Creative textile platform Makers Unite and outerwear brand Patagonia have joined forces to launch the United Repair Centre (URC) in Amsterdam. The hub aims to carry out 300,000 clothing repairs annually, saving one million kilograms of textile waste, the duo said in a release, and will allow for not only Patagonia to utilise its services but...
1 Jul 2022
UK prime minister Boris Johnson has pledged 80 million pounds in government funding to support a programme that hopes to push the UK industry towards a circular fashion model. Announced during a champagne reception in honour of sustainable fashion, Johnson said in a speech that the “cheque was on its way” and continued on to reference various...
10 Jun 2022
Start-up app Sojo has announced the closing of its pre-seed funding which has seen it raise over 2.4 million dollars in a round led by CapitalT. Angel investors also involved in the funding round included founder of Depop, Simon Beckerman, ex-COO of Pangaia, Yael Gairola, vice president of menswear at Tom Ford, Peter Hawkings, and founder of...
26 Apr 2022
Valuence Holdings has announced it has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network, to demonstrate the group’s commitment to the strengthening of the circular economy. The Japan-based firm, which operates in a multitude of business categories including retail, real estate and technology services, has adopted ‘resue’ as one of its core...
14 Jan 2022
The face of Newcastle’s shopping streets has changed over the years, as a new generation of shoppers enter the scene with new demands and a fresh set of values. Georgia and Jordan Stanley responded to the increase of interest in sustainable fashion, with their own take on the movement; a handpicked vintage and streetwear store, Waceland. Their...
13 Jan 2022
Rental has inched its way into the fashion industry slowly but surely, and in recent years has seen significant growth in demand as consumers lean towards more sustainable alternatives to shopping. Founded in May 2018, Hirestreet was one of the first rental platforms in the UK, launched by Newcastle Upon Tyne’s Isabella West. The idea sprouted...
10 Jan 2022
Reebox’s inclusivity group, The Reebok Collective has partnered with upcycling specialist Justin Mensinger on a limited-edition sweatshirt collection advocating for mental health awareness. Mensinger, the winner of streetwear design competition The Hype, has become known for his upcycled and recycled designs that he perceives more like art...
17 Dec 2021
Swedish fashion house Filippa K has unveiled an upcycled collaborative capsule with design studio Stinarand, in the form of six bespoke garments constructed from second hand Filippa K materials. Run by emerging designer Stina Randestad, Stinarand’s work focuses on “sculptural yet wearable” pieces, a notable contrast to that of Filippa K’s...
3 Dec 2021
In celebration of its 45th anniversary, accessory label MCM has collaborated with five British-based emerging artists on projects that explore design and narratives of identity and youth culture. The multi-disciplinary project challenged the artists to reinvent and upcycle MCM’s signature Cognac Visetos Stark backpack, while also asking them to...
2 Dec 2021
In what is now their second collaboration, Levi’s and Atelier Reservé have revealed a limited edition, gender-neutral collection aimed at the “free spirits who resist conformity and set their own fashion rules”. Following their first partnership in May, the duo is now set to release a second capsule consisting of 100 percent upcycled pieces. A...
30 Nov 2021
Italian brand Etro has revealed a limited-edition capsule collection in collaboration with London-based designer, Harris Reed. The line consists of silk genderless blouses created using archival fabrics, honouring Reed’s commitment to upcycling, an element consistent within their luxury brand. Two styles make up the capsule, formed with...
11 Nov 2021
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed its ‘Great British Designer Choose to Reuse’ campaign, with a curated collection of conscious lifestyle products designed by Rixo in collaboration with Bags with Ethics. Available to purchase online through Bags with Ethics’ official site, products include luxury canvas shopping bags and reusable...
9 Nov 2021
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