Organizations
“Fashion Revolution was founded by Carry Somers and Orsola de Castro in the wake of the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013. We have grown to become the world’s largest fashion activism movement, mobilising citizens, brands and policymakers through research, education and advocacy.”Visit site
“Future Fabrics Expo (FFE) is the largest showcase dedicated exclusively to sourcing innovative, sustainably and responsibly-produced, best-practice and certified materials for fashion, footwear, home, interiors & lifestyle.”Visit site
“Conscious Fashion Collective is a global community and resource hub built for sustainable fashion professionals, founders, and freelancers who believe the fashion industry can — and must — do better.”Visit site
Brands
“SUAY is a Los Angeles based, 100% vertical sewing and production shop founded in 2017. Pioneering the clean up economy, SUAY products are created from a combination of post-consumer waste, deadstock and domestically, organically grown fibers. To-date, SUAY has recirculated over 6 Million pounds of textiles through innovative circular programs.”Visit site
“We are a circular design and research lab, cultivating a space where innovation, creativity, and collaboration thrive. Through our products and programming, we demonstrate that meaningful impact emerges when design, community, and sustainability come together, driving positive change for both people and the environment.”Visit site
“Our technology turns textile waste that would otherwise be landfilled or burned into something truly valuable: Infinna™, a high-quality, circular textile fiber that reduces the world’s reliance on virgin raw materials. It addresses the twin challenges of what to do with the piles and piles of textile waste we generate globally, and our continued desire for more and more new textiles.”Visit site
Books
By Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose
“Sewing with Scraps guides you through three core methods to reuse leftover fabrics and make a Scandi-inspired wardrobe including a workwear jacket, patchwork tee, quilted coat, tote bag and more.”
By Peggy Blum
“Circular Fashion is a practical introduction to making the fashion industry sustainable. Looking at the challenges and opportunities innvolved, it explores how the industry can be transformed from a wasteful linear model to a circular one.”
By Sophie Benson
“Sustainable Wardrobe breaks down the issues of fast fashion with insight from industry insiders. From repurposing the clothes in your collection and shopping secondhand, to better maintenance so that your clothes last longer, fashion journalist Sophie Benson explains how you can take action through your fashion.”
By Lily Fulop
“Repair your favorite socks with style, add flair with personalized patches, and turn ripped jeans into an embroidered masterpiece. For beginner and experienced makers, Lily Fulop’s guide to mending and upcycling is your colorful companion to ditching fast fashion and extending the lifecycle of all your favorite clothes.”
By Ysabel Hilado
“Forget fast fashion and embrace upcyling! Transforming old clothes and textiles has exploded in popularity, and now in this book fashion designer and social media influencer Ysabel Hilado shares her secrets for reinventing old clothing into dazzling new outfits. With several do-it-yourself, beginner-friendly projects and genius tips and tricks, you’ll learn to express yourself and upgrade your closet in all-new ways.”
By Macy Eleni
“In Second Chances, Macy walks you through the art of discovery at thrift stores and vintage shosp, estate sales and flea markets, ard sales and antique stores, and online resale platforms. This book will teach you how to organize your existing closet, evaluate pieces you find, discover your personal style, and manifest your dream wardrobe.”
