The Social Club

The Social Club, emerging from the heart of Kantamanto, stands as a dynamic platform uniting diverse individuals in the fight against fast fashion. It serves as a creative collective for circularity, where people from all walks of life can converge to showcase and appreciate the unique work of the Kanta community. This space is not just about style; it's a powerful force dedicated to raising awareness about the environmental consequences of fast fashion. The Social Club is a rallying point, spotlighting the community's efforts in repurposing and upcycling, urging everyone to reconsider the impact of their fashion choices. At Kantamanto Social Club, creativity meets consciousness, creating a movement that transforms discarded garments into statements against the pitfalls of fast fashion.

Daan Sonnemans

Dutch, He/Him

Social design activist

Co-founder of Kantamanto Social Club. Programs Assistant at Fab City Foundation, and academic coordinator of the Master in Design for Distributed Innovation. With experience in diverse projects across Africa and Southeast Asia and a Master’s in Industrial Design, Daan focuses on community-driven design approaches.


Anabel Poh

Singaporean, She/Her

Network steward

Co-founder of Kantamanto Social Club. She co-founded a textile innovation start-up, UNCOLOUR Studios, developing biodegradable and bio-based textile inks. She actively works with colour, material, finish design, trend forecasting and material innovations to create equitable and planet-friendly solutions within the fashion and textile industry.


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