Empower our planet
ONE DRESS AT A TIME
Welcome to Kelli Donovan Studio
KELI Studio - Circular & sustainable Collections
where sustainable design, ethical fashion, and mindful living converge. As a sustainable designer, ethical fashion pioneer, artist, educator, change-maker, environmentalist, activist, storyteller, mother, sister, and yoga well-being instructor, Kelli brings a wealth of experience and passion to redefine your fashion and creative journey.
November 6-7th
Clothing the Loop: Circular Design Festival
A meeting point for fashion, activism, performance, and purpose. A multi-faceted event celebrating sustainability across industries, Australian Dance Party and co-producer Kelli Donovan are reinventing this event for its new venue at the CIT Woden Campus.
Held on the opening weekend of the Craft + Design Canberra Festival, Clothing the Loop
The ‘Evening Spectacular ‘ Friday night (6th Nov) will be a glamorous event, showcasing sustainable fashion collections from leading local and national designers, including Australian Fashion Icon, Linda Jackson OAM. Explore captivating displays and circular design stalls, hear from inspiring change makers, watch stunning contemporary dance by Australian Dance Party, and dance the night away.
On the ‘Full Day Gathering’ - Saturday (7th Nov) , we invite you to get hands-on with the future of design. Workshops, Panels discuss sustainable practices across fashion, architecture / interiors, and performance. Key speakers include Linda Jackson OAM, Clodagh Crow (ABC Play School), and Thor Diesendorf (Thor's Hammer).
Clothing the Loop celebrates Canberra’s place as a City of Design, innovation, and climate-conscious culture and is presented in partnership with Canberra Institute of Technology.
Click to see and read more about our amazing inaugural event.
October 3-7 | Starting at $500KELI Studio on the streets of New York
Background film from New York Fashion Week 2026 -
Producer @leilajudeh_
PA @casidy.c
Photographer @lipyanskiy_photo
Film @jtpstudios_inspired
Welcome, I’m Kelli
Immerse Yourself in Thoughtful Design
Kelli Donovan weaves a creative journey that spans the past, present, and future. Rooted in slow fashion techniques, Kelli’s slow fashion designs, sustainable consulting and innovative workshops embody a spirit that goes beyond aesthetics – it’s about elevating women to live their most creative and healthiest lives by igniting their passion to care for their communities, families and creativity in their businesses and learning journeys.
SERVICES
Embark on a transformative journey with Kelli.
Fashion Industry Support
Guidance from a Sustainable Fashion Pioneer
Creative Workshops
Inspiring Collaborative Learning
Fashion & Art Design
Where Beauty Meets Purpose
Enhancing Our Heritage
Crafting Pieces to Last and Be Loved
Kelli believes in enhancing our female family heritage in the art of textiles and fashion. Her creations are not just garments; they are stories, meant to be cherished and loved for decades. Specialised techniques are handed through the weaves of each generation from one to the next.
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