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.

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.

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