On 21 October 2020, the Centre for Circular Design (CCD) held an online panel discussion to launch the book Research Circles, chaired by journalist, author and lecturer Tamsin Blanchard. The book includes contributions by Dr Kate Goldsworthy, Co-founder and Co-director of CCD and Deputy Director of Business of Fashion, Textiles and Technology (BFTT) and Rebecca […]
Open Call for Sustainable Fashion Accelerator at The Trampery
The Sustainable Fashion Accelerator is a six-month programme of carefully crafted bespoke support with a mix of expert-led workshops and one-to-one sessions with a focus on people, planet, profit approach to fashion. What to expect: Expert coaches and guest speakers include sustainability champion and luxury expert Vanessa Podmore, Founder of Podmore Consultancy, People coach and […]
London Fashion Fund – Second Round of Investment Now Open
The London Fashion Fund seeks to build a portfolio of diverse, forward-thinking and high-growth start-ups that will shape the future of the fashion industry. It aims to enhance pathways for businesses to access complementary finance, follow-on funding & support with business success measure. The London Fashion Fund is calling all fashion SMEs looking to take […]
‘Fashion on Climate’ Report
The fashion industry is shifting at a remarkable pace where demands are accelerated by the consumer for accountability, care of raw materials and social responsibility. The designers and brands are ever-evolving to adapt to new realities while staying resilient and creative at all times. On the other hand, fear of uncertainty and financial constraints are […]
Prof James Busfield Elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineers
Our Co-Investigator, Prof. James Busfield has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. He was acknowledged for his commitment to the industry and supporting the next generation of graduate engineers. Prof James Busfield (left) will join 1,600 eminent engineers from industry and academia to support excellent work towards building a sustainable society. […]