Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 103 African fashion foundation is proud to announce the launch of RECYCLE, REWORK REUSE – A fashion sustainability project to address the issue of fashion waste and how to create sustainable product life cycles. To further AFF’s ambition to encourage a rethink of circular economy as well as collaboration amongst other African fashion bodies, the project aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits in Africa. ‘With over 70% of the world’s waste being dumped on the shores of Africa, the issue of fashion waste and Africa is one that needs addressing and rethinking. More Articles You Would Love Nana Akua Addo, Joe Mettle, Adjetey, Wiyaala, Okyeame Kwame, Adina Thembi & More Rock Accra Fashion Week Nigeria’s Le Reve Pieces’ Releases Stunning 2015 Look Book Pepper Row from NIGERIA, Samuel Otteng from GHANA, MALIKO from NIGERIA and Maison Detta from SENEGAL are the brands engaged in developing the collection using clothing and products from local 2nd hand clothing markets in their various countries. Working with West African digital creator BALM LABS on avatar creations, the entire documented collection will be shown as a 3D look book, presented by AFF founder Roberta Annan as part of her Workshop / Seminar at the SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION – Accelerating Sustainability in fashion, clothing and textiles conference – a partner event of the UN to celebrate the International Year of Creative Economy and sustainable development “At African Fashion Foundation, it is our ambition to develop a more sustainable approach to Africa’s creative and cultural industries, especially within the fashion industry. The sector remains one of the major contributors to environmental pollution. As industry players, it is important for us to re-think how fashion waste can be repurposed into sustainable products. AFF’s objective is to invest in fashion sustainability projects such as RECYCLE, REWORK REUSE – geared towards addressing these environmental implications while fostering inclusive partnership, disruptive innovation and accelerating sustainability.” – Roberta Annan (Founder of AFF) https://cfsd.org.uk/events/sustainable-innovation-2021/ For more information Or enquiries on the project, please contact [email protected] Ghana Fashion & Society UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS Click Here To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Muyishime Unleashes The ‘Conlang Collection’: A Bold Step Towards Inclusive Fashion #OOTD: Crochet Like You’ve Never Seen; Witness The Stunning Crochet/Kente Print Look By... #BIKINIBAE: Cute Grenadian Beauty Reysher Is Serving Stunning Swimwear With Unparalleled Grace &... VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.