Calling all fashionistas, arty-types and lovers of all things design: Melbourne Design Week starts back up today, and we're frankly pretty excited about all the awesome stuff on the 2024 program. This 11-day event runs from May 23rd – June 2nd, but if you're feeling overwhelmed by all the neat stuff on display don't fret, we've jotted down a few spiffy events that we reckon you should check out. 

FASHION RE:GENERATION If you happen to swing by the Brunswick Street Gallery from May 23rd to May 26th, you'll happen to see the work of six rad fashion designers that explore the future of Australia's fashion industry without the constraints of mass-marketability and commercialism. To learn more, take a hop, skip and a jump over to the event's page this-a-way. 

COBURG MAKERS MARKET This free event – which takes place this weekend at Coburg Studios – includes a wide range of hand-made goodies, yummy food and over 50 stallholders showing off their wares. Whether you want something for yourself or are looking for a unique gift, then this event is right up your alley. Check out all the info you'll need here. 

TOILET STORIES If there's a vital bit of our households that functionally keeps it all together, we would take a safe bet knowing that toilets are probably near the top of the list. This event is run and held at RMIT and made in collaboration with University of the Arts London and Toronto Metropolitan University, with interior design students designing and reimagining the toilet space. Peep the event's page by taking a gander over here. 

AFRICA FASHION OPENING DAY Lookie here fashion lovers, this one's for you. Taking place at The National Gallery of Victoria on June 1st, this event marks the start of Africa Fashion, a new exhibit that showcases the creativity, beauty and uniqueness of contemporary fashion, photography and art coming from the African continent. The event's page is here, in case you want a good look at everything you'll see. 

QUEER STORYTELLING AND PUBLISHING Take a visit down to the Victorian Pride Centre on the 30th of May, and you'll be able to listen to a nifty panel discussion on the role of LGBT+ publishing, as well as how storytelling plays a part in the queer community. Fancy learning more about how to write and create your own stories through a queer lens? The event's details are right here. 

Melbourne Design Week will be held from May 23rd to June 2nd 2024.