From Bales to Beaches: Conversations on Rethinking Fashion’s Afterlife

Join Kantamanto Social Club and New Order of Fashion for a critical conversation on the global secondhand supply chain and the power of upcycling as craft and creative resistance.
From the shores of Accra to the studios of Eindhoven, this panel brings together voices from both ends of the fashion system: How do our clothes travel from closets in the Global North to Kantamanto Market in Ghana? How do upcyclers like Jonathan Nii Teiko Tackie and Jonas Afari Martinson transform discarded garments into new fashion? And what role does local agency play in reclaiming ownership over what we wear?
Moderated by Anabel (KSC) with insights from Haiko (New Order of Fashion), this conversation unpacks fashion’s hidden flows and the communities reimagining its future.

Ode to the Old Tote Workshop

What if your next tote bag could carry a global story of creativity, care, and circularity? Join Kantamanto Social Club for a hands-on upcycling workshop inspired by the vibrant reuse culture of Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, one of the world’s largest secondhand textile markets.
We’ll transform discarded bed linen and home textiles into beautiful, functional tote bags. Guided by Ghanaian upcyclers Jonathan Nii Teiko Tackie and Jonas Afari Martinson, you’ll learn the powerful processes behind preparing secondhand garments for upcycling & reuse, from sorting to stencilling design using traditional redyeing techniques. No sewing experience needed. All materials provided. Just bring your hands and your curiosity.