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George Brown College’s Fashion Exchange (FX) is a vibrant hub where fashion education, design, production, entrepreneurship and engagement come together under one roof in the heart of downtown Toronto. With global fashion industry facing challenges of over-consumption, exploiting labour force and environmental resources, FX was designed to share the growing impact and become a leader in sustainable fashion production. With the people and the planet in mind, it fosters a new generation of industry leaders - committed, professional, and ethical.

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Working with industry to make clothing sustainable, sophisticated and functional.

GBC - By GBC Sep14, 2023 Where style meets function. The Fashion Exchange (FX) applied research program enables industry collaboration with GBC research teams to address technical challenges and research questions specific to the partner organization. FX brings together fashion researchers, educators, ...

How do you upgrade your fashion tech while staying artisanal

Cutting from a new cloth with Zoran Dobric. GBC - By GBC Research April 11, 2023 As home to one of the Top 50 international Fashion Schools, George Brown College works proactively with industry stakeholders to advance research and innovation ...

Perfecting a digital fit with “MAYD in CHYNA”

MAYD in CHYNA (MIC) is a political, environmental and social enterprise that has chosen fashion to transform the anthropocentric business model to an eco-centric one. GBC - By GBC Research April 11, 2023 GBC research team and FX worked with ...

How George Brown College Is Setting a Fashionable (and Ethical) Example

-Photo courtesy of George Brown College- True North Living For many, fast fashion is a budget-friendly option for updating their wardrobe. But unfortunately, fast fashion often benefits consumers at the expense of the environment and manufacturing workers. Recognizing the implications ...

The Hidden Price of Your Clothes

CBC Marketplace The hidden price of your clothes, a topic that is getting more and more attention these days. Leah Barret, GBC Professor and Anika Kozlowski, Professor Ryerson University were invited to participate in a CBC Marketplace story about the ...

MAKECanada Winners

Meet the winners of George Brown’s MAKECanada competition, who are creating clothing for a post-pandemic world. We are trilled to present @makecanada winners !! Sarah Jill DeCoste, created “MY MASK”. Three face-masks, specifically designed for those without limitations, those who wear head ...

How to Fashion a Sustainable Future

The clothing Industry needs to change, and we can help - BY LISA SZABO, '16 BA New Trail - UALBERTA https://www.ualberta.ca/newtrail/how-to/how-to-fashion-a-sustainable-future.html "It’s not just me. Environmental sustainability is a fundamental issue for the fashion industry, according to Marilyn McNeil-Morin, ’77 BSc(HEc), ...

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell Interview – In collaboration with George Brown College Fashion Exchange

George Brown College Fashion Exchange is truly grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell to create this video. Her interest in textiles goes beyond the aesthetic of fabrics, with a personal connection from ...