A skeletal suit of lights; a classic white dress adorned with flowers and foliage; a patterned vest fit for a pooch.
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From their studio space at Inveresk, the artists from Interweave Arts have been busy producing and curating a body of work to showcase at their annual Remade fashion show.
Now in it's ninth year, the annual sustainable, wearable, arts show has grown to include contributions from local schools, artists and like minded organisations.
"All up, there are five local schools and nearly 50 designers, so over 100 people are involved," said Interweave Arts director Kim Schneiders.
Artists are asked to look at themes surrounding sustainability, with subcategories of works ranging from nature, technology and waterways.
The shows serious environmental messages are balanced by the range of eye-catching outfits that make up the collection.
"It's a bit like when you've got a serious topic and using humor," Schneiders said.
"It's using creativity to really spread that word in a fun way."
Interweave Arts mentor Jude Walsh has taken a personal twist on the themes of the environment and sustainability with her creation for Saturday night's show.
"This piece is called My Garden," said Walsh.
"It takes inspiration from my garden, which is mostly native vegetation with space for bees and animals and flowers."
This year's Remade also holds a special significance for many of the Interweave regulars, as the shows are dedicated to one of the original Remade organisers, Jay Watson, who passed away earlier this year.
Watson was involved with Interweave for more than 20 years, and was a noted dancer and choreographer who also worked with Tasdance and broadly across the Launceston arts community.
Continuing the spirit of collaboration, Remade features a number of commissions from local festivals, and many of the works from the fashion shows will reappear at Junction Arts Festival in September.
For Schneiders, a particular highlight of this collection is Re-embody, where works from previous fashion shows are reworked and re-purposed.
"Re-embody is looking at works that have been in the Remade and Interweave programs for a number of years as we keep layering," Schneiders said.
"This year it's a piece made using wooden blinds that was featured at last year's Remade show.
"The piece is spread out and it's got a huge number of components that will all come together at Junction Arts Festival."
The Remade Fashion Show is on Saturday August 24, with shows at 2pm and 7pm, at the Annexe Theatre. Tickets are $10 on the door.
The Remade Parade is part of the Junction Arts Festival Saturday September 7 at 2pm, at Princes Square.