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The Fashion District is a cluster of ambitious businesses, academic institutions and investors in East London. It’s an opportunity: to make London the global capital of fashion technology. To nurture talent. To create new jobs and innovative products. To drive economic and social transformation. To be a legacy to be proud of.
Akinfocus Photography | Soboye LAGOS 54 | The Company at WSA
Emmi Hyyppa Photography | Modern Synthesis awarded Highly Commended | Manufacturing Futures 2021
In 2021, there were over 10,000 fashion businesses,
employing more than 196,000 people and turning over
£32bn in London alone.
The Fashion District in east London will create a cluster that paves
the way for even more growth and innovation. London is a global
capital for culture and creativity, and this exciting new district will
secure east London’s place at the centre of fashion.
Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries
Greater London Authority
As of 2020, the UK fashion and textile industry was dominated
by SMEs, with micro businesses making up 90% of retail,
85% of wholesale, and 80% of manufacturing businesses.
The Fashion District Festival is a celebration of sustainability and innovation. Shoppers, start-ups and emerging talent can buy, learn and network at pop-up stores, talks, workshops, and more.
Discover more about the Fashion District Festival 2021 and the exciting activity that took place in our exclusive mini-documentary.
Fashion District Festival returned for its second iteration at the iconic East London venue, Spitalfields, in July 2023.
Ready to meet the second cohort of businesses selected for the Evo Fashion programme? Following the success of the first round of Evo Fashion earlier this year, here at Fashion District, we’re beyond excited for our second cohort to embark on this experiential […]
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Having spent 20 years working in smart textiles as a designer and researcher, Mili brings her expertise to her podcast No Ordinary Cloth, where she delves into the wonderful world […]
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The first cohort of fashion brands and designers graduated from our Evo Fashion programme at a special industry showcase […]
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Fashion District has announced Fibe as the winner of its 2024 Manufacturing Futures Innovation Challenge. Fibe is a material science startup developing the world’s first textile fibres out of potato harvest waste […]
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Last week, we gathered our 10 shortlisted businesses at Plexal’s Innovation Centre for Critical Friends Day, officially launching our 2024 programme […]
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