It’s that time of year again — #FashionRevolutionWeek is here! This year, they’re celebrating 10 years of active campaigning with 10 days of action, inviting their global community to share what it means to be a part of the revolution. 

So with that in mind…. we’re here to give you some goods businesses to visit and other ways to join in on the movement.

ICYMI - The Fashion Revolution community, the world’s largest fashion activism movement, comes together once every year and shares a decade's worth of learnings on what it means to be a part of the revolution. Their mission is clear: they envision a fashion industry that prioritizes environmental conservation, values people over growth and profit, and puts an end to human rights abuses in fashion supply chains.

Read

Learn from experts like Orsola de Castro (author of Loved Clothes Last and co-founder of Fashion Revolution) and Emma Matthews (author of How To Quit Fast Fashion and founder of Socko) with their insightful books on making your clothes last and quitting fast fashion. Find different ways to mend the clothes that you love and learn to be that bit more mindful when it comes to fashion.

Listen

Here are two podcasts we HIGHLY recommend:

Sustainably Influenced: Described as an "environmentally friendly one-stop shop," Bianca Foley's podcast covers sustainability and fashion through expert interviews as well as a whole range of other susty topics.

Where Does It Come From?: Hosted by Jo Salter, fashion founder, this podcast interviews those dedicated to helping consumers make better choices when it comes to the ‘stuff we buy, including our clothes.’

Learn

In 2013, large structural cracks were found at the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh. Shops on the lower floors closed immediately, but, although warned to avoid staying in the factory, shop managers on the upper-level floors ignored this and continued to work. Hours later, the building collapsed, killing 1,134 people and leaving 2,500 more injured. Workers were sent back to work the next day due to pressure from management. It is considered the fourth-largest industrial disaster in history. Fashion Revolution was founded in response to this tragedy.

PS - Head to the Fashion Revolution website to learn more about the issues and read their White Paper on why we still need a Fashion Revolution.

Join

Free repairs and upcycling stations? Um, yes please! Head over to Angel Central in Islington on Saturday 20th April for Mend in Public Day. A day full of repairs, interactive workshops and panel discussions. All you need to bring is your repair pile and enthusiasm to mend your clothes and mend the system!

Follow

There are tons of Instagram accounts when it comes to sustainable fashion, here are just a few of our faves…

@biancaffoley is a sustainable fashion content creator and the founder, host, and Editor-in-chief of the platform Sustainably Influenced. She discusses hot topics in the sustainability space and how we can all do more to include ethical practices in all aspects of daily life. Over the years, her love for fashion evolved into a mission to encourage others to shop more ethically and to reduce their consumption where possible.

@izzy_manuel is a sustainable and ethical fashion and lifestyle content creator. She is currently studying chemistry at the University of Bath but created her blog to express her love for quirky fashion, desire to travel and a place where she can share her life experiences. Her content is all about showing how you can live a fun and colourful life while being more sustainable and ethical along the way

@besmacc is a founder of Ethical Influencers as well as Curiously Conscious where she journals and documents kinder ways to live and dress, covering sustainable fashion, cruelty-free beauty, low-impact living, and more. Her time in Paris inspired her ethos today: to look for the better things in life. That means better for the earth, better for others, and better for ourselves too.

@fash_rev is a not-for-profit global movement with teams in over 75 countries around the world. They campaign for reform of the fashion industry with a focus on the need for greater transparency in the fashion supply chain. They have grown to become the world’s largest fashion activism movement, mobilising citizens, brands and policymakers through research, education and advocacy.

Mend

People aren’t the only ones who need love - give your clothes some TLC! Embrace visible mending and revive those beloved items that you just can’t give away. All you need is a needle and thread, no expertise necessary. Also, those stains that won’t go away? Dying works like a charm.

Choose Good

Before you head out shopping, consider secondhand clothing or sustainable fashion brands (there are tons!). If you need a little help, check out ingood.app to find plenty of vintage, secondhand and sustainable fashion brands right here in London.

Here are just some of the many that we can’t get enough of…

Beyond Retro: This brand has a mission to rescue unique pieces from landfills, offering a diverse selection of handpicked items.

Paper & Cup: A coffee shop and curated second-hand shop that provides training for individuals recovering from addiction and homelessness.

Shop from Crisis: A charity helping people experiencing homelessness by offering great quality pre-loved vintage and High Street branded clothing, accessories, books, and vinyls.

Loop Generation: Contributing to the circular-fashion economy by keeping fashion items in constant use.

Brides do Good: A sustainable bridal shop working towards a fairer, more sustainable world by protecting the rights of girls everywhere.

Fashion Revolution Week isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about taking action. Whether it’s through supporting ethical brands, educating yourself, or attending events, there’s something for everyone to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry.

Take this opportunity to be a part of the movement. Head to the Fashion Revolution website to learn more about the issues, read their White Paper on why change is necessary, and join the global community of Fashion Revolutionaries.

Remember, every small step towards sustainability and ethical fashion matters. Let’s come together this Fashion Revolution Week to make a difference and show that we can all be Fashion Revolutionaries in our own way. 💚✨

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