Hear the inspiring story behind The Red Dress, from Kirstie Macleod – from its inception to the involvement of the embroiderers from across the world. Learn about her inspiration, creative process, and how this captivating piece of art became the largest collaborative embroidery project in the world.
You can also watch the fascinating discussion as part of Activist Creatives, a project bringing together artists, activists and researchers in West Yorkshire, Manchester and Oslo to investigate the potential of alternative, pro-environmental fashion activism.
As part of WOVEN 2025, the University of Manchester hosted an online discussion exploring how fashion activists – from social entrepreneurs and independent designer-makers, to community arts organisations and academic researchers – are working to rethink the fashion system from the ground up.
