kate-code-dress
Kate's Dress Code
ASSET: KATE-CODE-DRESS
BY: @kate
Kate's Dress Code
A custom-made code dress created for Kate Kirwin, founder of She Codes Australia. Kate calls this piece Kate's Dress Code, a wearable tribute to women in tech, community learning, and the joy of making technology visible. The dress was printed in Sarajevo on 100% cotton, with custom code developed in collaboration with She Codes students. Artist Shuntega in the USA created the visual design direction, while Fahira worked closely with Nenad to place the print across the garment so the code became part of the silhouette, not just a surface detail. And yes, the dress has pockets. Since its creation, Kate has taken the dress around the world: to a Forbes conference, to Dubai, to the opening of DDD Conference, and to She Codes graduations in Brisbane and Perth. What began as a custom wearable has become a travelling symbol of code, creativity, and women shaping the future of technology.
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Kate's Dress Code, at a glance.
Kate's Dress Code is a made-to-measure garment on MadeApt, attributed to Kate (Founder, She Codes Australia). It is made in Cotton. Tags: digital print, custom code, cotton, collaboration. The piece travelled through Fabric sourced in Turkey → custom code printed in Sarajevo → tailored in Sarajevo → and finishing touches added by Payal in Perth. Production branch: print-exploration. The piece records 4 commits, discrete construction or design steps. Each MadeApt piece is cut single-piece by a vetted tailor, no inventory, no overstock, sized to the wearer.
- type:garment
- fabric:Cotton
- branch:print-exploration
- commits:4
Things people ask about Kate's Dress Code.
- Q01What is Kate's Dress Code?
- Kate's Dress Code is a made-to-measure garment on MadeApt, attributed to Kate (Founder, She Codes Australia). A custom-made code dress created for Kate Kirwin, founder of She Codes Australia. Kate calls this piece Kate's Dress Code, a wearable tribute to women in tech, community learning, and the joy of making technology visible. The dress was printed in Sarajevo on 100% cotton, with custom code developed in collaboration with She Codes students. Artist Shuntega in the USA created the visual design direction, while Fahira worked closely with Nenad to place the print across the garment so the code became part of the silhouette, not just a surface detail. And yes, the dress has pockets. Since its creation, Kate has taken the dress around the world: to a Forbes conference, to Dubai, to the opening of DDD Conference, and to She Codes graduations in Brisbane and Perth. What began as a custom wearable has become a travelling symbol of code, creativity, and women shaping the future of technology.
- Q02What is Kate's Dress Code made of?
- Kate's Dress Code is made in Cotton.
- Q03Where was Kate's Dress Code made?
- Kate's Dress Code travelled through these stages: Fabric sourced in Turkey → custom code printed in Sarajevo → tailored in Sarajevo → and finishing touches added by Payal in Perth.
- Q04Who designed Kate's Dress Code?
- Kate's Dress Code was designed and worn by Kate, who is a founder, she codes australia. The piece was crafted by MadeApt's tailor network.
- Q05What does the "print-exploration" branch mean?
- MadeApt uses a git-style branch model. "print-exploration" tags this piece's production lineage, pieces sharing a branch share a silhouette, fabric philosophy, or pattern direction. This piece records 4 commits on the branch.
- Q06How much does a piece like Kate's Dress Code cost?
- Made-to-measure starts at $180 AUD for this piece. Final price varies with fabric upgrades, lining, and customisation.
- Q07How does sizing work on MadeApt?
- Every piece is cut to your measurements. You can take measurements via the in-app guide, or skip and we'll walk you through it after you order. Either way, the piece is sewn to your body.