R|Elan Circular Design Challenge news and archive

R|Elan Circular Design Challenge 2026: Margn takes top prize

Indian label Margn, founded by Saurabh Maurya, has been named the winner of the eighth season of the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge, according to a press release shared by Reliance Industries Limited. Finalized during a showcase at the Embassy of France in New Delhi as part of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, the global platform...

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Farouk Braimoh wins United Kingdom jury round of R|Elan Circular Design Challenge

The R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (RCDC), an Indian platform championing circular innovation in fashion and textiles, successfully concluded its United Kingdom jury round in the UK capital. The event brought together globally respected leaders from fashion, sustainability, design and innovation to evaluate a cohort of pioneering circular...

Fashion

Maximilian Raynor selected as UK winner for R|Elan Circular Design Challenge

Emerging British designer Maximilian Raynor, who made his solo debut at London Fashion Week in September 2024, will represent the UK in the final of the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (RCDC), from smart fabric producer Reliance Industries Limited. Raynor, who was tasked with presenting a collection “rooted in circular design principles,” is...