COMMUNITY SESSIONS

Welcome to the NO-kledingfabriek
The New Optimists community is growing rapidly, and together, we are becoming stronger and more influential in changing the industry. This event is designed to bring community members together, facilitate discussions, spark conversations, and build connections.In every session, we invite experts or professionals to speak about specific topics, identify issues, or propose solutions.

SEPT 27 / 19:30h

NO SUSTAINABILITY. NO DESIGN.

Behind the scenes of sustainable design.
Four experts discuss: can design be a driver for more sustainable consumption?
Hosted by Nynke Eggen (the sustainability club).
With: Giulia Verona - Bas Timmer - Pak Chiu - Pepijn smit

OKT 18 / 19:30h

POST GROWTH

How can fashion move beyond growth?

Hosted by Nynke Eggen (the sustainability club).
With Xander Slager, co-founder of New Optimist and others

MORE INFO SOON

NOV 22 / 19:30h

STATIEGELD, DEPOSIT REFUND SYSTEM IN CLOTHING

Pros and cons to 100% circularity

Hosted by Haiko Huivenaars (candour.digital)
With Nelleke Wegdam, co-founder of New Optimist and others

MORE INFO SOON

HOW TO JOIN US

You can sign up by sending an email.
Spots are limited so be quick!

PREVIOUS WORKSHOP SERIES

MAY 9 / 19:30h

DYEING WITH ROUA ALHALABI

Roua will introduce you to the making of natural ink and the dyeing process. The workshop puts our second design principle into action “Make products that don’t create waste or pollution.”

MAY 16 / 19:30h

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

This is the theoretical focused workshop of this series. We will start this workshop by talking about the current situation of the fashion industry which is tainted by social & environmental issues. In the second part of this workshop we like to focus on the future. Which is from our perspective a sharp contrast with the existing paradigm.

MAY 23 / 19:30h

THE JOY OF MAKING

In this workshop we invite you to bring back the joy of making. Together we design and make a simple care bag. However, understanding the process, means you understand the work and effort it takes, contesting the ideal of fast and replacable fashion.