On October 15, 2022, the much-anticipated one-day showcase was held at Norwood Peineham & St. Peters City, and to my delight, local retailers also recorded increased sales.

Fashion Day included an industry panel discussion (In Conversation With… Fashion Talk), where panelists congratulated the council for highlighting sustainability issues.

The discussion was hosted by Stacey Parallus (Cocktail Revolution) and included a panel of university researchers and advocates Erin Skinner, Kyra Levy, and Josie McKenzie.

Anti-slavery researcher and practitioner Kyla Raby said after the event: response. “

“We would like to thank the cities of Norwood Peineham and St. Peters for including this panel event in their program and for inviting us to share our research, and everyone who attended on the day or watched the recording afterwards. increase.”

Erin Skinner praised the council for hosting “such a wonderful day, and above all one involving sustainability.”

“The streets were buzzing with great energy and conversations about what we and brands can do to create a fairer and more sustainable fashion industry. I showed you!”

Meanwhile, Juanita Sentence, senior sales consultant for outdoor adventure store Exurbia, said A Day of Fashion was Exurbia’s most lucrative trading day since it opened at The Parade in November 2021.

“Even in great weather, our patrons are usually out on some kind of adventure, hiking in the hills, or climbing mountains,” says Juanita.

“Maybe they didn’t know we were in the parade, but the garage sale caught their eye. I can only explain

The clothing Sip & Swap event was also packed, with fashion enthusiasts bringing in 6 items of clothing in exchange for 6 items of clothing.

National Coordinator for Clothing Exchanges. Kirsten Fredericks said the clothing swap brought “a valuable dimension to the fashion day of the parade.”

“The excitement generated among attendees during the event and the positive feedback that followed is a testament to Norwood Painham & St. Peller’s ability to deliver sustainable fashion and fun, sophisticated events.”

Leftover items from Sip & Swap were donated to various Op Shops along The Parade, including Elcies run by Lutheran Care.

Babs Deane, manager of Lutheran Care Op Shops, said Elcies on The Parade was thrilled to receive more than 100 beautiful second-hand clothes.

“We are so grateful for the generosity of our community and council to receive these items. It will be used directly to help.”

The House of Gucci screening also attracted 70 moviegoers for a one-off screening at Hoyts in Norwood. Fully funded by the Norwood Parade District Committee, Fashion Day will return in 2023.