways across five different days!
Jenny Leong MP for Wear The Change: This Just Got Real!
Okay, so I am now super excited about taking this challenge - wearing the same garment from The Social Outfit every day from 15-19 June - Refugee Week.
Why Sustainability isn't Just About the Environment
Fashion is doing it tough right now. With many fashion businesses being forced to close retail shopfronts in the interest of public health and safety during COVID-19...
