Tasmanian fashion hub gives disabled designer his breakthrough
Andrew Gillon, disabled since a car accident at age 11, debuted his sewn designs at ReDress Hub's sustainable fashion show.
The ReDress Hub in Tasmania held its fourth anniversary fashion show on Thursday. Designers made new outfits from a max of three existing pieces.
Andrew Gillon was hit by a car at 11 and now uses a wheelchair and manages hand tremors. Gillon overcame his doubts and took to the runway with his sewn designs.
His dream to create had seemed impossible until ReDress Hub's principal ReDresser Kirsty Maté believed in him enough to teach him. The show was a sellout, with most finalists creating multiple pieces or making accessories from leftover fabric.
Gillon now works as a designer, father and husband despite ongoing challenges from his childhood accident.
- fourth year
- ReDress Hub anniversary
- over 100 kilometres per hour
- Car speed at impact
- Thursday, September 17
- Show date
- four judges from fashion and design
- Judges panel
Why it mattersHis story shows how community support and accessible creative spaces can help people with disabilities pursue their passions and rebuild after trauma.
AustraliaThe ReDress Hub demonstrates how Australian community organisations can provide meaningful pathways for people with disabilities to learn, create and earn.
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