WWYW Independent Runway - Common Threads
Sat, 21 Feb, 5:30pm - 8:30pm AEDT
Enjoy an evening filled with story and strength showcased through dance, fashion, film and even a live panel discussion!
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What Were You Wearing? Australia presents an evocative runway event exploring the intersection of fashion and social justice in local communities. This showcase challenges harmful narratives surrounding sexual assault and victimhood, reimagining how clothing, identity, and consent are perceived within contemporary culture and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
The collection features garments designed to confront and subvert the question, “What were you wearing?”, a phrase too often used to shift blame onto survivors. Each look tells a story of reclamation and resilience, transforming fabric into a medium of empowerment rather than judgement. Through bold design and visual storytelling, the runway becomes a space where survivors’ voices are centred and their strength celebrated.
This is more than a fashion show, it is an act of resistance and hope. It celebrates the courage of survivors and reclaims fashion as a language of truth, empowerment, and freedom from stigma.
Please note: This event is 18+
Meet the Project Officer
Benny Reid - WWYW Projects Officer and Common Threads Creative Director
As Projects Officer, Benny contributes to WWYW’s mission through their background in fashion design and product development, bringing industry experience in womenswear to the organisation’s creative and advocacy-driven initiatives. Alongside their freelance work as a designer, patternmaker, and seamstress, Benny collaborates closely with the WWYW team to deliver meaningful, fashion-led projects that amplify the voices of victim-survivors nationwide.
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