For my final project I have decided to create a documentary called Stepping Up to Op Shop based on the use of second-hand clothing vs fast fashion. I was curious if young people were buying second-hand clothes, and if they aren’t, why and what would encourage them to buy used clothes. Though I will be honest, I do find myself buying the bulk of my clothes from big brands like H&M and Cotton On, however I have bought myself a couple of second-hand clothes.
My main question going into this project was How can I document 18-25 year olds upstyling second-hand clothing when given a budget, into a fashion style they would wear in the current era. Throughout the day I was filming for this project it was super interesting to see how the girls chose and restyled their clothes.
I’ve really enjoyed gaining a bunch of new skills throughout the last three years of this course. It’s been a lot of fun creating new projects and being able to team up with classmates to create new things. I’ve enjoyed the post-production side of things and would love to get into the content creation side of social media for a business or company.