Circular Textiles &
Social Innovation



About
Julia Roebuck established Upcycle Fashion in 2010 whilst studying for the world's first Masters' Degree in Fashion and the Environment at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London.
Now based in West Yorkshire with a particular focus circular textiles, Julia is an experienced project manager, confident public speaker, textile upcycler and workshop practitioner.
Julia is a passionate advocate and driver of circular textile systems and behaviour change models that unite industry, non-profit organisations and citizens. She works regularly in collaboration with senior stakeholders from NGOs, education and academia, the fashion and textiles industry, local authorities and the third sector to inform and inspire citizens, policy makers and industry leaders.
Working across different contracts and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders and funders, Julia has experienced a variety of systems, approaches and strategies to setting, achieving and evaluating project objectives and outcomes.
Public Speaking
If you're looking to bring insight into the circular textiles economy and social innovation to your event and are looking for a public speaker, from presentations to panels, get in touch! You can choose from one of the talks below, or request a new theme:
- Social Innovation for a Circular Economy
- Fashioning Citizens
- Textiles and the Creative Health
Previous Talks

APPG
ETHICS & SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION
Westminster, London, 2024

HEBDEN BRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, 2023
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WOMEN OF THE WORLD
(WOW) FESTIVAL
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 2022
Workshops
Cut up T-shirts, tights and leggings to create a continuous length of yarn that can be used to knit, crochet, plait, weave or macrame into beautiful objects and accessories.




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