- SUSTAINABLE Fashion Show, 1-3pm, October 13 2024 at Temple of Peace in Cardiff
- Youth-Led Event to Explore Sustainable Alternatives to fast fashion
- Featuring Designs from Emerging Welsh Creators
- Free Admission – Clothes Swap, Info Stalls, and More
Cardiff, Wales – The Youth Climate Ambassadors for Wales (YCA) and the Young Peace Ambassadors (YPA) are proud to present the Sustainable Fashion Show, a one-of-a-kind event on 13 October 2024 at the Temple of Peace and Health, Cardiff. This free, youth-led event aims to inspire attendees to challenge the destructive fast fashion industry and embrace sustainable alternatives.
“We’re excited to bring this event to Cardiff and show people that fashion can be both stylish and sustainable,” said Yolay, Chair of YCA. “Fast fashion is one of the biggest contributors to environmental pollution, and we’re inviting everyone to discover alternatives that are better for people and the planet.”
The event will feature a fashion show with designs from Ophelia Dos Santos, Imogen from the YCA, and other young creatives. Visitors can participate in a clothes swap, browse informational stalls, and engage with organizations like Climate Cymru and Peace Action Wales to learn more about the Climate and Peace movement in Wales. Funded by the Young Gamechangers Fund.
Event Info:
- Date: October 13, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Temple of Peace and Health, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3AP
- Admission: Free
- Activities: Sustainable fashion show, clothes swap, info stalls from organizations like Climate Cymru and Peace Action Wales.
- Register on Eventbrite page
Why It Matters: Fast Fashion’s Hidden Cost
Fast fashion brands like Zara, H&M, and Shein are known for producing cheap, trendy clothing, but behind these low prices lies a significant environmental and social cost. The fashion industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions—more than flights and shipping combined. It takes 2,700 litres of water to produce one cotton T-shirt, and 85% of all textiles end up in landfills each year, contributing to massive environmental degradation.
“People often don’t realize that their £5 shirt comes with a hidden human cost,” Freya, one of the YCA says. “From the environmental footprint to the exploitation of workers, fast fashion is a crisis we can no longer ignore.”
