With a mission to reduce textile waste, Alterist Marketplace along with its community of 68 designers, will be launching on October 25. Showcasing over 500 unique one of a kind upcycled garments, Alterist will be demonstrating the beauty and creativity that can come from upcycled materials. As one of Alterist's co-founders, Hannah Standen explains; “We want Alterist to be the catalyst for change within the fashion industry, giving people the power to make more sustainable choices."

Vogue has named upcycling as one of the biggest trends of 2021, but to the next generation of conscious consumers, upcycling is not a trend; it’s a new era for fashion.

Find out why reducing returns aligns with Alterist’s mission.

Alterist has a wide range of designers, each with their own style, techniques and flair. So to give you a more holistic view of what upcycling is, we’re going to explain the five different techniques.