The Style Hackathon in Germany, hosted as part of the Dreamsharing Festival 2025 in Eltville, brought together young people, creatives, civil society actors, and decision-makers to explore sustainable alternatives to fast fashion through hands-on activities, dialogue, and co-creation. The event focused on engaging a diverse audience, with particular attention to young people from marginalised backgrounds and those with migration experiences, while creating an open and inclusive space for exchange and learning.
Participants were encouraged to reflect on their own consumption habits and to explore practical, accessible alternatives to fast fashion. Interactive activities such as a clothing swap shop, creative textile workshops, and games on sustainable fashion—facilitated by No Label Alliance partners WoMan Force and Vretena—allowed participants to repair, exchange, and extend the life cycle of clothing items. Alongside this, workshops on sustainability, youth mental health, and artificial intelligence offered space for reflection on broader social and ecological challenges, followed by a panel discussion with representatives from politics and civil society.
Throughout the day, the Impact Fair connected participants with local and international organisations working on sustainability, social justice, and intercultural exchange. A key collective outcome was the creation of a sustainable patchwork artwork, symbolising cross-country collaboration and shared responsibility, which will be combined with contributions from partner countries during the upcoming hackathon in North Macedonia. The festival concluded with a vibrant cultural programme featuring music, dance, artistic performances, and socially responsible food, reinforcing the event’s inclusive and community-driven spirit.
Held on 6 September 2025, the Dreamsharing Festival reached approximately 180 young people and youth workers. The visible presence of the No Label Project, including an information stand and banner, helped communicate its values and objectives to a broad audience, while the continued exhibition of the upcycled Jeanscarpet demonstrated tangible, long-term impact and the power of collaborative, youth-led action for sustainable fashion.