The CIRCULARITY MASTERCLASS for Fashion Design Students

5

LESSONS

3

MONTHS

1

COMPETITION

WHAT IS THE CIRCULARITY MASTERCLASS?

The Circularity Masterclass is an educational platform created in partnership with the Graduate Fashion Foundation and Zalando.

This five-lesson course is designed to inspire and educate second-year fashion design students at European fashion schools about the fundamentals of circular fashion design.

Access to participate in the Masterclass is granted by invitation only. To register your institution for the 2025 cohort, use the contact form below.

LESSON 1

In the first lesson, you will embark on a comprehensive research journey, immersing yourself in the fashion industry’s current issues and exploring forward-thinking processes related to circularity.

LESSON 2

In lesson 2, we will explore the initial stages of garment design in greater detail.

LESSON 3

In this lesson, we will not only explore traditional manufacturing techniques but also highlight new and innovative methods that are shaping the future of fashion production.

LESSON 4

We will then list any key factors that you should aim to have as the basis for their concepts and designs.

LESSON 5

In lesson 5, we will witness your ideas and concepts coming to life for your competition submission. On the next page, you’ll find a reminder of the competition where you can submit your work.

“The Circularity Masterclass broadened my interest and expertise, by giving me practical experience in making recyclable, sustainable clothes and improved my comprehension of eco-friendly design concepts and materials. This experience made me realise the importance of waste reduction and gave rise to creative ways of extending clothing life.”

Sarah Omoyeni Ajayi, 2nd place winner of the 2023/24 Circular Fashion Design competition

ABOUT

Graduate Fashion Foundation is a charitable organisation and an essential part of the fashion industry. It is the springboard for new talent and a bridge between education and employment.

As a leading European online platform for fashion and lifestyle, Zalando delivers to customers in 25 countries. In our fashion store, they can find a wide assortment from more than 6,000 brands.

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