mode macht geld - The Global Fashion Industry, My Wardrobe and Me

Description

Current special exhibition "mode macht geld. The global fashion industry, my wardrobe and me" encourages reflection on the past, present, and future of our clothing consumption. Who pays the real price for fast fashion and how do we find new ways for sustainable handling of clothes?

Our fashion consumption is increasing. Fast fashion dominates both online and offline. How is the ever faster and cheaper production possible? Who wins, who loses? And what is in my wardrobe? The exhibition moves along the value chain from cotton cultivation through garment making and marketing to disposal or recycling. Historical windows reflect the present of the textile industry since the 19th century.

The exhibition presents the current facts about the fast fashion industry and can be visited independently on Sundays. The content was created in collaboration with the research NGO Public Eye (formerly: Erklärung von Bern) and gives visitors a deeper insight into the current impacts of our clothing consumption. A working group created specifically for the exhibition invites visitors to think and discuss together. How is my clothing consumption? Do I behave sustainably? How can I contribute to clothes being made cleanly and fairly? The exhibition raises awareness of the topic and inspires with possible solutions.

mode macht geld – ENCORE
The special exhibition is extended until October 26 and supplemented with events on the topic "Circular Economy instead of Clothing Flood: How Fashion Becomes Sustainable".
Join in swapping, discussing, acting.

Sunday, May 10, 2026, 3–4 pm
Circular Economy instead of Clothing Flood. Solutions with David Hachfeld, Public Eye
How will the Swiss textile industry become more sustainable? Input and discussion

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11 am–5 pm
Circular Economy instead of Clothing Flood: Clothes Swap
Too many clothes in the wardrobe but nothing to wear? Here is a solution.

Sunday, August 30, 2026, 3–4 pm
Circular Economy instead of Clothing Flood. Solutions with Susanne Rudolf, Fashion Revolution Switzerland
What can we all do to improve the fashion world? Input and discussion

Various workshops in September and October

Highlights

• Exhibition on the global fashion industry and sustainable consumption
• Insight into the value chain from cotton cultivation to disposal
• Collaboration with the NGO Public Eye
• Independent visits possible on Sundays

General Information

The exhibition "mode macht geld" at the Museum Neuthal Textile & Industrial Culture in Bäretswil highlights the impacts of our clothing consumption. It shows the entire value chain of the fashion industry and encourages reflection on sustainable handling of clothing. Visitors can participate in discussions and learn more about fair and environmentally friendly fashion.

Location

Im Neuthal 6, 8344 Bäretswil, Schweiz

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