Fashion Revolution Day - 2 Ways to Get Involved!

Fashion, can it be a force for good?

Last year, on the 24th April, the Rana Plaza factory complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1133 people and injuring thousands more, many of them garment factory workers. Events such as this bring with them the realization that the majority of us do not know how or where our clothes have been produced, nor are aware of the devastating impacts the fashion industry can have. As a global annual event, Fashion Revolution Day is an opportunity to celebrate fashion as a positive influence, raise awareness of the fashion industry's most pressing issues, show that change is possible and celebrate those who are on a journey to create a more ethical and sustainable future for fashion.

Who made your clothes?

Fashion Revolution Day 2014 is a global campaign to increase awareness and understanding of the problems in the fashion industry. Singaporeans will be encouraged to turn their clothes inside out on 24th April 2014 in order to question and raise awareness about who made their clothes, where and how. Wear your clothes #insideout, take a selfie and post onto our Facebook page with the hastag #insideout and #whomadeyourclothes.

How to get involved.

a) Join us at the pre-launch party at *SCAPE, The Actors The Jam Bar  on 24 April, 8pm.

b)  Get Your Tickets Below !! Join in the activities at *SCAPE (Alfresco Area) on 26 April 2014, Saturday. Learn about the fashion industry and how it can be a force for good.

1. Clothes Swap by TOPSWOP - bring your pre-loved clothes and swap them for "new"ones. A professional image consultant will be there to give you fashion advice. You can head onto the DIY Fashion station if you would like to add your own personal touch to your new find. FREE!
2. DIY Fashion by Green Issues by Agy - If you are keen on giving your clothes a new lease of life, hop over to the DIY Fashion station and do a little sewing. Get creative - add a few embellishments, change the hemline or create a new silhouette!  FREE!
3. Fashion Show (5pm) will close the day and feature sustainable brand, Etrican, and upcycled garments. FREE!

Make something at our workshops:

11.30am - 1.00pm: Upcycled Quality Jewelry Making. Conducted by social enterpriseDesign Up Asia-trained disadvantaged women and volunteers, using quality junk semi-precious stones & material to create trendy wearables.  

2.00pm - 5.00pm: Make a T-bag Upcycled Design Workshop. Conducted by Design Change Makers 

4.00pm - 5.00pm: T-shirt Spring Scarf Workshop. Conducted by The Bunglin' Tinker, learn how to turn old t-shirts into stunning pieces.