Fashion On Earth

Join Sustainable Fashion Week on Wednesday 6th November for a night exploring fashion that is created in harmony with nature.

The backdrop of Luke Jerram’s Gaia serves as a provoking reminder of the interconnectedness of all life on earth. As with any resources our society consumes, the clothing and materials we wear and dispose of have a significant impact on planetary health.

This event offers the opportunity for you to discover some of the artists, makers and organisations working towards a better fashion future. Through an inspiring evening of exhibited pieces, catwalk performance, stalls and live music we hope to encourage attendees to reframe their relationship with the clothing they wear.

6.30 – 7.30pm

View the Gaia exhibition, grab a drink from the bar, explore our makers garments and information about the production of natural fibres

7.30 – 8.30pm 

Gather in the centre of the Nave and take a seat for our performances. With a reading by Kate Fletcher, from her writings on fashion and nature. Followed by the Oak Choir and models styled in garments created with the earth in mind.

8.30 – 9.00pm

Grab another drink, explore some more, swap poetry cards with strangers to find your favourite, get a signed copy of Kate Fletcher’s new book.

Garment Exhibition

Inside the cathedral, an exhibition featuring 12 pieces from a range of designers and makers seeking to create an alternative fashion system. Piece will showcase the beauty of natural fibres, dyes and the joy of upcycling, demonstrating how fashion can place the health of the planet at it’s centre.

Wear My Wardrobe Out

Two pieces crafted from vintage bed sheets, hospital curtains and upholstery remnants.

Studio Kuhu

A naturally dyed bamboo “silk” kimono and an uncycled linen dress dyed and hand painted.

Worn to Threads

Jacket and a pair of matching trousers of reclaimed textiles.

Sophie Bowen

Hand embroidered kimonos with naturally dyed kid mohair/silk yarns

Ria Burns

Indigo dyed wrap scarf

Public Footpath

Harvest light top (repurposed communion gown, silk organza strike offs, hand embroidery)

Homegrown at Hampen

Knitted vest using locally grown & spun Devon Closewool yarn, made by Ossian Knitwear

Makers Market

A selection of makers and independent designers who demonstrate an alternative fashion industry.

Sarah Poland

Worn to Threads

Claire Dunn Designs

Ria Burns

Public Footpath

Hulahan

Studio Kuhu

Wear My Wardrobe Out

About

Sustainable Fashion Week Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) unites the community nationally through the power of taking action locally. Working in collaboration, they help make sustainable fashion accessible. Taking a creative, grassroots approach, they empower people with skills and resources to help drive a shift in our collective relationship with clothes.

SFW works throughout the year to engage with citizens through different mediums, inspiring positive action in favour of a greener, cleaner and fairer fashion industry. They partner with a wide range of individuals, organisations, community groups, education providers, museums, brands and institutions to co-host a variety of events and activities to engage with a broad range of audiences and help grow a powerful movement for change.

Now in its fourth year, our annual flagship event – SFW 2024 – will see a programme of action taking place across the UK and in four international locations. With clothes swaps, workshops, talks, markets, repairs, fashion shows, activism, styling and more – hosted by the community for the community.

Bar

A bar will be available throughout the event. Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks will be available. Card only. A Challenge 25 policy will be in place so please bring ID.

Children

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure there is a ratio of no more than four children to one adult. Children’s ear defenders are available to borrow on a first come first served basis.