HIV Unwrapped 2024: a re-imagination of the lab coat
This project is based upon the exceptional work done in the CLOAK project by the University of Technology Sydney and University of Sydney last year as part of World Pride 2023.
This project extends an invitation to consider what would a HIV scientist/researcher wear which amplifies themselves and their work in HIV?
The science of HIV is hugely diverse and working with a lab coat as the premise, we have invited HIV researchers/scientists from across Victoria to submit an abstract on their work in order to partner with fashion design students at the RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles.
Over the course of 6 weeks, these partnerships will produce a unique set of 13 garments which reflect not only the exceptional work being done in HIV science in Victoria, but the scientists behind this work.
The project brief can be downloaded here.
Download the sponsors/partners logos deck here.
Access the set of didactics that will accompany each of the garments here.
The final garments will go on display at the upcoming Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference at the International Convention Centre in Sydney from 16-20 September 2024, during Melbourne Fashion Week 21-27 October and again at World AIDS Day 2024 at the RMIT campus.
Update: August 2024
HIV Unwrapped 2024: a re-imagination of the lab coat
HIV Unwrapped: HIV Scientists and Fashion design Student Meet and Greet
2 August 2024
RMIT East Brunswick Campus
Nothing happens in scientific knowledge translation without collaboration! What a delight to have the selected HIV scientists meet with the RMIT 2nd year Fashion design students to share with each other their work both in HIV science and fashion design.
“Thanks for an amazing afternoon! I really enjoyed meeting the students – they are all so impressive!”
“There were a couple of designers I met who were quite committed and engaged. I met so many good people and I’m sure we will exchange ideas to build something excellent.”
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