As part of Melbourne Fashion Week’s 2026 Independent Programme, ATELIER COLLARTS: COLLCEPT is a two-day event at Fractal Gallery.
It’s part concept store, part exhibition, part workshop space: a curated sustainable fashion store featuring pieces from Collarts Fashion students, alumni and staff, alongside a gallery exhibition and a live atelier programme running throughout.
The Opening Night on 23 October kicks off with an industry panel on sustainable fashion, featuring B-Corp certified brand ELK, nonprofit Thread Together, and Collarts’ own Fashion & Sustainability team. On day two, exhibiting designers and Collarts faculty are running mending and upcycling workshops, with a focus on craftsmanship and sustainable design.
Schedule
23 October
5-8pm – Opening Night Panel: for those working in the fashion industry, marketing, and fashion enthusiasts.
24 October
11am-1pm – Healing Stitch Workshop: for anyone interested in sustainable fashion and end of life solutions for clothing.
2pm-4pm – Creative Wearable Workshop: for those looking to learn how to upcycle, but may not have full confidence in their sewing skills.
10am-5pm – Open Retail Trading
