Go for a more sustainable wardrobe in your own style!

Come to Refresh Your Identity and get inspired to create a unique, eco-friendly wardrobe. It’s not just about buying fewer clothes, but about making conscious choices. For example, think about investing in quality pieces that last longer, swapping or repairing clothes, and choosing more sustainable materials.

Fast fashion has a huge impact on both the environment and working conditions. Many clothing items are only worn briefly and then end up in the landfill. How can it be different? At Refresh Your Identity, you’ll get practical tips and can start immediately to make your wardrobe more sustainable.

Sustainable Fashion Market

Time: 14:00 - 17:00 
Location: Atrium

Refresh Your Style

  • Free Fashion Market: Score a free new outfit from donated clothing from fellow students and staff.
  • My Style ID: Discover and celebrate your own style with Rigtje Bruinsma.
  • Oppimp Atelier: Pimp your own clothing without the need for a sewing machine. Sew something meaningful onto your clothes, stamp a unique design, or add a personal touch with embroidery. This way, you give your T-shirt, pants, or dress a new look, making it less likely for you to throw it away. Together, we contribute to a more sustainable world!
  • De Ruilbank: A sustainable second chance. Exchange clothing and small household items you no longer use with others.
  • Vic & Jann share their take! Sustainable fashion stylists Victorien and Janneke offer free advice.

Presentations by ROC Mondriaan

  • Tailoring Repair Café: Students are ready with two sewing machines: repair your clothes.
  • CLO 3D Demo: See the latest clothing visualizations with lifelike simulations.
  • Ready-to-Wear Tech: Discover sustainable materials like pineapple leather, hemp fabric, and seaweed fabric through live demonstrations and exhibits.

Style Interaction Corner

  • Talk with other students about fashion choices and express your style.

Expert Talks

Time: 15:30 - 17:00
Location: Innovation Playground
Language: English

TimeExpert Talks
15:30Opening & welcome by host Kim Poldner (Professor Circular Business THUAS)
15:35Hilde van Duijn (Managing Director Circle Economy Foundation)
15:45Mirella Soyer (Professor Behaviour for Circular Transitions Hogeschool Rotterdam)
16:00Agnes Weber (Founder Mended)
16:30Q&A met Agnes, Mirella and Kim
16:50Deborah Mevissen (Dean BFM THUAS)
17:00 - 18:00Enjoy drinks & bites

Agnes Weber

Agnes is the founder of repair-platform MENDED, partnering with fashion brands to "build a better way to keep clothes in play" across Europe. This premium yet playful approach to repair earned MENDED the Newcomer of the Year 2024/25 award. Beyond MENDED, Agnes captivates audiences on social media, where her videos have reached up to 21 million views. Whether online or offline, she knows how to engage people around repair and circularity.

Agnes Weber

Why come by?

Expand your perspective on sustainable fashion and discover how you can translate it into your personal style. Join practical workshops, inspiring talks, and get inspired to treat your wardrobe more consciously. And last but not least: leave with a new free outfit!

Ready to join?

Come and enjoy the activities in the Atrium or sign up to attend the Expert Talks.

Sign up for the Expert Talks

Dit is een evenement van The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse biedt een programma vol interessante activiteiten over actuele vraagstukken en wereldwijde issues.

The Lighthouse - Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer