Written by Deimantė Radišauskaitė Human rights violations. No formal work contracts. Under-paid wages. Toxic working conditions. These are just a few of the many problems people face while working in the garment industry. And although a lot of organizations have tried to tackle these problems, they still exist. But at least we made some progress.…

Tackling Fashion Waste: Youth Workers Join Forces in Cambodia The fashion industry is known for its glamour and trend-setting, but it’s also among the biggest contributors to waste on our planet. The overconsumption of clothes and textiles has led to environmental and social issues, including pollution, resource depletion, and exploitation of workers. To address this…

Thoughts about job shadowing in Cambodia (October 2022) Job shadowing and volunteering experiences are an excellent way for individuals to gain new skills and knowledge, while also making a positive impact on the world. One such experience was undertaken by a Lithuanian participant called Laura in the “Circle of Fashion” project in Siem Reap, Cambodia.…

On October 23, the „Circle of Fashion“ project event, final conference – FleaMarket – took place in Miesto Laboratorija. During the event, we invited people to bring their manufactured, vintage, or simply unnecessary clothes and sell them to second hands. Miesto Laboratorija is a cosy and environmentally friendly cafe which creates a warm atmosphere for…

By Julia Wiklund If I told you that there is a way to travel for free and simultaneously educate yourself on vital topics and meet people from all over the world, would you then say yes to going? Well, I did, and I am not disappointed at all. A few weeks ago, I had the…

Anne Klein, the famous fashion designer, once said: “Clothes are not going to change the world. The women who wear them will”. And that is absolutely right, but not just the women who wear them, but also the women who make them.  That is what the Circle of Fashion documentary is all about. It tells…

Circle of Fashion Project, Job Shadowing Activity in Salatiga, Indonesia (Summer 2022). Article by Dimitrios Anastasiadis Watch Dimitrios experience here. I had the privilege of participating in the Erasmus+ Job Shadowing activity in Salatiga, Indonesia for three weeks in June 2022. The activity was in the framework the Circle of Fashion project, which aims to…

By Ana Syifa’u N 18th – 24th of August 2022. It was the date for the international training course “Understanding Circle of Fashion” in Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia, that I had joined. I was really excited to join this training course because I believe that the fast fashion sector has a significant impact on our…

Recently, an event was organized in Vilnius as part of the “Circle of Fashion” project, a series of events aimed at promoting sustainable practices in the fashion industry. This event was hosted by active youth and featured an artist who taught participants how to paint on old clothes to give them a new lease on…

Big changes start with small steps, and updating your wardrobe in an earth-friendly way is a great place to start. The recent “Circle of Fashion” event in Vilnius brought together individuals passionate about sustainability to discuss the importance of buying less and staying stylish. During the event, Darija Ilevičiūtė-Zaveckienė, founder of the Ukai.eu brand, shared…

We may not appreciate or follow stars but we must admit that whatever attitude, ideas, thoughts, or statements they share usually goes viral and are spread across the globe. Some of them share useless content to get more popularity or induce shock among their fans. However, there are famous people we genuinely encourage to pay…

Fashion sustainability is one of the most challenging issues we are facing nowadays because the production of our favorite garments usually requires a lot of water and other ingredients that are crucial for our existence. We cannot let our planet be on the brink just because we want to follow the trends. Just remember –…

Est. reading time: 7 minutes We always try to do the proper research before working on any project. That’s why watching documentaries, reading professional magazines and articles, discussing with influenced people gives us extra power and motivation to work hard. Many people, maybe even you, are visual learners; for them, an image means and provides…

Est. reading time: 8 minutes We assume you have read some articles about the impact of fashion on the environment. You may feel the need for changes. Maybe you want to change something in your life, but you do not know what and how? Small steps are the best way to the final success. Down…

The Circle of Fashion project, co-founded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, has recently kicked off its online platform. This project, which includes partners from Sweden, Lithuania, Cambodia, and Indonesia, is among the first that tackles the fast fashion problem through youth work and non-formal education. The unique approach of this project is…