From maintaining traditional handcrafting techniques to dressing up in the metaverse, to the evils of the fast-fashion industry.
Digital Fashion:
Could online fashion shows be the key to a sustainable future? As the line between our physical and virtual lives continues to blur, a new world of fashion is emerging… and it exists entirely online. Produced by Ariana Rigazzi alongside Supervising Producers: Persephone Waxman & Dan Semo. Produced as part of a collaboration between the University of Melbourne, the Science Gallery and All The Best in 2025. Special thanks to Louisa Lim.
Can traditional handicraft survive fast fashion?
Leanne O’Sullivan is the founder of Kimono House in Melbourne. While living in Japan, she fell in love with traditional Japanese handicrafts like Sashiko and Boro. Produced by Zhian Zhou alongside Supervising Producer: Persephone Waxman.
Forced Fashion:
Natalie explores the forced fashion industry by following the production of one hoodie, from China to Bangladesh, and back home to Australia, and the exploitative work practices that come with it. Produced by Natalie Yeoman. This story was made as part of USYD’s Radio and Podcasting unit. Special thanks to Lea Redfern.
All The Best Credits:
- Host: Gabriella Accaria
- Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell
- Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos
- Production Manager: Kwame Slusher
- Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
- Mixed & Compiled: Emma Higgins
- Theme Music composed by Shining Bird
- Special shout-out to all our volunteers
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