REDRESSED 2026: ReFashion Competition

Proudly hosted by The ReDress Hub, for the fourth year, and supported by Launceston City Council, ReDressed 2026 is your chance to shine on the sustainable fashion stage!

This isn't just a competition — it's a celebration of creativity, skill and circular fashion. Your challenge? Take one (or up to three) preloved garments and transform them into a stunning new wearable outfit. Think fashion-forward, not fast fashion. Make it practical, wearable, and wow-worthy — not a one-time-only art piece.

🎨 Design it. Remake it. Rock it.

Submit your upcycled masterpiece by 5pm, August 21st 2026, and you could be selected as one of 25 finalists to showcase your look in the spectacular ReDressed ReFashion Show at The Tramsheds, Launceston on September 17th.

🏆 Prizes awarded in every category!

ReDressed is for all Tasmanian garment makers, using any sewing, knitting, crochet etc clothing-making techniques. Beginners are encouraged to ‘give it a go’ but need to be mindful that garments are also judged on craftsmanship.

There are five participant categories:

• Under 18
• Adult amateur
• Professional designer maker
• Fashion &/or textile design tertiary student
• NEW: Supported adults - people requiring additional support to accomplish their entry

You can also enter as a TEAM under any of these categories.

You will need to have the tools and equipment necessary to create your garment/outfit. However, participants are welcome to also use the tools and facilities at The ReDress Hub during our open hours for a reduced fee.

1. Purchase your ReDressed entry ticket here on Eventbrite (one ticket per garment/outfit entry) to receive your entry form. **This gives you important additional information for your entry, including a 50% discount to our remaking workshops.**

2. Decide who you are going to make this garment for – either yourself, friend or family member who is also willing to be part of the ReDressed ReFashion Show to model the garment should you be selected as a finalist (all people of any age can be a model)

3. Select your preloved garment(s) you are going to remake. You are limited to no more than three (3) preloved garments to create one upcycled garment or outfit, and no fabrics larger than 50x50cm (including rescued fabrics such as bed linen and tablecloths) may be used.

4. Take photos of your existing garment(s) BEFORE you redesign them as this is a **requirement for entry**

5. Redesign and remake your garment.

You may wish to make use of the special workshops we have planned at The ReDress Hub to support you through this process with inspiration and techniques. See the ReDressed Collection Workshops on Eventbrite and choose the ReDressed Competitor ticket for a 50% reduced fee for one of these workshops.

6. Take photos of all waste fabric and notions (zips, buttons, seams etc) not used in the final garment/outfit

7. Submit your garment(s), entry form and photo of the original garment(s) and any waste materials they were redesigned from to The ReDress Hub by 5pm, 21st August 2026.

8. If you are selected as a finalist for the ReDressed ReFashion Show you will be notified by email in the week prior to the REDRESSED 2026 ReFashion Show on 17th September.

Entries will be judged by a panel of experts (see each of the judges and their bios below) against the following criteria:

1. Circular design and sustainability
2. Creativity and innovation
3. Skills and craftsmanship
4. Wearability
5. Ability to be replicated

**All entries must address the first 4 Criteria. Criterion 5 is an additional mandatory criterion for Professional Designer Makers and Fashion &/or textile design tertiary students only**

IMPORTANT: Details for each criterion will be provided to participants with their entry form.

A variety of prizes will be awarded in each category as well as an overall winner. Details of prizes will be provided in coming weeks.

Under 18

• Circular Design and Sustainability
• Creativity and Innovation
• Skills & Craftsmanship
• Wearability
• Overall winner

Adult Amateur

• Sustainability
• Creativity and Innovation
• Skills & Craftsmanship
• Wearability
• Overall Winner

Tertiary Student

• Sustainability
• Overall Winner

Professional Designer

• Sustainability
• Overall Winner

Supported Adult

• Overall Winner

Additional Prizes

• Design for Men
• People's Choice

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Entries to be delivered no later than 5pm Friday Aug 21st

The ReDress Hub is located at:

Shop 6&7, Quadrant Plaza (not Mall), 94 York St, Launceston, Tasmania.

You can find us in Dell Lane, just behind Toyworld or turn into Clayton's Lane from the Quadrant Mall fountain.

Super handy access to parking in the Care CarPark next door or in the multistory carpark above for deliveries.

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Just want to watch? You can purchase tickets to the on the 17th September 6:30pm at The Tramsheds, Launceston to see the finalists strut their stuff through this link.

ReDressed Finalists and Contestants

You will receive a free entry ticket for you and your model if this is not you (for those in the Under 18 and Supported Adults categories, your ticket also includes 1 x adult ticket to support you in the Show). For contestants not selected as a finalist, you will be able to purchase a ReFashion Show ticket at a 50% discount.

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More information or questions...?

For further information about The ReDress Hub please check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ReDressHub

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, our best contact is [email protected] or reach out via our social media.

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We hope to see you at The ReDress Hub soon and look forward to receiving your entry!

Photos from ReDressed 2023, 2024 & 2025 courtesy of photographers Nick Tantaro and Phil Biggs

From New York’s fashion runways to Berlin’s textile studios, Alex Dubell has built a career defined by creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural appreciation. She has worked with iconic names like Anna Sui, showcased her designs in London, and founded a UK fabric business inspiring the next generation of designers. In Australia, her “Off the Dot” project fused Aboriginal art with contemporary handbags, celebrating tradition through fashion. With a deep passion for sustainable design and innovation, Alex brings a global perspective and a sharp eye for originality to the ReDressed judging panel.

Alyssa brings a wealth of expertise from her 34 years as a TasTAFE Fashion teacher in Launceston, specialising in design, draping, tailoring, special occasion wear and fabric embellishment. Alyssa prioritises sustainability when creating new fashion items through material selection, waste minimisation and quality finishing, as well as up-cycling pre loved garments and fabrics.
With an eye for craftsmanship and innovation, Alyssa is excited to see how ReDressed entrants will transform garments into unique fashion statements, showcasing the talent and imagination of Tasmania’s creative community.

Tanya is an award-winning, accredited fashion and image stylist, and the founder and President of The Tasmanian Fashion Festival Incorporated. Her career spans personal, runway, and commercial styling, collaborating with some of Australia’s leading fashion houses and well-known personalities. Passionate about elevating both individuals and brands, Tanya is dedicated to fostering growth and creating opportunities within Tasmania’s fashion industry. She is excited to see how this year’s entrants reimagine garments with creativity and purpose.

Kirsty is a professional designer, educator, and artist with over 30 years’ experience in sustainable design. Her career spans architecture, interior design, textile design, exhibition design, and performance art, with work exhibited internationally and featured in numerous publications. A pioneer in her field, Kirsty has worked across academia and industry, always driven by her passion for sustainability and clothing. As the founder of The ReDress Hub, she is committed to inspiring and enabling more sustainable approaches to fashion. She looks forward to seeing how ReDressed entrants will bring creativity, skill, and sustainability to the runway.

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