Billy Linen Dress
Description
Ethically made in small quantities at our studio in Newtown, Australia.
Introducing our new Billy Linen Dress - crafted by a group of 12 women from refugee and new migrant backgrounds as a part of our Earn & Learn sewing program. The group were engaged in paid work experience - in most cases their first paid work in Australia. The team learned how to manufacture the dresses as well as master the skills required to execute the frill sleeve and trim details on industrial sewing machines. Available in a beautiful array of linens donated by Zimmermann.
Each dress took an average of 9 and a half hours to make by each Earn & Learn student. Every Billy Linen Dress purchased contributes directly to a women on their first employment - how magical is that!
DESIGN: Designed by student Kelly Bingham, in collaboration with Billy Blue College of Design and The Social Outfit. This Design was chosen as part of a design project ‘Dressed to Frill’ offered to students.
Low peep back with tie closure details. Three quartered frilled sleeves and a midi cut with side splits.
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Garment Care
| Model: | Marielle is 175cm tall and an XS and wearing an XS/S. |
| Returns: | The Social Outfit offers refunds and exchanges for non-sale items within 30 days of receipt. Please refer to our Returns Policy for detailed information. |
| Shipping: | Free shipping for orders above $250. |
"Stylish, sustainable fashion and accessories that provide an income for our communities... everyone's a winner, the client, the earth and the creators."
"A great shopping experience! Easy to buy online and arrived quickly.
The jacket looks amazing - the fabric is wonderful and it is so perfectly made. It’s also nice to know this is not just some fast fashion, but rather has heart and soul! Love it!"
We've created 71 Australian award wage jobs in our social enterprise for refugee and new migrant women.
For 60 of our community staff members, The Social Outfit was their first paid job in Australia.
85% of graduates from our employment programs have transitioned to other employment.
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