Stratford Trashion Week

10/16/2026

🌟 CALLING ALL DESIGNERS! APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! 🌟

Stratford Trashion Week is back for 2027, and we’re inviting designers of all ages and experience levels to get creative, rethink waste and bring sustainable fashion to life! ♻️👗

Whether you’re an aspiring designer or a seasoned professional, this is your opportunity to transform discarded materials into one-of-a-kind creations and showcase your work on the runway.

We’re continuing our focus on creativity, collaboration and community — no competition, no judging, just a shared passion for innovative design and a more sustainable future. 🌿

📅 Event Dates: April 23–24, 2027
📍 Location: Factory163, Stratford, ON
💼 Applications Now Open!

🚨 A few things to know:

1. Completing an application does not guarantee participation.
2. This is a non-competitive event celebrating creativity and sustainable design.
3. Designers must be available for all event dates.
4. Applications are free! A $25 designer participation fee applies only if accepted.

🔗 Ready to join us? Apply through the link in our bio or visit www.stratfordtrashionweek.ca.

Let’s turn waste into wearable art and celebrate the power of creativity to inspire change!

👗: Kylie

10/13/2026

🌟 Stratford Trashion Week is BACK for 2027! 🌟

We’re getting ready for another exciting celebration of creativity, community and sustainable fashion! ♻️👗

Returning every two years, Stratford Trashion Week brings together creative minds of all ages and experience levels to reimagine everyday waste and transform discarded materials into one-of-a-kind fashion statements.

Whether you’re an experienced designer, a budding artist or simply someone with a passion for sustainability, this is your chance to get creative, think outside the box and be part of something special! 🌍✨

🎨 Ways to participate:
    •    Walk the runway with your recycled designs
    •    Showcase your unique upcycled creations
    •    Connect with a community passionate about fashion, art and sustainability

📣 Applications open October 16, 2026!

No matter your age or experience, we can’t wait to see what you dream up for Trashion Week 2027!

Stay tuned for more details and get those creative ideas flowing! ✨

03/07/2026

01/05/2026

Hey hey! Just a reminder that the next STW events will be in 2027! But - get those creative vibes flowing and we will let you know when you can register 😎

Happy 2026! from your STW team ✨

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12/12/2025

Have you checked out “To Thine Own Self” - Stratford Trashion Week edition yet?! Presented by this fashion and audio exhibit gives a closer look at gender inclusivity, individually and the history of drag on the stage and on our runway!

This exhibit is an extension of the successful exhibit from earlier this year that showcased select costumes and performances from the Stratford Festival that pushed the boundaries of traditional gender casting, cross-dressing and non-traditional presentations of gender that made Canadian theatre history.

Now featuring designs by Brenda Storey .storey.studio, Bobby Raffin , Claire Scott , Kylie Wasser , Laura Jarvis and outfits styled by Joan Chapple and Pamela Coneybeare .sister.vintage

10/26/2025

This is so great! 😃 thanks for including us and these fabulous designers in this exciting exhibit!

06/05/2025

06/05/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap on Stratford Trashion Week 2025!

Our final recap is live—and it’s all about that red carpet moment. ✨ From bold looks to creative statements, the energy you all brought made this our biggest and best event yet. 💃🕺

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, showed out, and supported the incredible artists who made this week unforgettable. 🙌 And big love to our amazing media team for capturing all the red carpet magic 📸 .photography .n.studios

Swipe to see the red carpet highlights, find your fave shots, and don’t forget to tag yourselves and your friends in the comments! Let’s keep the vibe going 💥

06/01/2025

🌺 Three Pieces by Bobby Raffin Closed the Week in Coastal Colour 🌺

What a finale! Saturday night at Stratford Trashion Week 2025 wrapped with bold textures, tropical energy, and an unforgettable runway from .ca by featured designer Bobby Raffin.

A past Trashion Week award-winner, returned this year with a full collection—and owned the moment. His one-of-a-kind pieces, made from reclaimed fabrics and free-motion embroidery, brought together festival fashion with a coastal twist.

♻️ Rooted in repurposing, Three Pieces transforms discarded materials into wearable statements—infused with personality, purpose, and a spirit of reinvention.

Based in Guelph, Bobby also introduced repurposed jewelry to complete the vibe—playful, intentional, and totally unique.

📸 Captured by — swipe to relive the energy.

05/28/2025

✨ Media Team Spotlight ✨

Continuing our celebration of the creatives behind Stratford Trashion Week 2025 — meet the visionary 🎥📸

Jordan is a dedicated filmmaker and photographer with a sharp eye for both directing and cinematography. His work seamlessly blends visual storytelling with technical excellence, capturing the essence of every scene — whether it’s a cinematic shot or a fleeting behind-the-scenes moment.

From backstage energy to runway highlights, Jordan helped shape the look and feel of Trashion Week through his lens. His passion for storytelling doesn’t stop at film — he also creates engaging content for brands and creators, bringing bold ideas to life on social media.

Follow for a deeper dive into his creative world — and show him some love!💥