NEW Fashion Revolutionaries x British Council Trailer

Fashion Revolutionaries, a partnership between the British Council and Fashion Revolution, is a global programme – now in its second year – that spotlights individuals working from within the fashion industry advocating for vital changes to be made towards a more responsible and sustainable future for all.

For Fashion Revolution Week we’ve spoken with 3 London based pioneers who introduce us to their methods and processes which are challenging the status quo within the fashion industry and carving new, industrious ways of creating clothing, encouraging us all to become more aware of our impact and how to utilise creativity and craft to counteract the damage we’ve been inflicting for so long, to both people and planet.

Designer and activist, Katharine Hamnett talks us through the past 30 years of building a sustainable and conscious brand while simultaneously campaigning for social, environmental and political changes.

Founder of Higher Studio and coordinator for Extinction Rebellion, Sara Arnold, talks to us about circular economy, a sustainable business model for the fashion industry that uses rental to reduce waste, the carbon footprint of the industry and to encourage creativity.

Up-cyclist and designer, Matthew Needham introduces us to how he takes things perceived as worthless and transforms them into pieces of luxury fashion using artisanal skills and craft.

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