Onesie World

Adele Varcoe invites you to step into a world where art meets your wardrobe. Imagine a thousand people donning vibrant, polka-dotted onesies — each a wearable masterpiece designed by acclaimed First Nations artist Dylan Mooney. This is not just fashion; it’s a public art project that transforms the streets into a living canvas of identity and belonging.

The journey begins with Make the Work — community workshops that run from October 5 to 23 at Brisbane Powerhouse and State Library of Queensland. Whether you’re stitching for the first time or you’ve got a sewing machine in your blood, you’ll learn to craft your own onesie. Share skills, connect with neighbours, and help create something truly collective.

Then comes the big reveal: Wear the Work on Saturday, October 24 — River Pride Parade Day. Head down, pick up your onesie, add your own flair, and join the parade. Wear it until bedtime — that’s the only rule. No performance, no pressure, just joyful presence.

Each onesie carries the spirit of collaboration and cultural storytelling. Dylan Mooney’s design isn’t just eye-catching — it’s a conversation starter. It’s an invitation to question how we wear our identities and how we move through public space together.

There’s no ticket to buy, no gate to pass — just registration. Sign up as a maker or a wearer. And if you’re curious about the artist behind it all, you can explore Dylan Mooney’s Instagram page or dig into the FAQs on Melt’s site.

This is more than an event. It’s a statement. A soft, stretchy, polka-dotted statement that says: everyone belongs here — and sometimes, the loudest way to say it is by wearing your heart — and your art — literally on your sleeve (or your onesie).