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https://linktr.ee/fashiontakesaction We realize that perfection doesn’t exist.

Fashion Takes Action (FTA) is a non-profit organization established in 2007 to advance sustainability in the entire fashion system through education, awareness, research and collaboration. It is no secret that the fashion industry is facing many challenges, including but not limited to: the use of pesticides and fertilizers to grow cotton; the highly toxic chemicals used to process and treat fabri

c; sweatshops and unfair labour practices; enormous amounts of water required to make clothing; the unethical disposal of contaminated water; and the fast fashion frenzy that is contributing to the growing number of textiles that end up in landfill each year. There are still so many questions and not enough answers; and there are many ways for fashion businesses to become sustainable. Our goal is to present the industry with fair and accurate information, and to build capacity within the fashion system to make smart decisions and take action where possible. If we all make one small change in the right direction – a responsible direction – then collectively we believe it can have a positive social and environmental impact.

08/26/2026

Check the care label. 👀

Wear often. Repair when needed. Pass it on.

Plus+, this October, add one more thing: come to ReMode Montréal. ♻️

ReMode: Canada’s Circular Fashion Festival is back in Montréal for its second year, kicking off Circular Economy Month with a full day dedicated to helping us keep our clothes in use for as long as possible.

Come explore the 7Rs of Fashion, shop the ReMode Marketplace featuring businesses focused on reuse, resale, repurposing, rental and repair, and hear from local changemakers working to build a more circular fashion future.

📅 Sunday, October 4 | 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Maison France-Montréal, 429 Ave Viger E
🎟️ FREE to attend

Your wardrobe already has a future. Come learn how to extend it.

Register now via the link in bio.

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Regardez l’étiquette d’entretien. 👀

Portez souvent. Réparez au besoin. Passez au suivant.

Et en octobre, ajoutez une consigne de plus : venez à ReMode Montréal. ♻️

ReMode, le festival canadien de la mode circulaire, revient à Montréal pour une deuxième année afin de lancer le Mois de l’économie circulaire avec une journée complète consacrée à prolonger la vie de nos vêtements.

Venez découvrir les 7R de la mode, parcourir le marché ReMode mettant en vedette des entreprises axées sur la réutilisation, la revente, la revalorisation, la location et la réparation, et entendre des personnes qui contribuent à bâtir un avenir plus circulaire pour la mode.

📅 Dimanche 4 octobre | 11 h à 17 h
📍 Maison France-Montréal, 429, avenue Viger Est
🎟️ Entrée GRATUITE

Votre garde-robe a déjà un avenir. Venez découvrir comment le prolonger.

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant via le lien dans la bio.

08/25/2026

Today is National Second Hand Wardrobe Day, which feels like a great moment to officially kicking off our fan-favourite 2026 Secondhand Shopping City Guide series!

Naturally, we’re starting off with our home city of !!

Organized by neighbourhoods, these guides are designed to help you plan out your . Save this post, and keep following because we’ll be sharing updated guides for key cities across Canada alllll long!

Stay tuned and let us know what shops we missed in the comments below 👇

08/23/2026

What if your next concert ticket helped create a more sustainable fashion industry? 🎶💚

This summer, every premium ticket for a show at RBC Amphitheatre - purchased through our dedicated link - donates $10 to Fashion Takes Action, helping accelerate the shift to a more sustainable fashion industry in Canada.

In addition to a great show at Toronto's premiere downtown outdoor venue, your premium ticket includes:
✨ Best seats in the house
✨ Quick acccess via premium entrance
✨ In-seat service
✨ Exclusive lounge access

Enjoy an unforgettable night of live music this summer while supporting real change.

🎟️ Grab your premium tickets* through the link in our bio and make your next concert count!

*You will be prompted to create a premium seat account that is separate from your regular Ticketmaster account."

08/19/2026

What happens to our clothes after we buy them matters just as much as how they’re made.

Cleaning, repair, alterations and proper garment care are actions that help to extend the life of our clothing, keeping garments in use longer and out of the waste stream.

But the people doing this work are often left out of the broader conversation about circular fashion.

In a recent interview with Fabricare Canada FTA’s Circularity Program Manager, Laura Cristinzo, shares how garment care professionals could play a bigger role in building a circular textile system, from helping extend product life to providing brands with valuable insight into how garments actually perform over time.

Because circularity isn’t only about recycling. It’s about reducing, repairing, reusing, reselling, repurposing and making the most of the clothing that already exists.

Read the full article, The Missing Link in Clothing Sustainability, at the link in our bio.

08/17/2026

We’re celebrating National Thrift Shop Day by making it easier to discover your next secondhand find ♻️

We've started to map thrift stores, vintage boutiques, consignment shops and other secondhand destinations across Canada, so you can explore what’s available wherever you may be.

Whether you’re looking for a hidden vintage gem, an affordable wardrobe staple or simply want to shop circular, zoom into your city and see what you can find.

The best thrift spots are often the ones your community knows about - and because this map is a work in progress - we want your help making the guide bigger and better.

📍 Know a secondhand store that isn't on the map but should be? Comment below. We update the guide regularly, slowly adding more and more cities, with a MAJOR refresh every September!

08/13/2026

Nobody loves doing laundry. Turns out, doing it less might actually be one of the best things you can do for your clothes (and the planet!).

Overwashing may be unintentionally damaging your clothes. Jeans and sweaters especially don’t need a wash after every wear. Doing so cause pilling and stretching.

Washing in hot water can just be as damaging. It fades colour, breaks down fibres faster, and is one of the main reasons clothes lose their shape over time. Cold water works for almost everything and it’s gentler on both your clothes and the planet.

This is part of our Love Your Clothes series; show you how caring for what you already own is climate action!

Check out the Fashion Takes Action care guide linked in our bio for more tips on making your wardrobe last.

08/11/2026

At Canada’s Circular Fashion Festival, you’ll discover vintage, resale and upcycled pieces, learn practical ways to make your clothes last longer, and meet the people building a more circular future for fashion.

Come for:

✨ Circular style that proves great fashion doesn’t need to be new
🧵 Repair, care, reuse and repurposing solutions
💡 Local designers, businesses, innovators and community expers
💬 Honest conversations about what needs to change
🛍️ A marketplace with zero new clothes

Whether you’re already passionate about sustainable fashion or simply curious about a different way to shop, wear and care for clothing, ReMode Montréal is for you.

Join us October 4 at Maison France-Montréal.

🎟️ Get your free ticket at the link in our bio!

08/07/2026

A missing button shouldn’t mean the end of a shirt’s life. But very often, it does.

The time it takes to sew on a button is less than 5 minutes. It costs close to nothing and is one of the simplest ways to keep clothes in use and out of landfill.

In this latest Love Your Clothes video we show you how simply caring for your clothes is one of the most powerful things you can do for your wardrobe and the planet.

Follow along as we share more skills to help your clothes live longer.

08/05/2026

One of the most sustainable things you can do is buy clothes that have already lived in someone else's closet.

But shopping secondhand is easier when you know what you’re looking for. We've put together a few tips that can help you navigate the racks, avoid random buys, and find pieces you’ll actually wear.

Swipe through for simple ways to make thrifting feel less overwhelming, and a lot more rewarding.

Bonus tip: Shop secondhand at ReMode Montréal 2026 on October 4! This is a free circular fashion festival hosted by Fashion Takes Action. Think expert talks and a reuse-first marketplace - with no new clothes - together under one roof at Maison France-Montréal Details and registration are coming soon, so keep an eye on so you don't miss it.

Save this post for your next thrift run and share it with someone who needs the push

08/04/2026

ReMode Montréal is back, and registration is now open!

Join us on October 4 at Maison France-Montréal for a FREE day of circular fashion, featuring inspiring talks, practical ways to keep clothing in use longer, and a marketplace dedicated entirely to secondhand, repaired, repurposed, and upcycled fashion.

Come explore reuse, resale, repair, repurposing, and more while connecting with Montréal’s circular fashion community.

Register now at the link in our bio 🔗

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ReMode Montréal est de retour et les inscriptions sont maintenant ouvertes!

Joignez-vous à nous le 4 octobre à la Maison France-Montréal pour une journée GRATUITE consacrée à la mode circulaire, avec des conférences inspirantes, des solutions pratiques pour prolonger la durée de vie des vêtements et un marché entièrement dédié aux vêtements de seconde main, réparés, transformés et surcyclés.

Venez découvrir le rréutilisation, la revente, la réparation, la transformation et bien plus encore, tout en rencontrant la communauté montréalaise de la mode circulaire.

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant grâce au lien dans notre bio 🔗

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