Responsible Fashion Week in Nouvelle-Aquitaine :
Promoting Sustainability in the Fashion World
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region has organized a number of events to raise the awareness of fashion industry players towards more Responsible and Sustainable Fashion:
- October 17 and 18: launch of the Ethical Fashion Triathlon in Angoulême
- October 18: Biarritz Good Fashion
- October 19: Responsible fashion meetings in Poitiers
- October 19-21: Poitiers Responsible Fashion Festival
SUPMODE attended two of these events to raise students' awareness of tomorrow's fashion and enable the teaching team to match the expectations of fashion professionals with our curriculum.
Fashion Triathlon
Bachelor 2
On the program:
- Participation in workshops organized by artists specializing in upcycling. Divided into 4 groups, the students were introduced to a variety of creative techniques using materials from the world of sport, such as judo kimonos, advertising T-shirts, flags, balls, sneakers, synthetic sportswear, etc. The intention was to create an upcycled silhouette based on the codes of sport, with reference to the Olympic Games. The intention was to create an upcycled silhouette based on sports codes, with reference to the Olympic Games 2024.
- Conferences focusing on the history of fashion in sportswear/streetwear, the circular, social and solidarity economy in sportswear, and innovative materials.
- Announcement of the competition organized by the Triathlon de la Mode: several fashion schools have been asked to create 5 sets (per school). These "pieces of wearable art" will be created using raw materials sourced exclusively or second-life objects linked to sport. The five winning creations will be exhibited at the PARIS 2024 Olympic Games. This initiative reflects SUPMODE's commitment to sustainable and creative fashion.
Biarritz Good Fashion
Every year, the BALI Chair organizes a day dedicated to Sustainable Fashion, showcasing professionals committed to promoting responsible fashion and regulating the fashion industry market. The aim of the event is to raise awareness of sustainability issues among consumers and professionals alike.
During these conferences, the teaching team observed various initiatives set up by committed players:
- The proposal for a digital product passport (PNP) as part of the Fashion Pact, presented to parliament on March 16, 2024 in conjunction with the AGEC law already passed. This PNP aims to improve recycling and promote product circularity and traceability.
- The "CHANGE FOR GOOD" transformation strategy within the ERAM Group, aimed at reducing the carbon footprint by 30% by 2025 and supporting corporate taxation.
- The Circular Fashion Federation's initiative to produce an annual white paper with recommendations to help companies adopt circular fashion.
- The Petit Bateau brand's commitment has involved its teams in the company's CSR approach and thinking.
- Asphalte's decision to opt for pre-order manufacturing to reduce overproduction and promote sustainability.
- Decathlon is currently rethinking its construction processes to produce a more responsible range.
These actions demonstrate the evolution of the fashion world towards greater sustainability, and SUPMODE is keen to adapt its educational programs in harmony with this positive trend, and to set up partnerships with committed players.
