đ± Ep 22. Beyond the Bin: Fight Against Fashion Waste with Annabel Hought and Yayra Agbofah (x Fashion District)
No Ordinary Cloth: Textile innovations in future materials, manufacturing and sustainabilityShow Notes
Join host Mili Tharakan as she sits down with Annabel Hought from Round Retail [https://www.roundretail.co.uk/] and Yayra Agbofah from The Revival [https://www.therevival.earth/] to discuss innovative business models for sustainable fashion, the global crisis of textile waste, and the power of cross-border collaboration. This episode dives into the realities of the secondhand clothing market, the importance of community, and creative solutions for reducing waste while supporting vulnerable communities.
Key Takeaways
* Textile waste is a global problem that requires local and international collaboration. * The rise of fast and ultra-fast fashion has led to a flood of low-quality, unsellable garments, overwhelming markets like Kantamanto in Ghana. * Innovative business models like Round Retail and The Revival show how fashion can be a force for good. * Consumer awareness and action are crucial for driving systemic change in the fashion industry. Consumers can drive change by voting with their money and supporting responsible businesses. * Reduce stigma around secondhand fashion and foster a more conscious, circular fashion ecosystem.
How to Support Donate or consign clothes to Round Retail [https://www.roundretail.co.uk/pages/donate] Follow and support The Revival's ongoing efforts to rebuild Kantamanto market and community in Accra, Ghana - Donate [https://www.therevival.earth/] Advocate for extended producer responsibility and more transparent fashion supply chains
Fashion District Festival 2025
Fashion District Festival 2025 [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/fashion-district-festival-2025/]: 3rd - 8th June 2025, Spitalfields, London
Launch and performance showcase [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/fashion-district-festival-showcase-2/]: immersive fashion show
Rebuild and Reimagine with Round Retail [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/rebuild-and-reimagine-with-round-retail/]: bring old clothes for creative upcycling sessions.
Accelerating Regenerative Fashion [http://fashion-district.co.uk/festival/accelerating-regenerative-fashion/]: workshop
Circular Design Practice [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/circular-design-practice/]: workshop
Past and Future fabrics [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/past-future-fabrics/]: talks
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Music: Inspired Ambient, Orchestraman
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