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Entrepreneur
2 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur UK's London 100: Alterist
Alterist brings together designers, brands, and consumers to rethink how fashion is made, and what it's made from. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Industry: Fashion Alterist was founded in London by activists-turned-entrepreneurs Hannah Standen and Martina Sorghi. It is an upcycle fashion ecosystem finding opportunity in waste. Alterist brings together designers, brands, and consumers to rethink how fashion is made, and what it's made from. "We were tired of seeing brands talk about sustainability while sitting on warehouses full of unsold clothes," says co-founder Hannah Standen. "Meanwhile, small designers were already doing the work. Alterist connects those worlds, building a system where designers can grow, waste is seen as raw material, and culture is just as important as the clothes." But, with an estimated £230bn worth of unsold inventory sitting in warehouses globally, they knew the problem wasn't just about consumer habits, it was systemic. Which is why they also work directly with brands, matching them with designers to turn surplus stock, returns, and offcuts into new collections. One example is their collaboration with Sproot Baby, where they reworked preloved baby suits from their buy-back scheme into a range of hats and headbands. This kept materials in circulation, opened a new revenue stream, and reinforced Sproot's values as an ethical brand. Back to their activist roots, the founders always believed that changing the system means changing the culture. That's why they run campaigns and experiences designed to spark new conversations around fashion. Their Making Is Hot campaign, featured in Dazed, spotlighted the designers behind the clothes, flipping the focus from finished products to the people who make them. Shot in a studio built from borrowed, second-hand and upcycled materials, the campaign celebrated craft as culture and reframed making as an act of rebellion in an industry obsessed with speed and newness. Their events bring this momentum too. Most recently, they hosted F**K Black Friday at Camden Open Air Gallery, a takeover celebrating upcycled fashion, independent designers and creative resistance in a season dominated by overconsumption. Alongside exhibitions and live DJs, they ran hands-on workshops and conversations that gave people the tools to repair, customise and rethink their clothes. From the products to the pop-ups, every part of Alterist is designed to challenge the narrative of what fashion can be. "Upcycling has been around for centuries, but we've lost touch with the value of making. Fast fashion made us forget the time, skill, and materials that go into clothes. Alterist is about reclaiming that. To remind people that fashion isn't just about the end product, it's about what went into it, and who's behind it," says Sorghi. Alterist is creating a disruptive new model for fashion. One that turns waste into work, surplus into self-expression, and discarded materials into culture. They are using fashion culture to drive change and rewire the system; creatively, collectively, and from the ground up.
Reuters
04-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
STMicroelectronics CEO sees signs of market upcycle, to meet Q2 targets
June 4 (Reuters) - STMicroelectronics' ( opens new tab chief executive said on Wednesday that the French-Italian chipmaker has seen signs of an upcycle — a period of increased market demand — which will boost its results in the coming quarters. Speaking at an event hosted by BNP Paribas, CEO Jean-Marc Chery said STMicro would deliver at least the mid-point of its second-quarter guidance. It had forecast, opens new tab revenue of $2.71 billion at mid-point for the quarter in its last earnings report.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Four genius ways to refresh your wardrobe on a budget
WARMER weather means it's time to put away the coats and jumpers, and slip into shorts and T-shirts. But if your summer wardrobe could do with an upgrade, you don't need to fork out for new outfits. Instead, make a few alterations to give old items a fresh lease of life. Here's how . . . SHORT CUTS: If you have a pair of jeans you no longer wear, you can easily turn then them into shorts to wear in warmer weather. Simply lay them out and make a mark with chalk where you want to cut. If you want a roll-over at the bottom, allow a couple of inches and add a few stitches to keep it in place. Or just snip and leave for an easy frayed look. If you have white clothing that has dulled or is stained, transform it with dye. Dylon hand dyes are £3.69 at Wilko and come in an array of different shades — just soak the clothes in warm water with salt. Tie-dye is another option to reinvent old white T-shirts you have tired of — get a kit for £3.99 from The Range. I made an extra £650 in 'free' money in a month - it's so easy, anyone can do it IT'S SEW EASY: If you're nifty with alterations, shorten the sleeves on long-sleeved dresses or tops for a summer makeover. Or take up the hem on longer frocks. Cropped trousers are bang on trend so take a few inches off the bottom of an old pair to bring them up to date and ready for higher temperatures. FRINGE BENEFIT: Grab an old T-shirt and make it festival or beach-friendly by adding a fringe at the bottom. Use a ruler to mark out a line at the bottom of the shirt with chalk, and then at 1cm intervals draw a line down to the bottom of the hem where you'll cut the fringe. Cut off the bottom hem before following the lines you have marked out. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. DEAL OF THE DAY CREATE your own caffeine hit at home with Bosch's finesse coffee pod machine, down from £109 to £38.88, at CHEAP TREAT 7 SPOIL yourself with a selection of your favourite Haagen-Dazs flavours in this four-pack. It's £3.75 from Tesco with a Clubcard, £5.40 without. TOP SWAP PAIR this gingham shirt with jeans for a chic outfit. It's £41 from Or get a similar top from New Look for £19.49. SHOP & SAVE BE a hair hero with Tresemme keratin smooth shampoo, down from £6.99 to £3.49 at Superdrug. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
