NEWS & OPINION
Introducing SFW Hub: Haringey
Next up in our introductory Hub blog series, we have the team behind SFW Hub: Haringey based in North London. Comprised of a brilliant ream of creatives, we chat to Emily to learn more about Wearable CIC.
Somer Store Events
There is less than two weeks to go until Sustainable Fashion Week kicks off and we’re taking a look at the events taking place at Somer Store in Bath. As this year’s flagship Hub, Somer Store will be hosting an exciting range of talks, workshops, artist in residence sessions, and more!
SFW Hub Guildford: Guide to SFW
We chat to Debs from Zero Carbon Guildford about their plans for a Hub this September!
Introducing SFW Hub: Covent Garden
Introducing our Hub partner in Covent Garden, London: Finisterre! You may have heard of the brilliant brand but we chat to Ruth Timms who is leading on the Covent Garden Hub this September for insight into the ethos and history of the brand and the team behind it.
Introducing SFW Hub: Gorseinon
One of two Hubs in Wales for 2025, The Salvation Army are spearheading activities in Gorseinon, Swansea! We chat to them about their brilliant work in the charity sector and celebration of preloved fashion.
Introducing SFW Hub: Hastings
Next up in our introductory blog series on our fantastic Hubs for 2025 we have a Hastings! Formed by the delightful duo of Vanessa of the Unzipped Sewing Cafe and Suzan from MAKU.
Introducing SFW Hub: Shoreditch
Our next Hub in London is based in Shoreditch! The Purse Parlour have joined us for 2025 to host activities which focus on leather care and repair. We chat to Bar Grexa to learn more about The Purse Parlour and the journey of her business.
Introducing SFW Hub: Hackney
One of our amazing London Hubs this year is from QueerSwap representing Hackney! QueerSwap is a non-profit community driven initiative founded in 2023 by Sierra and Nyx Raposo that combines sustainability, creativity and queer identity. We chat to Sierra about all things Queer Swap and their plans for SFW 2025!
Introducing SFW Hub: Norwich
We’re thrilled to welcome another new Hub partner for 2025 - Norwich University of the Arts! Spearheading a range of events across Norwich, the University has a long history of unlocking potential, breaking down barriers and shaping the world through its range of creative courses.
Introducing SFW Hub: Guildford
This year, we welcome Zero Carbon Guildford to our amazing list of Hub hosts! Steph from Zero Carbon gives us an insight into the team and the work they do around Guildford to tackle environmental challenges with practical, local solutions to make real change.
Introducing SFW Hub: Oxford
Next we speak to the lovely Hailey from Cherwell Collective - the team behind our Oxford Hub! Back for their second year, Cherwell Collective champion a range of brilliant causes in their local community from the Climatarian Kitchen, the Cherwell Larder, WISH Innovation station, everything is centred around creating change through connecting communities.
Introducing SFW Hub: Newcastle
Introducing our Hub partner in Newcastle, led by the team behind St Oswald’s Hospice. We’re delighted to have a partner based in Newcastle, however St Oswald’s Hospice has a number of shops across North East England which help people when they need it the most. We chat to Caryan, who is spearheading this year’s activities.
Introducing SFW Hub: Chorley
Introducing our Hub partner in Chorley, led by Dawn Elliott of Create and Sew Studio. Based in Lancashire, Dawn opened the Create and Sew Studio in 2024 and has been a passionate sewer and crafter throughout her life. Here, we chat to her about her fashion journey and plans for SFW Hub: Chorley.
Introducing SFW Hub: Belfast
Introducing our Hub partner in Belfast, Tools For Solidarity. Led by Sue Bamford, an award winning environmental artist, knitter, educator, visible mender… the list goes on! We chat to Sue for an insight into Tools For Solidarity and their plans for the Belfast Hub.
Introducing SFW Hub: Frome
Introducing our Hub partner in Frome: Everyone Needs Pockets. We’re delighted to have the team behind Everyone Needs Pockets rejoin us for 2025 - their third year participating! Here we chat to Claire, who shares some more insights into all things Everyone Needs Pockets and their wider work in Frome, Somerset.
Introducing SFW Hub: Bristol West
Introducing our second Hub partner in Bristol, delivered by the incredible Kirstie Macleod. Kirstie’s Hub will celebrate Kirstie’s brilliant community project: The Red Dress as it travels to Bristol this September alongside the launch of The Red Dress: Conversations in Stitch book.
Introducing SFW Hub: Cotswolds
Introducing our Hub partner in the Cotswolds, hosted by Lucy Barraclough and Faye Brookes. We’re really excited as this is the first time SFW has had a Hub partner in the Cotswolds!
Introducing SFW Hub: Bristol South
Introducing our first Hub partner in Bristol, hosted by Silver and Steel. Founded by Beth, Silver and Steel are also one of our Affiliate Members - you can check out more about their work here!