The fashion industry has an enormous toll on the planet in terms of the resources it uses and its impact on the climate, contributing an estimated 10% of global emissions. Fashion Reimagined chronicles the attempt by designer Amy Powney of the cult fashion label Mother of Pearl to make her ranges completely sustainable, a task that was far more difficult than she initially imagined. The film follows her as she goes about the formidable task of redesigning her business and sourcing traceable materials that don’t contribute to the destruction of the planet or exploit people or animals. As a result, Powney’s collections are now completely sustainable and her work has had a major impact on the industry. But, as the film stresses, there is still a lot of work to be done. Fashion Reimagined is essential viewing for anyone who wears clothes.
Fashion Reimagined
Trailblazing fashion designer Amy Powney is on a mission to create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment and transform the way we engage with fashion.
Awards
British Independent Film Awards (2022) – Nominated: Best Debut Director – Feature Documentary
Cinema for Peace Awards (2023) – Nominated: International Green Film Award
Hamptons Doc Fest (2022) – Winner: Festival Prize: Environmental Award
Rockport Film Festival, US (2022) – Winner: Jury Award: Best Documentary Feature
Woods Hole Film Festival (2022) – Winner: Jury Prize: Best Documentary Feature
Guests
Director: Becky Hutner
Panellist: Jackie May
Panel Moderator: Miki Redelinghuys
Panellist: Sibabalwe Ndlwana
Previous Festivals
Edinburgh International Festival
Sheffield Doc/Fest
Sydney Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival