Today marks the start of @AngliaRuskin Sustainable Fashion Week, with events each day to get us thinking about the true cost of fashion, and what the future holds for this shockingly unsustainable global industry! Book on to one of the virtual events: https://aru.ac.uk/global-sustainability-institute-gsi/events/events-listing …
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We've already had hundreds of ARU staff and students, and community members register - and we're excited to hear from experts from
@ARUCreative and@ARU_Business, including a@RawTag workshop with@beatrizacevedoX Tuesday at 121 reply 1 retweet 6 likesShow this thread -
The first talk is this evening (Monday, 7.30-8.30pm), with legal expert,
@HelgaHJ on fashion, sustainability and the law. Dr Helga Hejny will be discussing the impact of fast fashion on international human rights protection#fastfashion#HumanRights1 reply 1 retweet 0 likesShow this thread -
Later this week (Wednesday, 6.30-7.30) we'll be hearing from the founders of sustainable fashion brand, Pure One, https://bepureone.com/ who use fascinating materials in their products, as well as responsible manufacturing practice (ethical cactus leather? Yes please!)
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We also have some of our brilliant graduates (working in sustainability and fashion design) and the awesome Dr Wendy Moody (
@ARU_AHSS &@StoryLab_ARU) and sharing their insights and reflections on Thursday (6.30-7.30) and Friday (12-12.45)1 reply 1 retweet 1 likeShow this thread -
To top it all off, ARU students and staff have pre-recorded a fashion show, featuring their sustainable outfit choices - from pre-loved, handmade, upcycled and ethically sourced items (Friday, 3pm) - It's going to be a wonderful (hopefully inspiring) thought provoking week!
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Massive shout out to everyone who has worked to put this amazing programme together- an entirely student led initiative! #ARUProud of our brilliant sustainable students, especially Caroline Magwaro for the initial spark and Kate Zenina @Ekateri81326108 for the project management
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