Destination #2: Copenhagen, Denmark

So, Copenhagen is now nearing the top of my list of places to visit, whether or not it is during or after my trip doesn't matter - all I know is that I MUST visit it before I die. Luckily, the flight path for Denmark is with Emirates via Melbourne -> Dubai -> Copenhagen!! I am flying with Emirates, and following that same flight plan, but detouring to Kolkata, obviously.

Mum has suggested that on my way home I fly back to Dubai, and prolong my trip for a week or so longer so I can visit this glorious city.

I mean, look at it!:

 Above images sourced here.

 Above image sourced here.

Above images sourced here.

And the best part would be that I would be arriving in Feb, so that means there is a much better chance of there being snow!! Eeee!

Plus, everyone there pretty much rides bikes, it is known to be one of the most sustainable and eco-conscious cities in the world, and everyone speaks english (they don't believe others should be expected to learn Danish before they come, seeing as so few people speak it).

Sigh... I love it. And now I just need to get there. One day I will.

What are your top destinations? You never know, your favourite might end up being featured here! And then you will get excited and be all, "oh my gosh! I want to go thereeee too!!"

Then we will be best friends. The end.

So yeah. Sorry... I'm super tired haha.

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Sustainable City Showcase Pt. 2

Here are the rest of the photos from the showcase that we (AUT textile + fashion students) participated in:

Vanessa added to our collection with some of her own garments - she constructed them all in one weekend = legend! 

Vanessa's dress: She constructed this out of a printed fabric that she designed. If anyone is interested in her garments, you can go here.

Mel's children's bedding samples (with Carol's behind)

Carol's screen- + digital printed swatches

My workspace (With coffee-bean-sack-bag in progress)

This is the mock up bag I created (all hand-stitched!)

Close up of the hand stitching... was a pretty rough attempt, but then again it was a mock up!

Info Poster for our area

In action! From left: Rachel, Rachel, Kahli, Carol (with Diana behind her)

Rachel's work with our products

Sitka's display 

I cannot remember the name of this business, but what is amazing about them is that they use all natural dyes for their fabrics i.e. using beetroot, tea, coffee etc.

The mock up bag again.

Myself, Carol, Kahli and Diana

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Sustainable City Showcase

Today and yesterday I have had the pleasure of participating in the Sustainable City Showcase at Shed 10, Queen's Warf! Myself, some other AUT fashion + textile students, and out tutor Kim Fraser, have been showcasing some of our projects. 

There are items from: screen/digital printed textiles and garments made of FairTrade cotton (courtesy of Pravin Sawmy from Fairtrade AUS/NZ), to up-cycled and recreated clothes.

Here are a few pics from the set up day!:

Garments designed by Donna Cleveland

Our products

Kim Fraser's dress made from recycled mens trousers

Fairtrade cotton

Kahli Maseyk's up-cycled garments

Carol's prints, Kahli's garments, and Elise's amazing top!

Rachel's cotton garments she designed

The super awesome sitting area! I love the old coffee-bean sack stools!

Donna Cleveland's gorgeous dress made from a recycled blanket

These two dresses are made from old t-shirts - so cool!

The fashion area

Our quaint little area!

Half-scale mannequin... I just love it! Donna's husband made it!

My little area

We have the sewing machine set up for live demos!

Oh I just LOVE these so much... the little black shorts are also fairtrade

Super sustainable wall made of boxes! I'm beginning to see 'sustainability' everywhere...

The fairtrade coffee-bean sacks that Pow got from Allpress, soon to be unpicked and recreated into something else!

A close up, just for kicks!

I will upload some photos of some other exhibitions later!

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