Our Favourite Friends
RMIT University- SEEDS
Our Funding Partner
In 2009, The Clothing Exchange was very lucky to be chosen as a pilot project for the RMIT Seeds program that supports social entrepreneurship.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse/Current%20Students%2FSEEDS/
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Christian and his crew from the Rose St Market & Greenhanger
A big thanks to you guys for those super green hangers! To see how the Greenhanger boys are trying to save 77million wire hangers from landfill check out;
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Kelley from Peppermint Magazine
We are so excited by this magazine that is devoted to sustainable fashion! Check out their pilot issue for free
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The lasses from ‘Style will save us’
For all the essential news an eco-fashionista could desire go visit them immediately www.stylewillsaveus.com
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Hunter Gatherer
For the finest ethical and vintage threads money can buy, visit our friends at Hunter Gatherer (a division of the Brotherhood of Saint Laurence) www.huntergatherer.com.au
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Melinda @ Eco Toys
The lovely folks at Eco Toys, who bring their toys to share with the Bub’s that attend our Mum’s and Bub’s swap... leaving the Mum’s to focus on the swapping at hand www.ecotoys.com.au
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Frankie Magazine
These guys are regular supporters of our exchange events… So to find out about more exciting fashion happenings we highly recommend visiting www.frankie.com.au
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Felicity Jane Large Contemporary Jewellery
Looking for the perfect give that won’t cost the earth, why not commission this wonderfully creative lass to design and make an original accessory or jewell sure to delight?! contact felicityjanelarge@gmail.com
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Dani M Designs
Check out these little hand-crafted treasures that are designed to keep.
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Ellie Mucke
Looking for something beautiful and sustainable to wear? Check out the wonderful reconstructed garments by Ellie
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Federation Square
Thanks for helping us find a home for large scale events and for making us feel so welcome!
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Alissa from Fitted for Work
It was amazing to learn about this organisation that helps women re-enter the workplace through confidence building consultations and wardrobe donations.
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The Buro North team
Thanks to the creative geniuses at the Buro North design studio for our lovely website, invites and other pretty things www.buronorth.com
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Darren James Photography
Darren kindly flattered us all by taking such lovely photographs for our website. If your require the services of a masterful photographer email
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Rae Jeong Photography, Sydney
Rae generously offered to capture our Sydney events so that we have pictures for all to see, Many thanks Rae!
Paid Internship Opportunity
Would you like to work for a dynamic, green and playful organisation? APPLY NOW!
Kate and Felicity, Melbourne Team
POSITION DESCRIPTION
3 month paid Internship
Role-
Event planning and management, marketing and administration
Skills-
Great interpersonal and communication skills, organised (good at multi-tasking), enthusiastic, independently motivated, efficient, entrepreneurial, inventive and highly professional.
*a victorian drivers license for a manual vehicle is essential.
Experience-
Event management experience, fashion-related experience and sustainability knowledge and experience are all a bonus. Being Apple MAC friendly is an advantage, as is having familiarity with Adobe Indesign.
Terms-
This is a part time internship for 2 full days or equivalent. This will include some evenings/weekends to work our lovely events. One day will be in the Melbourne office (in Curtin House, CBD), the other will be independent (eg at home). You will be reporting to and working alongside director Kate Luckins.
You will be provided with a MAC laptop for the duration of this internship. Payment is based on the base requirements for Australian internships.
How to apply?
Please email you resume to kate@clothingexchange.com.au with a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal intern for The Clothing Exchange.
CLOSES ON THE 26TH FEBRUARY
With thanks, The Melbourne Team
©2010 The Clothing Exchange
