Relove Fashion Club at St. Aidan’s Community School
This year marks an exciting first for St. Aidan’s Community School as we prepare to take part in the Relove Fashion Competition, a national sustainable fashion initiative for young people aged 12–19 across Ireland.
Relove Fashion challenges students to rethink how clothes are made, worn, and valued. Entrants design and create a sustainable, wearable outfit using only pre-loved materials – items from charity shops, swap shops, or textiles already available at home or in school. Nothing new should be purchased, encouraging students to develop creativity while considering the environmental impact of fast fashion.
To support students taking part, we are launching the Relove Fashion Club. The club will run during lunchtimes in the Art Rooms and is open to all students with an interest in fashion, creativity, or sustainability. Students may work individually or in groups of up to five.
Throughout the project, students will:
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Develop design ideas through sketches and mood boards
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Source and select second-hand fabrics and garments
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Learn upcycling, alteration, and repair skills
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Research the fashion industry and explore sustainability issues
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Keep a detailed project diary documenting their process, research, fabric sources, and photos
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Produce before-and-after images of their outfit and complete a final written submission
Relove Fashion Club Details:
Art Room 1 & 2
Wednesdays and Thursdays
12:00–12:40 pm
Led by Ms. Sullivan and Ms. Murphy
Final submissions for the national competition take place each January, giving students plenty of time to design, create, and refine their work.
We encourage all interested students to come along, get involved, and help us make our school’s first year in the competition a creative and sustainable success!