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 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 produced 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 final garments went on display at the Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference in Sydney (16-20 September 2024), Melbourne Fashion Week (21-27 October), and World AIDS Day 2024 at the RMIT campus.
Hear from the HIV Unwrapped 2024 participants
“Thanks for an amazing afternoon! I really enjoyed meeting the students – they are all so impressive!”
On the 2 August 2024, our HIV Unwrapped HIV scientists and fashion design student attended a meet and greet at RMIT East Brunswick Campus to share with each other their work and kick off their collaboration!
“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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