We called on fans of thrifting and upcycling to take part in our upcycling contest in June, which we are organising together with Brother and Hanseatic Help.
Who will design the best outfit from jackets and T-shirts that could not be passed on to people in need? We will answer this question together at the final. The participants in the contest will present their looks in the Future Fashion Lab - and the audience will choose the winning outfit.
Upcycling is more than just a trend. That's why FABRIC - Future Fashion Lab launched the competition together with Hanseatic Help. The selected participants had a weekend to design an exciting outfit from the textiles collected by Hanseatic Help. This time they also had to print, which was made possible by our friends at Brother. They are also sponsoring a special prize for the contest.
Register now for free
Want to be part of the final event and vote for the best outfit? Then register now for free and bring your smartphone to the final for the digital voting.
See you at the Future Fashion Lab!
FABRIC is Hamburg's new place for sustainable fashion. Here, designers, fashion labels and companies work together on the future topics of the fashion industry. Discover changing labels in the pop-up shop, take a look inside the glass workshop and enjoy speciality coffee with a view of the water. Or drop by at our events!
Please note: Photos and films will be taken during the event for public relations purposes.
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