College Events

Fashion Revolution Week 2022

From 3-7 October, EDSC held our second annual ‘Fashion Revolution Week’ to shed light on the current concerns in the textile and garment industry that usually would not be discussed otherwise.

A range of activities such as fabric mask-making and tie dying were held to help circulate the message that even a small action or change you can make today can make a large impact.

The activities that ran throughout the week included:

From Monday to Friday any students and teachers were encouraged to participate in a clothing swap during lunch time in the 400 open area. To participate all you needed was one or two pieces of clean, good quality pre-loved clothing that you could trade in for another item of clothing you liked that another person had brought in to trade.

On Monday and Tuesday fabric mask making was held in the Textiles room at lunch time where students were able to learn how to recycle scrap fabric to create something new and practical.

On Wednesday, a tie dying activity was held in the Textiles room during lunch time. 

Participants would be able to reuse an old white 100% cotton t-shirt to create something of their own, utilising items that would be found around your house that may not have been used otherwise. This was done using only rubber bands and pots of natural dye, including turmeric, beetroot and onion skins for colouring the fabric. This activity highlighted how easy it is to reduce waste by repurposing old or unused items you have.

On Thursday, teachers participated in a fashion parade highlighting sustainable/ethical clothing options. This was held outside The John Landy Centre. Staff showed off their sassy modelling skills to parade their outfits, most of which were purchased from OP shops or ethical brands. The aim of the fashion show was to promote to students the idea that clothes don’t need to come from a flashy or high-end brand to look good. Good quality and trendy clothing can be purchased from OP shops and brands that look after the environment, their workers and supply chain.

The week was very successful in helping to spread the message about the not so glamorous side of the fashion industry and the part we might be playing as a consumer. Activities were available as part of the Positive Futures session such as a Kahoot quiz or watching the War on Waste episode on Fast Fashion.

On behalf of 10A, (Positive Futures group 37), Ebony Pham and Gene, Easton, We would like to thank all students and staff that got involved in participating and attending events throughout the week for our Positive Futures community project. 

by Sophia 10A

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Ebony Pham

Product Design & Technology Teacher