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Growing Natural Dyes at my Allotment: a discussion with Amber Fry
I first became aware of how toxic synthetic dyes were as a Costume Design student at London College of Fashion,
WATCH: Designing Knitwear Locally (UK) with YKWU EAST
This Autumn, Colèchi launched YKWU East – a six-week programme and knitwear collective for emerging designers. YKWU East combines the
The Weaving Report [Download]
Last summer, we partnered with Panublix in the Philippines, to look into how the weaving community located within rural areas
A Just Transition for Fashion
The Regenerative Fashion Futures report from Safia Minney presents case studies on regenerative approaches that could aid the textiles industry
WATCH: Making shoes from waste leather with Dr. Martens
Colèchi’s Sarabi discovers Dr. Martens’ sustainability strategy and innovative materials development, in this interview with Tuze Mekik, Global Head of
In conversation with Caryn Franklin MBE: Colèchi’s mission to humanise fashion
In this session, Caryn Franklin MBE and Tina Wetshi discuss the roles and relationships that fashion symbolises by forming new
“I hope you’re well”: Transforming emotions into a wearable manifesto with Tummy Ache
Jealousy, jealousy: it’s an emotion that all of us know and feel constantly, whether it be a fleeting and forgettable
How to think in futures, and not trends
The industry’s exterior is obsessed with displays, runways, and glamorous appearances; hiding a far less palatable side: textile factories operating
Next-Gen Materials vs Regenerative Farming, Is Fashion Investing in the Right Places?
Future Fabrics Expo 2024 was a vast amalgamation of what the future may hold for fibre and fashion — and
‘We Will Not Be Saved’: Nemonte Nenquimo’s Fight for the Amazon and Indigenous People
Sheltering from the urban heat in the shade of our small London garden, I start reading We Will Not Be
WATCH: Tina on Gen-Z, Collaboration & Equality
Over the summer, Colèchi exhibited at the Future Fabric Expo, showcasing our upcoming print journal AGREENCULTURE at the Knowledge Hub,
DEAR EARTH by Colèchi
Last week the Colèchi team were invited to take a day trip to the Hayward Gallery, across the river from
A Break from Mushrooms
The news that Mylo, a mushroom based leather alternative by US innovation company Bolt Threads, will be taking a break,
Watch: ‘Knitting as fine-art’ by Tansy West
Tansy West explores knitting culture through the project ‘knitting as fine-art’, presented in a short film as a companion piece
Seams bad: Have the quality of our clothes become worse?
In my college days, I learned to utilise changing rooms effectively in order to get the most out of my
THE HEREWEAR PROJECT AND THE PROMISE OF BIOMATERIALS
In March last year we joined Laetitia Forst for the Herewear workshop at the Centre for Circular Design to explore
How Eclectic Experimental Craft captivates the community with Oie Slate
An Interview with Oie Slate about YKWU and their creations. In May 2022, the You can Knit With Us club
Sentimental Fabrics – Eternally Yours, and the stories that clothes can tell
The clothes we wear most likely mean a lot to us. We see a similar sentiment attached to other material
Anime inspired Crochet with Tobi Opesan: How Personal Passions become Prosperous Projects
Tobi creates bespoke anime inspired crochet pieces and also tests crochet patterns. Before she facilitated our October YKWU club, we
YKWU: The Knitwear Designers of 2022
Our monthly knitting club has seen a great deal of wondrous effort from its participants and the facilitators that help
DISS.COURSE
discussions from uni
Post Human Fashion, Gender, and the Machine
Colèchi talks to Alexandra Smith about ‘post human’ fashion and how it will be influenced by gender and artificial intelligence.
What Does Streetwear Mean in the World of Fashion?
Colèchi speaks to Mia Tanguy about the impact that streetwear has had on the fashion world, and how its role has changed over time.
The Impact of Fashion on the Climate and Remote Communities
Colèchi talks with Margo about fashion’s shocking contribution to climate change and the ways it affects the small, remote communities; often, these communities contribute the least to the pollution but feel the consequences the most.
Garment Workers: Problematic Representations by Sustainable Fashion Brands
Colèchi hears Saira Khan’s thoughts on the problematic nature of how sustainable fashion brands represent their garment workers.
Systemic Racism and Sexism in Fashion Production
Colèchi talks to Stacy Griffiths about the negative effects of subcontracted labour within fashion production.
The Influence of Colonisation and Spirituality on Self Expression
Colèchi talks to Adina Nicola about the positive and negative influence of religion on self expression via our clothing.
THE CLEAN FASHION PODCAST
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