One June afternoon, a young woman walks into the Atelier, and, a bit surprised, asks how long the business has been open and what kind of services are provided in my workshop.
We chat for a while, and then she introduces herself: she is Karoline Rahbek, currently Chief Advisor and Editor at Verdens Bedste Nyheder, a former model, and a graduate in communication and Danish from the University of Copenhagen, as well as a fashion activist.
We share a common goal: to raise public awareness about their consumption habits and the possibilities that exist for giving new life to clothing and textiles that we no longer use.
Discovering that there is a segment of the population in town that prefers to repair, alter or re-fashion their garments, instead of buying something new, was positive news for Karoline.
After photos of various fashion landfills went viral on the web and many began speaking out loudly about the problems caused by fast fashion production, it seems there has been a collective awakening and that something is changing.
6 generations.dk
Karoline shared the Atelier’s story and our work on digital Magazine and newsletter dedicated to sustainable fashion, 6generations.dk.
On the digital Magazine, you can find news and tips about secondhand fashion, where to find preloved garments, the progress of the circular transition in fashion, fashion psychology, and discover interesting upcycling projects in Copenhagen and abroad.
It is a perfect platform to follow if you are also embracing the change.
Read the article about us here.
In the cover pic of the article, you can see one of the Atelier’s creations, realized on occasion of the Alternative Copenhagen Fashion Week, where unused man ties became a unique art piece.
Photographer: Georgios Katsoris [ @evelkeneevel ]
Makeup and design: Valeria Franci
Model: Konstantina Papathanasiou
