Cycl’One: a student thrift shop recognised for its commitment to sustainable fashion

Initiated in late 2022 within the Enactus SKEMA Lille association, Cycl’One offers a practical approach to changing fashion habits on campus. Now driven by a larger team, the project is built around three key pillars: on-campus thrift shops, introductory upcycling workshops, and awareness campaigns on the environmental impact of the fashion industry. The aim is twofold: help students refresh their wardrobe at a lower cost while encouraging environmentally conscious practices. A way to bring circularity into student life by giving a second life to existing clothes.

National recognition for local action

On 28 March, Cycl’One received the “Coup de Pouce” Award at a ceremony in Paris. The prize, which includes €1,000 in funding, will allow the team to launch a new evening dress rental service and organise clothing repair workshops. The goal: give students access to stylish outfits without turning to fast fashion. In a twist on the traditional pitch, finalists were asked to present their project as if they were… at the hairdresser's.

This unusual setting gave the Cycl’One representatives a chance to demonstrate their persuasive skills in a creative context. “Since its creation in late 2022, Cycl’One – a project led by Enactus SKEMA Business School – has been committed to fostering more responsible fashion practices at SKEMA. The project focuses on three core actions: raising awareness of fashion’s environmental impact, organising thrift sales, and running upcycling workshops. There are currently seven of us involved,” explains Ambre Clozel, head of Enactus SKEMA Lille.