FASHION-UP Project: 3rd Transnational Partner Meeting in Rethymno, Greece

The third Transnational Partner Meeting of the FASHION-UP project took place on June 10–11, 2025 in the beautiful town of Rethymno, Greece. The meeting was jointly hosted by European Education & Learning Institute and Politistikos Syllogos Atsipopoulou, who welcomed all project partners from Italy, Portugal, Poland, and Greece.

Participants included:

• Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte (Italy)

• Centro Machiavelli (Italy)

• Circular Economy Portugal (Portugal)

• Move & Develop Foundation (Poland)

• Zespół Szkół nr 5 im. M. T. Hubera (Poland)

Over two days of intensive work and exchange, the partners reviewed the progress of the project, clarified roles and responsibilities, and made key decisions regarding the next implementation steps.

A major focus was the completion of Work Package 3 (WP3), dedicated to the development of the UpTraK – Upcycling Training Kit. Partners also worked on the timeline and methodology for the upcoming Work Packages 4 and 5, which include organizing pilot courses and promoting upcycled fashion through creative public events.

The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen cooperation, share perspectives, and ensure alignment of all actions across countries. All partners actively participated in discussions, bringing their diverse backgrounds—from artisan tailoring and education to circular economy—into the planning process.

Looking ahead, the consortium is preparing for the pilot implementation of the UpTraK training programme in each partner country by the end of 2025. In parallel, exciting awareness-raising initiatives are being planned, such as a dedicated fashion catalogue and a high-impact fashion show in Florence to showcase the creative potential of sustainable fashion.

Stay tuned as the project enters its most dynamic phase — and join us in redefining the future of fashion through sustainability, creativity, and collaboration!