SFW HUB: PLYMOUTH
2023
DEVONPORT GUILDHALL, KER STREET, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL1 4EL
Delivered by Abigail Eaton, founder of Studio Real|ne
OUR PARTNER IN PLYMOUTH
Abigail Eaton is a sustainable fashion design consultant and owner of Studio Real|ne, a responsible fashion platform. Her mission, to help transform the harmful fashion industry.
As the driving force behind SFW HUB: Plymouth, Abigail aims to inspire collective action at a grassroots level. Educating, inspiring, and empowering the local community to help change their relationship with clothes.
THE VENUE
SFW HUB: Plymouth took place in the iconic Devonport Guildhall, a community-led space from Real Ideas. The weekend-long event showcased sustainable fashion through a feature a market, fashion show, talks, swap shop, workshops and more.
SFW HUB: Plymouth is sponsored by REAL IDEAS | Nature and Neighbourhoods. Driven by community business, social action, and nature restoration, Nature and Neighbourhoods supports organisations, and communities to transform buildings, high-streets, neighbourhoods, and services – challenging the way things are done, solving problems, and creating opportunities.
SFW HUB: PLYMOUTH // PROGRAMME
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SUSTAINABLE FASHION MARKET
A FREE Sustainable Fashion Market featured a variety of sustainable designs and creations...
Vegan food and drink was provided by the Hedgerow Hound.
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WORKSHOPS
Workshops were held throughout the day at the Devonport Guildhall focusing on the themes of visible mending, upcycling, and more.
Vegan food and drink was provided by the Hedgerow Hound.
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FASHION SHOW & TALK
A range of sustainable designers showcased their work through the evening in the fashion show. Heidi Ondrak, also known as @duchessofthrift, hosted a talk and Q+A on sustainable fashion choices. Heidi only buys preloved clothes, household items, and audits her home to see where she can save energy and prevent food waste. By living thrifty, Heidi saves money, and a by-product of her actions are a more sustainable household.
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SWAP SHOP
Featured a range of womenswear, menswear and childrenswear.
