We all know how bad the fashion industry is for the planet, with high carbon emissions and pollution, so we held another Clothes Swap in May (this time with media included), encouraging people to wear ‘preloved’ clothes instead of buying new. Good for the planet as well as people’s purses. We plan to hold another on Saturday, 23 November.
Also planned for the Autumn is a Fashion Show for Buxton and Leek College, organised by New Mills Fashion Activistas and supported by us. It will consist of upcycled and altered clothes, showing the students what can be done with a little imagination and a needle and thread! Each piece will have a story behind it and an environmental message. The show will be in college, for the students, but we are looking for anyone who has sewing skills and can create wonderful outfits to add to the show – please get in touch if you can. If you don’t want to model it we will find someone who can!
If you feel you can get involved in any way please get in touch!