It’s that time again, Fashion Revolution Week has come
around again. This time of year is a great opportunity to be reminded of the
reasons why we advocate for an ethical and sustainable fashion industry because
the dirty truth is so easy to forget behind the sparkle of a pretty dress.
Fashion Revolution started five years ago as a reaction to the Rana Plazadisaster in which 1,134 people lost their lives while working for less than
living wage in dangerous conditions to make the cheap clothes that line the
racks on the high street. Here are a few free and fun ways to get involved and
add your voice to the global call for fairer and more accountable clothes
manufacturing.
Educate yo’ self
The True Cost and Slave to Fashion are two great (but totally heartbreaking) resources
that will catch you up on exactly why people are out there campaigning so hard
for clothing workers’ rights, all around the world. Essential watching and reading
for every fashion revolutionary!
Attend an event
There are events all around the world listed on the FashionRevolution website, happening all this week. There are all sorts of events to
get involved with, from talks to showcases to swaps. It’s a brilliant opportunity
to meet other like-minded people and learn something new.
Here are a few of my picks for London based events:
April 23 - April 29
Truman Brewery
London, E1 6QL
London based sustainable fashion brand showcase, sample sale, as well as talks, panels and events happening throughout the week.
April 24
W+K
16 Hanbury Street
London, E1 6QR
London, E1 6QR
Clothes Club have been running successful clothes swaps for years, this one looks to be another brilliant event, delicious dinner from the Canvas Cafe followed by a fun swap. All ticket proceeds go to St. Joseph’s.
April 25
Protein Studios
31 New Inn Yard
London EC2A
31 New Inn Yard
London EC2A
Depop will be showcasing and auctioning iconic pieces of that have helped make fashion history.
April 28
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising111-117 Lancaster Road
London, W11 1QT
Ethical fashion show, screening of the Ethical Hour 2017 Ethical Brands for Fashion Revolution film, as well as expert panels and Q&A sessions throughout the day.
Get involved online
By far the easiest way to get involved is to add your voice
to the discussions going on online. Contact your favourite brands and ask them
who made your clothes, share the Fashion Revolution message, find a new
sustainable blog to follow, share a Haulternative, there are so many ways to get involved. Fashion Resolution are posting ways to take part all over social media all week so give them a follow!
