Young designers get creative at Worn Again Youth Fest

Published on 02 September 2025

Mount Alexander Shire Council is excited to support Worn Again Youth Fest, an event for young people to show off their fashion creations made from pre-loved clothing.

This family friendly event will be held from 11.00am to 1.00pm on Sunday 21 September at Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine, Council’s outdoor event space.

Entrants can choose from four themes using upcycled clothes:

• Spring
• Dress your pet
• Come as your favourite character
• Minecraft

Event partner, The Good Op Shop, is helping young fashionistas with their ideas by giving them a $20 voucher to spend on clothes and accessories when they register.

The Good Op Shop’s Director, Tiffany Inglis said: “We love the upcycled fashion parade – it is so much fun!

“I am always amazed at how creative and brave everyone is for getting up and having a go.”

“The fashion parade is a great way to encourage young people to express their own style and learn to appreciate the value of recycled clothes.

“The more people we have taking part, the more I think we can change the image of second-hand clothes and make them mainstream.

“There's already enough clothes in the world, so why not use what we've already got?” 

It’s going to be a jam-packed day with fashion parade catwalk, live music, market stalls, a BBQ, a polaroid booth and a circus skills station.

Mayor Rosie Annear will also be launching the newly developed Youth Plan at the parade.

The plan is an important document that guides our programs, activities and events over the next four years with the aim of improving social, emotional and health outcomes for the young people of our shire.

Worn Again Youth Fest is funded by the Victoria Governments Youth Fest grant and supported by Amplify and the Youth Advisory Group.

Learn more and register at www.mountalexandershireyouth.com.au/portfolio/worn-again-youth-fest-2025.