A look into how circular fashion came to life at SCAPE with Cloop and friends.

A Circular Fashion Pop-Up That Builds Trust

From 24–27 April, I visited The Wasteless Utopia x Cloop event at SCAPE, Level 4, a space dedicated to conscious fashion, community craft, and textile reuse. Organised by Cloop, a circular fashion social enterprise led by Jasmine, the event aimed to reduce fashion waste by offering practical, community-based solutions.

The highlight was the Open Wardrobe thrift store, a self-serve system based entirely on trust. Every item was priced at $10, and shoppers paid via PayNow, Google Pay, or cash drop, with proceeds going to Cloop’s beneficiaries. It was refreshing to see fashion retail reimagined in such an honest and inclusive way.

Showcasing Upcycling Talent from Singapore

The event also featured an Upcycling Showcase, a hands-on space where local makers transformed textile waste into functional, beautiful items. Participating creatives included Natalia Weaves, Biekaledoscope, Mutawear, Commenhers, Xindi Siau, Diksha Narendran, Majulah Green, and Cloop themselves. Some pieces were for sale, while others were part of interactive displays.

There was even the chance to buy custom DIY kits, ideal for anyone wanting to try their hand at upcycling at home. My daughter joined in and made her own keyring from leftover fabric scraps, a simple but fun way to turn waste into something meaningful.

Workshops That Teach and Inspire

Throughout the day, there were multiple workshops designed to teach new skills while reducing waste:

• Macramé Wristlet Workshop (11am–3pm): Participants learned how to cut up old T-shirts into yarn and turn them into stylish wristlets using simple knots.
• Fabric Twine Workshop (11am–6pm): Unwanted garments were repurposed into colourful twine for use in wrapping, crafts, and accessories.
• Community Stitching Project: Guests helped build a collaborative fabric lettering installation, bringing people together around a shared message of reuse.

Meeting Re-store: Upcycling with Purpose

We also spent time with Claudia and her mum from Re-store, a social enterprise that focuses on turning discarded textiles into well-crafted, purposeful products. Their mission is to reshape how we view design and consumption, not just through sustainability, but through storytelling, skill, and inclusivity.

Final Thoughts

This event was a great reminder that sustainable fashion isn’t just about buying less, it’s about supporting enterprises challenging the system. From the honour-based thrift shop to upcycled designs and hands-on workshops, The Wasteless Utopia brought together creativity, community, and conscious living in a practical, approachable way.

If you’re looking for ways to reduce fashion waste or get involved in local upcycling, events like this are a great place to start.

With gratitude,
Tala 🌿 💚

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