The inaugural FREO Fashion Festival is a celebration of Western Australian sustainable fashion, taking place on Saturday, October 17. Transforming Walyalup Koort and the Fremantle Town Hall, this one-day city takeover brings together local independent designers, makers, upcyclers, and pre-loved fashion curators.
Visitors can experience three distinct runway showcases, explore a large outdoor sustainable fashion market, participate in hands-on upcycling workshops, attend insightful industry panel talks, and join in a community clothes swap as we celebrate World Op Shop Day.
This event features both free and ticketed activations, offering inspiration for a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative local fashion industry.
Runway Program
11:00 AM – Re:Imagine Runway (Walyalup Koort)
Located on the paved area in front of the Fremantle Town Hall, this runway showcases unique wearable art, upcycled designs, and curated pre-loved and vintage fashion.
12:30 PM – The Pre-Loved Parade (Henderson Street Mall)
Located in front of the Fremantle Markets, this surprise flash mob runway features 10 professional dancers and 24 models bringing the street to life.
2:00 PM – Re:Volutionise Runway (Walyalup Koort)
Highlighting the future of ethical design in Western Australia, this runway features independent designers, current fashion students, and recent graduates who design and produce ethically.
Other Festival Activations
Sustainable Fashion Market
Explore a curated selection of local independent designers, makers, and quality pre-loved and vintage vendors.
Upcycling Workshops & Clothes Swap
Participate in hands-on workshops focused on mending and textile upcycling, or bring quality garments to exchange at the community clothes swap.
Industry Panel Talks
Join local industry leaders and change-makers inside the Fremantle Town Hall as they discuss circularity, sustainability, and the future of fashion.
Ticketing and Registration
The outdoor festival and market, runway showcases, and industry talks are free to attend. However, the hands-on workshops and clothes swap activations are ticketed events with limited capacity.
Please select and register for your free general admission or ticketed workshop sessions below to secure your place.
Venue & Access Details
Venue: Fremantle Town Hall & Walyalup Koort, 8 William Street, Fremantle WA 6160
Getting There: Walyalup Koort is located in the center of Fremantle and is easily accessible via public transport, being just a short walk from the Fremantle Train Station. Affordable parking is available nearby at the Coles and Woolworths shopping centers.
