Level: Beginner
Duration: 2 days, 9am- 3pm or equivalent 10 hours
Online: Taught via Zoom
When: Weekday flexible

Who is the course for?

• Students interested in sustainability and fashion and how to incorporate this within their own practice.

• Designers who is thinking of opening up a sustainable fashion business

• Individuals who are interested in how they can make a difference

• Individuals who are interested in starting a career in fashion sustainability

What is the course about?
Are you concerned about the planet and how fashion contributes to global warming? Are you interested in sustainability but do not know where to start? Are you interested in developing a deeper understanding of sustainability to inform your work and design process? Are you simply interested to learn more about sustainability and climate change?

Sustainability within fashion is becoming more and more important to address, and it is necessary for future students to incorporate or develop an understanding on sustainability as the landscape of fashion is changing. 

Brands are being asked to be more sustainable, have better practices and to take care of the people and planet. Be the innovator and be a responsible and sustainable designer!

Topics covered:

• Overview of climate science, carbon dioxide, emissions and global warming. 

• Fast fashion and the fashion supply chain

• Circular Fashion / Design

• Fast fashion, consumption and waste within the industry

• Greenwashing 

• Textiles fibers and sustainable alternatives

• Sustainable design methods

• Successful sustainable brands

• Quality and designing for longevity