Bristol Fashion Future panel discussion
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 25 February 2025
16:00 - 18:00 - Location
- Publishing Lab, 0C2, C Block, City Campus at Bower Ashton, Further info
- Contact
- Lizzie Harrison lizzie.harrison@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Join UWE Fashion Textile for an exciting panel discussion on the future of fashion in Bristol, during Sustainable Fashion Week: SFW // FUTURE CITIZEN.
The event brings together students, academics and innovative local fashion start ups and practitioners, the event will open up conversation about the varied opportunities for fashion across materials, design, communication and community sharing visions for fashion in our vibrant city.
Chaired by Lizzie Harrison, our panel for the evening include:
- Lisa Matzi, founder of Rebel Patch
- Weronika Stelmach, founder Weaving Change
- Arabella Crandon, co-founder of Mber creative
- Amelia Brown, Knitwear Designer
- Dr Emma Rigby, Associate Director in Fashion, UWE Bristol
With a focus on how changemakers can shape the future of fashion in Bristol.
Our event will take place at City Campus at Bower Ashton, UWE Bristol, and includes a tour of BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles work-in-progress show responding to themes of regenerative, inclusive and digital fashion futures.
All students, staff and members of the public are welcome! Check out UWE Bristol's blog for mor details of all events related to Sustainable Fashion Week.
This event is organised by UWE Bristol in support of Sustainable Fashion Week: SFW // FUTURE CITIZEN.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
Publishing Lab, 0C2, C Block
City Campus at Bower Ashton
Kennel Lodge Road
Bristol
BS3 2JT
UK
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