Paige Street

Paige Street is a Researcher and sessional academic in fashion within the School of Design at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), actively contributing to sustainable fashion research and education. Her work bridges academic inquiry with practical industry applications in textile sustainability and circular economy practices.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Creative Industries (Fashion Communication & Marketing) from Queensland University of Technology (2018)
• Master of Philosophy from Queensland University of Technology (2022)

Dr. Street's research intersects political science, consumption studies, sustainability, ethics and feminism by examining how gendered, raced and classed aspects of fashion inform its use as a political platform. Her dissertation specifically investigated how global responsibility for structural injustices in the fashion supply chain is narrated and performed through consumer activism campaigns on Instagram.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple dimensions of sustainable fashion, with particular emphasis on textile waste management, digital activism, and community-based circular economies. Her work spans academic journals, industry reports, and conference presentations, showing strong collaboration with researchers across disciplines including Kathleen Horton, Madeline Taylor, and Alice Payne.

Key projects she has contributed to include:

• Communicating the Value of Sustainability in the Global Cotton Supply Chains
• Hyperlocal Generosity
• National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme
• Soft Studio