BOSS presents the inaugural Scenic Rim Sustainable Fashion Designer Showcase incorporating an
exciting Upcycle Op Shop Challenge on
18 April at The Centre Beaudesert. All are welcome to submit an entry/entries via the online entry form, after carefully reading the following
information, and agreeing to these Conditions of Entry and Guidelines.
(See Question 9 on your entry form.)
1. Materials
guidelines: Each
outfit is to be constructed from a minimum 50% of materials sourced from an op
shop/s, and all materials used should be either repurposed, upcycled or
refashioned from garments, household linens, found fabrics, vintage or
deadstock textiles. No new materials/fabrics should be purchased, however notions
and fasteners may be purchased new but used as no more than 5% of the total materials;
we encourage makers to use second hand or op shop purchased fastenings where possible,
to fully benefit from the valuable (and more economical) resources to be found at op shops
and in our own wardrobes and material stashes.
2. Models: All designers will
need to either model outfits themselves or provide a model. All models must attend
a rehearsal early on the morning of the event on 18 April at The Centre
Beaudesert (exact time for each category TBA). The Upcycle Challenge and
Designer Showcase will be using the stage area of the venue. NB: We will not be
using a runway, or the stairs to and from the stage for this event.
3. Categories: Categories have been created to reflect lifestyles and living in the Scenic Rim and to offer a
broad variety of options to inspire clothing that could be worn by visitors and locals alike when attending some of our much-loved
annual events and activities. All are non-gender specific, nor age group,
ability, or sizing limited. We welcome diversity in garment design and model
selection.
Categories are:
- Active & Healthy Scenic Rim: Sports and leisure wear, wellness apparel, active sportswear for
the many varied activities on offer here, from swimming to yoga, hiking to
equestrian, croquet to tennis, mountain biking, and more.
- Farm Gate Trails & Picnics: Casual wear for relaxed
weekends touring the region or on the farm, enjoying the many delights of
Eat Local Month, our Farm Gate Trails, and festivals.
- High Teas & Long Lunches: An excuse to dress up
during the day and also enjoy delectable foods
made from local produce right here in the Scenic Rim, where a little extra
style will never go out of fashion.
- Scenic Rim Student Creatives: Showcasing and supporting our talented High School creatives to design and create
their own clothing and explore textile design and construction. Any choice
of garment genre is suitable: from sportswear to evening wear, fantasy,
workwear, wearable art, whatever you wish to make.
- Show Ball Glitz & Glamour: Our region has a long history of show balls and gala evening
charity events, where Evening Wear can be elegantly simple or a riot of
glamorous extravagance.
4. Entry Fees: Categories 1,2,3
&5 will be $10 for the first entry across any of these categories, and $5
for each subsequent entry. These categories are open to all and multiple
entries are encouraged.
(To be clear: $10 outfit #1 + $5 each for other outfits)
Category 4 is open to students and youth only (up to year 12 age), entries
are $5 per outfit, with multiple entries allowed.
Collaborative entries are acceptable, please list all names on the entry
form.
NB: If more than one entry in a category, different models must be provided for
each outfit.
5. Prizemoney: Each category will
offer a First Prize of $250 and *Second Prize of $100. An overall prize of $500
will be awarded for the Most Creative Outfit chosen from the five individual
category winners.
*Second prize will be at the judges' discretion in any category with three or fewer entries.
NB: Judges will be sustainable fashion industry professionals. The judges' decisions are final. No correspondence or discussion will be entertained.
6. Tickets: Tickets to the event are
$25 including morning tea and light lunch. Bookings are open now at this link. Limited tickets are available,
so we recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
7. Important Deadlines:
· Entries close at midnight Wednesday 25 March 2026. However please enter and pay for your entry as
early as possible to assist us with planning numbers for each category, by using
the online entry form.
· Designer information, design descriptions and
photographs for each entry are required by midnight Wednesday 1
April 2026.
Email to boonahboss@hotmail.com
8. Designer information and outfit descriptions
(200 word maximum per entry):
Please include the
following information in your descriptions:
·
Category/categories entered: 1,2,3,4 or 5
·
Name of outfit/look if you wish to give it a name to
reflect your design.
·
A short story about you and your upcycling journey.
Tell us who you are and how you first came to sewing and upcycling as a
creative outlet.
·
A short story of your inspiration for each outfit and
its design. This must include:
a) a) A description of the original materials used, including the name and
location of the op shops and other places where you sourced the materials for
your look.
e.g., “Two cotton dresses sourced at the
Uniting Church Op Shop in Beaudesert, have been
combined with one of my grandmothers favourite embroidered tablecloths, a
blouse I no longer wear, and various fabrics from my stash. I chose these garments
and fabrics for the way their colours blend and work together in this design,
perfect for a long lazy Sunday afternoon lunch” or
“I bought a men’s suit from an op shop in Grafton
NSW several years ago while on holidays, because I loved the blue pure wool
fabric. I’ve been saving it in my stash ever since, until recently when a
friend gifted me a silk dress that finally gave me the idea of how to refashion
the suit for this category, and to make it wearable for me rather than a man.”
NB: (these are ideas only, please reach out if you need assistance in writing
your descriptions)
b) b) Photograph/s
of the original articles/materials, prior to upcycling or in progress of construction. This will be shown on stage on the screen behind you/your model while your outfit is being shown, and as your name and outfit description are being announced by the compere.
9. Release permission: I give permission for BOSS and others, including media, to take photographs and/or video of my outfits, my model/s and myself as designer. I understand these images may be used in promotion and storytelling of this and/or any future similar events.
What we
need from you now:
· Your
entry form and payment to secure your spot in each category. Entries close @ midnight
Wednesday 25 March.
· Bank details for the entry fees are:
BSB 633-000
Account # 133633826
Name Boonah Organisation for a Sustainable Shire Inc.
Please reference with your name.
What
we need from you next:
· Descriptions
and photos of each outfit in each category emailed to boonahboss@hotmail.com by midnight Wednesday 1 April.
Please remember that we are a small volunteer team of BOSS members putting
on this event for our community and we really appreciate your support in
adhering to these terms, guidelines, and deadlines for us to organise and run
the best possible event on the day.
Please read all the above carefully, and do
not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any issues or questions using the
contact details below. Email: boonahboss@hotmail.com Phone: Julie: 0435 992 798 or Erica: 0417 720 352
