Is Australia’s Shoe-Fixing Trade Beyond Repair?

 

“Out with the old and in with the new” seems to be Australia’s favourite fashion trend, as more people are choosing to replace rather than repair their wardrobe staples. But with fast fashion on the rise, what does this shift mean for traditional trades like cobbling? 2ser spoke with Sydney-based cobbler, Kieran Organ, on all things shoes and sustainability.

Need a cobbler? You can check out Kieran’s work at @kieranthecobbler on Instagram or his website https://www.kieranthecobbler.com/