15 Years, 330+ Fashion Game-changers—Let’s catch up with Ruwanthi Gajadeera

15 years of the Redress Design Award isn’t just a milestone—it’s a testament to the designers who’ve turned fashion’s biggest hurdles into their boldest opportunities. This year, as we celebrate ‘Rising to the Challenge’, we’re spotlighting competition alumni like Ruwanthi Gajadeera: fashion game-changers who are proving that circular fashion isn’t just possible—it’s powerful.
Discover how the Redress Alumni Network fueled Ruwanthi’s growth, the projects that turned waste into wonder, and why the next 15 years depend on designers like her stepping up.