The non-profit organization Fashion Revolution is known for its global campaigns. She advocates for transparency in the supply chain and the rights of workers. Now the organization has confirmed the closure of its UK branch in order to decentralize its activities.
In a post on the career network LinkedIn, the organization announced that it has decided to cease operations at Fashion Revolution CIC. CIC stands for Community Interest Company, a name for British social enterprises that use their profits and assets for public benefit. Instead, the organization is seeking a more federal, globally coordinated and locally led next phase of its work.
Fashion Revolution noted the realignment, but also acknowledged the current difficult funding and operating environment in the UK. These setbacks led to the decision to close this line of business.
Difficult financing environment threatens supply chain activists
Fashion Revolution was founded in 2013 by British designers Carry Somers and Orsola de Castro. Both stepped down from their positions as directors in 2022. The organization has developed into a globally recognized institution. She advocates for transparency, security and fair wages in the fashion industry supply chain. The founding was a direct response to the Rana Plaza disaster, in which over 1,100 people died when a textile factory collapsed in Bangladesh.
To honor the victims, the organization launched the annual Fashion Revolution Day event. This later became ‘Fashion Revolution Week’. It begins on the anniversary of the tragedy, April 24, and takes place in 80 countries. This year the campaign aims to “awaken new hope”. It addresses misleading claims in the fashion industry and vague promises from world leaders.
The week-long campaign is one of several well-known campaigns by the nonprofit organization. The ‘#WhoMadeMyClothes’ initiative was another long-term project. It urged brands to reveal more information about the people who make their clothes. The campaign received responses from over 3,800 global brands.
Fashion Revolution’s influence is undeniable. Still, it is one of several ethical and environmental organizations struggling with a complex funding environment. The dissolution of the UK branch follows the closure of another ethical production campaigner, Remake. The US organization, known for its #PayUp and #NoNewClothes initiatives, ceased operations at the beginning of the year. The reason given was insufficient sustainable financing.
Similar to Remake, which plans to continue its efforts primarily through social media, Fashion Revolution will continue to exist, albeit with a more international focus. In its statement, the organization said it will launch the next phase “through the strength of its global network.” This will be supported by “stronger local leadership and continued global coordination.”
“We hope this next phase strengthens the shared commitment to transforming the fashion industry. It is intended to enable the movement to continue its work with renewed focus and shared responsibility,” the statement said.
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