Remake, the nonprofit behind the #NoNewClothes and #WearYourValues campaigns, is ceasing operations. The reason for this is that the necessary financing to maintain operations could not be secured.
The organization’s founder, Ayesha Barenblat, announced the news on Instagram. She explained that this decision by Remake’s board was the “most responsible path forward” in the current climate.
Operations are scheduled to cease permanently by February 28, 2026. Until then, the global interest group wants to honor its commitments to its partners in the garment industry and coalition organizations. This should be ensured through proper implementation of the programs.
Barenblat pointed to a decline in funding for labor organizations and climate justice work. This hit the organization at a time of political and economic turmoil. She also spoke of a “growing resistance to the corporate responsibility measures we have fought so hard for.”
“We have examined every option: restructuring our activities; seeking merger opportunities with like-minded organizations; refocusing our model and exploring new sources of funding,” their statement continued.
Remake’s Instagram account will remain active even after the organization closes. It will be continued independently by Daisy Christophel, Director of Digital Media. The free educational resources and advocacy toolkits remain accessible online. The same goes for a selection of sustainability resources available through Custom Collaborative.
Barenblat founded Remake in 2015. Their mission was to advocate for climate justice and fair wages in the apparel industry. Initially, the organization focused on working with educational institutions. Over the years, its reach grew until it eventually counted 3,000 ambassadors in 80 countries.
The efforts were concentrated through campaigns. Each campaign aimed to raise awareness of injustices in the fashion industry and garnered remarkable responses. The #PayUp campaign, for example, collected 270,000 signatures. It ensured that orders worth over $22 billion canceled during the pandemic were paid. It also influenced the introduction of laws to protect garment workers, such as the California Garment Worker Protection Act.
The annual #NoNewClothes campaign encouraged shoppers to repair, swap and re-wear clothes. The aim was to reduce environmental pollution and promote fair working conditions. Remake called for a 90-day break from consumption, which typically ran from June to September. This should save water and reduce emissions.
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