F.RE.0 Fashion Festival
Description
The inaugural FREO Fashion Festival is a celebration of Western Australian sustainable fashion, taking place on Saturday, October 17. Transforming Walyalup Koort and the Fremantle Town Hall, this one-day city takeover brings together local independent designers, makers, upcyclers, and pre-loved fashion curators.
Visitors can experience three distinct runway showcases, explore a large outdoor sustainable fashion market, participate in hands-on upcycling workshops, attend insightful industry panel talks, and join in a community clothes swap as we celebrate World Op Shop Day.
This event features both free and ticketed activations, offering inspiration for a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative local fashion industry.
Runway Program
11:00 AM – Re:Imagine Runway (Walyalup Koort)
Located on the paved area in front of the Fremantle Town Hall, this runway showcases unique wearable art, upcycled designs, and curated pre-loved and vintage fashion.
12:30 PM – The Pre-Loved Parade (Henderson Street Mall)
Located in front of the Fremantle Markets, this surprise flash mob runway features 10 professional dancers and 24 models bringing the street to life.
2:00 PM – Re:Volutionise Runway (Walyalup Koort)
Highlighting the future of ethical design in Western Australia, this runway features independent designers, current fashion students, and recent graduates who design and produce ethically.
Other Festival Activations
Sustainable Fashion Market
Explore a curated selection of local independent designers, makers, and quality pre-loved and vintage vendors.
Upcycling Workshops & Clothes Swap
Participate in hands-on workshops focused on mending and textile upcycling, or bring quality garments to exchange at the community clothes swap.
Industry Panel Talks
Join local industry leaders and change-makers inside the Fremantle Town Hall as they discuss circularity, sustainability, and the future of fashion.
Ticketing and Registration
The outdoor festival and market, runway showcases, and industry talks are free to attend. However, the hands-on workshops and clothes swap activations are ticketed events with limited capacity.
Please select and register for your free general admission or ticketed workshop sessions below to secure your place.
Venue & Access Details
Venue: Fremantle Town Hall & Walyalup Koort, 8 William Street, Fremantle WA 6160
Getting There: Walyalup Koort is located in the center of Fremantle and is easily accessible via public transport, being just a short walk from the Fremantle Train Station. Affordable parking is available nearby at the Coles and Woolworths shopping centers.
Agenda
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
RE.Imagine Runway
This visionary, eco-conscious runway celebrates sustainable design. It showcases pre-loved and vintage fashion alongside the creativity of talented up-cyclers, demonstrating how style and environmental responsibility go hand-in-hand. Located on the paved area in front of the Fremantle Town Hall, this runway showcases unique wearable art, upcycled designs, and curated pre-loved and vintage fashion.
- 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
The PRE-LOVED Parade
Gather at the Henderson Street Mall at 12:30 pm sharp. Expect a lively, high-energy fashion presentation that takes over the courtyard space, featuring curated vintage and pre-loved garments styled by the Pre-Loved Parade. Located in front of the Fremantle Markets, this surprise flash mob runway features 10 professional dancers and 24 models bringing the street to life.
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
RE.Volutionise Runway
Witness the forefront of Western Australian fashion. This runway highlights the best emerging and established independent labels from Fremantle and across the state, showcasing their latest collections. Highlighting the future of ethical design in Western Australia, this runway features independent designers, current fashion students, and recent graduates who design and produce ethically.
Agenda
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Preloved Market x FOMO
Head down to FOMO Freo for a massive celebration of sustainable style, featuring over 100 conscious fashion sellers, local DJs, and delicious street food. Entry is completely free! Shop curated racks of high-quality pre-loved fashion, one-of-a-kind vintage treasures, active streetwear, and hidden designer gems. Event Details: Date: Saturday 17 October Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: FOMO 10 William St, Fremantle Cost: Free / Complimentary (All welcome)
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rag Pop Up - Perth Fashion Market
Rag Pop Up is a curated fashion market bringing together 40 selected vendors. The market showcases independent local labels, slow and conscious fashion, upcycled designs, handcrafted jewelry and accessories, and quality pre-loved and vintage fashion
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Industry Talk — Circular & Sustainable Fashion: Impact and Future
Join us for an exclusive, closed-door roundtable discussion in a relaxed and collaborative environment. This intimate session offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with prominent industry leaders in circular and sustainable fashion as they discuss the future, challenges, and local impact of the movement. Guest Panelists: Carol Hanlon — Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA) Hazel Law — Circular Fashion Festival and The Curated Wardrobe Anastasia Gazis — Aeiphoria and The Slow Fashion Hub Gaelle Beech — The Anjelms Project Please note: This is a free, ticketed event with capacity strictly capped at 30 guests. Bookings are essential to secure your place in the discussion.
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