fashion rebellion
London
Amanda Riley is a Fashion Designer & environmentalist. She has been teaching
complete beginners the art of diy fashion and eco-sewing since 2009. After
realising the horrendous environmental impact of fashion she started her
masterclass workshops, The Fashion Factory, for 8-16 year olds as an antidote to
fast fashion. “ I saw an increase in technology & social media use & the
reduction of practical & creative subjects in schools. Many children are missing
out on life skills, creativity, dexterity & the ability to focus. I felt I had
to do something”