In our groups we began discussing the topic of repair and mend and how that could become a form of currency and repairing clothes to swap with others to revamp our already existing wardrobes- Looking at becoming a charity that could teach and give others the qualifications for skills such as sewing and pattern cutting.

Manifesto

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Session Write Up/Further Thoughts

Today’s session was more of a practical set of activities which looked at creating and brainstorming Fashion Futures. We, as a team were given a mind map to create a fashion economy. We were given a core topic which was Meaningful Relationships – looking at design relationships of use, lifetime of product and continued journey…

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First Session – Initial Brainstorm and Research

The first session of the year began with a presentation from Rachael looking at the different ways we could divert clothing and textiles from landfill. Rachael gave us a lot of examples that really piqued my interest – one of them being a sustainable consultancy that advises people on how to be more sustainable. A…

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