The Decorative Arts Museum proudly hosts Circular III, a pivotal event dedicated to advancing sustainable fashion and the circular economy within Spain. This two-day gathering provides a unique platform for professionals, designers, and innovators to share experiences and projects. Participants will explore critical discussions and hands-on workshops aimed at transforming textile management from environmental, social, and creative perspectives.
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Circular III is a two-day event dedicated to reflecting on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable fashion and the circular economy in Spain. It brings together professionals, designers, social entities, and innovation agents to share experiences and projects transforming textile management from environmental, social, and creative perspectives.
Circular III is an engaging two-day event focused on sustainable fashion and the circular economy, taking place on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, 2025. This gathering serves as a platform for professionals, designers, social entities, and innovation agents to convene and discuss the current landscape and future of textile management in Spain. The event's program is rich and varied, starting with institutional inaugurations and moving into several panel discussions. These include 'Spain, a hub in circular fashion management,' 'Women in the circular economy,' 'Shoestainability,' and 'Circularity with a rural soul: wool.' The discussions feature prominent figures from government ministries, industry associations, fashion brands, and academic institutions, moderated by journalists and experts in sustainability. The afternoons of Friday and Saturday are dedicated to practical workshops. On Friday, participants can join creative workshops focused on transforming old t-shirts into unique charms or creating tote bags from old jeans, suitable for professionals and interested individuals. Saturday offers family workshops where children can learn to turn old t-shirts into Christmas gnomes, encouraging sustainable crafting from a young age. The event is organized in collaboration with the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge and Moda re-, with content curated by Patricia González Aldea and María Giraldo Bombín.
Attendance is free but requires prior reservation. All available spots have been filled, but interested individuals can sign up for a waiting list to cover potential cancellations. A live stream is available via YouTube.
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