These in-their-own-words pieces are told to Patricia Lane and co-edited with input from the interviewee for the purpose of brevity.

Anne Liang strengthens climate action at her college. This 19-year-old Dawson College student in Montreal organized and ran such a successful thrift fashion show that the college now plans to make it an annual tradition. 

Tell us about your project.In a movement against the fast fashion industry, 30 students modelled favourite high-fashion, thrifted looks and wearable art in the Thrifted Runway show that I conceived and organized. More than 100 students and faculty attended or helped as models, moderators and volunteers. The event reached 48,000 people through our Instagram feed and another 20,000 through my personal account.

Some students wore pieces they had already thrifted. Others worked with a local thrift store, Spice Daddy, to create outfits they loved. We also organized a student marketplace where people sold lightly worn clothing and kept 100 per cent of the proceeds.

It was such a success that I now hope to curate a thrift fashion show for all Montrealers. Montreal sees itself as Canada’s fashion capital. I want to help people who love fashion see they can enjoy style without spending a fortune or harming people and the........

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