On an overcast April morning in the heart of Frome, something quietly powerful unfolded in the shadow of the Westway Shopping Centre. Organised by Everyone Needs Pockets and Future Shed than 30 locals gathered wearing their thrifted, made, mended and repaired clothing. Looking splendid, saying ‘no’ to fast fashion has never looked so good.
With handcrafted banners and incredible outfits, this effortlessly stylish group proved that choosing not to buy new doesn’t mean compromising on style.
There was glitter, technicolour dream coats, hand stitched banners, denim artfully darned, incredible jumpsuits, tassels, hats and serious original style. All re-fitted and full of stories, each stitch a quiet act of rebellion.
The group was part of a Fridays for Future demonstration, aligning the climate justice movement with fashion activism in a way that felt as tangible as it did beautiful. Rather than placards alone, their clothes carried the message: that what we wear matters, and that style and sustainability are not only compatible, but powerful when combined.
As Celie Nigoumi clicked the shutter, capturing the group gathered in a bright, joyful patchwork of textures and colour, the atmosphere was one of pride and playfulness — a far cry from the guilt or gloom often associated with climate action. These were people finding joy in what they already had, sharing skills, and collectively imagining a world less dependent on endless consumption.
And the image captured that morning does exactly that. It tells a story of resistance not through shouting, but through stitching; of activism not just in protest, but in the everyday decisions we make — about what we buy, what we wear, and what we choose to repair.
In Frome, the revolution is handmade — and it’s never looked better.
Credit photos: @CelieNigoumi or hello@celienigoumi.com