Fashion Make, Do & Mend: Event Ideas Handbook | Resource | 2016 | Hubbub

WELCOME

Fashion plays a huge part in our culture and brings a whopping £26 billion to the UK economy. We each spend around £640 on clothes per year and collectively throw out almost 1 million tonnes of textiles. One third of this has barely been worn! This is men and women alike, with men only wearing 13% of the clothing in their wardrobes.

Maintaining your style without throwing away your old things is easier than you think, and can save you money. Refashion events are a great place to start for anyone interested in learning something new, making a difference, and having fun along the way.

Whether you’re an individual, a local authority, a university society, an arts centre or a community group, this handbook can provide ideas for hosting refashion events. You don’t need a background in fashion or textiles, you just need a curious mind and a willingness to have a go.

Your refashion event can be as small or large as you wish, and this handbook is intended for ideas and inspiration to cherry pick from. For larger events you may want to refer to the ‘Fashion make, do & mend - logistics handbook’.

If you do run an event, keep us in the loop! hello@hubbub.org.uk. Delve in…and enjoy!

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“CARE FOR YOUR CLOTHES LIKE THE GOOD FRIENDS THEY ARE”

JOAN CRAWFORD

1 WHAT IS REFASHION?

‘Refashion’ is a verb meaning to fashion (something) again or differently. It can be seen as a way of renewing something, giving it a fresh lease of life.

Refashioning encourages us to look at the potential in our old clothes and accessories, and think of creative solutions to increase their lifespan. There are a huge range of refashioning or ‘upcycling’ techniques available, translating into nearly endless possibilities for events and activities.

Similar words: upcycling, recycling, reclaiming, repurposing, salvaging.

WHY RUN A REFASHION EVENT?

There are lots of reasons why refashion events are brilliant. Here are a few that may come in handy when getting people involved with yours.

• Get a new wardrobe that you can’t wait to wear without having to buy anything new.

• Save money through buying less new clothes.

• Learn new skills, be inspired and exchange handy tips.

• Bring together like-minded people in your area.

• To get know your local community, socialise and make new friends.

• To do good for the environment by making clothes last longer, preventing them ending up in the landfill.

IN A CREATIVE WAY”

ORSOLA DE CASTRO (CO-CURATOR OF ESTHETICA)

“WHAT IS BEING THROWN AWAY INTO LANDFILL IS OFTEN BEAUTIFUL AND USABLE FOR DESIGNERS WHO CAN APPROACH SUCH MATERIALS

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PICK YOUR EVENT

First you need to think about what kind of refashion event you want to run. It could be that you’d like to host something small and low-key in your own home, or you’d like to organise a series of events for the public. From small workshops to large events, the ideas in this book aim to give you some inspiration.

Once you’ve chosen what you want to do, you may want to theme your event around key times of year (see pg 27) or the area’s local history (pg 24).

SEWING WORKSHOPS

Sewing workshops are great for learning new skills, brushing up on existing ones or taking on a project. They can be enjoyed no matter what your experience, and can be relaxed so people can take their time. There are sew many types of sewing workshops! Below is not an exhaustive list but some suggestions for workshops that can be run together or separately.

SKILL SHARING WORKSHOP For novices, experts or somewhere in between, learn a new skill or share your wisdom.

MAKE DO AND MEND Bring garments along that you would like to learn how to mend e.g. mending rips and holes.

ALTERATIONS Nip and tuck clothing to make it fit you; learn how to shape garments, alter seams, turn up skirts or trousers and more.

EMBELLISHMENT AND DECORATION

Rework and refresh your wardrobe using tricks like embroidery (hand or machine) or applique.

SEWING MACHINE LESSON

Learn and practice sewing machine skills.

YOU MAY NEED

Workshop facilitator

Volunteers to help assist (depending on workshop size)

Clothing/assorted fabrics

Assorted needles and pins

Assorted fabrics

Fabric scissors

Embroidery threads, cottons, wools

Buttons, ribbons etc.

Stitch unpicker

Measuring tape

Sewing machines (available for hire from online outlets)

Steam iron and ironing board

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UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS

‘Upcycling’ is the process of converting unwanted items into someting new, refashioning it to create an entirely new product of higher quality. This is different to ‘recycling’ or ‘downcycling’ where textiles are turned into products of diminished quality. We think that with a bit of creativity you can turn those items at the back of your wardrobe into something fresh and stylish.

TRANSFORM OLD T-SHIRTS Turn an old t-shirt into a grocery bag. Yarn from shredded t-shirts can also be used for bracelets, necklaces, belts, headbands and more.

UPCYCLED DENIM Ankle swinging trousers can be transformed into summer shorts. Unwanted or damaged denim jeans can be used for making bags, purses, cushion covers and more.

SAVE A SWEATER Save a sweater with raggedy sleeves by stitching the torso into a super cuddly pillow. A couple of new seams can also turn sweaters into mini skirts.

UPCYCLED WINTER WEAR Turn unwanted and damaged jumpers into fantastic bobble hats, a pair of toasty mittens or an embellished Christmas jumper.

RAG RUGS Make a rag rug from worn-out old t-shirts and fabric scraps - snipped and threaded together to create an explosive rag rug.

YOU MAY NEED

Workshop facilitator

Volunteers to help assist (depending on size)

Old unwanted clothing/ assorted fabric scraps

Assorted needles and pins

Fabric scissors

Embroidery threads, cottons, wools

Buttons, ribbons etc.

Stitch unpicker

Measuring tape

Sewing machines (available for hire from online outlets)

SHARE YOUR EVENT WITH #REFASHION

Photo: everything in colour

KNITTING & CROCHET WORKSHOPS

Knitting workshops can be sociable, fun and relaxing. A knit and natter in a comfy, cosy space with a cuppa or glass of wine. It’s a great way of meeting friends whilst learning new skills, giving your hands and mind a work out and unleashing your creativity.

SKILL SHARING WORKSHOP For novices, experts or somewhere in between, to learn a new skill or share wisdom.

REPAIR YOUR KNITWEAR (OH, DARN IT!) For all those holey socks and woolly jumpers.

BEGINNERS KNITTING OR CROCHET

Getting to grips with the basic stiches and learning to make simple items.

HOW TO READ KNITTING OR CROCHET

PATTERNS Decipher those mysterious abbreviations and learn the language of stitches.

YOU MAY NEED

Workshop facilitator

Volunteers to help assist (depending on size)

Woollens to repair

Assorted needles

Assorted crochet hooks

Assorted yarn

Knitting or crochet patterns

TIP: Wool and the Gang have ‘knit kits’ available on their online shop from beginner to advanced.

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CRAFT WORKSHOPS

It’s not just clothing that can be refashioned and upcycled. You could organise an event that encourages people to get creative by trying out a new craft skill with accessories and jewellery. Craft is very sociable and a great way to bring all sorts of people together. There’s definitely scope for tea and cake in this one too, there’s nothing quite like a lazy crafternoon.

HAIR ACCESSORIES Make headpieces and fascinators from reclaimed and recycled materials; using odds an ends, zips, buttons, ribbons, you name it.

POMPOMS Pompom decorations and accessories can be made by shredding old t-shirts.

JEWELLERY Necklace, earrings, brooches, etc from reclaimed and recycled materials. Surplus buttons are good for this.

YOU MAY NEED

Workshop facilitator

Volunteers to help assist (depending on size)

Assorted fabrics/ old bits of material

Assorted zips, buttons, ribbons, wool

Assorted beads and old bits of jewellery

Findings and fastening

Small plyers and cutters

Sewing materials

TIP: Macramé

jewellery can be made from textile offcuts and loose threads.

Fabric scissors

Plain headbands and hair grips

Other adhesives eg. glue

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Photo: Colour Box Studio

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN PLANNING ANY WORKSHOP

There are bound to be lots of organisations and local shops and groups who would be willing to support your event. A few examples of who you could approach include: haberdasheries, existing workshop/class providers, universities, colleges, local designers, arts and crafts shops and organisations like TRAID and Wool and the Gang.

GET A HELPING HAND

LEVEL OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Consider if any prior knowledge is required from people joining your workshop. Is the workshop for all levels or beginners/ intermediates only?

MAKE IT AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE Consider having a handout for more complicated instructions.

PRE-EVENT INFORMATION

If you want participants to bring anything, e.g. an old item of clothing to upcycle, make sure this is clearly communicated before the event.

DRESSING Dressing (decorating) the space will make your event look more inviting and exciting. You could even dress the space to display inspiring examples of things already crafted. Consider using bunting, material, tablecloths, mannequins, sewing boxes, baskets of wool. It’s also a great way to encourage people to take photos and share with friends.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Encourage people to take pictures of your event and the things they make and share them using #Refashion.

TALKS Talks could be included as part of the workshop, eg. a talk on the story of upcycling or the fashion and textiles history of the area. More on talks can be found on page 22.

VENUE AND COST Consider the venue and cost. More on this can be found in the ‘Make, do and mend - logistics handbook’.

“IN NATURE NOTHING IS CREATED AND NOTHING IS DESTROYED, BUT EVERYTHING IS TRANSFORMED”

ANTOINE LAURENT DELAVOSIER

SWAPS & SWISHES

Swishing refers to swapping clothing, shoes or an accessory with friends, acquaintances or strangers. People take good quality clothing that is lurking un-loved in their wardrobes and swap them for new ones! It’s retail therapy with a guilt free twist.

SMALL SWISHES With friends, flatmates, neighbours or colleagues.

BIG SWISHES Open to bigger groups or the public and may include an entrance fee and grading system.

CHARITY SWISH Attendees give an extra amount for a donation eg. university rag weeks.

Swishes can be broad and can include all types of clothing, or you could choose to focus on specific items like shoes, handbags, and accessories.

YOU MAY NEED

Volunteers to help assist (depending on size)

Clothes rails/ garment racks

Hangers

Mirrors

Changing area – material or screens

Tables Tokens

Mannequins

SHARE YOUR EVENT WITH #REFASHION

HOW SWISHES WORK

Swishing parties can follow a ‘free for all’ type system, however for larger swaps you may want to consider a grading system.

POINTS SYSTEM People can bring as many clothes, shoes or accessories as they like. Use colour coded raffle tickets or equivalent can be used for a points system. ‘High Street’ is worth 5 points, ‘Vintage’ is worth 20 points, ‘Designer’ is worth 60 points. Swishers can pool all their points together and take home clothing of equivalent point value.

BRING 1, TAKE 1 Swishers simply take the same number of items as they came with. The easiest way to do this is to give Swishers a marble or a token for each item they bring and then count them out at the end. It is a good idea to limit the number of items to about 5 .

SWISHING ROUNDS You can take 1 item in a round. If there is competition for an item then people draw raffle tickets to see who gets it. After 2-3 rounds it’s a free for all.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

A HELPING HAND See if there are any existing swishing groups locally that could help, or you could approach universities and collages.

SET THE RULES Make sure the rules of the swish are clearly communicated to participants e.g. they need to bring at least one item of good quality clothing to swap.

ENGAGE THE SWISHING NETWORK You can register public swishing events at www.swishing.com.

STYLISTS Consider having a stylist present who can help people put together their outfits.

CONSIDER EXTRAS Consider having a tailor or refashioning-pro there to help customise and embellish new outfits.

SOCIAL MEDIA Consider having a catwalk/ photoshoot at the end of the event for people to show off their new outfits. Encourage people to take pictures of your event and the things they swap using #Refashion.

POP UP SHOPS

Pop-up shops are temporary retail spaces that can be open for a day, a weekend, a week or more. They’re a great way of showcasing local talent, craftsmanship and creativity and supporting start up designers selling their creations. They’re also a great source of inspiration and a way of showing new ideas, innovations and technologies.

EMPTY SPACES Traditionally pop-ups utilise empty shops or other buildings or spaces. These can be hired out for a temporary period of time.

PUBLIC SPACES Pop-up shops can also be organised in cafes, community centres, etc. Ideally choose somewhere with a high footfall, so members of the public can be drawn in to browse.

YOU MAY NEED

1-10 designated stall spaces (depending on the size of the space and the amount of stuff the vendors are bringing)

Clothes rails/ garment racks

Hangers

IDEAS FOR SHOPS

You could approach fashion students, start-ups, local fashion designers, artisans, makers, sustainable fashion brands.

Mirrors

Changing area – material or screens

Materials for customising and embellishing

Tables

A way for people to pay

Photo: everything in colour

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPACE Location and visibility are essential to ensure that the pop-up has enough foot fall.

DIRECTING PEOPLE THERE Make sure the pop-up is adequately signed with posters and arrows.

PROMOTION Promotion of your event is also key, encourage the vendors coming to also promote it through their networks.

CONSIDER EXTRAS You could combine the pop-up with a short talk from the designers and/ or include a workshop space.

SHOWCASING Using the event to showcase and promote designers eg. having their business cards readily available.

RATES Consider whether you want a commission from designers or whether you want them to exhibit for free in exchange for their time.

PAYMENTS Many businesses, even small start ups, have wifi card machines to take payments from customers, but some may not. Find out what payment methods are needed so you can either check the venue has wifi, or communicate that people need to bring cash.

CELEBRATE SECOND HAND

There is a treasure trove of clothing out there, available at a fraction of the price. Charity shops are bursting with hidden gems of pre-loved clothing, waiting for a new lease of life. There are many ways charity shops can be celebrated; from rummage parties to salvaging and styling events.

SECONDHAND PARTY Arrange for a second hand store to open one evening for late-night shopping. Think about how you can make it a vibrant, sociable event. You may want to have a live DJ, drinks, appetisers, a talent show, a workshop.

CHARITY CATWALKS Create catwalk looks within a charity shop or with second-hand clothing. You may need a stylist on hand to help create ‘looks’. See www.charityfashionlive.com.

FASHION SALVAGES This is where attendees have to create a party outfit by rummaging through clothes available. These can also be carried out at textile recycling centres, where there are often vast amounts of good-quality clothing that have been collected from recycling banks.

YOU MAY NEED

Mirrors

Extra changing area – screens/ material

Table and materials for customising and embellishing Designated photographing area

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

PARTNERS Who could you approach to help bring your event to life? Local charity shops and vintage shops. Stylists, designers and upcycling specialists could assist with clothes salvaging and re-styling. Love Your Clothes (WRAP) and TRAID are experts in celebrating second hand clothing. Local DJs and photographers.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPACE

Location and visibility are essential to ensure that the pop-up has enough foot fall.

SIZE Choose a charity shop or venue that’s large enough for the type of event and number of people. You may want to consider a space that is close to a charity shop so that attendees can easily go between.

SPACING Consider if you want an upcycling area so that people can customise and embellish their outfits or space for a catwalk.

CELEBRATING Consider having a photoshoot and/ or a fashion show to show off people’s new outfits. You may want to appoint judges to decide on the ‘Winners’ and ‘Runners-up’. You may want to think of your own awards – ‘most stylish’ ‘most inventive ‘ etc.

FUNDRAISING You may want to use your event to raise money for the charity and shout about the good work they do.

GOING A BIT FURTHER Consider asking attendees to make a secondhand pledge. This is where attendees pledge to source a percentage of their wardrobe from secondhand sources, commit to wearing at least one secondhand item a day for the whole week, OR if they are feeling brave, commit to wearing ALL secondhand clothes for the week (your decision whether this also applies to underwear). TRAID encourages people to do this during their annual #secondhandfirst week.

FILM SCREENINGS

Film screenings are a great way to explore some of the wider challenges the fashion industry is facing as well as unlocking opportunities for long term attitude change. Film is one of the most powerful mediums available to communicate ideas, issues and inspiration to an audience. They also work well paired with talks and discussions.

Here are a few examples to get you started.

UNRAVEL (2012) Follows the Western worlds least wanted clothes, on a journey across Northern India, from sea to industrial interior. They get sent to Panipat, a sleepy town and the only place in the world that wants them, recycling them back into yarn.

THE NEXT BLACK – A FILM ABOUT THE FUTURE OF CLOTHING (2014) A documentary that explores the future of clothing and meets some of the most innovative companies on the planet to get their opinion on clothing and its future, including: heroes of sustainability, Patagonia; tech-clothing giants, Studio XO; sportswear icon, adidas; and Biocouture, a consultancy exploring living organisms to grow clothing and accessories

THE COTTON FILM: DIRTY WHITE GOLD (2015) is an experiential documentary in ten parts of approximately ten minutes each. Each section shows the parts that constitute the cotton supply chain from seed through to shop. First hand accounts and experts sit alongside stories captured in the fields in India and the fashion catwalks of London.

TRUE COST (2015) The documentary sees the filmmakers travelling across the world, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, China, Texas and Europe, to map the story behind clothing, the people who make it, and the impact the industry is having on the planet.

YOU MAY NEED

A Screen, Projector and speakers (if not in a lecture theatre or cinema)

Adequate seating

A hard or soft copy of the film you are screening

You will need permission to show the film, this may require buying a licence (see below)

Refreshments

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

VENUE If you aren’t able to use a cinema or lecture theatre look for places that are accessible, welcoming and have sufficient chairs for the number of people you are hoping to attend. Think about the temperature if people are sitting for long periods (venue not too hot or cold).

TECHNICAL CHECKS It is always a good idea to do a technical check in advance of your screening, and then again on the day well before you expect people to arrive so that you can remedy any glitches.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS Depending on the film you are screening, you could organise a speaker or panel of speakers to lead a discussion after the film. This can really add to the quality of the event if done well. Whether this is appropriate depends on what sort of atmosphere you are trying to create (informal/ energised/ thoughtful/ informative etc), the logistics of your event (what time you have the venue until/ what time your event begins and ends/ the type of audience you want to attract) and what sort of person you would like to speak.

BUYING A LICENCE

In order to show a film in a public environment, you need to have a license to show it. This is a legal requirement, and buying a license helps to support a thriving film industry – which in turn means that films can be made on the issues that matter. Here are two possible options:

1. Good Screenings: provide an online booking system to hire films with a social or environmental justice focus. www.goodscreenings.org.

2. Film Bank: have one of the biggest film libraries in Europe, from current releases to films from the 1920’s. www.filmbank.co.uk.

TALKS & PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Talks and panel discussions are a great way of exploring and discussing some of the challenges the industry is facing as well as hearing from leading figures in the industry. Talks and discussions work well paired with films.

IDE AS FOR DIS CUSSIONS

Q Can fashion ever be sustainable?

Q How can we create a more sustainable fashion future?

Q Fashion industry innovations and new technologies.

Q Fashion past – present. How has it changed? e.g. Fashion on the Ration.

Q Exploring the Fashion and textiles history of the UK (see map on pg 24).

Q Can the fashion industry overcome challenges such as increased pressure on natural resources and labour standards?

FOR MORE INSPIRATION TAKE A LOOK AT ‘THE FASHION FUTURE NETWORK’.

SPEAKERS

Key figures in the sustainable fashion industry Designers

Upcyclers

Curators

Fashion students

Lecturers

People who work in retail

YOU MAY NEED

A seated venue

Top table for a panel

A microphone if a large venue seating 30+

Refreshments (to make more of a fun, relaxed atmosphere and to give an excuse for a break)

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THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

CHOOSING SPEAKERS Think about which speaker to invite and how many. Think about what perspective they might have and value they bring. Invite speakers several weeks in advance at a minimum, to allow them adequate time to prepare, and to give yourself time to find alternatives if one of them turns the offer down.

BRIEFING SPEAKERS Decide how long will they have to talk and whether they will speak about anything they like or on something specific. Avoid the trap of making a topic so general or vague that it becomes unfocused.

SELECTING A PANEL For a panel you may want 3-4 speakers. Think about having a variety of opinions and perspectives represented.

CHOOSING A PANEL CHAIR For a panel choose a ‘chair person’ to welcome experts and attendees, moderates the panel discussion and rephrases things clearly to ensure the message/ any questions are effectively communicated.

PANEL LAYOUT Individual chairs will make the participants appear closer to the audience than a solid table, encouraging audience participation. Arranging the seats in a slight circle, still mostly facing the audience, may help the panellists discuss the topic with each other. Include small tables or stands for holding notes, and provide a glass of water for each participant.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Consider whether you would like the audience be able to ask questions to the speaker/ panel, and set aside sometime at the end (10-20 minutes) for this.

UNRAVELLING LOCAL HISTORY

The UK has a rich and diverse fashion and textiles history which can be explored and celebrated through refashion events. Unravelling local history helps us think about the story behind the clothes we wear and about where they are produced.

You could take people on a journey behind the seams of the fashion industry, and unravel your area’s heritage though a walking tour. You could invite a historian to speak about textile production in your area. Alternative you could run a themed workshop linked to local crafts.

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SCOTTISH TWEED

Tweed originated in the Scottish Outer Hebrides in the 18th Century, when islanders created a tough fabric to cope with the harsh winters. It is coarse cloth made from virgin wool, which has been popularised by many fashion designers, including Vivienne Westwood.

LANCASHIRE MILLS

The Lancashire textile mills formed major parts of the British industrial revolution particularly with the introduction of steam power into the textile industry.

WEST YORKSHIRE WOOL

With its large sheep-farming areas, the West Riding of Yorkshire became an important centre for wool production in the 18th Century. Towns and cities such as Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield and Halifax grew around the wool industry.

MANCHESTER COTTONOPOLIS

In 1781 Richard Arkwright opened the world’s first steam-driven textile mill on Miller Street in Manchester. Manchester, together with towns in south and east Lancashire, soon grew to become the largest and most productive cotton spinning centre in the world. In 1871 32% of global cotton production happened here.

MIDLANDS TECHNOLOGY

New inventions in the 1770s—such as the spinning jenny, the water frame, and the spinning mule—made the British Midlands into a very profitable manufacturing centre for textiles.

NOTTINGHAM LACE

During the Industrial Revolution, much of Nottingham’s prosperity was founded on the textile industry. Nottingham was an internationally important centre of lace manufacture.

NORWICH WOOL TRADE

With its large sheep farming areas, Norwich became a major centre for the production of wool in the 18th century.

LONDON EAST END RAG TRADE

From Huguenot immigrants in the 17th century to 20th century Jewish and Asian immigrants, the area has long had the textile industry at its heart. Hubbub’s Refashion East weekend celebrated this history - read more at www.hubbub.org.uk.

WILTSHIRE AND SUSSEX FINE CLOTH

In the late 17th century Wiltshire and Sussex wool was used for the bulk of the UK cloth production. Wiltshire, Trowbridge and Bradford represented the most important centres of the British fine-cloth industry during the 18th century.

SOUTH WEST TEXTILES

Textiles represent the most widespread traditional industry in the South West. The wool, flax and hemp industries, for example, had exceptionally early origins, and influenced the development of towns and countryside for centuries before the factory building of the Industrial Revolution.

DEVON TANNERIES

Devon was among the leading counties making leather in the 19th century. In the boom from 1780-1850 as many as 115 tan yards were in operation.

3 CALENDAR HOOKS

Once you’ve chosen what sort of event you want to run, have a think about the different occasions you could link it to. Calendar hooks are a great way to spread the word further and engage new audiences in your events.

You could link to a season like spring with a spring clean your wordrobe theme or you could link to another campaign like Fashion Revolution Day which asks people to question brands with a #WhoMadeMyClothes post.

Here are a few suggestions to get you thinking.

JANUARY

New Year’s resolutions and pledges

Re-wrap - redistribute

Christmas gifts

Organise your home day

APRIL

Fashion Revolution Day

FEBRUARY

London Fashion Week

Valentine’s Day

MARCH

Spring cleaning

Spring wardrobe

Mother’s Day

Quilting day

MAY

World Fair Trade Day

JUNE

World Environment Day

Fathers Day

Sewing Machine Day

JULY

International Day of Cooperatives

AUGUST

Back to school

SEPTEMBER

London Fashion Week

International Day of Charity

OCTOBER

International Day of Climate Action

International Day for the reduction of poverty

Halloween

NOVEMBER

European Week for Waste Reduction

Winter wardrobe

DECEMBER

Christmas gifts

Party season

4 HUBBUB SUPPORT

If you would like more information on event logistics, please request a copy of the ‘Fashion Make, Do and Mend – Logistics Handbook’. This provides guidance and practical advice for those organising larger events; covering fundraising, marketing, impact measurement and more.

Hubbub can also provide a pack of resources including: banner image for social media, shareable social media icons, flyers and posters.

CONSULTANCY

In addition to the resource pack, Hubbub can provide additional consultancy to help you deliver any of the events in this handbook based on our experience. This includes:

• Project management support

• PR and media support

• Measurement and evaluation support.

TO REQUEST ANY OF THE ABOVE MATERIALS, OR A QUOTE FOR CONSULTANCY, PLEASE CONTACT: HELLO@HUBBUB.ORG.UK.

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JESS CAR TNER-MORLEY, MARIE CLAIRE

5 USEFUL ORGANISATIONS

CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION (CSF)

A research Centre based at London College of Fashion. www.sustainable-fashion.com

DOGWOOF

Distributers of documentary films. www.dogwoof.com

ETHICAL FASHION FORUM

A not for profit network focusing upon social and environmental sustainability in the fashion industry.

www.ethicalfashionforum.com

FASHION REVOLUTION

A global movement uniting around an annual campaign which takes place on 24th April each year. www.fashionrevolution.org

LOVE YOUR CLOTHES

A WRAP initiative raising awareness of the value of clothes and helping people make the most of the clothes we already have. Their website has tips and advice for making clothes last longer, a range of free resources, and provides event listings.

www.loveyourclothes.org.uk

MAKE DO AND MEND-ABLE

Directory of classes, workshops, and events covering every aspect of Making, Making Do and Mending.

www.makedoandmend-able.co.uk

OXFAM

Globally renowned aid and development charity. Provides sustainable fashion news, charity shopping tips and vintage styling. www.oxfam.org.uk

THE GOOD WARDROBE

An your online style-sharing community hub mixing the best of sustainable fashion with services that prolong the life of your wardrobe. Their forum is used for skill and information sharing. www.thegoodwardrobe.com

TRAID

A fashion reuse charity with a focus on reducing the negative impacts of fashion on the environment and people’s lives. www.traid.org.uk

WOOL AND THE GANG

Fashion brand whose do-it-yourself kits contain everything you need to get started with knitting. They have video tutorials online for learning new techniques. www.tinyurl.com/lhul89

WRAP (WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME)

Works with businesses, individuals and communities helping them reduce waste, develop sustainable products and use resources in an efficient way. www.wrap.org.uk

6 SUSTAINABLE FASHION OPINION LEADERS

ABIGAIL CHISMAN (Designer jumble) www.designerjumblesale.com

BAY GARNETT (British freelance fashion stylist, author and editor) www.baygarnett.com

BEL JACOBS (freelance fashion and arts journalist) www.beljacobs.com

CHRISTOPHER RÆBURN (Designer) www.christopherraeburn.co.uk

DIANA VERDE NIETO (Positive Luxury) www.positiveluxury.com

DILYS WILLIAMS (Centre for Sustainable Fashion) www.sustainable-fashion.com

EMMA WATSON (Actress) www.emma-watson.net

GARY HARVEY (Designer) www.garyharveycreative.com

KATE FLETCHER (Centre for Sustainable Fashion) www.katefletcher.com

KATHERINE POULTON (The North Circular) www.thenorthcircular.com/about-north-circular

LAURA BAILEY (British Vogue) www.vogue.co.uk/person/laura-bailey

LILY COLE (Model) www.lilycole.com

LIVIA FIRTH (EcoAge) www.eco-age.com

LUCY SHEA (Futerra) www.futerra.co.uk/people/lucy-shea#go=lucy-shea-5882

LUCY SIEGLE (The Guardian) www.theguardian.com/profile/lucysiegle

ORSOLA DE CASTRO (From Somewhere, Reclaim to Wear ) www.fromsomewhere.co.uk

SAFIA MINNEY (People Tree) www.peopletree.co.uk

SASS BROWN (Eco Fashion Talk) www.ecofashiontalk.com

SUSIE BUBBLE (Blogger) www.stylebubble.co.uk

TANSY E HOSKINS (Author of Stitched Up) www.tansyhoskins.org

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