Circular Design Scotland Ltd.

By Fashion Revolution

2 years ago

Upcoming events

  • 05/10/2022 03:30 - 07/10/2022 07:00

    Learn how we are closing in on a fully circular future this World Circular Textiles Day!
    On the 8th of October, Circular Design Scotland Ltd and Circular Economy Wardrobe founder Dr Lynn Wilson will bring WCTD to Scotland for the first time since the event was founded by fellow circular textile researchers. The aim of this event is to develop knowledge of how Scotland can support the growth of a fully circular textile future and establish a guideline for what all stakeholders can do to bring this goal closer to becoming a reality.
    The day will begin with a presentation by Dr Wilson about her recent project work at the Centre for Circular Design, University of the Arts, London, founding organisation of #WCTD. This will be followed by presentations and updates from textile practitioners, Joan Johnston (founder of Ava Innes, producer of cashmere guard hair and Scottish wool duvets), Maija Nygren (founder of AlmaBorealis and knit designer, aiming to educate children on clothing circularity) and Shirley McLauchlan, Niki Taylor and Collette Paterson (textile researchers at the University of Edinburgh).
    Later in the day, there will be an in-conversation, with Dr Wilson and Anna Freemantle-Zee, international fashion model, founder and creative director of Edinburgh International Fashion Festival and circular fashion ambassador. Together, they will examine what technology and heritage practices are occurring in the luxury fashion sector, to work towards a circular fashion and textile future.
    There will also be involvement from sustainable leaders such as Fashion Revolution, Smartworks Edinburgh and Sustainable Fashion Scotland. This will conclude with a networking event to let you talk directly with the speakers and other like-minded attendants.
    This will be a free event that anyone with an interest in circular fashion and textiles, whether that be a buyer, a maker or an organisation, and welcome all questions after all the presentations are done. Tickets are limited and can be downloaded here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-circular-textiles-day-scotland-wctd-tickets-407329893677

    More About WCTD:
    WCTD is an opportunity to report and applaud all the achievements made by companies, organisations and individuals in creating a 100% circular world by 2050. Before this day, a digital time capsule will be filled with all these achievements to provide a record of the development towards this goal.
    This event was originally co-founded by Gwen Cunningham, Rebecca Earley, Kate Goldsworthy and Cyndi Rhoades along with many other organisations sharing this goal. New members are joining each year to share case studies of their achievements.
    Visit the main website for more information on WCTD: https://worldcirculartextilesday.com/
    Watch the WCTD 2021 recording to prepare for the day: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPaAb1mWDehWcSYhBFy4A9FwTpoSrMkvY