The human and environmental cost of fast fashion is shockingly bad. We held a workshop at Skinner’s Academy in our home borough of Hackney to raise awareness about how the
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The fashion industry can be perceived as an elitist and competitive world. We believe that anyone with the talent and motivation to succeed should get a fair chance to get on in this exciting and fulfilling sector. We also believe that exploring creativity can help young people develop skills and attributes which will enable them to progress in many other career paths.
As well as running projects through schools and colleges we also work directly with organisations and housing associations supporting young people on the margins of society, from care leavers and young mums, to gang survivors, refugees/asylum seekers and young people in care.
In 2011 we worked in collaboration with Family Mosaic, a housing association which provides supported accommodation to vulnerable young adults aged between 16 –25 years old.
Fifteen Family Mosaic residents took part in an eight week fashion course, where they researched, designed and created their own version of the iconic ‘Little Black Dress’.
TESTIMONIALS
``One of the most rewarding aspects of the project with young people from Family Mosaic has been seeing how each of them has grown, both in their sewing and design skills and personally, in their confidence and motivation.``
Joanne
Project Manager
“I was really interested in working with young people in care. We designed and printed bags and t-shirts with messages to to show in Parliament their thoughts, it was a very cool thing. It’s nice to know organisations like FAD and the Who Cares? Trusts exist.”
Sinead
FAD Leadership Academy
“My experience of doing the Family Mosaic project was amazing. Not only was it hard work but it was fun at the same time. It gave me confidence, patience, independence. It is a great project to express yourself in so many different ways. “
Tashmar
Project Beneficiary, Family Mosaic
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