Friday 11 September, 2-8 p.m.: Festival, Out of Fashion: Circular & Craft with Safia Minney and Selvedge
Friday 11 September, 2-8 p.m.: Festival, Out of Fashion: Circular & Craft with Safia Minney and Selvedge
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL, United Kingdom
Workshops: 2-6 p.m.
Talk: 6.30-8 p.m.
Safia Minney, MBE, FRSA is a British social entrepreneur and author, best known for founding People Tree, a pioneer in Fair Trade and sustainable fashion. She developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain, significantly impacting the lives of thousands of marginalised people. Minney is recognised as a thought leader in sustainable fashion, anti-modern slavery, and Fair Trade, and is a World Economic Forum Outstanding Social Entrepreneur.
Event Description
Out of Fashion: Circular & Craft brings together makers, menders, and advocates to explore what happens to clothing after its first life. Hosted by Safia Minney in collaboration with Selvedge Magazine, the event combines premium hands-on afternoon workshops with an evening programme of panel discussions for a wider public audience. The afternoon workshops give participants the time and guidance to learn a practical skill from an expert host, while the evening talks open up the conversation around slow fashion, repair culture, and the future of the industry. Together, the day celebrates craft as both a personal practice and a political act.
Workshop hosts include Skye Pennant of Slow Stitch Club, whose creative and gentle approach to visible mending empowers participants to slow down, get creative, and help reduce the amount of textile waste sent to landfill. Pennant is also the author of Well Worn, a comprehensive guide to visible mending techniques.
Graham Hollicks’ textiles use the age-old skill of rug hooking, his imagery draws on multiple inspirations from street art to ritualistic masks, to found graphics and landscapes, often leading the viewer to reflect on the human condition. They are made entirely using materials converted from used garments and textiles — strips of used clothing hooked through repurposed coffee sacks. His work has been featured in Selvedge magazine and exhibited internationally.
Catherine Harris is a textile conservator whose work sits at the intersection of material culture, heritage, and hands-on care. Alongside her conservation practice, she has long been part of the Selvedge team, helping shape its workshops and events programme.
Sujaya Mahesh is a Bangalore-based textile artist, educator, and founder of Sameeksha Studio and School of Embroidery A recognised custodian of heritage needlecraft, she holds the Geographical Indication certification for Kasuti embroidery of Karnataka. Her practice bridges the ancient and the contemporary, with expertise across Indian embroidery traditions including Kasuti, Kashmiri embroidery, Kutch work, Kantha, Chikankari and Lambani. She also works with Kaudi, Karnataka’s tradition of quilting with recycled family textiles.
And finally, DOLLY Clothing, founded by Diana in Lewes, East Sussex, a dedicated advocate for sustainable fashion whose events and campaigns explore why our clothes are costing the earth — and what each of us can do to be the change. DOLLY will host the curated clothes swap, joined by Indilisi pop-up.
Through hands-on workshop sessions and thought-provoking panel discussions (speakers to be confirmed), Out of Fashion explores themes including repair as activism, the joy of making and mending, caring for the clothes we own, and what a truly circular wardrobe might look like.
Speakers for the evening panel discussions include:
Dr Safia Minney MBE (Founder, Indilisi & Fashion Declares), Polly Leonard (Founder & Editor, Selvedge Magazine), Gemma Metheringham (Circular Fashion Advocate), Amelia Twine (Sustainable Fashion Week) Niki de Schryver (Founder, COSH.eco) and Tansy Hoskins (Journalist & Author).
Please note, to buy a ticket for the evening panel discussions only, you will be able to do so through the Conway Hall website in July. Tickets and further information will be announced soon.
Event Cancellation Policy
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.
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Friday 11 September, 2-8 p.m.: Festival, Out of Fashion: Circular & Craft with Safia Minney and Selvedge
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL, United Kingdom
Workshops: 2-6 p.m.
Talk: 6.30-8 p.m.
Safia Minney, MBE, FRSA is a British social entrepreneur and author, best known for founding People Tree, a pioneer in Fair Trade and sustainable fashion. She developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain, significantly impacting the lives of thousands of marginalised people. Minney is recognised as a thought leader in sustainable fashion, anti-modern slavery, and Fair Trade, and is a World Economic Forum Outstanding Social Entrepreneur.
Event Description
Out of Fashion: Circular & Craft brings together makers, menders, and advocates to explore what happens to clothing after its first life. Hosted by Safia Minney in collaboration with Selvedge Magazine, the event combines premium hands-on afternoon workshops with an evening programme of panel discussions for a wider public audience. The afternoon workshops give participants the time and guidance to learn a practical skill from an expert host, while the evening talks open up the conversation around slow fashion, repair culture, and the future of the industry. Together, the day celebrates craft as both a personal practice and a political act.
Workshop hosts include Skye Pennant of Slow Stitch Club, whose creative and gentle approach to visible mending empowers participants to slow down, get creative, and help reduce the amount of textile waste sent to landfill. Pennant is also the author of Well Worn, a comprehensive guide to visible mending techniques.
Graham Hollicks’ textiles use the age-old skill of rug hooking, his imagery draws on multiple inspirations from street art to ritualistic masks, to found graphics and landscapes, often leading the viewer to reflect on the human condition. They are made entirely using materials converted from used garments and textiles — strips of used clothing hooked through repurposed coffee sacks. His work has been featured in Selvedge magazine and exhibited internationally.
Catherine Harris is a textile conservator whose work sits at the intersection of material culture, heritage, and hands-on care. Alongside her conservation practice, she has long been part of the Selvedge team, helping shape its workshops and events programme.
Sujaya Mahesh is a Bangalore-based textile artist, educator, and founder of Sameeksha Studio and School of Embroidery A recognised custodian of heritage needlecraft, she holds the Geographical Indication certification for Kasuti embroidery of Karnataka. Her practice bridges the ancient and the contemporary, with expertise across Indian embroidery traditions including Kasuti, Kashmiri embroidery, Kutch work, Kantha, Chikankari and Lambani. She also works with Kaudi, Karnataka’s tradition of quilting with recycled family textiles.
And finally, DOLLY Clothing, founded by Diana in Lewes, East Sussex, a dedicated advocate for sustainable fashion whose events and campaigns explore why our clothes are costing the earth — and what each of us can do to be the change. DOLLY will host the curated clothes swap, joined by Indilisi pop-up.
Through hands-on workshop sessions and thought-provoking panel discussions (speakers to be confirmed), Out of Fashion explores themes including repair as activism, the joy of making and mending, caring for the clothes we own, and what a truly circular wardrobe might look like.
Speakers for the evening panel discussions include:
Dr Safia Minney MBE (Founder, Indilisi & Fashion Declares), Polly Leonard (Founder & Editor, Selvedge Magazine), Gemma Metheringham (Circular Fashion Advocate), Amelia Twine (Sustainable Fashion Week) Niki de Schryver (Founder, COSH.eco) and Tansy Hoskins (Journalist & Author).
Please note, to buy a ticket for the evening panel discussions only, you will be able to do so through the Conway Hall website in July. Tickets and further information will be announced soon.
Event Cancellation Policy
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.
Visit the Fashion Declares Website
Follow Fashion Declares on Instagram
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Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL, United Kingdom
Workshops: 2-6 p.m.
Talk: 6.30-8 p.m.
Safia Minney, MBE, FRSA is a British social entrepreneur and author, best known for founding People Tree, a pioneer in Fair Trade and sustainable fashion. She developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain, significantly impacting the lives of thousands of marginalised people. Minney is recognised as a thought leader in sustainable fashion, anti-modern slavery, and Fair Trade, and is a World Economic Forum Outstanding Social Entrepreneur.
Event Description
Out of Fashion: Circular & Craft brings together makers, menders, and advocates to explore what happens to clothing after its first life. Hosted by Safia Minney in collaboration with Selvedge Magazine, the event combines premium hands-on afternoon workshops with an evening programme of panel discussions for a wider public audience. The afternoon workshops give participants the time and guidance to learn a practical skill from an expert host, while the evening talks open up the conversation around slow fashion, repair culture, and the future of the industry. Together, the day celebrates craft as both a personal practice and a political act.
Workshop hosts include Skye Pennant of Slow Stitch Club, whose creative and gentle approach to visible mending empowers participants to slow down, get creative, and help reduce the amount of textile waste sent to landfill. Pennant is also the author of Well Worn, a comprehensive guide to visible mending techniques.
Graham Hollicks’ textiles use the age-old skill of rug hooking, his imagery draws on multiple inspirations from street art to ritualistic masks, to found graphics and landscapes, often leading the viewer to reflect on the human condition. They are made entirely using materials converted from used garments and textiles — strips of used clothing hooked through repurposed coffee sacks. His work has been featured in Selvedge magazine and exhibited internationally.
Catherine Harris is a textile conservator whose work sits at the intersection of material culture, heritage, and hands-on care. Alongside her conservation practice, she has long been part of the Selvedge team, helping shape its workshops and events programme.
Sujaya Mahesh is a Bangalore-based textile artist, educator, and founder of Sameeksha Studio and School of Embroidery A recognised custodian of heritage needlecraft, she holds the Geographical Indication certification for Kasuti embroidery of Karnataka. Her practice bridges the ancient and the contemporary, with expertise across Indian embroidery traditions including Kasuti, Kashmiri embroidery, Kutch work, Kantha, Chikankari and Lambani. She also works with Kaudi, Karnataka’s tradition of quilting with recycled family textiles.
And finally, DOLLY Clothing, founded by Diana in Lewes, East Sussex, a dedicated advocate for sustainable fashion whose events and campaigns explore why our clothes are costing the earth — and what each of us can do to be the change. DOLLY will host the curated clothes swap, joined by Indilisi pop-up.
Through hands-on workshop sessions and thought-provoking panel discussions (speakers to be confirmed), Out of Fashion explores themes including repair as activism, the joy of making and mending, caring for the clothes we own, and what a truly circular wardrobe might look like.
Speakers for the evening panel discussions include:
Dr Safia Minney MBE (Founder, Indilisi & Fashion Declares), Polly Leonard (Founder & Editor, Selvedge Magazine), Gemma Metheringham (Circular Fashion Advocate), Amelia Twine (Sustainable Fashion Week) Niki de Schryver (Founder, COSH.eco) and Tansy Hoskins (Journalist & Author).
Please note, to buy a ticket for the evening panel discussions only, you will be able to do so through the Conway Hall website in July. Tickets and further information will be announced soon.
Event Cancellation Policy
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.
Visit the Fashion Declares Website
Follow Fashion Declares on Instagram
