Perth Voice Interactive

RAINE SQUARE will be celebrating International Women’ Day throughout March through art, fashion and storytelling.

The stunning avant-garde gowns and headdresses from one-time international showgirl turned designer Janelle D’Souza’s label The Showgirl’s Crown will greet customers to the BankWest lobby, each creation made from recycled materials such as water bottles, insulation, or fencing paintbrushes.

On the ground floor will be an interactive short story machine, featuring a selection of female-focussed stories put together by Dress for Success WA, Night Parrot Press, Community Arts Network and Writing WA.

Upstairs in Bankwest’s retail section will be a collection of portraits celebrating the journeys of female-identifying members of Perth’s community, showcasing the resilience, creativity and empowerment.

There’s also a Shop to Support fashion pop-up, colour theory pop-up with The Lip Lab Perth and a collection drive hosted by Dress for Success Australia where pre-loved corporate attire can be donated to help empower the next generation of young women entering the worforce.