Projects and Events
Community and Culture at the Core of the Sari Project
An integral part of the project was an opportunity for graduating students of The Social Studio to create a garment each – inspired by the migrant story and heritage of the sari donors (aunties) as well as their own experiences and vision. These creations were then highlighted at a community
Melbourne Fashion Week
A tribute to sustainable and original fashion Through this project, The Social Studio team upcycled the saris to create a contemporary and dynamic retail collection, which debuted at Melbourne Fashion Week (MFW) – Fashion X Music on October 22nd, 2025. The collection, crafted exclusively from pre-loved saris, honoured the migrant
The Sari Project
A year long project of culture, connection, sustainable fashion and art Originally initiated as a donation of 100 saris from the Kahini community—comprising Indian and Sri Lankan women based in Melbourne—to The Social Studio, this project evolved into a significant initiative focused on highlighting the diverse aspects of the migrant
Sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsors Simba Global and Creative Australia for their generous support of The Sari Project.
