Plot

A colorful journey through Australia's fashion landscape reveals cultural identity and heritage, showcasing how personal style has shaped the nation's sartorial evolution.

The Way We Wore is a vibrant exploration of the Australian fashion industry, hosted by actress, internet sensation and fashion icon, Celeste Barber. This three-part documentary series uncovers the cultural and historical significance of fashion in Australia, revealing how the clothes we wear provide intimate and surprising insights into the evolution of our country. Brimming with rich archival material, and deeply personal interviews with some of the country's fashion greats, The Way We Wore lays bare why fashion matters and reveals what it can tell us about who we are and where we are going.

The Way We Wore is a vibrant exploration of the Australian fashion industry, hosted by actress, internet sensation and fashion icon, Celeste Barber. This three-part documentary series uncovers the cultural and historical significance of fashion in Australia, revealing how the clothes we wear provide intimate and surprising insights into the evolution of our country. Brimming with rich archival material, and deeply personal interviews with some of the country's fashion greats, The Way We Wore lays bare why fashion matters and reveals what it can tell us about who we are and where we are going.

Episode 1

It's no secret Celeste Barber's career was built on parodying the unattainable beauty standards plastered across our fashion media. In this episode, Celeste traces the evolution of fashion media from early silent cinema ads through magazines to influencers, interrogating how the media and advertising industries have been harnessed to sell fashion over the decades, and unraveling how and why it's had such a profound effect on how we see ourselves.

Episode 2

Fashion has always served as a means of expressing our identity. Our clothes help us fit in or stand out. Uniforms, both official and unofficial, signal what's expected of us. But some dare to break the rules, using fashion to shift the social dial and create a "new normal". In this episode, Celeste reveals how fearless fashion trailblazers have pushed for social change, challenged those in power, and helped marginalised communities to be seen. Celeste uncovers the stories of Australia's fashion pioneers as they revolutionise what we wear.

Episode 3

Fashion has always been BIG business. So why is it so often dismissed as frivolous? In this final episode, Celeste tracks the ascent of Australia's fashion sector, tracing its roots from early bespoke seamstresses to the multi-billion dollar international enterprise it is today. Celeste hears from the savvy Australian designers who've always found fresh ways into the market, tapping into a thriving Australian culture to take our fashion industry to the world. There are spectacular successes...and epic failures. Celeste asks, how do Australian designers thrive in this notoriously brutal business? And what makes our industry unique? Turns out, fashion isn't as trivial as it seems.