- Design Challenge in collaboration with the UN.
In collaboration with FDCI, CDC marked the fifth anniversary of its founding at Lakmé Fashion Week. To commemorate this achievement, three of its alumni, the brands Chamar, Doodlage-Made from Trash, and Iro Iro, presented a special display yesterday.
Circular Design Challenge announced the global extension of its programme beginning with the next season in October 2023 with the goal of increasing its visibility, collaborating with like-minded partners, and attracting creative talent worldwide.
In an effort to attract talent from around the world, the programme will work with international partners such as the British Council for the UK, Berlin Fashion Hub for Germany, and the Redress Award for Hong Kong/Asia Pacific, among others. Those who have been shortlisted will get a chance to presentThe winner will receive prizes worth INR 20+ Lakh, the CDC Trophy, a six-month mentorship programme, and the opportunity to present a stand-alone showcase at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI in March, 2024. work to an esteemed jury at the October 2023 edition of Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. “The UN in India is happy to be a founding partner of the Circular Design Challenge since its launch five years ago,” stated Mr. Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator, India. The UN and CDC share the conviction that fashion can and must be a force for promoting environmental sustainability while also honouring culture, human expression, and innovation. bringing together a variety of societal threadsA more sustainable fashion business may support the accomplishment of the global SDGs along a variety of value chains, including the economy. With CDC, we look forward to the next phase, which will enable circular solutions on a global scale.
The fifth edition of CDC is a significant turning point for all of us, said to Mr. Jaspreet Chandok, Head RISE Fashion and Lifestyle. Watching the program’s participation and appreciation rise with each passing year has been incredibly fulfilling. In accordance with our goal of making sustainable fashion the norm, we are extending CDC to other lands. We are grateful to R|ElanTM and UN in India for their steadfast support throughout each season, which has helped to elevate Circular Design Challenge to a position of prominence in the nation. Wenow anticipate expanding the global success of this platform with our international partners.
Each of these designers will submit a Tee shirt design for the EarthTee to enhance the milestone celebrations. On Earth Day 2023, the winner design will be unveiled after being selected through online voting. PET bottles that will be gathered at Lakmé Fashion Week in March 2023 in collaboration with FDCI will be used to make the EarthTee by R|ElanTM. “Five years ago, we began the Circular Design Challenge, to realise the ambition of our chairman Mr. Mukesh Ambani, to make India into a world leader in adoption of sustainable and green manufacturing techniques,” stated Mr. Hemant D. Sharma, Sector Head – Polyester, Reliance Industries Limited. Throughout the previous five years, Circular Design Competition has experienced a sharp increase in popularity. The cultivation of talent in the sustainable and environmentally friendly fields and the promotion of waste reduction in the industry have now become trends in the Indian fashion value chain. We are determined to expand this project around the world, encouraged by CDC’s success in India and unprecedented international interest, especially from the top industrialised nations.
