• Feel free to bring snacks and a drink. 
• Its a think tank format using as our guide for discussion Peggy Blum's Circular Fashion book. This week we are diving into Chapter 4: Processing. 
• Remember to bring your creativity and passion for sustainable fashion to the book club!
• Don't forget your mending or upcycling creative fashion project. 
• Not a child friendly environment (There are chocking hazards like pins, scissors, a child unfriendly cat and no child minding offered). However, mamas feel free to come to join us at lunch and op-shop tour part :) ).  

These are the questions we will discuss:

1. Currently labels only need Fiber content and country of origin. Should they list the chemicals? How and is anyone doing this?

2. These two questions have the same answer : Why do you need to visit the textile facility? Why do we need to source and use textile production that complies with a third party? 

3. Do we ask bands who made my textile and what chemicals are in what I wear? 

4. Should companies pay for the damage water pollution has caused by their brands? 

This topic is so important because it's where we can finally measure the true environmental impact of producing a piece of clothing. At this stage, the reality comes to light, revealing the harm caused by the chemicals used in fashion production.

Did you know that many of the chemicals used in processing contain carcinogens—substances known to cause cancer—that also pollute waterways? Despite this, fashion brands are not required to disclose their production methods or the chemicals they use. It’s unbelievable! 

If you want to explore this further, check out Alden Wicker's 2023 article in The Gradian, "Are Your Clothes Making You Sick? The Opaque World of Chemicals in Fashion."

Key Terms and Facts for Discussion:

Polyfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs): Used to make fabrics water-repellent. When they break down, they can affect liver function and disrupt hormones.

Formaldehyde: Prevents shrinking, wrinkling, and mildew in clothes. It’s also a known respiratory irritant and carcinogen.

Flame Retardants: Added to prevent the spread of fire but are linked to hormone disruption and possibly cancer.

Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead: Found in many dyes, these toxic heavy metals damage the human nervous system and kidneys.

AZO Dyes: Make up 60-70% of all dyes used in textiles. They release carcinogens, making them a significant cancer risk.

Non-Organic Cotton: Saturated with pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers, leaving a massive toxic footprint. Wool is similarly treated with chemicals.

Carbon Disulfate: The solvent used in rayon production. It is known to harm the reproductive system and endanger factory workers, surrounding communities, and waterways.

Polyester: Contains dihydric acid and terephthalic acid, which can absorb into wet skin, causing dermatitis and respiratory issues. Polyester production consumes about 342 million barrels of oil annually, making it a significant contributor to fossil fuel reliance and environmental damage. Polyester takes 20 to 200 years to break down, and when washed, it releases microplastics into the ocean, which re-enter our food chain via fish.

In her book, Peggy Blum highlights two key opportunities within circular design to phase out toxic and unsustainable textile manufacturing: a) Replacing harmful processes with safer alternatives. b) Developing greener chemicals, methods, and techniques to reduce environmental and human harm.

As a designer these are my tips to reduce your chemical impact in the textile process:

• Ensuring that manufacturing facilities, particularly dyeing plants, have effective effluent treatment systems. VISIT THE FACILITY!
• Collaborating with suppliers to gradually replace toxic chemicals with safer alternatives, and partnering with companies that provide eco-friendly solutions.
• Exploring the use of natural dyes instead of synthetic ones during the product design phase. 
• Integrating sustainably sourced fabrics and alternatives to chemicals into pricing models and purchasing decisions.
• Partnering with other companies in programs like Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC), which offer a roadmap for reducing chemical use in the textile and footwear sectors.
• Sourcing materials, dyes, and fabrics that comply with third-party certifications such as Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Oeko-Tex Standard 100, bluesign®, or the EU Ecolabel.

I was able to achieve this on a small scale. I knew exactly where my cotton was sourced, who my weavers were, and who dyed and printed my fabrics. So, when people claim that only big businesses can afford that level of transparency, it’s simply not true. They choose not to do it to cut costs. In fact, I would argue that as a small brand, we actually have the advantage of knowing everyone involved in the making of our clothes. 

Water!!!! Did you know that everything you wear required a thousand liters of water to produce it? One area that fashion is getting better is measuring its water footprint.  

The fashion industry is the second-largest consumer of water globally, using approximately 79 billion cubic meters of water annually. This is especially alarming when considering that 2.7 billion people face water scarcity. The fast fashion industry consumes a massive amount of water, while billions lack access to enough drinking water. For context, producing a single cotton t-shirt requires 2,700 liters of water—equivalent to one person’s drinking water for 900 days. (source: https://sustainablecampus.fsu.edu/blog/clothed-conservation-fashion-water)

Textile waste water is the most hazardous waste water for ecosystems when discharged into waterways without proper treatment. despite this over 50% of it ends up in waste water. 

I encourage you to watch this documentary on how fashion is polluting Indonesia's Citarum River.    

We can close the loop on water waste by:

• Shop second-hand: Explore local thrift stores, consignment shops, and resale platforms.
• Extend your clothing’s lifespan: Wash less frequently or by hand, air dry, treat stains promptly, and mend when necessary.
• Donate or resell unused clothing: Instead of discarding unwanted items, donate to a local charity or sell to consignment/resale stores.
• Invest in quality clothing: Choose durable, timeless pieces that won’t go out of style.
• Avoid fast fashion brands.
• Support sustainable cotton brands: Look for certifications like 100% organic, GOTS Certified Organic, recycled, Fairtrade, or Better Cotton Initiative.

If you are a designer and new textiles are being produced, Peggy Blum in her book encourages the use of assessment tools such :

ZDHC Road map: You can find the manufacturers and brands who are not afraid of being transparent and have a genuine objective to reduce toxic chemicals in the fashion processing stage.

The Higgs Materials Sustainability Index: It helps you understand the cradle-to-grave impacts of different materials (such as textiles, plastics, metal and leather) and how processing decisions can change the impact, such as  the use of certification materials - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Oeko-Tex Standard 100, bluesign®, or the EU Ecolabel.

Lots of love,

Yvie xo

Green America score card:

 https://ausfashioncouncil.com/program/seamless/

• Feel free to bring snacks and a drink. 
• Its a think tank format using as our guide for discussion Peggy Blum's Circular Fashion book. This week we are diving into Chapter 3: Materials. 
• Remember to bring your creativity and passion for sustainable fashion to the book club!
• Don't forget your mending or upcycling creative fashion project. 

The question we will be discussing in our think tank, are just these four questions:

1. What fabric do you like to wear and why?

2. Where do you see the future of fashion in relation to materials and why?  

3. How do you think companies will use these in green washing techniques? 

4. We are going to look at H&M as our case study.  Can fast fashion be eco?

(Want to dig deeper, we recommend this academic paper trying to answer this question: EXAMINING GREENWASHING IN H&M´S ENVIRONMENTAL GREEN ADVERTISING ON INSTAGRAM) 

These are the key concepts from our book club book that we will look at to answer the above question:

1. Choice of materials used, why it is important?

Key quotes:

"Across market segments, it determines up to 2/3 of the brands water emissions, energy and land use". 

"If consumption patterns continue at its current rate, we will need 3 x as many natural resources by the year 2050, compared to that used in 2020"

2. The resources used- Air, water, land, natural chemicals, energy = Environmental Foot print. 

3. Discuss how "biodegradable materials" is being used in green washing. What prevents it from being regenerative and environmentally friendly. 

Did you know that a 100% polyester shirt takes 20 yrs to breakdown. Some synthetic fibers can take up to a thousand years!

4. What should we do about this?  Reuse, repair, remanufacture, recycle. 

5. Know your fibers to avoid green washing:

Image Source: https://gpktt.weebly.com/classification-of-textile-fibers.html

6. know the two verifying standards: Organic content Standard (OCS) and the Global organic Textile standard (GOTS).

Note - Different raw material requirements: OCS contains more than 5% of raw materials that meet the recognized organic standards, while GOTS requires more stringent requirements. It requires 70% organic natural fibers, no blending, and up to 10% synthetic or recycled fiber.

7. Closing the loop good examples and facts in relation to natural fibers. Discuss these in relation to main think tank question.

Re:down - recycles feathers from post consumer goods.

Wool is the most easily reused of all textile fibers.

Microsilk - has the potential to create a completely closed circular loop.

Linen- Requires little water and can survive on rainwater alone. Twice as strong as cotton.  Eileen Fisher uses organic cotton for her collection.

Conventional cotton is the most resource intensive crop produced in the world. Harmful toxins pollute water ways, soil, destroying eco systems and the health of people.  

The Better Cotton Initiative - A not for profit org who work on getting getter cotton. Its not GOTS but its a step in the right direction. 

Hemp - Grows without chemicals in any climate, minimal water and can restore soil health. Good example - DevoHome (Ukrainian Brand) the hemp is even grown near the factory. 

Accessory brand - Freitag  - Custom make your own bag from waste materials.

Cork leather - eco, recyclable and biodegradable. 

Pinatex - made from pineapple waste product.

Orange Fiber  - Silk alternative made from waste by product. 

Bananatex - made from banana leaf.

Mylium - Mushroom/ mycelium fabric.  

Bamboo - Does not require irrigation or pesticides. or fertilizer. However, harsh chemicals and lotd water are needed to make the textile, but can be done in a closed loop system . Want to know more read - How sustainable is it? 

8. Closing the loop, good examples and facts in relation to artificial and synthetic fibers. Discuss these in relation to main think tank question. Should a fabric that already exists on earth be considered an eco alternative for fashion designers ?   

Artificial = Rayon - viscose, lyocell and modal - Toxic chemicals and lots of water to make.   Lyocell and modal are derived from plant material and can now be processed by a non toxic process (NMMO). The process can be done in a closed loop. Tencel is a brand of lyocell made from sustainably grown eucalyptus forests. 

Synthetic - Strong, durable, easy to dye - CHEAP to make.  Polyester and Nylon made from petroleum. 

"262% more CO2 is emitted to make a single   polyester tshirt than a cotton one" 

Adidas and Parley collaboration  - Use  ocean waste plastic as an alternative.

9. Biowaste -Using waste products from post consumer waste. Great example is Parblex  (great for buttons and zips). Another is Agraloop .

Tomorrow our book-club Starts 9:30 @ 20 Robb St Belmont.

• Feel free to bring snacks and a drink. 
• Its a think tank format using  Chapter 2 - Design Thinking & Rethinking in Peggy Blum's Circular Fashion book as our guide for discussion. 
• Remember to bring your creativity and passion for sustainable fashion to the book club! Don't forget your mending or upcycling creative fashion project. 

These are the key concepts we will look at:

A. What Has Changed in the Design Thinking  Process

Traditional Fashion Design (p. 21-23) Is a model were fashion on Autopilot: Designers called the shots, with personal style and seasonal trends dictating everything.

The Influencer Explosion: Thanks to the internet, fashion inspiration is everywhere!

 The Problem: This fast-paced, trend-driven system leads to environmental disaster (think "cheap clothes, worn once").

Enter Design Thinking! (p. 24-25)

It is a human-Centered Design process: This approach places the user (and the planet!) at the heart of the process.

The 5 Principles of Design Thinking: (p. 28-30)

Problem-First: We ditch preconceived solutions and focus on understanding the issue.
Empathy is Key: Understanding the user's needs and desires is crucial.
Brainstorm Like Crazy: No idea is too wild! Get creative!
Prototype & Test: Build rough models to test and refine your solutions.
Adapt & Evolve: Learn from failures and iterate on your ideas.
Stella McCartney's Vegan Collection: (p. 29) A great example of problem-focused design!

B. Circular Fashion Design Considerations: (p. 30-39)

Slow Fashion, Not Fast: Design clothes built to last, with quality materials and timeless appeal.

The 6 Steps of Slow Design: (p.32)
Reveal: Understand the problem (environmental impact of fashion).
Expand: Research materials, user needs, and sustainability.
Reflect: Think deeply about the garment's life cycle.
Engage: Collaborate with different stakeholders.
Participate: Involve consumers in the design process.
Evolve: Continuously improve and adapt designs.

Durability Design: (p. 32) Think functionality AND emotional connection. People cherish clothes they love!

Repairability: (p. 33-34) Embrace Wabi-Sabi (beauty in imperfection).

• Think Borro's clothes with repair options (pg. 34).
• Offer repair kits that complement garment styles.
• Nuddie jeans with life time mendability as value add-on to sale.
• Cool example of this Tom Van Deijnen (@tomofholland) • Instagram photos and videos

Biodegradability: (p. 34) Let our clothes return to the earth naturally!

Dematerialization: (p. 36) Less is more! Reduce material usage and waste. Simple designs. 

Zero-waste design aims for minimal offcuts.
Use scraps for other projects or donate them!

Wearable Technology & Bioculture: (p. 36) Explore innovative materials like the fungi dress! This is a thing, check these out fits out.

Design with Waste: (p. 37) Upcycle and recycle materials for a new life! This is a really good a example of a designer doing  this - ABOUT — DANIEL SILVERSTAIN.  And Susanne Guldager | Designer | Label - La Femme Rousse (fibre2fashion.com)

Group Activity: Let's redesign a clothing item with circular principles in mind!  (refer to p. 36) Think beyond the final product. How will clothes be deconstructed? (buttons, zippers, etc.)

Our first meet up: Sunday 16th June 2024,2:30-3:30 Goldbergs, Newcastle. Its FREE, all we ask is that you patron the cafe. Numbers are limited so if you are interested please contact us. 

Bring something to mend. Our meet ups are also a form of normalizing circular fashion practices as well as being inspired and learning from each other.  

At our meet up we will:
1. Each introduce ourselves and share why they are interested in the topic of circular fashion.
2. Overview of Part One: Create 
I will provide a brief summary of Part One: Create (pp. 1-68) and highlight key concepts such as the principles of circular fashion, the design process, and the role of creativity in sustainable fashion.
3. Key Concepts and Questions - It will be lead in a "think tank" kind of format (40 minutes,)

Introduction to the Author: Peggy Blum:
Peggy Blum is a renowned advocate for sustainable fashion, with extensive experience in the industry as a designer, educator, and consultant. With a background in fashion design and a deep passion for environmental stewardship, Blum has dedicated her career to promoting sustainable practices within the fashion industry. She has taught at several institutions, sharing her expertise in sustainable design, and has worked with numerous brands to help them adopt more eco-friendly and circular practices.

Introduction to the Book: Circular Fashion: Making The Fashion Industry Sustainable:

The book is structured to provide a deep understanding of how the fashion industry can transition from a linear model of production and consumption to a circular one, where materials are reused, recycled, and kept in circulation for as long as possible. 

What we are discussing this week:

Introduction : The revolution of the fashion industry & Part One: Create. We will delve into the foundational aspects of circular fashion, focusing on the design process and the choices that can lead to more sustainable outcomes. Blum introduces readers to the circular economy, emphasizing the importance of designing products that are durable, repairable, and recyclable. She explores various sustainable materials and innovative technologies that can reduce the environmental impact of fashion.

It will be a discussion or rather "think tank" questions (so its ok if you have not read the book ): 

Introduction on where fashion is at:

1. Why do all companies design with planned obsolesce (pg 12-13)? 

"A study investigating the consumption habits of young consumers found that fast fashion items typically had no more than wears. It is clear that the main stream or mass market fashion industry is intentionally creating clothing of inferior quality"  

 2. Brands introduce cycles or shapes, colors and styles to make people feel their clothing is unfashionable. Do you know of anyone who feels this pressure? 

3. How has social media has accelerated this insatiable appetite?  

"Fashion Nova, a digital fast fashion brand  works with 1000 manufacturers to introduce between 600 and 900 styles every week. this brand has more than 17 million Instagram followers"  

want to see how bad the problem is watch this - Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion | Official Trailer | HBO

4. Discuss : There is no denying we are in a "take- make- dispose linear supply chain. 

 "Less than 1% of materials used to produce clothing is recycled" pg 14

5.  So what?

Two types of waste -

Manufacturing waste - " According to Reverse Resources 25% of resources spill out of the original supply chain for a variety of reasons. Even though some of the materials get used else where, most get down cycled, incinerated or dumped"

Consumer waste - every second the equivalent of one garbage truck of textile waste is landfilled or burnt.

7. What about jobs?

"60 million people are employed in fashion". Most are exploited.

6. We need a new system! - how can we challenge ourselves to think more deeply about the products we create, the waste we generate, and our own clothing consumption habits?  

Part 1: Create: 

01. A circular mindset:
1. What are the main principles of the circular economy as presented in the book? 

*Nature as the inspiration = Biomimicry approach to innovation (pg. 19). 

*Following natures lead in being regenerative and restorative.  

2. How does the circular economy differ from the traditional linear economy in fashion? (think back to the history of fashion pg. 7-10)
3. How do you think the fashion industry can transition from a linear to a circular model? (We are going to brain storm this answer together : )
4. Can you think of any current brands or designers that are successfully implementing circular economy principles?

Take a look at this article by Forbes who have these listed as the 7 most sustainable and circular brands

5. What are some strategies for designing clothes that are sustainable and circular? (pp. 23-27)

*Cradle to cradle

*Performance economy the "closed loop" approach

*industrial ecology

*Natural capitalism

6. We need to change the mindset - who are the circular leaders to do this? 

*Dame Ellen Macarthur 

* Clare Press

Check out this article on The most influential sustainable fashion experts in the world by WFX . These people are all so inspiring :).

*You and I - How can we do this ? 

Next meet up we will be looking at design thinking and rethinking how its done.

I will be blogging and sharing on social media the answers to our meet up discussions, so that anyone who can't make it, can still join in the discussion :D

Looking forward to our meetup.

Lots of love,

Yvie xo

This is perhaps one of the most important chapters to dig into so far! So, I've made the decision to focus on just one of the two chapters for this weeks meet up. This way, we can delve deeper into the material and also have the opportunity for another relaxed mending session while we chat. Last week's conversation and mending was truly cathartic - I want a repeat :D.

Our weekly gathering is scheduled for 2:30 PM at Goldbergs.  Pleas, kindly remember to order a drink and a snack as a gesture of appreciation for utilizing their café facilities.

These are the questions for this week:

Q: Do you think that fashion could be based on a Regenerative model? Do you think we could get to a place in where:
• We would have seasons based on what the earth resources provide
• Composting and fashion design would become synonymous
• We would rely on indigenous methods and culture to path the way, as they have already proven wisdom and stewardship when it comes to living in a regenerative way
• The rights of nature will be in constitutions.
• Care labels will list garment carbon and water footprints.?

Q: The sustainability conversation has been about “harm reduction” - But it should be more inspiring! (focusing on the positive impact ) Says Willaim McDonough the Author of Crade to Cradle ? Do you agree with this statement?
Certification see https://mcdonough.com/cradle-to-cradle/.

Q: Imagine Regenerative fused with Conscious (from Chapter 1). Linking care for biodiversity and social effects together with spiritual. Discuss.

“I think the future of fashion will be slower and more considered. [And] it will also draw more strongly on First Nations approaches and ways of seeing the world, because these world views naturally consider the interconnectedness of things , including of Country and community.” P240

Q How can Indigenous wisdom help us think this way?

 “ According to a 2018 study by researchers at Charles Darwin University in Australia, one quarter of the worlds land is currently managed or used by indigenous people, and of that roughly two -thirds remains ‘ essentially natural’”p239

Q: How can partnership work in the fashion industry?
These are a few examples given in the book:

1. “LVMH has been working with UNESCO in the Amazon to support micro producers, whose cultivation of natural rubber plantations along rainforest borders is helping to stave off deforestation further” p240
2. “There’s high craft connecting back to Country, with Lillardia Briggs-Houston’s woodcut prints for her label Ngarru Miimi” p241
3. Paul McManns ball gown that utilizes hand painted gumnuts.
4. Grace Lillian Lee woven boddy art - Intertwined collection.
5. “For me its not about putting dots paintings on a dress. We focus on the preservation of stories…..what we are doing at FNF+D (https://firstnationsfashiondesign.com/) is create opportunities for our young people to talk about mental health, sustainability, education and career pathways” – “fashion can be a healing space” – Lee p245

Q consider this statement – where did weaving come from? Who do you think first worked out how to make yarn? Indigenous artisan techniques are the foundation of everything we wear today.

Q: The future is in healthy soil. Why should this be a design factor? Think about material composition, composability and chemicals used.

Q: “While organic farms use no toxic chemicals, biodynamic farms step it up to include no outside input at all” p247

Q: Regenerative Futures – Its worth understanding this more so let’s discuss it. For more see https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures.

SOOOOOO excited about this weeks topics and meet up. 

Please note that before our book club meetup we are visiting The Conscious Exchange. They have a business model that is all about swapping clothing. WE LOVE what they do. They are open Sunday 10-2 at 86 Maitland Road Islington. Anyone can go to this. We will be there at around 12. From there we will head to our meetup to discuss this weeks topics Repaired and Shared. 

Our "Wear Next - Fashioning the Future" book club gathering is at Goldbergs in Newcastle. RSVP is essential for this one as numbers very limited. Remember to bring something to mend and indulge in a coffee and treat while we contemplate and envision a future where repairing becomes a way of life. It's imperative that we embrace this ethos. Conducting our activities in a public setting serves to normalize and advocate for this important practice.

Please note: In respect for this cafes space, we need to all order something and limit our time for this meet up to 1 1/2 hours.

Here are the questions we will discuss at our meetup:

Topic – Repaired

First, Clare asks us to Imagine…

• It now costs less to repair than to buy a new item.
• Brands designed for longevity and can be disassembled easily for repurposing.
• Brands offer inhouse care and repair services.
• Alteration and tailoring shops are booming.
• Membership to artisan guilds has never been so high.
• Visible mending is a badge of honour.
• Very little is going into landfill. 

Q: Do you know a good alteration person or cobbler? “Why is after care so archaic?” P213 was the question asked by the owner of The Restory. Is there a repair service you could specialise in? Look up The Restory: https://www.the-restory.com/ - Do you think it is a service you would use?

 Q: What is a circular economy? And is extending the life of clothes a part of this?. For more information check out the Ellen Mcarthur Foundation - https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy-diagram .

Q: Do you know of brands doing it?

Book examples pg215:

• Nudie Jeans
• The North Face
• Patagonia

Q: Do any of you watch the Repair Shop? Or something similar on youtube?  Lets recommend some to each other 😊.

Q: In the book it states that it’s become “less of a craft and more of a quick fix… so that’s the problem”. Discuss p215?

Q: What do you think about the rise of rentable clothing such as Rent the Runway and Vestiare Collective. Would you use it? Why or why not?

Q: Will designers design with the product’s additional lives? The book suggests if they do – disassembly should be in the designers mind. Will they? How can they be encouraged to do this?

Q: Will repair be a new fashion graduates career path? Also, “It costs, it should cost. But who will pay”pg218 ?

Q: The Restory – P218 – Why did it fail? Is it a sign that this type of business isn’t viable or was it just too early for people to embrace it or was it coast?

Q: TheSneaker Laundary - https://thesneakerlaundry.com.au/ pg 220. Clare asks the owner of The Sneaker Laundary what he would like his business to manifest for, he replied "Freedom.I'd like everyone to have more of a freedom mindset, to realise they don't have to be a slave to consumerism". Discuss.

Topic – Shared

Here we are asked to imagine:

• People share what they don’t need to others who need it
• We share, rent, borrow and swap
• Wardrobes are split into two: A core wardrobe and fashion highlights (that we share)

Q: “Globally the fashion rental market is projected top US$6 billionby 2033” pg226.

Q: Check out the businesses highlighted in the book. Would you use these? Why or Why not?

Rent the Runway : https://www.renttherunway.com/

My wardrobe HQ: https://www.mywardrobehq.com/

Hur Collective: https://www.hurrcollective.com/

Hirestreet: https://www.hirestreetuk.com/collections/all

Rntr: https://shop.getrntr.com/

Q: “You don’t make progress by making people feel guilty. You have to entice them…..It has to be compelling, exciting, curated, something they are desperate to buy into” pg 228 . Discuss

Q: Study 2021 by LUT suggest that “ renting clothes worse for the planet than just throwing them away” pg228? Discuss this comment.  What are these businesses doing to reduce the carbon footprint?  Examples from book include – Less water and less toxic washing processes and lower emission delivery such as bikes and electric vans. See pg 229.

Q Smart Works- https://smartworks.org.uk/. Is a Charity that provides second hand suits for people looking for work. “Clothes help us be ourselves, or find ourselves, and present the version of ourselves we want to be. I think that is why we care about fashion in the end isn’t it? Pg 231. Can you think of other renting charity possibilities? Here are some of ours:

• Formal wear for socially disadvantaged.
• Clothing for refugees to help integrate.

Q: “Rental, repair, preloved and restyling will mainstream in the future” p231. How soon? Thoughts on this comment.

Q Look at By Rotation - https://byrotation.com/ .  They are a peer-to-peer fashion platform that allows users to lend and rent out their designer clothes to each other. “Kind of like Airbnb for fashion but with social content” pg231.

Q: At 2022  By Rotation had 300,000 users. “We know sustainability isn’t the main reason they come to us, but so what?” p232. What are their reasons then?

Q: The fashion waste issue ” it’s a racist system, as well as an unsustainable one” pg 233. Discuss 

Q: Imagine being able to walk down the street and love what someone is wearing and say “hey what’s your By Rotation username?”pg234. Discuss the #whatsismineisyours philosophy. How can this be done in Australia?

Q: Who has been to a clothes swap? What was successful and unsuccessful about it? Were there black Friday vibes or did politeness prevail ?

Now - Show us what your mending :)