Fashion Revolution is a global movement that appreciates and loves fashion but hopes to spark progressive, and much needed, change in the industry. The foundation works to scrutinise industry practices and raise awareness for pressing social and environmental issues.
Fashion Revolution Week (Monday, April 22nd - Sunday, April 28th)
Beginning on Earth Day and encompassing the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, which took place on April 24th, 2013, Fashion Revolution Week will encourage people to recognise the apparel industry’s environmental impact, value quality over quantity, and ask retailers and producers for transparency by using the hashtag #WhoMadeMyClothes.
Orsola de Castro, Co-founder and Creative Director said: “For Fashion Revolution Week 2019, we will be campaigning for a fashion industry where dignity in work, gender equality and environmental protection is the standard, and not an exception…”
More than 275 million people in over 100 countries are expected to take part in events and activities such as clothing swaps, film screenings, panel discussions, workshops and much more!
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FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK EVENTS IN LONDON INCLUDE:
The Future of Fair Fashion
59 Greek Street, Soho, London, United Kingdom
Wednesday, April 24th @ 6:30 PM
£10
Panel discussion on the future of ethical and sustainable fashion marking the anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse. Panelists include: Keeley Stocker – editor of Drapers, Christopher Stopes – UK representative of the Global Organisation of Textile Standards (GOTS), Sarah Ditty – Policy Director for Fashion Revolution and Mary Creagh MP – Former Chair of the Environmental Audits Committee.
https://knowtheorigin.com/products/the-future-of-fair-fashion-panel
Introduction to Plant Based Living Panel
59 Greek Street, Soho, London, United Kingdom
Thursday, April 25th @ 6:30 PM
£10
Shared experiences, tips, advice and recipes with a panel of vegans. Panelists will include: Zanna Van Dijk – fitness instructor, blogger and founder of the Living Consciously Crew, Cait and Soph – founders of Cupcakes and Shhht, vegan cafe and cake wholesalers and Girls Who Grind Coffee.
https://knowtheorigin.com/products/introduction-to-plant-based-living-workshop
Future Fashion Focus: LIVE Mastermind
Museum of Brands, Packing and Advertising
111 - 117 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QT
Friday, April 26 @ 1:30 PM
£43
Bringing ethical and sustainable fashion entrepreneurs together. Industry leading speakers will explore the key elements of a successful ethical fashion venture. Plus an opportunity to pitch ideas for feedback.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-fashion-focus-live-mastermind-tickets-56566632320
Feminism in Business
59 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 3DZ
Friday, April 26th @ 6:30 PM
£10
Panel discussion of what gender equality should equal in the apparel industry. Panelists will include: Sarah Neville and Sophie Slater - founders of Birdsong, ethical, sustainable and socially conscious clothing, Aisling Byrne - founder of the Nu Wardrobe, a clothes sharing fashion company, Girls Who Grind Coffee - an all female small batch coffee roastery based in the wild South-West of England and Charlotte Instone, founder of Know The Origin.
https://knowtheorigin.com/products/feminism-in-fashion-panel
Be the Change Awards Ceremony 2019
Museum of Brands - 111-117 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QT
Friday, April 26th @ 6:30 PM
£27
Celebrating independent , ethical & sustainable brands across 12 sectors working to change the world. Join the first ever Be the Change Awards Ceremony for a day of recognition and connection.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-the-change-awards-ceremony-2019-tickets-58134499854?
PebbleFest
Flat Iron Square, London, SE1 1TD
Saturday, April 27th @ 10:30 AM
£12
Debates, talks, and workshops plus shopping your values on an ethical high street. A celebration of planet-friendly fashion, food, drink, skincare and homewares, including brands such as LUSH, Riverford, Pukka, Fashion Revolution Week, Hubbub, and TRAID.
https://pebblemag.com/pebblefest
Women’s Clothing swap in Clapham
Omnibus Theatre - 1 Clapham Common North Side, Greene Room, London, SW4 OQW
Saturday, April 27th @ 1:30 PM
£5
Bring well looked after women’s clothing in exchange for one token per item. Then, exchange the tokens for an item of clothing.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2561033250789657
Fair Fashion Fair
51 Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5 9EB
Sunday, April 28th @ 11 AM
£10
A fundraising charity event, ticket price includes clothing swap, food, stalls, raffle and workshop.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvP8sjFnh9a/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet and https://www.fashionrevolution.org/event/fair-fashion-fair/
For more events, please visit https://www.fashionrevolution.org/europe/united-kingdom/ Links to the hosts' website and contact information are available at the bottom of individual listings.
For more information about Fashion Revolution, visit https://www.fashionrevolution.org
Written by Claire Mumford