Fashion District Festival
22-26 September 2021
From 22-26 September 2021, Fashion District hosted the first ever Fashion District Festival, a five-day celebration of sustainability and innovation located in and around Stratford. Shoppers, start-ups and emerging talent could buy, learn and network with pop-up stores, styling sessions, a vintage market, workshops, events and installations.
Festival Programming Pillars
Shop: The best new sustainable brands and pre-loved fashion at Westfield Stratford
Grow: Learn, pitch and network for your start-up brand with The Trampery at the British Council, The Lab E20 and The Stratford
Watch: Showcases and styling events at D&D’s Haugen in the newly-built Pavilion
Make: Repair, reuse and recycle your wardrobe at Westfield Stratford and The Lab E20
Student Takeover
On 27 September 2021, students were invited to the Fashion District Festival: Student Takeover. Our Student Takeover team, comprised of students and recent graduates from London College of Fashion, were given the opportunity to design and organise the full programme of events. The outcome was a one-day experience that enabled young creatives to expand their network, learn new skills, and engage with topical conversations on sustainability and innovation.
Festival Programme
The Festival featured a diverse programme of events that wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our many programming partners. Check out the full schedule of events below and click the ‘Book Now’ button to learn more about each activation and the supporting partners that contributed to the Fashion District Festival.
Upcoming Events
Day
Venue
Previous Events
SHOP – Fashion District Pop up ShopDate: Wed 22nd Sep 10:00am
The heart of the festival, our pop-up shop in Westfield Stratford is the destination for sustainable fashion, rental pieces, new designers, innovative start-up brands and smart ways to update your wardrobe […]Book now
GROW – Flair: Class of 2021 ShowcaseDate: Wed 22nd Sep 11:00am
Flair’s 2021 Showcase celebrates the coming generation of designers from the Class of 2021, in collaboration with Fashion District. At this event you’ll get to meet with designers showcasing their work both virtually and physically […]Book now
MAKE – Mini Loom Weaving with Make TownDate: Wed 22nd Sep 6:30pm
Join us for an evening of relaxing guided weaving. Play with an amazing selection of colours, fibres and textures, and create a unique woven piece. Discover the simple meditative rhythm of weaving whilst […]Book now
MAKE – RETURE WORKSHOP WITH DESIGNBLENDERDate: Thu 23rd Sep 3:30pm
Learn how to upcycle your own statement jewellery piece with Alexa Papavasileiou and her team. Get creative in reworking vintage chains, pearls and waste fabrics. Bring along an old piece of jewellery […]Book now
GROW – Lone Design Club: Designer Meet UpDate: Thu 23rd Sep 5:00pm
Calling all designers and makers, this event is for you! Lone Design Club’s quarterly Designer Meet Up is a chance to meet like minded industry professionals. Meet, greet and network with other designers, makers, entrepreneurs […]Book now
Watch – Fashion District Festival ShowcaseDate: Thu 23rd Sep 7:30pm
Celebrate East London’s extraordinary fashion talent at the Fashion District Festival party right in the heart of the Olympic Village, with a one-off performance directed by On|Off Creative Director Lee Lapthorne.Book now
MAKE – Trashion Factory WorkshopDate: Fri 24th Sep 10:00am
Learn how to upcycle a scarf into a kimono. In two hours you will learn how to measure yourself, prepare and cut your scarf and hand-sew it. Transform your own scarf (please only bring really big ones) or choose one from our […]Book now
Grow – Good Work for FashionDate: Fri 24th Sep 10:30am
Join The Trampery to find out how London’s fashion industry can adopt more sustainable, inclusive and ethical best practice with a Good Work Standard for Fashion. This event will introduce how The Mayor of London’s […]Book now
MAKE – Reture Workshop with SabinnaDate: Fri 24th Sep 1:00pm
Crochet a cross-body bag with Sabinna using beautiful left-over yarns from their production! In this 2 hour workshop you will learn how to crochet a cross-body bag, discover new upcycling techniques and meet like-minded […]Book now
GROW – Redefining Fashion’s FutureDate: Fri 24th Sep 1:00pm
Founder of Fanfare Label, Esther Knight, and Co-Founder and CEO of RETURE, Nina Van Volkinburg, PhD, will be joined by industry professionals to discuss the current landscape of sustainable and circular fashion […]Book now
GROW – the materialist: the future of second life fabricsDate: Fri 24th Sep 2:30pm
Bringing together a panel of circularity activists, this session will explore strategies around sourcing and scaling with second life fabrics; opportunities through localisation; and new approaches to fashion business models […]Book now
MAKE – Arpilleras Workshop with AncielaDate: Fri 24th Sep 3:30pm
This workshop is inspired by The Arpilleras, traditional embroidered and quilted patchwork that depicted the stories of vulnerable women in Latin America and artists such as Violeta Parra. The technique was humble and conscious […]Book now
GROW – THE TRAMPERY: SUSTAINABLE MATERIALSDate: Fri 24th Sep 4:00pm
The Trampery will be hosting a panel talk on Sustainable Materials’ as part of the Fashion Circle series. Learn
how fashion brands are revolutionising materials and their usage. Fashion Circle is a series of talks and […]Book now
Grow – A Transparent Future for FashionDate: Fri 24th Sep 5:30pm
Over the past few years, conversations around transparency in fashion have become more prominent, fostering debates and discussions about ethical and sustainable supply chains, materials and buying habits.Book now
GROW – The Backroom PitchDate: Fri 24th Sep 5:30pm
Expressions of interest are now open for ‘The Backroom Pitch’. This Fashion District event is in association with Diarra Smith, an expert investment consultant from Year Here and Backed Venture Capital, and supported by Beauhurst […]Book now
GROW – Fashion Rewired with Fashion Innovation AgencyDate: Fri 24th Sep 7:00pm
COVID-19 has accelerated the pace of change within the fashion industry. Never has the industry been so willing to adopt technology to create and sell fashion, and connect to their consumers, expanding what is known as […]Book now
MAKE – Play Capes for Kids Workshop (ages 4-10)Date: Sat 25th Sep 10:00am
Join Making for Change and Trashion Factory to upcycle old clothes into children’s superhero capes. Rounding off with a kids’ catwalk show finale, this workshop will inspire imaginary play and encourage creativity […]Book now
SHOP – Fashion Market by Waltham Forest FashionDate: Sat 25th Sep 10:00am
Shop from local, independent designers with vintage and pre-loved fashion in association with the Waltham Forest fashion community. Saturday 25th September 10.00-18.00 Westfield, Four Dials […]Book now
GROW – THE TRAMPERY: SUSTAINABLE FUTURESDate: Sat 25th Sep 11:30am
The Trampery’s panel talk will examine ‘Sustainable Futures’ as part of the Fashion Circle series. Taking a look at emerging fashion brands that are more radical, more inclusive, and more sustainable than ever before […]Book now
SHOP – John Lewis Styling SessionsDate: Sat 25th Sep 12:30pm
Join John Lewis’ professional stylists as they discuss their roles, day to day work life and backgrounds in the fashion industry. The stylists will share insights on capsule wardrobes, (using fewer items with different combinations […]Book now
GROW – THE TRAMPERY: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELSDate: Sat 25th Sep 1:30pm
The Trampery will be delivering a panel talk on ‘Sustainable Business Models’ as part of the Fashion Circle series. Join us to find out about the fashion brands that have pivoted to more sustainable business model […]Book now
Grow – A Diverse Future for FashionDate: Sat 25th Sep 2:30pm
This panel brings together leading industry voices to provide their own personal and professional perspectives on diversity in fashion. Chaired by Amir Kabel, this discussion will delve into the nuances of the systemic inequalities […]Book now
MAKE – Reture Workshop with Joao MaraschinDate: Sat 25th Sep 2:30pm
In association with RETURE, watch and learn how to upcycle your own preloved garments through creative customisation with London-based Brazilian designer Joao Maraschin. This workshop will focus on how to upcycle […]Book now
GROW – THE TRAMPERY: SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURINGDate: Sat 25th Sep 3:30pm
The Trampery will be delivering a panel talk on ‘Sustainable Manufacturing’ and the way businesses are changing the way fashion is made, from artisanal production to the return of UK manufacturing […]Book now
GROW – An Inclusive Future for FashionDate: Sat 25th Sep 4:00pm
This fireside chat brings together leading voices that are driving conversations around inclusivity within the fashion industry. Join us to learn more about the importance of adaptive fashion, the challenges currently […]Book now
MAKE – DiscoMake with Fashion Open StudioDate: Sat 25th Sep 4:00pm
Join Fashion Open Studio for an evening of disco-making! Come together with makers, designers and influencers to mend, share, swap, transform, repair and create while partying. Knit, patch, restyle and play whilst learning […]Book now
MAKE – RETURE WORKSHOP WITH 4649.RECDate: Sun 26th Sep 11:00am
Repair your clothes with a Japanese twist! Bring an old garment of your choice from your wardrobe and rejuvenate it with vintage Japanese kimono fabric scraps from our production process. Together we’ll give […]Book now
SHOP – Fashion Market by Waltham Forest FashionDate: Sun 26th Sep 12:00pm
Shop from local and independent designers, with vintage and pre-loved fashion in association with the Waltham Forest fashion community. Sunday 26th September 12.00-17.00 Westfield, Four Dials […]Book now
GROW – Getting Your Foot in the Creative DoorDate: Sun 26th Sep 12:00pm
An interactive session for budding fashion and creative professionals from diverse backgrounds interested in pursuing a career in fashion. Join the founder of Fashion Minority Report, Daniel Peters, and selected guests as they discuss […]Book now
MAKE – Reture Workshop with TOM-ODate: Sun 26th Sep 1:00pm
Transform your preloved fabrics into a bag that reflects your personality, with upcycling designer TOM-O. Learn how to patchwork any preloved garment or fabric and create a custom-made bag that can reused time and time again […]Book now
MAKE – Denim Revamp with The Fashion School (ages 9-15)Date: Sun 26th Sep 2:30pm
Elevate and revamp your jeans with The Fashion School. During this interactive workshop, learn how to customise and personalise your denim garment to reflect your personal style. Bring along a denim piece […]Book now
MAKE – The Prince’s Foundation WorkshopDate: Sun 26th Sep 3:00pm
This workshop welcomes complete beginners and those with intermediate sewing ability for an afternoon designing and making a lanyard phone case. You will be taken through the basics of working with a sewing machine […]Book now
STUDENT TAKEOVER: Future FashionDate: Mon 27th Sep 10:00am
Join us to hear from an exciting line-up of emerging designers and fashion companies who specialise in practices of ethical and sustainable fashion. As the effects of climate change become more and more obvious every day […]Book now
STUDENT TAKEOVER: Digital FashionDate: Mon 27th Sep 11:45am
Once a just niche aimed at tech enthusiasts, digital fashion saw its moment in the events of 2020. Join us for this panel talk as we discuss how the pandemic revolutionised the way we think about apparel – both as creators […]Book now
STUDENT TAKEOVER: Digital Fashion WorkshopDate: Mon 27th Sep 1:00pm
Join Flair, an innovative new showcasing platform and marketplace, in an introductory workshop to AR technology, and a conversation about its rising popularity within fashion. Flair is an online space offering the next generation […]Book now
Design For Rental Hackathon with LOANHOODDate: Mon 27th Sep 3:00pm
Design for Rental is the new way to design fashion for longevity and inclusivity. Come along to this Hackathon, a problem solving workshop where we take a look at traditional design and adapt it for rental and the future consumer […]Book now
Student Takeover: Remake and Restore WorkshopDate: Mon 27th Sep 5:30pm
Join us for an evening of upcycling and repair with textile and craft studio, Make Town, and mending experts, Restoration London. Come along to master a new craft, learn how to extend the life of your clothing and connect with […]Book now
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