11/06/2026
A project where fabric becomes a tool for connection, learning and inclusion.
Born from the desire to imagine a fashion industry that is more conscious, sustainable and people-oriented, REantwerp works every day to empower the talent and skills of refugees and new members of the local community, transforming craftsmanship into an opportunity for cultural exchange, personal growth and integration.
Starting from the workshop led by Andrea Cammarosano as part of the Crafting Futures research project at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, the makers of REantwerp shared cultural references, personal experiences and individual perspectives that became the starting point for the work of 47 first-year students. From this dialogue emerged 14 original print proposals, which we had the pleasure of producing and which, once returned to the REantwerp atelier, were selected, combined and transformed into 14 unique shirts.
Each garment tells a collective story shaped by creativity, skills and meaningful encounters. A project that demonstrates how fabric can become a shared language, capable of connecting different backgrounds, cultures and generations.
A heartfelt thank you to REantwerp , the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp , Andrea Cammarosano , , Tom Van der Borght, Chris Fransen, and all the makers and students who contributed to bringing this collaboration to life.
Photos: Benoit Bethume
REantwerp
REstore & REstudio
Kleine Markt 7
2000 Antwerp
Antwerp Fashion Department
Ruth Goossens
Alies Torfs
CVO Encora
Catalina Mihoc