What happens when we look at the networks that make up the industry and question the realities of a localised fashion ecosystem to better understand its global impact?
The second edition of The Clean Fashion Summit zoomed into the production of fashion in London.
TALKS
We hosted two panel discussions. The first was hosted by Colèchi co-founder Tina Wetshi, which focused on “Local and Alternative Fashion Eco-Systems” alongside panellists Fiona Uwamahoro (PhD student and researcher at the London College of Fashion), Katy Mason (creator of Trash Club), Kristina Bull (circularity advisor from QSR Partners), Lotte Selwood (founder of the shop Are You Mad), and Shannen Maria Samuel (designer and creative director of Bleaq).
The next panel was moderated by Colèchi co-founder Piarve Wetshi, discussing “Land in London”. Panellists for this discussion were Alice Holloway (historian from London Urban Textiles Commons), Nicholas Okwulu (founder of non-profit organisation PemPeople and creative workspace Livsey Exchange), Orsola de Castro (author, designer and founder of Estethica), Rebecca Morter (founder of Lone Design Club), and Vickie Hayward (founder of Company, Place).
SHOWCASE
Designers that centre their craft and practice around sourcing and utalising local and nearby systems to produce their collections were invited to showcase their work. From foraging natural dyes, to using nearby deadstock and waste products.
FEATURING Again & Again / Clara Chu/ Emily Lamb / Emma Blythe / Fine Tilth / Joshua James Small / Justina Alexandroff / Kayd Freud / Laura Teasdale / NS Gaia / Redress Laboratory / Revival London and Under Her Eyes.
WORKSHOP
The summit concluded with a Japanese Clothing Repair workshop led by Laura Teasdale. Those that attended learned hand mending techniques and created various stitch patterns on surplus textiles supplied by textile marketplace Last Yarn.
THE MAP
Our community shared their most wholesome places in London
PARKS, GARDENS AND FARMS (green)
MUSEUMS AND EDUCATION (purple)
MAKERSPACES AND WORKSHOPS (orange)
CONCEPT STORES AND POP-UPS (yellow)
FOOD (red)