For the third time, Creative FLIP launched an Open Call for Cultural and Creative Sector and Industry (CCSI) organisations and Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in establishing innovative co-creation projects with schools, introducing students to creative professions and skills. This time the focus is on the field of sustainable fashion.

As part of this activity, students explore creative and transversal skills, while discussing and learning about related topics such as sustainability and the importance of protecting and respecting intellectual property and creations. 

Why the focus on Sustainable Fashion?

Discussions around sustainable fashion have reached both European and national levels. The fashion industry is the world’s third most polluting industry after fossil fuels and agriculture. Overconsumption, driven by the increasing popularity of cheap, low-quality fashion products from fast fashion chains, is a major contributor to this issue. Additionally, environmental and human rights issues in textile manufacturing have long been overlooked. The EU leads efforts to shift from fast fashion to circular fashion and social sustainability.

By integrating sustainable fashion practices into educational settings, these Learning Labs aim to empower young people to become advocates for a more sustainable, greener, and just future, instilling early awareness, encouraging sustainable practices, and highlighting the fashion industry's impact on both people and the planet.

Our Textiles and Fashion Expert Team

LOTTOZERO, Prato, Italy

Lottozero is a centre for textile design, art and culture based in Prato, which operates both as a consultancy studio and as a creative hub, divided into a gallery/exhibition area, a shared studio space/coworking and an open fab-lab for textile production, experimentation and research. Lottozero works with designers, artists, brands and institutions, providing personalised services and resources to anyone concerned with the world of textiles, textile art and fashion.

ELENA IANESELLI

Elena Ianeselli is Director of Fashion Design and Sustainability at Lottozero. She graduated in Fashion Design and Theories and specialised in Textile Design & Trends and Fashion Product Industrialization. With over seven years at Lottozero, Elena has been deeply involved in research projects centred on sustainable design, production, and consumption models, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the environmental and social challenges facing the fashion industry.

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