No Label Hoodie Project: A Journey Towards Sustainable Fashion 🌍👕
Yarima Lugo
Project Coordinator
At Albeda College Beauty & Fashion, creativity meets consciousness! At the end of 2024, students embarked on a mission to design their own unique hoodies, inspired by sustainability and innovation. Once again, in 2024, Albeda was recognized as the most sustainable vocational school in the Netherlands! With an impressive score of 93% on the SustainaBul MBO ranking, Albeda continues to lead in sustainable education—making them the perfect partner for our No Label Project.
Inspiring Workshops & Conscious Design
On November 20, students participated in workshops on the Donut Economy and Artivism as part of the No Label Project. These sessions encouraged them to think critically about the fashion industry and embrace sustainable practices. 💡♻️
December 19 marked a significant milestone as students presented their mood boards and design concepts. A select group was chosen to represent Albeda and the Netherlands at the Sustainable Fashion Show in Krakow, Poland in March 2025! 🌱
On January 28, these selected students hosted an online panel discussion on microtrends and sustainability, exploring key topics such as:
- What are microtrends?
- Are microtrends sustainable?
- The role of influencers and online media
- How can young people influence or counter microtrends?
- The social impact of microtrends (FOMO, mental health, and more)
- Our vision for an ideal world – with or without microtrends
The No Label Project Continues!
While the hoodie project officially concluded at the end of January 2025, this is only the beginning. Students will continue to participate in exciting initiatives, including:
- A Style Hackathon
- A Black Friday campaign in 2025 promoting ethical consumerism.
- A special event in North Macedonia focused on conscious consumerism.
Stay tuned for updates on their inspiring journey! 🙌
No Label Youth Exchange in Krakow, Poland 🌱
March 24 & 25, 2025
Day 1: Connecting & Creating
Movers & Shakers from Germany, Slovakia, Romania, North Macedonia, Poland, Ukraine and the Netherlands gathered to explore sustainable fashion. Over the past months, they worked on no-waste designs and strategies to promote sustainability in the fashion industry.
Key activities included:
- 🌟 Presenting their designs and sharing creative visions.
- 🎨 Participating in artivism workshops.
- 🏙️ Exploring the beautiful city of Krakow.
The biggest highlight? 👗 Attending the No Waste Fashion Show at Krakow Sustainable Fashion Week! A stunning catwalk showcase featured zero-waste fashion by SAPU students and our Movers & Shakers, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Krakow Aviation Museum. 🚀♻️
Day 2: Innovation & Collaboration 🎨♻️
The second day focused on hands-on experience:
- Singing workshop
- Upcycling workshop at SAPU Fashion School with young designers from across Europe.
- Visit to the Banksy Museum
- A shared dinner to celebrate collaboration and creativity.
A huge thank you to MasterPeace Poland for organizing this unforgettable experience. Follow us for more insights into this inspiring exchange! 🎥✨
A Future of Sustainable Fashion 🌎✨
This journey proves that fashion can be both innovative and responsible. With young creatives leading the way, the future of fashion is looking brighter, greener, and more ethical than ever! 💚👠
Follow our journey and support sustainable fashion! 💙✨
