Regeneration - Fashion from the Ground Up

Regeneration

Regeneration: The process of regenerating - renewing or restoring something after it has been depleted, damaged or lost. The term regeneration made its debut in the fashion vocabulary a mere few years ago. Gaining prominence among a growing audience of eco-conscious fashion lovers, the concept was embodied through a match with agricultural developments. What do farming and fashion have in common you may ask? Regenerative agriculture focuses on a harmonious collaboration with nature, on the basis of indigenous ecological knowledge. Instead of depleting the land, numerous techniques are applied to enrich the soil, improve water systems and increase biodiversity. A harvest of raw materials and respectful treatment thereof, allows for the development of so-called ‘farm-to-closet' items: clothing that not only originates from our fertile soil but can also return as compost to complete a fully natural, circular life cycle.

Programme

In addition to being a promising alternative to counter balance a rampant fashion industry, regeneration poses fundamental questions about the origins of both our clothing as well as ourselves. Where do we come from and where are we headed? To collectively explore the meaning of regeneration in fashion, New Order of Fashion unites twelve emerging designers from across the globe. Ready to embark on a holistic quest to heal fashion — and planet! — through a care for all approach. Besides our exhibition – open daily from 11.00 - 18.00 – We invite you to come and join our public programme: ACTIVATIONS: Working with Wool Pollyanna Moss Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd Oct. 11.00 - 18.00 Working with Linen Henrike Gootjes & Anna Wetzel Mon. 23rd Oct & Tues. 24th Oct. 11.00 - 18.00 Working with Colour A joint project by Hul le Kes, Roua Atelier, Fibershed NL and Wilder Land Wed. 25th Oct & Thurs. 26th Oct. 11.00 - 18.00 Working with Care Ása Bríet Brattaberg & Kelly Konings Jude Hinojosa & Elina Selina Fri. 27th Oct & Sat. 28th Oct. 11.00 - 18.00 EVENT: Book Launch (Dutch) ‘Goede Gespreksstof – Van Grond tot Garderobe’ Fibershed NL  Wed. 25th Oct. 16.30 – 18.30