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Fashion Revolution Week 2024

How to be a Fashion Revolutionary

Fashion Revolution Week 2024

Fashion Revolution Week is our annual campaign bringing together the world’s largest fashion activism movement. Fashion Revolution Week 2024 will mark ten years of Fashion Revolution with ten days of citizen action, bringing together communities around the world through a series of engaging local events across seventy-five countries. This year, the campaign will run from Monday 15th - Wednesday 24th April.

The theme for Fashion Revolution Week 2024 is How to be a Fashion Revolutionary. This year’s theme invites our global community to share a decade of learnings on what it means to be a part of the revolution, including their achievements, advice and their hopes for the future. We will hear from the community builders, creative thinkers and organisers that have helped drive ten years of Fashion Revolution to inspire and guide the next generation of Fashion Revolutionaries, and explore fashion’s role in driving social and environmental justice. Everyone has a part to play in building a fashion industry that puts people and planet first, but getting started can seem daunting. That’s why we’re inviting everyone to get involved with this year’s campaign as global citizens. So whether you’re a student, brand, producer or someone interested in transforming the fashion industry for the better, there is something for everyone to get involved with Fashion Revolution Week 2024, wherever you are in the world. Join us as we celebrate ten years of Fashion Revolution and redefine what fashion activism looks like for the future - here’s how:

JOIN THE ONLINE COMMUNITY

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We Are Fashion Revolution

Be Curious, by listening to the untold stories of Fashion Revolutionaries and share your own using our new #WeAreFashionRevolution campaign.

The story of Fashion Revolution is one of community. For the last ten years, Fashion Revolutionaries have tirelessly demanded a fashion industry that values people and planet above profit - and we want to hear all about it! #WeAreFashionRevolution invites our community to share what being a Fashion Revolutionary means to them. Using our social media templates and story prompts, participants are encouraged to reflect on their journey in fashion activism, list their hopes for the future or share advice for new Fashion Revolutionaries. This campaign is ultimately a celebration of the community builders, creative thinkers and conversation starters who make up our global movement. Be a part of our story and show the world that #WeAreFashionRevolution. Social media resources can be downloaded here.

CONNECT IN PERSON AND LEARN NEW SKILLS

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How to be a Fashion Revolutionary workshop series

Find out by joining our Fashion Revolutionary-led workshops and developing new skills, from communicating to community building. There’s a Fashion Revolutionary in everyone; discover what kind you are. We have turned a decade of learnings, successes and campaigns into a free global workshop series, designed and led by fellow Fashion Revolutionaries. This series will equip attendees with everything they need to take action, including valuable communication, community building, advocacy and education skills. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with the local community and get inspired for future events, projects and campaigns. Some highlights include the ‘How to be a Campaigner’ virtual interactive workshop on 17th and 19th April, which shares insights from our past iconic campaigns and coaches you through designing your own. The ‘How to be a Storyteller’ workshop, taking place on 16th and 23rd April, breaks down the ingredients behind every good story, combining global case studies with creative prompts. You can find the full workshop programme and register for sessions here.

COLLECTIVE ACTION

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Mend In Public Day

Do Something by taking collective action as part of Mend in Public Day. On Saturday 20th April, citizens are invited to join us on the streets for our first global Mend In Public Day. Amidst busy Saturday shoppers, we will repair our slightly worn but still loved pieces, from torn pockets to split seams, and spark conversations on how to make Loved Clothes Last. Mend in Public Day stands as a beacon of change in a world inundated with fashion waste. By participating, citizens will be part of a global collective action resisting the cycle of excess through repair and reuse. Already confirmed events will be taking place across the UK, Hungary and in Australia, with global partners ranging from Love Not Landfill and Street Stitching to BOSS and Kétfecske. To find a local Mend in Public Day event near you or to host your own, click here. All skill levels and
Fashion Revolutionaries welcome!

Local events
Fashion Revolution country teams will be delivering an additional series of online and
offline events throughout Fashion Revolution Week, including clothing swaps, upcycling
competitions, film viewings and panel discussions. You can view the full event calendar
and interactive global map here, with more events being added every week. Simply zone
in on your local area to find events near you and connect with your Fashion Revolution
country team here.