On the 17th March 2022, Colèchi will be hosting our very own Clean Fashion Summit 2022: aGREENculture at the River Rooms, Somerset House, London. The event aGREENculture explores the link between fashion and agriculture, as clothing is the centerpiece of the industry, we trace the supply chain back to the origins and bring to light awareness of agriculture and farming as key topics in fashion whilst highlighting the developments happening in this field, from bio-materials, recycling plants to legislation.
Conversations around fashion education and practice need to catch up with science and the growing demand for an ethical and transparent supply chain. The summit will explore the link between fashion and agriculture and post-pandemic fashion education. Bringing together industry professionals, designers, students and academics together to discuss collaborative ways the industry can tackle climate change locally.
We will also showcase a few exciting projects and have a handful of goodies thanks to our sponsors.
SPEAKERS
12.30
THE LINK BETWEEN FASHION AND FARMING
// Aurélie Fontan, Co-founder, Osmose Studio
// Kaela Katz, Co-founder, FibreLab
// Vlora Salihi, Head of Commercial, Tony’s Chocolonely
// Maz Smith, Co-founder, Esce-tex
Hosted by
// Tina Wetshi
14.30
POST-PANDEMIC FASHION EDUCATION
// Dr Laetitia Forst, Researcher, UAL/BFTT
// Bel Jacobs, Journalist
// Ioana Pop, Student
// Davina Hawthorne, Fashion textile designer & educator, FACE (Fashion Academics Creating Equality)
Hosted by
// Deborah Lyons, Co-founder, Last Yarn
// Piarvé Wetshi
| WORKSHOP AND EVENING 18:00 BIO-TEXTILES WORKSHOP BY ANA MARIA DRAGIEVA As we enter the evening, this workshop will be focused on making Alginate ‘Yarn’ Strings which are a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastic and silicone strings. Ana Maria will be demonstrating how to mix all the natural ingredients and shape them into strings as well as other creative shapes. Attendees will have the chance to participate and make some small samples themselves. In addition, there will be a showcase of innovative biomaterials – alternatives to leather, polyester & nylon, all made of renewable sources like algae and food waste. |
A huge thank you to our sponsors, each of them driven by a strong social mission and providing treats for all guests on the day of the event.
Black Business Incubator at Somerset House | An incubator aims to help early-stage Black entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and allow their creative enterprises to thrive.
Bodega Bay | The Hard Seltzerfor Healthy Hedonists.
Tony’s Chocolonely | Tony’s mission is to make all chocolate 100% slave-free.
Last Yarn | The social marketplace for deadstock fabric from fashion manufacturers, mills and studios.
Mister Freed Tortillas | Gluten-free and vegan TORTILLA CHIPS
&Sisters | 100% Organic, Plastic-Free, Vegan Period Care
Simpleas Snacks | Plant-based food we can all feel good about eating made from 100% peas
Virtue Drinks | A delicious clean alternative to traditional energy drinks.
