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You know Spring is arriving when the air starts to lose its bite, blossom starts to appear on trees, and the Eco Innovators Showcase Shop (previously blogged about here)  re-opens after being closed throughout the cold months of Melbourne’s winter!

The Eco Innovators Shop has kicked off this season with an inspiring month long collaboration with The Social Studio (also prev blogged about here!), who are exhibiting their 2010 Spring Fashion Collection of ethical and sustainable garments. The Social Studio is a non profit organisation that is providing support and training to the Melbourne based refugee community, who are refashioning remnant fabrics and recycled garments into fabulous new products. Items include refashioned t-shirts, dresses, bags, purses, belts, brooches and jewellery!

Brooches fashioned from fabric remnants

Asiya, a student from The Social Studio happily exhibiting their fashion creations.

For those not “in the know’ the Eco Innovators Showcase Shop is uniquely housed within an old news stand pillar on the corner of Swanston St and  Little Collins St. It is an initiative of sustainability consultancy business Eco Innovators, to promote local sustainable design and consumption in Melbourne.  

The Eco Innovators Showcase Shop is now open until 24 December 2010, and will showcase over 25 other eco designers in the lead up to the festive season!.  Well worth a peek whilst strolling down Swanston Street.

Opening hours:11am-5pm Monday – Saturday

Location: Corner of Little Collins Street and Swanston St, Melbourne.