Exploring the Fascinating World of Slow Fashion: Five Organizations That Are Transforming the Textile Industry

Hello everyone!
I'm Constanza Bielsa Ferreyra, architect, designer and jewelry creator, today I want to take us into the exciting and much needed universe of slow fashion and sustainable design.
In the field of contemporary design, the value of sustainable design and the reuse of garments and fabrics is increasingly evident. It is no longer just a trend, but a powerful movement that is transforming the fashion industry. Contemporary designers are embracing the idea of creating unique and meaningful pieces that are not only aesthetically appealing, but also environmentally friendly and socially responsible. The reuse of materials and the incorporation of ethical practices in production are becoming fundamental pillars of contemporary design, adding additional value to creations and generating a positive impact on society.

From this, I would like to share with you some of the most relevant organizations and movements linked in this case with slow fashion, which are leading this transformation in the textile industry. I share with you these platforms that connect brands worldwide, and the last two outstanding platforms existing in Chile, and these operate at the Latin American level.

- Fashion Revolution (@fash_rev): Fashion Revolution is a global movement that advocates for a more transparent and ethical fashion industry. Each year, they organize the #WhoMadeMyClothes campaign to raise consumer awareness about labor conditions in the textile supply chain and encourage transparency on the part of brands.

- Sustainable Apparel Coalition (@apprlcoalition): The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is a non-profit organization that brings together brands, retailers, suppliers and government organizations with the goal of reducing the environmental and social impact of the fashion industry. Its Higg Index tool helps companies assess and improve their sustainability performance.

- Slow Fashion World (@slowfashionworld): Slow Fashion World is a platform that connects designers, brands and consumers committed to slow fashion and sustainability. They organize events, workshops and collaborations to promote ethical and responsible fashion around the world.

- Textile Exchange (@textileexchange): Textile Exchange is a global organization that works to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices in the textile industry. Through initiatives such as the Organic Cotton Market Report and the Responsible Wool Standard, they promote the use of organic materials and improved working conditions in the supply chain.

- Common Objective (@joinourco): Common Objective is an online platform that connects fashion online platform that connects sustainable fashion professionals and provides them with resources and tools to develop their businesses in an ethical and sustainable way. They offer courses, webinars and networking to support entrepreneurs committed to slow fashion.

- Franca Magazine (@francamagazine): Franca, is a content platform specialized in sustainable fashion founded in 2016 by Javiera Amengual with the vision of reflecting and promoting a more sustainable and ethical fashion industry, which at the same time values and celebrates creativity and aesthetics. This space is composed of three fundamental axes: 1.Franca Magazine: Online magazine with its own content on Latin American sustainable fashion. Franca Estudio: Consulting, content generation, design and community creation linked to sustainable fashion. Franca Conversations: Franca's podcast, which seeks to be a meeting space for conversations that inspire a future of greater hope and action.

- QT Quinta Trends (@quinta_trends): It is a space for Latin American auteur fashion with an emphasis on sustainability, it is mainly oriented to highlight Latin American auteur fashion and to reflect on its scope as promoters of the identity and economy of their countries, it conducts research, interviews and reviews of brands that stand out for their conceptual bet or look at the business.

These organizations are just some of the many that are leading the way towards a more sustainable and ethical future in the textile industry. Through their work and commitment, they are inspiring positive change in the way we design, produce and consume fashion.

In my course at Domestika, "Author jewelry with reclaimed fabrics", I share my passion for slow fashion and teach how we can apply these principles in the creation of unique jewelry using disused materials and artisanal techniques.

I invite you to join me in this unique experience and discover how you can be part of the change towards a more conscious and sustainable world!

Thank you for joining me here and I look forward to seeing you at the course!

Constanza.