The Craftivist Collective

The Craftivist Collective is “an inclusive group of people committed to using thoughtful, beautiful crafted works to help themselves and encourage others to be the positive change they wish to see in the world”. It was set up in 2009 by Sarah Corbett. There are around 1000 members worldwide.

Mini Fashion Statements

Make a fashion statement that inspires others to look for beauty that extends beyond the garment. Their only project that doesn’t include stitching was first developed during Stockholm fashion week and can be done by individuals and groups around the world any time of the year. This project is in support of fashion revolution.

The pocket-sized scrolls are powerful and poignant little reminders of the role we can play as consumers. They’re designed to make us think about how the clothes we buy and wear are made, and how we might be able to help tackle problems like, poor conditions for workers or the use of materials that are damaging to the environment. You can pick from the three messages they’ve created, let the words really sink in. Take them to your heart and use them to inspire others to speak out on behalf of fashion industry injustices.

They have worked with expert wordsmith Ed Gillespie and his team at Futerra to get the balance of each just right. Provocative not preachy, intriguing, friendly and empowered, they’ve each been crafted to inspire and motivate.

”We want to unite the fashion industry and ignite a revolution to radically change the way our clothes are sourced, produced and purchased, so that what the world wears has been made in a safe, clean and fair way."

"The Craftivist Collective’s Mini Fashion Statements are really simple, fun and creative way to be part of the fashion revolution. Made with love and placed into a pocket on a stores clothes rail, they surprise shoppers with a message that reminds us to be more curious about our clothes.”

"They may be small, but they have the power to make shoppers stop and consider the people who make our clothes, their working conditions and human rights issues. This shoes that activism doesn’t need to shout from the rooftops, it can gently provoke from our pockets!"