FIBRESHED South West England Fibreshed is part of a global movement of local initiatives reimagining the way that we make and wear our clothing. By reconnecting ‘fashion’ with farming, we are building bioregional systems for clothing production that can nourish, rather than exhaust, our communities and biosphere. Between January and March 2021 Fibreshed director Emma […]
When Charity shops are oversubscribed with our second-hand clothing, what are the alternative ways to get rid of our old clothes? With the increase in frequent wardrobe cleansing and charity shops receiving more donations than they can handle, are they still the best alternative to landfills? With the rise in vintage hauls and 30% of
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THE SLIPPER PROJECT The Slipper Project is a first of its kind in the UK, bringing people closer than ever to the processes, techniques and materials behind their footwear, by empowering them to make a pair of felt slippers from home. The kit demonstrates the fundamental links between small and local production, craft knowledge, and farming
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ERINN HAYHOW Eirinn Hayhow’s brand philosophy is to “See the beauty in everything, find the light in the darkness” – To create unique, high vibe garments, salvaged from unwanted materials. THE TEXTILES Sustainability is an integral part of Hayhow’s creative process. Each garment in her latest collection, Magic Mushrooms, is based on a type of mushroom.
FÉE UHSSI Fée Uhssi London based, Franco Nigerian ethical fashion artist presents the Bolono Mali project supporting local textiles artists and makers in Bamako, Mali West Africa. Founded by Fée Uhssi’s mother, textile artist Kati Ertel in 2006 the Bolono Mali project aims to promote and preserve the ancestral techniques and art of Bogolan or mudcloth. THE TEXTILES Fée Uhssi’s designs work is based and inspired by the textiles produced
CONGREGATION DESIGN CONGREGATIONdesign is an innovative design laboratory. Under the shape of an anonymous collective, CONGREGATIONdesign gathers designers and makers from all practices. The team is fluid and changes from project to project. THE TEXTILES All projects are explorative and experimental in nature. Displayed is the one-off Upcycled Dress and Cycling Shorts from the Lookbook III collection. Designed by Marie, the garments are made
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MANIMAKALA Manimekala combines aesthetics and ethics, creating unique contemporary fashion that empowers both the wearer and the makers. Combining design with a meaningful social mission by working in partnership with social enterprises to make their garments fairly and responsibly whilst empowering marginalised women and supporting them and their communities. THE TEXTILES Manimakala’s designs are bold and eclectic,
CQ STUDIO CQ Studio focuses on the research and development of regenerative textiles, educational workshops and consultancy for brands and designers. THE TEXTILES The Inflaxuation project investigates how we can create more value for flax (a type of food and fiber crop). This research started at Mallon Linen, a farm in Ireland which is reintroducing flax into
ZOE SHERWOOD Zoe Sherwoodis a London based artist that aims to inspire and empower people with her text based designs. Sherwood’s most recent launch, ‘Save’ ‘Earth’ , highlights the climate change crisis with jewelry made from discarded and reclaimed fish nets. THE TEXTILES The material used in ‘Save’ ‘Earth’ is the first fully recycled nylon filament that