The past decade has seen a cultural evolution towards responsibility in fashion. On a grassroots level, consumer mindsets are more conscious than ever before, with voices growing louder by the year for a more sustainable and ethical fashion landscape. Only when these calls unify can they be heard, and we have movements like Fashion Revolution to thank for that.

We were inspired to speak to some countries, specifically Global South and Majority World countries which have incorporated Fashion Revolution into their cultural expressions of sustainability. Plugging it into local advocacy initiatives to raise awareness and make a change.

Originating from the town of Iseyin in Oyo State, Nigeria, Aso-Oke is more than just a textile – it is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of generations past.

As per the GOV.UK, Depop, Vinted, Etsy and eBay will be amongst the digital platforms required to automatically share data with HMRC, meaning certain platform users will be taxed on their earnings from January 2024.

Established in 2012, Imiloa Collective is a social creative enterprise instrumental in building and enriching the skillsets of creatives across Southern Africa and beyond. They celebrate cultural techniques and traditions while addressing social injustices within communities.

Tiffany Bopha is the founder of @revivrestudio, a gorgeous sustainable and ethical brand deeply rooted in her Cambodian and French cultures. She infuses her desire to put Cambodia of the fashion map and passion for a more sustainable future in her work.

Join the Speak Volumes campaign, one of the ways we can all support the rise of Western brands being held accountable for textile waste through policy, campaigning, plus individual and collective action.

Recently, Bed Stuy Clothes Swap (BSCS) and Black Girl Environmentalist (BGE) held a collaborative event at the Brooklyn Museum called “Waste No More: Brooklyn Museum Clothing Swap”. This event was one installment of many events the Brooklyn Museum held to highlight its Africa Fashion exhibit.

From my earliest memories to my high school days, the sound of bell-like clasps, sometimes accompanied by the melodious cry "Oye Adie Yie," felt almost like a divine call, especially on days when my clothes needed mending or altering.