Fashion Revolution Week – the world's largest fashion activism movement – returns to Singapore once again. This year's theme? Money Fashion Power. From April 18 to 24, the festival will be bringing in-depth talks and workshops meant to discuss and analyse the systematic exploitation of labour and natural resources in fashion – and equip participants with the knowledge and skills to overcome them in everyday life.
First up is a series of thought-provoking virtual panel discussions led by activists, scholars, brands and members of the public. They will debate topics across the circular economy, greenwashing, overconsumption in thrifting, and fashion culture – with the aim of tabling a variety of viewpoints, challenging assumptions, and illuminating a way forward.
Fashion Revolution Week has also prepared hands-on workshops at Open Studio @ Cineleisure. Pick up practical clothing and shoe-mending skills, get acquainted with the textile dyeing technique of Shibori, gain a deeper understanding of how garments are made through a garment analysis workshop, or pick up new methods of upcycling.
The mainstream fashion industry is currently geared towards growth and profit, laying waste to our environment and low-paid labour across the world. Fashion Revolution Week seeks to provide the knowledge and tools needed for us to rise up and change the fashion system. If you're keen to make a difference, find out more about the event at fashionrevolution.org.
