the project
Rediscover Fashion produces a 100% recycled clothing line which is sold on-line, at fashion shows and environmental events. A main street shop will also open shortly in Ballymun.
The aim of the project is to demonstrate the potential for textiles recycling, reuse, recovery in Ireland and to highlight the environmental, social and economic benefit. The project raises the profile of recycled, reconstructed and repurposed clothing by education and hands on training programmes in Ballymun.
Rediscover Fashion is the first fashion initiative in Ireland, which engages with the local community on global issues relating to the environmental impact of the fashion and textile industry.
Fashion Director, Carrie Ann Moran, who starting working with the project in 2008 believes that the project can make a huge impact on our Carbon FootPrint and is delighted that not only does she get to work in her dream job as a fashion designer but she also gets to deliver a message on sustainability raising the profile of recycled, reconstructed and repurposed clothing, something she is personally passionate about.
Benefits of textile recycling
- Saves natural resources and dyes
- Aids the balace of payments by reducing the import of materials
- results in less pollution cased by intensive dyes
- Saves on the energy consumption associated with processing materials
Social and economic benefits
Rediscover Fashion encourages action through creativity. It provides training and employment, reduces the environmental impact of waste disposal and creates revenue stream from the sale of a 100% recycled & ethical clothing line. Being a not for profit project, all revenue gained is reinvested for training and materials.
Contact
For more information contact Carrie Ann:
e: carrie-ann@rediscoverycentre.ie
p: 01 8427848