Textiles

Isabella Donat

Virtual School of Victoria, Thornbury
Wurundjeri Country

The Warmth of Water

Deadstock wool (82% wool, 18% mohair), satin

In creating this product, I set out to create a coat that had warmth at the forefront of its design. I was inspired by reflections of the sun in the ocean and these colours have been incorporated into the lining of the coat. This concept led to the name The Warmth of Water, a garment that combines function and fashion and keeps the user warm all through winter.

The design takes inspiration from 1960’s design aesthetics and features a hood and welt pockets to suit Melbourne’s unpredictable weather.

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Ivana Donnan

Marian College, Ararat
Eastern Maar Country

Egg Bus

Polypropylene mesh, vinyl, snap fasteners, pop rivets, buckle clips, cotton heading tape

Egg bus was created after many treacherous journeys back from the chicken coop. Numerous eggs were lost in a dangerous balancing act, prompting a need for a safe, durable and reliable way to carry eggs. By utilising locally sourced, recycled truck tarp and flyscreen, Egg bus provides rural chicken owners with a sustainable solution that cares for the environment, and in turn their feathered friends! With a modular design and easy-to-clean mesh base, Egg bus is accessible to a variety of chicken owners.

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Grace Lucas

Northcote High School, Northcote
Wurundjeri Country

Blaze Guard 

Cotton, satin, Velcro, polyester tape, LED lighting

My design brief was developed to address the concerns of parents living in fire-prone areas, regarding their children’s safety in emergency situations. My garment was designed to have a completely fire-retardant outer shell to give children’s heads and vital organs full protection. The front of the garment is lined with quick-fastening Velcro that children can easily manage themselves. LED lights allow the product to be seen in low lighting, while simultaneously making the jacket more visually appealing for the child given the conditions of its use are confronting.

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Shahla Paynter

Eltham High School, Eltham
Wurundjeri Country

Eco-Friendly Evening Wear

Cotton, linen, wood, recycled fibre, yarn

The fashion industry is the ‘second most polluting industry on the planet’ (Vogue, 2021), with more than 60% of all clothes made annually being discarded. In a society that disposes of clothing so frequently, more sustainable options for the industry are necessary. My design problem focused on fast fashion waste, and I designed an eco-friendly evening wear garment to address this issue. The process involved sourcing environmentally friendly materials, with the aim of producing an entirely biodegradable garment.