The Zalando x Graduate Fashion Foundation Circularity Masterclass recently stopped in Paris to engage with students at the Paris College of Art.
Across every city on the tour, the 5-lesson masterclass connects emerging designers with local fashion designers who bring circular design principles to life through creative, cohesive, and aesthetically dynamic collections.
In Paris, guest speaker Xuan-Thu Nguyen of upcycling brand Paris RE Made joined the session. Drawing on 20 years of experience, Thu gave students a look into the reality of designing with deadstock materials, exploring both the limitations and creative possibilities of circularity over the course of her career.
This masterclass follows a previous session in Copenhagen featuring Sarah Brunnhuber, founder of zero-waste textile brand STEM. Both guest speakers serve as real-world examples for the next generation of designers, demonstrating how circular theory translates seamlessly into practical design.
This year’s Circularity Masterclass Competition brought forward fresh perspectives on circular fashion design. Now, the 2027 competition is open for entries, inviting the next generation of fashion designers to build on these ideas and explore new possibilities for a more circular future.
Through a five-lesson online masterclass, you’ll build your understanding of circular fashion before putting your learning into practice with a digital entry featuring 1–3 outfits or accessories.
