As part of the Autumn 2024 Sustainability Socials series in association with UN PRME, Titanic Denim’s founder, Marie Nancarrow, recently delivered an inspiring talk at Ulster University Business School, showcasing the incredible work the brand is doing to combat fast fashion. The Sustainability Socials event series brings together a range of experts, business leaders, and innovators, offering a space for thought-provoking discussions on sustainability across different industries. This series highlights the growing urgency to adopt sustainable practices, and Titanic Denim’s approach to circular fashion serves as a shining example of what is possible in the industry.

Event organiser, Dr Fodhla McGrane, UUBS Department MLM Advocate for UN PRME explains:

“Like environmental sustainability sustains the planet, social sustainability sustains society, and that includes us all in Ulster University. Did you know that relationships are the greatest protective factor against all forms of ill health? The famous employee engagement survey, the Gallup 12 Qs, includes this illuminating question: ‘Do you have a friend at work?’ Collegiality is a value that is highly esteemed at Ulster University. The benefits of face-to-face human interaction, over digital interaction, are evident. Let’s reconnect with purpose, on our new campus, post Covid.”

Running throughout Autumn, Sustainability Socials is more than just a gathering — it’s a call to action. The series provides a valuable platform for businesses like Titanic Denim to connect with the community, share their sustainability strategies, and inspire attendees to rethink their own environmental impact. From discussions on eco-friendly innovations to best practices in reducing waste, each session aims to empower individuals and companies to play a role in creating a more sustainable future. You can explore more about these exciting events here.

During the talk, Nancarrow gave a compelling account of Titanic Denim’s journey, from its origins in Belfast to its current status as a trailblazer in the new fashion movement. The brand rescues discarded jeans, corporate textile waste, and even car seatbelts, transforming them into luxury designs. Each piece tells a story — not just about fashion, but about the possibility of changing our consumption habits. Nancarrow emphasised the environmental crisis caused by the fashion industry, particularly denim, which requires massive amounts of water, chemicals, and energy to produce. By embracing up-cycling and repurposing, Titanic Denim aims to reduce the heavy environmental footprint of fashion while encouraging others to adopt a more circular mindset.

The Sustainability Socials series provides the perfect context for this discussion. Each event in the series is designed to elevate conversations about sustainability and foster collaboration across industries. Titanic Denim’s involvement underscores the importance of fashion in this larger dialogue, showing how innovative solutions in one sector can have a ripple effect on global environmental efforts. The series has attracted a diverse audience, from entrepreneurs to students, all eager to engage with and learn from leaders like Nancarrow.

Nancarrow’s talk focused on the brand’s innovative strategies for creating high-end, sustainable fashion. Titanic Denim’s collections, which range from bespoke bags to reimagined clothing, exemplify how style and sustainability can go hand-in-hand.

The wider Sustainability Socials series amplifies these messages, with each event acting as a touchpoint for meaningful dialogue around how businesses can transition to more environmentally friendly practices. Titanic Denim’s participation aligns perfectly with the series’ broader goals of promoting sustainable innovation, reducing waste, and reimagining how industries can operate with the planet in mind. For Nancarrow, it’s about more than just fashion—it’s about using business as a force for good, and the Sustainability Socials series offers the ideal platform to showcase that vision.

As the Sustainability Socials series continues through the autumn, it’s clear that the discussions and insights shared at these events will be invaluable to anyone looking to make a difference. Marie Nancarrow’s talk was a reminder that sustainability is not just a trend—it’s the future. Titanic Denim’s success is proof that circular design, conscious consumption, and ethical production are not only possible but profitable and stylish. With more companies like Titanic Denim leading the charge, the future of fashion—and business as a whole—looks brighter, greener, and more sustainable.

Our Call To Action!

To learn more about the Sustainability Socials series and upcoming events, visit the Ulster University website here

To register for Sustainability Social Number 2, click here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainability-socials-no-2-speaker-from-sewready-tickets-1000039804977?aff=erelexpmlt&keep_tld=1

See you in BC-09-101 at 8:30am on the 15th October 2024!