How Fighting for Human Rights Through Dressmaking Saved My Life

Embark on a transformative journey with award-winning fashion designer Louise Xin in this TEDx talk as she recounts her path from battling mental health issues to becoming a human rights activist and sustainable fashion pioneer. Discover how Xin's experiences, from catching fireflies in China to embracing consumerism in Sweden, ultimately led her to create Scandinavia's first rental-only, non-sale couture brand. Learn about her innovative approach to haute couture, featuring dresses worn at Nobel banquets and on red carpets, and how she uses fashion as a platform to raise awareness about war, genocide, and forced labor. Gain insights into Xin's dedication to sustainability and circular fashion, and be inspired by her appointment to the Sakharov fellowship for human rights defenders by the European Parliament.

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