Fashion Alive — Best Practice Guide for Sustainable Fashion (D5.2)

Abstract

This guide presents a set of best practices developed within the Creative Europe project Fashion Alive (Grant Agreement 101056307) to support the transition toward sustainable fashion.It synthesizes research and experimentation carried out by the project partners on three complementary areas: Zero Waste Fashion (pre-consumer waste prevention), Circular and Upcycling strategies (post-consumer waste management), and Cultural-heritage-based slow fashion approaches.Through methodological reflection, case studies and pedagogical experimentation, the guide identifies key challenges, transferable methods and actionable recommendations that can help designers, educators and cultural institutions integrate sustainability across the full life cycle of fashion.The report contributes to current debates on circular economy, creative education and responsible fashion, offering tools that connect innovation, culture and environmental awareness.