Did you know that Australians, on average, purchase 56 items of clothing each year? Our Global Scan Report & Clothing Data Report reveals that Australians manufacture and import over 1.4 billion units of new clothing annually, primarily from non-sustainable and non-durable materials — with 200,000 tonnes ending up in Australian landfills.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Fashion Revolution Week, a global movement advocating for a safe, clean, transparent, and accountable fashion industry.
Fashion Revolution Week is an annual campaign that unites the world's largest fashion activism movement for seven days of action. This year, from April 15th to April 24th, Fashion Revolution will celebrate its milestone with ten days of action and events worldwide.
HOW TO ENGAGE WITH FASHION REVOLUTION
'I made your clothes' poster
Download and print an ‘I made your clothes’ poster for your producers to hold, and share using #imadeyourclothes
Read the Fashion Transparency Index
A review of the 250 biggest fashion brands and retailers ranked according to how much they disclose about their social and environmental policies, practices and impact.
Host an Event: How to Guide
A digital guide with ideas, tips and tricks for those wanting to host an event (or make one digital) during Fashion Revolution Week 2024.
FASHION REVOLUTION EVENTS
We’ve compiled a list of top events happening nation-wide to inspire your own engagement and activity in Fashion Revolution Week
MELBOURNE
Ethical Clothing Australia x Fashion Revolution Panel
Saturday 20th April, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Queen Victoria Women’s Centre
Join Ethical Clothing Australia and a host of experts on Saturday 20 April for a panel exploring the rights, stories and future of local garment workers. Moderated by author and sustainability communicator Clare Press, the panel will feature garment workers with lived experience, academics and members of the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union.
Mend in Public Day presented by Collarts Fashion
Saturday 20th April, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Collarts Campus 209 Brunswick St Fitzroy
On April 20th, Fashion Revolution observes its Global Day of Mending, and Collarts, an #AFCMember, is hosting a free event aimed at raising awareness about wear and repair. This event seeks to impart valuable skills in garment mending, encouraging individuals to prolong the lifespan of their clothing and keep them in circulation within their wardrobe for extended periods.
SYDNEY
Mend in Public Day at Bondi Beach
Saturday 20th April, 11:0 am - 2:00 pm
Transition Bondi Mend & Remake group are collaborating to host a public mending workshop at Bondi Beach. Amidst bustling locals and tourists, this workshop will focus on mending torn pockets and broken seams, sparking conversations about ethical fashion.
BRISBANE
Clothing Swap presented by Swap It
Sunday 28th April, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Bulimba Community Centre
Swap It is a clothing swap event where participants can thoughtfully part with beloved pieces they no longer wear and exchange them with others. Similar to shopping in a friend's closet, no money is exchanged, and everyone is encouraged to join and bring up to 5 items of high-quality fashion in any size.
DARWIN
Sewing and Styling Workshops presented by Sister Buffalo
Various Workshops are running throughout Fashion Revolution Week
Sister Buffalo is hosting multiple sewing and styling workshops this April, in line with Fashion Revolution Week. Participants will gain hands-on experience in patch repairing broken clothing, crafting bucket hats from scrap materials, hemming garments, and mastering the art of styling rarely-worn pieces.
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Explore Fashion Revolution Week further by discovering additional resources and ways to engage with this year's campaign here
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