Walpole member Burberry and the British Fashion Council (BFC) have teamed up once again on the ReBurberry Fabric programme, aimed at supporting creative communities and promoting a circular economy. Launched in 2020, the ReBurberry Fabric programme provides donations of leftover fabrics to fashion students, upcycling surplus fabric and saving it from going to waste.
Through its Institute of Positive Fashion and BFC Colleges Council, the BFC is helping Burberry’s donations – which include a variety of fabrics from past collections – reach the hands of young creatives and up-andcoming designers. This second donation takes the total amount of fabric donated through the programme so far to over 12,000 metres, given to more than 30 fashion schools and universities in the UK, including the Edinburgh College of Art and the University of Brighton.
"We are committed to supporting the next generation of exciting creatives while ensuring we all do what we can to protect the environment," said Nicole Lovett, Responsibility Programme Director at Burberry, of the initiative. "We’re proud to be working with the British Fashion Council once more to help emerging diverse talent achieve their ambitions, while reinforcing the importance of sustainable practices and circularity. By equipping students with these materials and tools to help their creativity thrive, we can all create a better future for our industry."
"One of the BFC's priorities is to encourage the industry to move towards a circular fashion economy while supporting excellence in fashion design," commented Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council. "We are delighted to work with Burberry, helping ensure students across the country have access to the best quality fabrics. Creative talent is at the heart of the industry and we are proud of our world-leading colleges – being able to provide these students with such opportunities is a privilege."
