Baewha Women's University Club "Raebi" Practices Eco-Friendly Fashion, Restoring Value Through Mending and Repair

Fashion Industry Department Students Promote Sustainable Fashion
Demonstrate Clothing Repairs and Alterations to the Public

On October 18, "Raebi," a student club in the Department of Fashion Industry at Baewha Women's University, took part in an event celebrating World Mending Day at the central plaza of Seoul's Under Stand Avenue.

Students from Raebi, a major club in the Department of Fashion Industry at Baewha Women's University, showcase clothing and upcycled pieces created through sustainable fashion activities. Baewha Women's University.

The event was organized by the Dasiipda Research Institute as part of Patagonia Korea's environmental campaign, in collaboration with fashion- and environment-related organizations and civic groups.

The event aimed to promote a culture of "mending and wearing again" and encourage sustainable consumption by extending the life of clothing.

Various programs were held, including repair workshops, repair and exhibition customization, and professional repair services.

In particular, the event focused not on upcycling to make new items, but on fostering an eco-friendly culture that restores the value of belongings through mending and repair.

Students from the Raebi club demonstrated clothing repairs and alterations, engaging with members of the public who attended the event.

Drawing on sewing and alteration skills learned in their major courses, the students repaired clothing and helped inform the public about the value of clothing reuse and the importance of sustainable fashion.

The students experienced how fashion affects the environment and society, strengthening their sense of empathy and responsibility toward sustainable fashion practices.

Jeong Sujin, a professor and head of the Department of Fashion Industry at Baewha Women's University, said, "This event gave students a meaningful opportunity to connect their academic knowledge with social value. Practicing truly sustainable fashion begins with small actions: valuing the clothes we already own, mending them, and making them last."

The Department of Fashion Industry at Baewha Women's University plans to continue actively supporting its student clubs, helping students apply their skills in professional settings and gain a range of experiences in career exploration, talent-sharing and volunteer work.

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