Fast fashion is built on exploitation—of workers, of resources, of creativity. Most of the world’s garments are made by women, yet the industry undervalues their labour and discards their work as fast as trends change. This Women’s History Month, the Alterist X COAG pop-up is not just about upcycling clothes—we’re raising awareness of the system that makes them disposable.

Thanks to everyone who came through Alterist at Camden Open Air Gallery last weekend!

London Fashion Week is putting sustainability in the spotlight—but real change isn’t a passing trend. At Alterist, we believe sustainability isn’t seasonal; it’s the future of fashion. This February, we’re proving it.

Alterist is launching a Monthly Residency at Camden Open Air Gallery (@camdenoag)—a celebration of upcycled fashion, live music, and creativity.

Recently, we had the privilege of joining Lou Hamilton on the Brave New Girls podcast to dive into the issue of textile waste and how we can reduce overproduction in the fashion industry.

We’re beyond excited to announce that one of our co-founders, Martina Sorgi, has been nominated for the The Häagen-Dazs Rose Project’s Top 50 Inspiring Women.

Here’s a look at the Alterist X COAG pop-up, where upcycled fashion, live music, and creative energy came together to say F**K you to Black Friday.

Fast fashion dominates the global clothing industry, offering cheap, trendy styles at an alarming environmental and ethical cost. But how did this phenomenon start, and what can we do to change its impact?

F**K Black Friday, come down to Camden open Air Gallery (COAG) to celebrate the Alterist designers and their creativity by getting your clothes upcycled!

At Alterist, we’re excited to share our latest collaboration that brings together creativity, sustainability, and purpose. Teaming up Sproot Baby and Alterist designer Material Response, we’ve upcycled preloved baby suits into a beautiful line of baby hats and headbands. 

At the Alterist pop-up on Brick Lane in July, we brought together over 30 leading upcycle brands, each bringing their unique style to the event. Shot by Jon Bronxl and featuring Maya Lily, we captured some of the standout looks from the day, which you can now find online!

In July, the Alterist pop-up was lucky enough to host the incredible Laurenzo Fab, powered by Alpha Theta.