Some of the labels present over the weekend were; Mabel Maimie of Wolumla, Rita Made from Tilba, Linen with Love from Eden, Esther Jane of Bermagui, Sarah Bourke of Tathra, Jozarama of Verona and young designer, Alex Martin, 16.

There were also a number of recyclers and upcyclers, such as the Salvos of Bega.

Store manager Roger Foote was extremely happy with the turn out and sales of recycled clothing on the day.

Janine McDermott from Mabel Maimie took out the sustainable fashion award at the Friday night fashion parade and gala night at the Bermagui Beach Hotel.

The award presented also had its own recycled element, made from wood and disused tools of fashion makers gone by. It had been constructed by artist and environmental advocate, Zoe Burke.

Ironically, Ms McDermott shares her birthday with the date of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, where on April 24, 2013, 1100 fashion workers from labels all over the world died.

Her sustainable fashion label is constructed using re-cycled fabrics which resonate closely to how Ms McDermott feels.

"This movement is for a fairer, more ethical more sustainable fashion industry, so it's so good to have a local event where we can showcase our designs and talk about how we must look at every aspect of the industry to make sure workers are being looked after," Ms McDermott said.

With mostly women and many child workers among the 1100 killed, there was a global back-lash with a spotlight put on the industry; particularly some of the brands whose contractors where housed in the Rana Plaza building.

Fashion Revolution was formed as a result and each year Fashion Revolution Week runs over April 22-29.

It acknowledges the loss of life of these fashion workers including the hundreds of workers who were seriously injured and advocates for change in the industry from every process and practice between farmer to consumer, particularly asking "who made my clothes?".

The Fashion Revolution Bermagui planning committee were thrilled with the positive response and turnout of the Friday night gala and the Saturday expose.

"It's been so good to be able to be part of this bigger campaign and to be able to bring together a whole lot of suppliers whose 'why' is all about ethical, sustainable and fairer fashion and to showcase this event in Bermagui," event coordinator Yolanda del Valle-Buetefuer said.

"Every single one of us can make a direct impact to change the fashion industry for the better by being better informed by asking the right questions.

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Ms del Valle-Buetefue encouraged the community to ask: "where did this fabric come from? Was it sustainably grown or produced? Was the farmer paid fairly? What sustainable practices are in place for the local environment and the community? Was this maker paid fairly? And if you don't know can you please find out, because I would really like to know?"

"Transparency is the key word now in the fashion industry," she said.

Saturday's fashion expose raised $189 for BIWA (Bali International Women's Association) through cold coin donations at the door.

The BIWA run several social welfare programs including a fashion production outlet which manufactures for Linen with Luv of Eden.

"These women are paid fairly, the working conditions are very good, and the program helps support their special needs families," Ms del Valle-Buetefue said.

The event also raised $159 for the Bermagui Surf Club.

Ms del Valle-Buetefue thanked everyone who supported the event and said Fashion Revolution will come back to Bermagui, bigger and better for 2020.

"It's such a positive campaign because together we can all make a difference even a small one each, we can all make a fashion buying commitment that we can stick to," Ms del Valle-Buetefuer.