Designing Futures: Fashion as a Pathway to Employment with The Social Studio

In this episode, Dewi Cooke, CEO of The Social Studio and creative leader Ms. Nyamal Omot share how fashion can be a powerful force for social change. Based at Collingwood Yards, The Social Studio is a social enterprise that supports young people from refugee and new migrant backgrounds to build careers in the fashion industry. The Social Studio provides accredited training, employment pathways and hands-on creative experiences - redefining what ethical fashion looks like in Australia. Tune in to hear Dewi and Ms. Omot describe how The Social Studio's hive of creativity builds confidence, teaches people about the transformative power of fashion and produces clothing for sale that tell stories of identity, resilience and belonging. To learn more, visit: https://thesocialstudio.org/ Visit the retail store: Collingwood Yards - Shop UG (Upper Ground). 6/30 Perry St, Collingwood, 3066. Wed, 12pm-5pm. Thurs-Sat, 11am-5pm. Follow Ms. Omot on Instagram: @nya_omot