Ethical Clothing Australia x PMFF 2025 Fitzroy Ethical Fashion Walking Tour

Take a deep dive into Melbourne’s fashion and manufacturing industry on our Fitzroy Ethical Fashion Walking Tour! Led by slow fashion advocate Jenna Flood (@ironicminimalist), you will meet the makers and learn about ethical clothing production from industry experts.

Stops on the tour

• From design to production, Denimsmith is dedicated to the art of high-quality denim. Learn how their skilled local artisans craft the finest Japanese denim and shop in-store.
• The Social Studio is a hub of ethical fashion and manufacturing, with a focus on social change. Part educator, part retailer and part production house, learn how this not-for-profit social enterprise creates opportunities for refugee and new migrant communities in Melbourne.
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at how fashion is made at Sample Room. Hear how Julia Van Der Sommen and her team bring designs to life, guiding brands through the process of pattern making, sampling, grading and manufacturing in their Collingwood studio.

Grab your water bottle, your walking shoes, your tote bag and join us to celebrate ethical fashion and manufacturing! 

Event details 
DATE: Saturday 1 March 2025
TIME: 10:00am – 1:00pm
LOCATION: 73 Gertrude St Fitzroy VIC 3065
COST: $25
Coffee and tea are included in the ticket price.

About Ethical Clothing Australia
Ethical Clothing Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and joint union and industry initiative. We independently accredit businesses to uphold and protect the rights of local textile, clothing, and footwear workers from design to dispatch by ensuring they are paid according to Australian workplace laws, receive all their legal entitlements, and work in safe conditions.

This event is presented as part of PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival's Independent Programme. Photography and filming may be taken at this event for publicity purposes. If you are not happy with your image being used, please speak to a member of staff at the event.