“The Slow Fashion Movement Learning Lab is a global space for learning and collaboration that drives a more ethical, conscious, and regenerative fashion industry.”
Puja MJ, Executive Board Member - Learning Lab Slow Fashion Movement
About the Learning Lab
The Slow Fashion Movement Learning Lab serves as a global platform for research, dialogue, and innovation in sustainable fashion.
It brings together students, educators, professionals, and organizations committed to advancing ethical practices across the fashion value chain.
Through interdisciplinary learning on topics such as fashion psychology, climate impact, circularity, science, storytelling, and social equity, the Lab fosters critical thinking and collaboration to shape a responsible and regenerative future for fashion.
What We Offer
The Learning Lab offers a diverse mix of programs designed to educate, inspire, and empower changemakers across the fashion ecosystem from students and educators to professionals and organizations driving transformation.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Interactive sessions led by sustainability experts, designers, and educators from around the world.
Learning Journeys
Themed programs that unpack complex topics like degrowth, greenwashing, and fashion justice in simple, relatable ways.
Research Internships
Hands-on opportunities to collaborate on real-world projects in research, advocacy, and community building.
Dialogue Series & Expert Talks
Conversations and panels with thought leaders bridging global ideas and local actions for systemic change.
Corporate & Institutional Training
Tailored learning modules for brands, businesses, and academic institutions to embed sustainability and ethics into their practice.
Open Learning Resources
Access to curated toolkits, reading lists, and recorded sessions that support ongoing education and skill-building.
Collaborative Projects
Global initiatives that bring together learners and professionals to co-create solutions for fashion’s pressing challenges.
Mentorship & Networking Circles
A space to connect with mentors, peers, and professionals driving change in the fashion ecosystem.
Who It’s For
The Learning Lab is for anyone, at any stage of life or career: who is curious about reimagining fashion for people and the planet.
It is intentionally inclusive and not defined by age, seniority, or formal credentials. It is designed for:
- Learners and practitioners seeking to understand how creativity, ethics, and sustainability intersect in fashion—whether they are just beginning or re-learning through a new lens.
- Educators and institutions looking to embed ethical, environmental, and social responsibility into fashion education and curricula.
- Industry professionals, founders, and entrepreneurs who want to reflect, unlearn, and transform their practices to drive meaningful and systemic change.
- Activists, advocates, and community leaders who believe learning, dialogue, and collaboration are essential to building a just, equitable, and regenerative fashion future.
Why It Matters
Fashion is one of the most powerful storytelling tools we have and education is where that story begins.
The Learning Lab nurtures informed action and empowers our community to move from awareness to advocacy, one conversation at a time.
Join the Lab
Want to learn, collaborate, or host a workshop?
Write to us at learninglab@slowfashion.global or follow our updates on Instagram @slowfashion.movement.