Date

29 May 2025 - 30 May 2025

Time

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Where

Istanbul - Turkey

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A two-day sustainable design experience in Istanbul 

In partnership with İstanbul Health and Technology University (İSTÜN), we are launching a new edition of its international workshops dedicated to sustainable innovation in fashion.

The Upcycling Fashion Workshop, taking place in Istanbul on May 29–30, 2025, will bring together 25 turkish selected students from across disciplines to reimagine fashion through the lens of circular design. The workshop will be held at İSTÜN’s Sütlüce Campus and will offer an immersive, hands-on experience in the heart of one of the most creative and dynamic cities.

 

KEY HIGHLIGHTS  
  • Dive into design thinking, sustainable fashion approaches, and hands-on creative development 

  • Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams tackling real-world sustainability challenges 

  • Bring ideas to life through prototyping with upcycled and recycled materials 

  • Share your project outcomes in a final presentation 

  • Receive an official certificate of participation upon completion 

 

EVENT DETAILS   

Venue: İstanbul Health and Technology University 
Sütlüce Campus, Block A, 1st Floor – Auditorium
İstanbul, Turkey 

Date and Time: 
May 29th : 10:00 a.m. - 18:00 p.m. 
May 30th: 10:00 a.m. -15:00 p.m. 

 

The workshop is open to students from all universities, with a focus on those studying fashion design, industrial design, or related creative fields. 

 
TO APPLY

• Complete the application form 
• Send your portfolio to: mea@ied.it 
Only complete applications that include a portfolio will be considered. 

Applications are accepted until May 28th at 16:00 (Italy time). 

  

 

REGISTER HERE 

Join us for a two-day journey where discarded objects become design treasures—and ideas turn into action.

 

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29 May

From 10:00 AM to 18:00 PM UTC+3

İstanbul Health and Technology University Sütlüce Campus, Block A, 1st Floor – Auditorium İstanbul, Turkey

Istanbul

From the Attic to the Runway

30 May

From 10:00 AM to 15:00 PM UTC+3

İstanbul Health and Technology University Sütlüce Campus, Block A, 1st Floor – Auditorium İstanbul, Turkey

Istanbul

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