Calico on the Catwalk
wearable art competition

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER BOONAH AND DISTRICT CULTURAL CENTRE 7PM

From fops to flappers, hippies to homies, what we wear defines us.
A moment in time, a generation, an era.
The fabric of fashion weaves its indelible imprint across the ages.

Prize Pool of $1500 

including $250 for the Most Outstanding Creation, and
$150 for the Most Outstanding High School Creation in any category
Janome sewing machine for the Calico Creations winner

CATEGORIES
 Kids in Calico - stories told and stories to tell …
designs for and by primary school or younger
 Calico Creations - What’s in ? What’s out ? What’s hot ? What’s not ?
designs by secondary school students
 Calico Couture -
o Calico Flair - the new black is …
Couture creations focusing on garment construction and detailing techniques
o Calico Flourish - something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
Bridal wear for the not so traditional bride
o Calico Futures - Everything old is new again - flares, bikinis, little black dress, hot pants, mini skirts,
platforms and pumps - designs using 50% recycled materials with 50% calico
o Calico Fantasy - tales of an ancient land full of myth magic and mystery …
o Calico Fellows - “don’t dress like a ‘dude’ or a ‘swell’ nor carry a little poodle dog”
(Modern Manners and Social Forms, 1889) - designs for a well-heeled man
 Calico Finery - From tip to toe, accessories for the dedicated follower of fashion
- incorporating an element of calico

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
 Each modelled entry must be wearable and suitable for a catwalk.
 Each entry must be the original work of the exhibitor.
 Collaborative entries are acceptable. Please list all names on the entry form.
 Secondary students are not limited to the Calico Creations category.
 Catwalk entries do not have to be modelled by the designer, although professional models are not allowed. Local people are encouraged to be involved.
 Each design is to be constructed from at least 80% calico, unless otherwise indicated. Garments may be lined with a suitable fabric, not necessarily calico.
 There are no restrictions on construction methods unless otherwise indicated.
 Hand stitching may be used where needed or desired and is encouraged. Tearing, knotting and such like may be used according to the section being entered.
 Calico Finery entries form a static display.

Here's the competition entry form.

The deportment class will be held at the Cultural Centre on Saturday 23rd August.
Rehearsals will be held Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd September.

EVENT COORDINATOR: Sharon Murakami, phone 0414 609 661, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it