What happens when people learn to sew their own clothes? At The Sewn Assembly, Andrea Cheong isn’t just teaching sewing—she’s rebuilding trust in fashion. We explore how her intimate, skill-based workshops are empowering people to slow down, take control of their wardrobes, and spark a quiet fashion revolution.

Beneath the golden light of the Côte d’Azur, Cannes 2025 unfolded as it always does: with sweeping gowns, sparkling jewels, and a sea of flashbulbs illuminating the Palais des Festivals. But this year, among the glamour, something softer stirred—less spectacle, more substance. A quiet return to intentional fashion. A reverence for time, touch, and tradition.

Long gone are the days when your favorite pair of jeans left a toxic wake of polluted rivers and exploited workers. Today, pioneers like MUD Jeans in Amsterdam close the loop by taking back worn denim to shred, re-spin, and re-dye—turning old favorites into fresh statements without sending a single yard to landfill.