Making a real difference together
At Fashion Fusion CIC, we believe in real skills, real connections, and real change. Discover the profound impact we're making in communities and for the planet, one stitch and one workshop at a time.
Closet Remix - Sustainable Styling App
Closet Remix is a sustainability-first personal styling app created by Fashion Fusion CIC founder Estelle Pearce. Built on a simple idea - use what you already own - it helps people make the most of their existing wardrobe, reduce fashion waste, and make more considered choices about what they buy.
The app tracks the environmental impact of re-wearing clothes, suggests outfits for every occasion, and shows users the real CO₂ and water savings they're making. Every outfit logged is a step away from fast fashion.
Revenue from Closet Remix directly supports Fashion Fusion CIC's community programmes - meaning every subscription helps fund workshops, skills sessions, and wellbeing initiatives across South Yorkshire.
Currently in development - launching soon.
South Yorkshire Community Foundation: 40 Year Celebration
Fashion Fusion CIC and the Roots to Renewal project was over the moon to be featured in South Yorkshire Community Foundation 40 year celebration short film - showcasing the amazing work SYCF do for community groups and projects like ours. SYCF have played a big part in getting the Roots to Renewal project of the ground through initial funding that helped set the stage and build a community and through their continued support and advice they helped us to feel confident to apply for future funding; helping us to secure our Awards for All in 2025.
Spot us at (0.20s) - (0.47s) - (2.30-3.25) - or sit back and watch the full short film (01.06.2026)
The Colours Keep Spreading
How Roots to Renewal continues to grow, in our community and beyond
When we started Roots to Renewal, we hoped the skills people learned wouldn't stop when the workshops ended. We hoped they'd take root and grow.
That's exactly what's happening.
Mandy Keating came to us to learn natural dyeing, at our dye garden with Plantaura and with Estelle of Fashion Fusion at St Legers Greenwood Community Hall. She's since been commissioned by Heritage Doncaster to create artwork on the ecology of mining, foraging her own inks from former colliery sites. And she's now won a Research and Development Grant from Arts Council England for a new project, Wild Colours, with Angela of Plantaura helping her grow her own dye garden.
Sadie of Sewn by Sadie Bee learned eco printing with us at DGLAM, and has added beautiful botanical silk scarf workshops to her own offer in Hatfield, Doncaster.
This is what community work is meant to do. Not a project that ends, but a seed that keeps growing.
Skills passed hand to hand. New funding won. New people brought together by colour, nature and creativity.
To Mandy, Sadie, and Angela and Bex at Plantaura, thank you. The roots are spreading, and we can't wait to see what blooms next.
If you're feeling inspired to try natural dyeing yourself, head over to our Resources for free, easy-to-follow guides - everything you need to start turning plants into colour at home.
Roots to Renewal was a Fashion Fusion CIC pilot, funded by National Lottery Awards for All and Doncaster Council's Environmental Pride grant.
Garments saved
Every repaired, upcycled, or remade garment is one less heading to landfill. Did you know a single pair of jeans takes 33.4kg of CO₂ to produce? Our work helps reduce this environmental burden significantly.
Skills built
From threading a needle for the first time to creating digital garments in CLO3D, we meet people wherever they are on their creative journey. We empower individuals with valuable, hands-on skills.
Confidence grown
For many, the biggest takeaway isn't just a new skill; it's the profound sense of belonging, pride, and confidence they gain from what they've made. We foster self-esteem through creativity.
Our reach and impact
We're proud to bring our workshops and activities to various communities,
raising awareness and forming crucial partnerships.
Press
Ed Miliband MP visited our Creative Futures in Stainforth
Fashion Fusion CIC was delighted to welcome Doncaster MP and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to our sustainable fashion event, highlighting the importance of creativity, community, and climate-conscious fashion.
Part of Learning for Life - Doncaster Council.
Ed Miliband Pictured with Estelle and Jasmine.
Follow the link for more: Doncaster MP and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband supports sustainable fashion event
UKSE Grant Supports Fashion Fusion CIC to Expand Sustainable Skills Workshops
Fashion Fusion CIC is delighted to be featured by UKSE, sharing how their Kickstart grant via South Yorkshire Community Funding has helped us grow our sustainable skills workshops in Doncaster. The support has enabled us to expand our Fashion Fix sessions, helping more people learn practical repair, upcycling, and sewing skills while building confidence and community through creativity.
Follow the link for more: News - Investment, Business and Community | UKSE & Grant helps Doncaster CIC Fashion Fusion expand sustainable skills workshops | South Yorkshire's Community Foundation
Eco-Fashion Takes Centre Stage at
Roots to Renewal Doncaster Fashion Show
Fashion Fusion CIC was proud to see eco-fashion take centre stage at the Roots to Renewal Doncaster Fashion Show, celebrating creativity, collaboration, sustainability, and the power of fashion to inspire positive change in the community.
The Sheffield Star - Follow the link for more: Eco-fashion centre stage at Roots to Renewal Doncaster Fashion show
Estelle Pearce’s TEDxDoncaster Talk Explores the Future of Fashion
In this TEDxDoncaster talk, our Founder Estelle shares how Fashion Fusion is helping shape the future of fashion through innovation, sustainability, and creative education, while connecting tradition with new approaches for change.
Dyeing for Change: Fashion Fusion leads a Major New Environmental Project
Fashion Fusion CIC is proud to lead on of this exciting new environmental project, bringing together creativity, sustainability, and innovation to explore better ways of working with textiles and natural processes for a more responsible future.
The Sheffield Star - Follow the link for more: Dyeing for change as major new environmental project launches
Further Links
Heritage Doncaster - Merging Heritage and Digital - Follow the link for more: Fashion Fusion
PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
Age UK
Plantaura
UKSE
DGLAM
Artfelt
Smile Group
Right Up Our Street
Flourish Enterprises
Phab
Doncaster Council
SYCF