An immersive day DEDICATED TO SLOW FASHION DAY on the 11 Arts campus
For its 2026 edition of the Responsible Fashion Fortnight in collaboration with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, SUPMODE has created Slow Fashion Day:an immersive day dedicated to responsible fashion, conscious consumption, and sustainable well-being.
The event took place in two locations on the 11 Arts campus in Bordeaux: the SUPMODE facilities and Studio Capture.
The approach? To look at the transition in the textile industry from a different angle by asking a simple question: What if taking care of the planet also started with taking care of ourselves, our clothes, and the way we consume?
The events were free and open to all fashion enthusiasts and those concerned about ecological transitions, upon registration.
Thursday, October 15: A day of learning and creativity at SUPMODE with NATIVE SPIRIT
9:00 a.m.: Native Spirit x SUPMODE Conference: How to Build a Responsible Brand?
Native Spirit, a partner in the RE:FORM Upcycling Workshop for our second-year Bachelor’s students, hosted a conference focused on careers in marketing and CSR, centered on one key question: How do you build a responsible brand? It was an opportunity to learn about the life cycle of a sustainable product and the emerging careers in Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility.
11:00 a.m.: Roundtable Discussion: “Fashion Therapy & Entrepreneurship”
This roundtable discussion explored our relationship with clothing and the connections between fashion, identity, emotion, and consumption. The discussion brought together Native Spirit and La Mode Européenne, an organization working to promote a more circular and socially responsible fashion industry in Africa, as well as Clothe to You, an image consultant.
2:00 p.m.: Upcycling workshops and presentations of student projects
The afternoon was devoted to the final oral presentations for the RE:FORM upcycling project by our second-year Bachelor’s students. Working in groups of five, they had three days to present two outfits made from 95% upcycled materials sourced from discontinued items by the Native Spirit brand. They also produced a short film and a photo shoot for their digital marketing campaign.
A big CONGRATULATIONS to the two teams that stood out:
- The RENAISSANCE team for the Design category, with its Couture pieces.
- The KARMIQUE team for the Marketing category, with a well-crafted storytelling piece centered on the concept of a karmic connection.
5:00 p.m.: Upcycled Fashion Show
The day concluded with a fashion show featuring the designs from the upcycling project.
Friday, October 16: “Second Skin” Yoga Workshop at Studio Capture
From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Studio Capture hosted the “Yoga Seconde Peau” workshop, led by yoga instructor Mahault Bourgeron.
The topic: How can you feel comfortable in what you wear and move freely?
A moment to breathe and unwind after a busy day, in keeping with the “Fashion Therapy” theme.
Upcycling and sustainable fashion at the heart of SUPMODE's educational approach
This partnership is a natural extension of our educational approach.Upcycling, repair, the study of sustainable materials, certifications, and CSR initiatives are at the heart of the curriculum in our Bachelor’s program in Fashion Design & Brand Development.
The RE:FORM x Native Spirit workshop is part of the Sustainable Fashion Module for our second-year Bachelor’s students.
Take a look at the project in pictures.
To see more of our students' work, browse the SUPMODE student project gallery.
Thank you to our partners
Slow Fashion Day would not have been possible without the commitment of our partners and speakers:
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- the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, as the organizer of the Responsible Fashion Fortnight;
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- Native Spirit, for its support of the RE:FORM upcycling project, its presentation, and its participation on the judging panel;
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- La Mode Européenne, a circular fashion association, for its participation in the roundtable discussion and on the jury;
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- Clothe to you, an image consultant in Bordeaux, and Boumpha, for their participation in the roundtable discussion;
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- Mahault Bourgeron, for the “Seconde Peau” yoga workshop;
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- the Student Union at the 11 Arts campus, for the desserts served during the lunch break;
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- and, of course, our students, for this wonderful experience.
Would you like to work with our students, too? Learn more about our partner companies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Responsible Fashion Fortnight?
The Responsible Fashion Fortnight is a major annual event organized since 2024 by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region to highlight initiatives that are driving the textile industry toward more sustainable models. The 2026 edition took place from October 5 to 18. Supmode has been an official partner of the event since its inception.
What Is Upcycling in Fashion?
In the fashion industry, the concept of upcycling involves transforming used clothing or textiles into new items. This practice is part of a circular economy approach, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the fashion industry—which, unfortunately, is one of the most polluting industries.
Upcycling is far from being a burden—it’s an opportunity! It means transforming a piece of clothing, a blanket, or fabric—things destined for the trash—into a one-of-a-kind item. It’s about reinventing the original creation! Sustainability can finally go hand in hand with innovation.
Would you like to attend a school where sustainable fashion is put into practice? Request the SUPMODE brochure and keep an eye out for our upcoming events so you can come meet us.
Is Slow Fashion Day open to the public?
SUPMODE events, held in collaboration with the Quinzaine de la Mode, are always open to the general public.
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