Sustainable Fashion: In Action
Join us for our September Upgrade Yourself Monthly as we dive into the intersection of sustainability, creativity, and climate justice in fashion.
For 18–30 year olds
| Dates | Wed 3 Sep 2025 |
| Times | 6–9pm |
| Space | The Exchange New Wing |
| Price | Free |
Please note this event is for 18–30-year-olds.
Brought to you by The Fashion Blueprint (TFB) this session brings together community, activism, and hands-on design to challenge the norms of the global fashion industry.
We’ll kick things off with a panel discussion, Protecting Our Futures: How to Stop Waste Colonialism in Fashion, exploring how fast fashion impacts communities globally, particularly in the Global South. This conversation will spotlight solutions for a more equitable and sustainable industry. There will be a Q&A session following the panel, giving you the chance to engage directly with our experts.
Next, roll up your sleeves in our T-Shirt Upcycling Workshop, where you’ll transform old t-shirts into wearable art. In partnership with Traid, who are generously donating second-hand tees, we’ll guide you through customising them using discarded textiles and natural textile dyes. You’re welcome to bring your own t-shirt too!
There will also be dedicated time during and after the event for networking, offering space to explore collaborations, spark conversations, or meet the speakers and fellow attendees.
By the end of the evening, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the fashion system, climate justice, new skills in upcycling, and connections to a community shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future.
As always, free drinks and food, provided by Butch Salads, will be available throughout the evening.
To get involved in the session, please sign up below:
Sign up will close 10am Tuesday 19 August, successful participants will be notified by Wednesday 20 August.
Spaces are limited, and participants will be selected at random. If you're chosen, you'll need to confirm your attendance - otherwise, your spot may be offered to someone else. Please check your spam folder!
By signing up for the session, you will automatically be added to the waitlist if the session is full.
With thanks to The Linbury Trust