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Each garment is crafted in our Sydney studio by women from refugee and migrant backgrounds, providing skills, jobs and confidence.
Our work sits at the intersection of many industries including fashion and retail, local manufacturing, settlement services, training and development, employment and community services.
Everyone here plays an essential role in strengthening our impact.
Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia
A long-time supporter and customer, Her Excellency has worn custom-made The Social Outfit on notable occasions, including her swearing-in ceremony and the state reception for King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark. Her patronage recognises our work supporting refugee and migrant women to build careers in Australia.
"Whenever I spend time with The Social Outfit, I am impressed by the simple genius of this organisation, the beauty of the clothes, and the compassion, respect and care at the heart of this enterprise."
— Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia
Bianca Spender is the Founder and Creative Director of her eponymous label, with a design philosophy grounded in fluid, sculptural silhouettes and meticulous craftsmanship. She is a committed advocate for Australian manufacturing and responsible production.
The daughter of Australian fashion matriarch Carla Zampatti, Bianca has forged her own independent identity as a womenswear designer of integrity. Carla Zampatti was our first ambassador, and played a key role in introducing The Social Outfit to the Australian fashion industry. Bianca has now stepped into the role, working with us to strengthen that connection and tell our story.
Together with our fashion industry supporters, we've diverted more than 4 tonnes of textile waste. We acknowledge the Australian fashion brands who support us in different ways: donating fabric, creative support for our marketing and events, providing production revenue, and sharing skills and knowledge that strengthen our impact.
Listed alphabetically
Alemais | Bec + Bridge | Bianca Spender | Bryon Spencer | Camilla & Marc | Camilla | Carla Zampatti | Citizen Wolf | Clare Press | Cue | Daphne Nguyen | Diego Lorenzo F. Jose | Elin Matilda Anderson | Gary Bigeni | Ginger & Smart | Good Day Girl | Jets Swimwear | Karina Olen | Kate Banazi | Kate Beynon | Ken Done | KitX | Kvadrat Maharam | Linda Jackson | Lorrie Graham | Manning Cartell | Next State Prints | NIDA | Nina Maya Interiors | Pinkie (Nicole Thompson) | Publisher Textiles | Romance Was Born | Sant Elia | Sarah Adamson | Sass and Bide | Seafolly | Seneca Textiles | Signature Prints | Strand Hatters | Tessuti Fabrics | The Social Studio | The Upside | Timilehin | Yoshi Jones | Zimmermann
Through partnerships we are able to strengthen our impact by bringing together diverse people, skills and resources in support of our mission.
Funding is essential to deliver our social impact outcomes and mission.
We are grateful to the donors who make our work possible.
Aledal Foundation | Equity Trustees | Future Gen Women | Roberson Foundation | Slingsby Foundation | Sydney Community Foundation | Westpac Foundation
Our integrated model depends in working alongside strategic partners including aligned non-profits, training organisations and settlement services agencies that enable us to better support the women we work with.
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Thanks to the people and organisations who generously contribute their time and skills to The Social Outfit - we are so grateful for the support.
+125 jobs created
since
we were founded
2m+ wages paid to
learn on the job
1,350+ trained
in sewing or retail
Donors have been instrumental in driving our impact over the years, and without it, The Social Outfit could not have made the difference to so many women's lives. Your financial contributions and support continue to change lives.
