Here’s where it all begins
Time to get practical. This year there are 366 days for revolutionary action and we’re here to help you make the most of them.
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Love is in the air. Let’s take it slow. Commit to a long-term relationship with your clothes. Wear things more and cherish each piece. The more we love our clothes, the more we care for them, and the longer they last. Take this time to share a love story about an item of clothing that means a lot to you. 16
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A sale can be a great time to purchase something you really love at a more affordable price but how many times do we buy something just because it’s cheap? Avoid the temptation of a bargain by planning ahead. Ask yourself ‘will I wear this 30 times or more?’ If the answer is no, it may not be worth the cost.
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USA: Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work
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Two weeks to go. Have you signed the Fashion Revolution Manifesto? fashionrevolution.org/manifesto Anything you think we missed? Your suggestions here...
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Brazil: National Day to Combat Slave Labour
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International Day of Happiness
How happy are your clothes? View our handy care guide here: bit.ly/2Klx6Jf
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Our voices are being heard and getting louder every year. Ask your favourite brands to show that they care about the people in their supply chains. Your questions matter.
Definition, Freedom of Association: Freedom of association means that any person is free to join with other people, for example, as a trade union, to defend their rights. Freedom of association is a fundamental human right enshrined in the constitutions and laws of many countries all over the world.
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Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Fire (105 years) On this day in 1911, 146 garment workers died in the fire that swept through the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York. Today we remember those workers in the hope that such disasters are never allowed to happen again.
This week we host our annual question time panel at the V&A in London, UK. Any burning questions? Write one down, take a picture, tweet it out. Use the hashtags #fqt #fashionrevolution My question is...
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Fashion Transparency Index Launches Today
How did your favourite brands score? The Fashion Transparency Index, published today, ranks the biggest global fashion brands according to how much information they disclose about their supply chains. Find out more at fashionrevolution. org/transparency.
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Search ‘thrift flip’ on YouTube for some inspiration on how you can repurpose your old items and see wornagain.co.uk for what lies ahead in textile recycling. 18 19
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Earth Day
Fashion’s impact on the earth is staggering. 80% of all clothing ends up being burnt or in landfill. Whether we are a citizen, a brand or a policy maker, we must take responsibility for what we are making, buying and throwing away. We need to encourage and support new systems to change the way we think about our clothes, from the raw materials to the waste on the cutting room floor and the bulging excesses in our wardrobes. The most sustainable clothes are the ones you are wearing right now. Help change the culture and spread the word that #lovedclotheslast
21 World Day for Cultural Diversity. Read Zine 4: Fashion, Craft Revolution.
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International Biodiversity Day
An estimated 16% of all insecticide use is in conventional cotton cultivation. By destroying the valuable insects in cotton crops, their fundamental role in their ecosystems goes unfulfilled. Buying GOTS certified organic or Fairtrade certified cotton is one way to reduce this impact but diversifying your wardrobe can help too. Hemp and linen both require less water and pesticides than cotton to grow. 23 24 25 109th Session of the International Labour Conference runs until June 5th 26
The anniversary of Rana Plaza factory collapse. On this day, 24 April 2013, over 1,100 garment workers were killed when the Rana Plaza factory building collapsed. These people were making our clothes. On this day we remember them. On this day we hold brands accountable. On this day we ask #whomademyclothes.
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Nazma Akter, Founder of AWAJ Foundation, Trade Union Leader
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One week to go: Be curious about your clothes. Look at the stitching and the finishing. Think about the human hands that have touched each garment. And the human cost of an industry that values profit above all else.
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Plan a clothing swap, write to your policymaker, donate to a good cause?
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Fashion uses a lot of water. Some materials are more efficient than others when it comes to water consumption. See our thirsty fabrics guide for more info: bit.ly/2Klx6Jf
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Challenge yourself to upcycle something you no longer wear. What is the item? Write about it here…
It’s Carnival! We all love a party but the rivers and oceans do not appreciate our festive glitter. Look for alternatives to make your costume shine in all the right ways.
This is as good a day as any to ask #whomademyclothes? The right to work in safety without fear for your life is a human right, as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Keep track of the latest news on garment worker safety in Bangladesh and beyond with labourbehindthelabel.org
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Within the garment industry, workers are sometimes lured overseas by fraudulent employment promises and coerced to work for little or no remuneration, often under threat of punishment. Ensuring a transparent supply chain is paramount to preventing slavery. Find out more: stopthetraffik.org, humantraffickingcenter.org
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SALE SEASON Note to self: Think before I shop.
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International Women’s Day The women, mothers and daughters who make our clothes are systematically underpaid, harrassed, discriminated against and routinely separated from their families in order to earn a living. Remember them as you ask #whomademyclothes?
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Zero Discrimination Day
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Check back in a couple of months to see how it’s going
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Nora Vehling, Fashion Revolution Germany by Cherie Birkner
New Years Day
US & CA: Black History Month - Take some time to read about how the history of colonial exploitation shaped the global clothing industry and still affects the way fashion works today. We’ve compiled a list of recommended reading over on the blog. fashionrevolution.org/blog
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Set some My new year’s fashion resolution is… intentions for the year by making a fashion #366daysofrevolution resolution. 1
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Use each day wisely and mindfully. Remember to stay curious. Find out what’s behind the clothes you wear. Use this planner to do something to make positive change.
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Fashion Revolution is so much more than one week in April. We can make a difference every day in the choices we make and the conversations we have. Every action creates a lasting impact on the fashion industry and the lives of those working in it.
The countdown is on to Fashion Revolution Week. Take a look at our action kits for ways to get involved. Host a clothes swap, organise a film screening, plan a Haulternative and send us your Love Story. Add your event to the map on our website and remember, your voice matters. Visit fashionrevolution.org/get-involved.
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