About this Event
Join us on Saturday 28th September at 1.30pm (to 3.30pm) for an engaging discussion on sustainable fashion, tackling clothing waste, and navigating the retail industry, led by Kaitlyn Bullen, the designer and brand manager for .
Since 1997, Blue Rinse has been at the forefront of reworking and upcycling clothing, partnering with prominent retailers like Urban Outfitters, Topshop, and Topman.
Kaitlyn will dive into the true meaning of sustainability and its impact on business practices. Learn about our innovative methods for reworking clothing to reduce environmental impact while staying profitable. Discover how we can creatively handle clothing waste and observe evolving trends in waste management.
Explore the rise of fast fashion and how Blue Rinse has stayed competitive within this changing landscape. Kaitlyn will reflect on the ethical challenges of making, reworking and selling clothes, and share some of the realities of operating a clothing business which aims to strike a balance between creativity, ethical considerations and profitability.
Hear about collaborations with major retailers and the opportunities and barriers these bring. Also, the challenge of balancing long-term business sustainability with ethical principles. Understand the distinction between authentic sustainable practices and greenwashing, and see how changes in the retail environment have influenced Blue Rinse.
This talk is ideal for fashion enthusiasts, industry professionals, and anyone interested in sustainability. Gain insights from a company that has been advocating sustainable practices for over two decades.
Part of Scrap's involvement in .
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Scrap Creative Reuse Arts Project Ltd, First Floor, The Spinning Mill, Farsley, United Kingdom
GBP 6.13
