The Social Journal
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'...
Welcoming Lord Mayor Clover Moore to The Social Outfit!
It's not everyday you get a visit from Lord Mayor Clover Moore...
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...
Collaborative Fashion Print Masterclass: Exploring the Creative Process
As part of The Social Outfit's Collaborative Fashion Print Masterclass, 5 young emerging artists from refugee and migrant backgrounds gathered to work with visual artist Clementine Barnes to develop a collaborative textile print for The Social Outfit...
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...
It All Starts on Paper: Capturing the AW Collection with Karina Olen
We've seen COVID-19 shake 'convention' to it's very core. Many small businesses (including us) have faced and continue to face immense challenges during these trying times.
Nicole Barakat: Slowing the Pace
Earlier this month, we embarked on a journey into the world of online learning. The first of our series of online craft classes was led by professional teaching artist Nicole Barakat, who took participants through learning how to create their own yarn from reused materials and a series of basic crochet stitches to create their own wearable piece...
