Fashion Revolution Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary with 10 days of local activities worldwide from 15–24 April 2024. This year’s theme — “How to be a Fashion Revolutionary” — explores what it means to be part of the movement of fashion activism.
While sustainability has entered the mainstream over the last decade of this movement, systemic change is still too slow, with the equivalent of one rubbish truck of textiles being landfilled or burned every second1. From environmental concerns like overproduction and consumption to social inequalities where the people who make our clothes remain underpaid, the fashion industry still has a long way to go in creating a better life for people and the planet. And every part of the supply chain—from designers to consumers—has a role to play.
We’ll be sharing our stories on social media to showcase how anyone can join the movement in making fashion better. No two people are the same, but we each have the power to transform the ecosystem through the ways we live. Together, let’s be part of the solution!
More ways to build knowledge
To transform the fashion industry for better, Redress’ work focuses on educating both industry players and consumers. One way we do this is through the Redress Academy, a free, online repository of resources on circular fashion design topics. The Redress Academy breaks down circular fashion concepts for designers, educators, industry professionals, and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of responsible fashion design.
Co-founder of Fashion Revolution and a longstanding judge for the Redress Design Award since its launch 13 years ago, Orsola de Castro is internationally recognised as a thought leader in sustainable fashion, and her expertise extends to mentoring, curating, and authoring. We are thrilled to welcome her back, as she generously shares her vast knowledge to our Finalists and provides personal mentorship to one lucky winner.
*Source (1): Ellen MacArthur Foundation (2017), A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning Fashion's Future