Meet The R Collective Team

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

In the fast-paced world of business, there’s often a temptation to sprint ahead solo to bag quick wins. But our goal, to end fashion waste, is not a sprint. With 92 million tons of textile waste generated every year¹, it’s more like a marathon. 

That’s why our dedicated team runs together.

Meet R Team

The R Collective is a formidable team of bold (and slightly bonkers) souls - covering expertise in circularity, design, production, marketing and finance - who are rolling their sleeves up to rescue, reuse and recycle fashion’s waste.

Meet Christina, Our Visionary Founder

As our founder of both The R Collective and NGO Redress, Christina has dedicated her career to revolutionising the fashion industry. Her visionary leadership and foresight guides our strategic direction and fuels our shared passion for innovation. Christina inspires us to push boundaries and make a tangible difference, driving us towards a more circular future. 

Meet Kay, Our Circularity Expert

Kay is at the heart of our complex circular textile recycling efforts. With a keen eye for detail, she meticulously uncovers ways to extend textile use and minimise waste. As the mastermind behind refining our sustainable practices, Kay ensures that every decision we make is aligned with our commitment to the environment.

Meet Clement, Our Design and Production Wizard 

Clement is the backbone of our design and production. Overseeing the complex logistics or transforming recycled materials, especially leather waste, into finished products, ensuring efficiency and quality at every step. His expertise guarantees that our processes are not only sustainable but also scrabble. 

Meet Seerat, Our Marketing Maven

Seerat is the creative force behind crafting compelling narratives that resonate with our audience. Holding a Master's in International Business and earning accolades such as HT India's 'Top 30 Under 30' and India Vogue’s ‘Top 8 Upcoming Sustainable Designers,’ she possesses a profound grasp of storytelling's impact. Seerat breathes life into our mission, amplifying our message and broadening our influence.

Meet Eric, Our Finance Hero 

Eric is the architect of our financial landscape, providing expert stewardship that propels our mission to new heights. As a seasoned growth expert, Eric drives our mission with precision and foresight, ensuring the economic feasibility and environmental responsibility of our initiatives as we scale our impact. With 25 years in luxury fashion, a period marked by unaddressed waste and overproduction, Eric sees his role at The R Collective as a chance for retribution, driving our mission with precision and commitment.

Meet Ann, Our Logistics Pro

Ann plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of our operations. She takes charge of the intricate logistics of rescuing, reusing and recycling of textile waste. Her dedication to efficiency enables us to scale while maintaining the highest standards of excellence - and she does this all with a smile on her face!

Meet R Designers 

We also work with a group of award-winning sustainable designers, who are alumni of The Redress Design Award, the world’s leading sustainable fashion design competition, organised by our sister charity, Redress. R designers are selected for their specialise design skills to handle our ever-changing array of our rescued waste material types. Get to know our designer here.

Celebrating The Team - Past & Present 

We couldn’t be prouder of our incredible team - past and present - who are driving our mission at The R Collective. Our journey to end fashion waste is long and challenging, but it’s a journey we’re prepared for. Every step forward is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our team.

Thanks to the team - we are ready for the distance - because we have tough places to go - and we’re going together.

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¹Global Fashion Agenda and The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. (2017), Pulse of the Fashion Industry